Kunal Chandela
Sanskar Rawat
Neeraj Rathour✱
Ayush Chauhan
Shaurya Pratap Singh
Sagar Rawat
Aditya Sethi
Naveen Rana
Bhavya Deep Singh
Rahul Devnath
Jagadeesha Suchith
Sachin Bhati
Piyush Joshi
Harsh Rana
Vishal Dangwal
Devendra Bora
Aditya Rawat
Sonu Saini
Abhishek Singh
In a night that promised drama under partly‑cloudy skies, Dehradun Warriors delivered a masterclass in T20 batting, with Kunal Chandela's thunderous 70 off just 50 balls setting the tone for a 204‑5 total that left USN Indians reeling.
Match Summary
The Uttarakhand Premier League 2026 showdown at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun, kicked off at 7:30 PM on Monday. USN Indians won the toss and elected to bowl, hoping to exploit the early‑evening moisture. However, the Warriors' top order dismantled the new ball, posting a formidable Dehradun Warriors T20 score of 204‑5 in their full 20 overs.
Sanskar Rawat exploded with a 62 off 33 balls, while Neeraj Rathour added a rapid 45 off 25, ensuring the run‑rate never dipped below 10 per over. In reply, USN Indians struggled against disciplined bowling; Devendra Bora's 3 for 10 in three overs was the highlight, but the chase stalled at 152‑7, handing the Warriors a comprehensive 52‑run victory.
Key Performances
Kunal Chandela (Dehradun Warriors) – 70 runs off 50 balls, 8 fours, 3 sixes. His innings anchored the Warriors' total, striking at a strike‑rate of 140 and rotating the strike expertly.
Sanskar Rawat (Dehradun Warriors) – 62 runs off 33 balls, 5 fours, 4 sixes. Rawat's aggressive on‑slaught pushed the score past the 150‑run mark within the powerplay.
Neeraj Rathour (Dehradun Warriors) – 45 runs off 25 balls, 4 fours, 2 sixes. A quick cameo that added vital momentum in the death overs.
Devendra Bora (USN Indians) – 3 wickets for 10 runs in 3 overs. His early breakthroughs kept the Warriors in check, but lacked support from the other bowlers.
Aditya Rawat (USN Indians) – 2 wickets for 32 runs in 4 overs, and Sonu Saini (USN Indians) – 1 wicket for 36 runs in 4 overs, both struggled to contain the Warriors' fire‑power.
Turning Points
The first turning point arrived in the 7th over when Chandela lofted a six over mid‑wicket, shifting momentum and silencing the USN fielders. The second decisive moment came in the 15th over, when Rawat and Rathour combined for a 30‑run partnership, catapulting the total beyond 180. USN Indians' chase never recovered after a crucial wicket of their set batsman at 90‑2, with the required run‑rate soaring beyond 9.5 per ball.
Series Implications
With this win, Dehradun Warriors move to the top of the Uttarakhand Premier League 2026 points table, boasting two victories out of three matches. The head‑to‑head record now stands at Warriors 2 wins, USN Indians 1 win, reinforcing the Warriors' dominance in the league.
USN Indians, despite a valiant effort, must regroup quickly. Their bowling unit will need to tighten the line, especially in the death overs, if they hope to stay in contention for the playoff spots.
Fans searching for the Uttarakhand Premier League 2026 live score will find the Warriors' 204‑5 a highlight, while those tracking USN Indians cricket today will note the need for a stronger batting response in upcoming fixtures.
Overall, the match delivered high‑octane cricket, with the Dehradun Warriors showcasing why they are the team to beat in this season's tournament.