Novartis CC have been crowned Cricket Switzerland Regional League (CSRL) 2026 champions after an outstanding season, culminating in a commanding 79-run victory over Basel Dragons JCC in the final.
Novartis CC delivered a consistent and impressive campaign throughout the competition, finishing top of Group A with seven wins from eight matches to secure their place in the final four.
Their league campaign featured several notable victories, including a 202-run triumph over Geneva Eagles, a 71-run win against Basel CC Colts and a 21-run victory over Basel Dragons JCC. Although they suffered a defeat in their final league fixture against Geneva Sri Lanka CC, Novartis CC maintained their momentum and progressed to the knockout stages.
The team continued their strong form in the semi-final, defeating Aargau CC to book their place in the championship decider against Basel Dragons JCC.
A commanding performance in the final
Batting first in the final, Novartis CC posted a competitive total of 172 for 7 in their allotted 40 overs. Tharish Anan led the batting effort with a valuable 45 runs, while Santhosh Maruthaiyan contributed an important 40 runs to establish a challenging target.
Novartis CC then produced an excellent bowling performance to take control of the match. Bibin Antony and Sumanth Kabbinale claimed three wickets each, dismantling the Basel Dragons JCC batting line-up and bowling them out for 93 in 29.4 overs. The 79-run victory secured the CSRL 2026 title for Novartis CC.
Final highlights
- Novartis CC: 172/7 in 40 overs
- Basel Dragons JCC: 93 all out in 29.4 overs
- Result: Novartis CC won by 79 runs
- Top batting performances: Tharish Anan (45) and Santhosh Maruthaiyan (40)
- Leading bowlers: Bibin Antony (3 wickets) and Sumanth Kabbinale (3 wickets)
Outstanding individual contributions throughout the season
Novartis CC’s championship-winning campaign was built on strong performances across both batting and bowling. Tharish Anan was a key contributor with the bat, accumulating 275 runs during the league stage, including an outstanding century of 130.
Ankur Ajmera made a significant impact with 13 wickets, while Gopi Kandasamy claimed 14 wickets, including an exceptional spell of 5 for 12. These contributions played an important role in helping the team finish the group stage at the top of the standings and advance to the final.
Congratulations to the champions
Cricket Switzerland congratulates captain Gopi Kandasamy and the entire Novartis CC squad on their outstanding achievement in winning the CSRL 2026 title. Their consistency throughout the season, combined with a decisive performance in the final, reflects the team’s quality, determination and commitment.
Congratulations also go to Basel Dragons JCC for reaching the final and completing a strong campaign, as well as to Aargau CC and all participating clubs for their contributions to the competition.
Cricket Switzerland extends its sincere thanks to all players, clubs, match officials, volunteers and supporters whose efforts helped make the 2026 Regional League season another memorable chapter in Swiss domestic cricket.
Congratulations, Novartis CC — CSRL 2026 champions!
