Cricket in America just got a whole lot more interesting. The Battle of Bats 2026 brought legends like Chris Gayle, R. Ashwin, and Cheteshwar Pujara to Dallas, Texas, on March 14 for a one night showdown that introduced fans to a completely new format.
The event featured 4X Cricket, a fresh concept where the match is divided into four innings of 10 overs each. In an entertaining contest at Grand Prairie Stadium, AWS World defeated VTEX India by 50 runs, posting scores of 85/8 and 144/3 while restricting VTEX India to 105/3 and 74/7.
Adding to the excitement, 14 contest winners selected through online challenges got the chance to share the field with international cricket stars, making the event a unique blend of professional cricket and fan participation.
Battle of Bats 2026 Tournament Highlights & Result
The Battle of Bats was a single match event that pitted two corporate backed squads against each other at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Dallas.
Originally scheduled for March 7, the event was later postponed to March 14, with all previously purchased tickets remaining valid for the new date.
| Detail | 4X Cricket (T20-based, four innings format) |
|---|---|
| Match | VTEX India Squad vs AWS World Squad |
| Format | 4X Cricket (T20-based, four-innings format) |
| Date | Saturday, March 14, 2026 |
| Venue | Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas, TX |
| Match Starts | 7:00 PM Local / 1:00 AM GMT (March 15) |
| India Time | 6:30 AM IST (March 15) |
| Capacity | 7,500+ seats (ICC standard venue) |
| Result | AWS World won by 50 runs |
| Scores | AWS World 85/8 (10) & 144/3 (10) VTEX India 105/3 (10) & 74/7 (10) |
| Player of the Match | Corey Anderson |
Top Performers
| Category | Player | Team | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Score | Cheteshwar Pujara | VTEX India | 43 (27) |
| Best Strike Rate | Ambati Rayudu | VTEX India | 26 (8), SR 325 |
| Best AWS World Batter | Liam Plunkett | AWS World | 39 (14) |
| Player of the Match | Corey Anderson | AWS World | Match impact performance |
Best Bowling Figures
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Sheikh | VTEX India | 2 | 10 | 2 | 5.00 |
| Ambati Rayudu | VTEX India | 2 | 17 | 2 | 8.50 |
| Anwar Sarwari | VTEX India | 2 | 21 | 2 | 10.50 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | AWS World | 2 | 13 | 1 | 6.50 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | VTEX India | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2.00 |
Key Moments
| Event | Detail |
|---|---|
| Biggest Partnership | 49 runs – Liam Plunkett & Marvin Darlington |
| Fastest Impact Innings | Ambati Rayudu – 26 (8) |
| Turning Point | AWS World second innings 144/3 |
| Venue | Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas |
Battle of Bats 2026 Key Players
Two squads backed by global tech giants will face off in Dallas. Both teams feature retired international stars, with more players yet to be announced.
VTEX India Squad: Key Players
Backed by VTEX, the global digital commerce company, the India squad brings together some of the most recognizable names in Indian cricket history.
- Cheteshwar Pujara: Batsman
- R. Ashwin: Spin Bowler
- Robin Uthappa: Explosive Opener
- Ambati Rayudu: Middle Order Batsman
- Vijay Shankar: All-Rounder
- Stuart Binny: All-Rounder
AWS World Squad: Key Players
Sponsored by Amazon Web Services, the World squad features international stars from the Caribbean, South Africa, and England who have dominated T20 leagues worldwide.
- Chris Gayle: Power Hitter
- Carlos Brathwaite: All-Rounder
- Tabraiz Shamsi: Spin Bowler
- Ravi Bopara: All-Rounder
- Liam Plunkett: Fast Bowler
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What Is the 4X Cricket Format?
The 4X Cricket format is what makes this event completely different from any cricket match you have watched before. The match has a total of 40 overs, but instead of two innings, it is split into four innings of 10 overs each.
Here is how it works. Team A bats first for 10 overs, then Team B bats for 10 overs. After that, Team A comes back to bat again for another 10 overs, and finally Team B bats the last 10 overs to chase down the total target.
The twist? 14 amateur players selected through online challenges, quizzes, social media content creation, and referral campaigns will share the field with professional cricketers during the actual match. The top 14 on the leaderboard win a trip to Dallas and the chance to bat, bowl, or field alongside legends in a real stadium setting.
