In a pulsating encounter at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun Warriors unleashed a ferocious on‑slaught that left Pithoragarh Hurricanes reeling. The turning point came when Sanskar Rawat smashed 36 runs off just 17 deliveries, propelling the home side to a commanding total of 136‑5 and ultimately a 41‑run triumph.
Match Summary
Winning the toss, Dehradun Warriors elected to bat under mostly clear skies with a comfortable 23.8 °C temperature. Opening the innings, Kunal Chandela provided a quick start, contributing 34 runs off 18 balls. However, it was Rawat’s explosive cameo—36 off 17 with four fours and two sixes—that anchored the Warriors’ chase for a competitive score. The innings wrapped up at 136‑5 in the full ten overs, a respectable Dehradun Warriors T20 score that set the tone for the second half.
In response, Pithoragarh Hurricanes struggled to find rhythm against disciplined bowling. Samarath Semwal attempted a swift start with 23 off 14, but wickets fell at regular intervals. The Hurricanes could only muster 95‑5 in their allotted ten overs, falling short by 41 runs. The final Uttarakhand Premier League 2026 live score reflected a decisive victory for the Warriors.
Key Performances
Batting Highlights: Sanskar Rawat (DW) – 36 (17 balls, 4x4, 2x6). Kunal Chandela (DW) – 34 (18 balls, 3x4). Samarath Semwal (PH) – 23 (14 balls, 2x4, 1x6). Aanjaneya Suryavanshi (PH) – 20 (13 balls, 2x4, 1x6).
Bowling Highlights: Mayank Mishra (DW) – 2‑0‑28‑1. Kishanveer (DW) – 2‑0‑21‑2. Devendra Bora (PH) – 2‑0‑11‑1. Sumit Juyal (PH) – 2‑0‑28‑2.
Turning Points
The match hinged on three critical moments. First, Rawat’s aggressive surge in the middle overs broke the Hurricanes’ early resistance, shifting momentum firmly to the Warriors. Second, Kishanveer’s penultimate over yielded two crucial wickets, including the Hurricanes’ set batsman, curbing any late‑stage resurgence. Finally, the weather’s 49 % chance of rain prompted both captains to accelerate the scoring rate, but the clear conditions held, allowing the Warriors to capitalize on their early advantage.
Series Implications
This victory improves Dehradun Warriors’ standing in the Uttarakhand Premier League 2026, giving them crucial points ahead of the next fixtures. The win also narrows the head‑to‑head gap, now 2‑1 in favour of the Hurricanes historically, but the Warriors are poised to overturn that record. For Pithoragarh Hurricanes, the loss highlights a need to bolster their middle‑order stability and tighten death‑over bowling if they hope to stay in contention.
Looking ahead, the Warriors will aim to maintain their batting firepower, especially the explosive potential of Rawat and Chandela, while the Hurricanes must regroup and adapt to the pressure of chasing in the latter stages of the tournament. Fans can follow the upcoming matches for more thrilling action in the Uttarakhand Premier League 2026.
Kunal Chandela
Sanskar Rawat
Poorvansh Dhruv
Neeraj Rathour
Ayush Chauhan
Uzair Malik✱
Satyam Baliyan
Mayank Mishra
Kishanveer
Krishna Garg
Shailesh Goswami
Samarath Semwal
Vipin Kasana
Aanjaneya Suryavanshi
Yash Shukla
Siddharth Chaudhary✱
Devendra Bora
Aditya Rawat
Sumit Juyal
Abhishek Singh
Nishu Patel