Haridwar Elmas aim to extend their dominant start to the Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) 2026 as they face Tehri Titans in Match 5 at Dehradun. The Elmas have been clinical in their opening fixtures, securing back-to-back victories against Nainital Tigers and Rishikesh River Kings, establishing themselves as the team to beat in the early stages of the tournament.
Tehri Titans arrive with significant momentum after a high-octane victory over the Nainital Tigers. While their campaign has seen mixed results, the explosive form of their middle order makes them a dangerous threat. This clash pits the balanced, all-round depth of Haridwar against the individual brilliance of Tehri’s power hitters.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Haridwar Elmas vs Tehri Titans |
| Series | Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) 2026 |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun |
| Date & Time | September 25, 2026, 11:00 AM IST |
Team News & Probable XIs
Haridwar Elmas
Haridwar Elmas have a settled unit led by their icon player, Yuvraj Chaudhary. The squad is fully available and is expected to stick with the winning combination from their first two matches. Their bowling attack, spearheaded by Janmejay Joshi, has been particularly effective in the middle overs.
Probable XI: Yuvraj Chaudhary, Saurabh Rawat (WK), Daksh Awana, Saurav Chauhan, Janmejay Joshi, Shashwat Dangwal, Abhay Chhetri, Rakshit Dalakoti, Sachin Yadav, Rakshit Rohi, Dhruv Pratap Singh.
Tehri Titans
The Titans rely heavily on their batting firepower. Vijay Sharma is the man in focus after his extraordinary unbeaten 86 off 40 balls, and he will lead the middle-order charge. The bowling department will look to Deepak Kumar to provide early breakthroughs to disrupt Haridwar’s top order.
Probable XI: Tejasvi Jaiswal, Ayush Deswal, Vijay Sharma, Ansh Tyagi, Aniket Malik, Anmol Shah, Aryan Sharma, Deepak Kumar, Prashant Bhati, Vinayak Baluni, Harshit Bisht.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Haridwar Elmas: W, W
Tehri Titans: W, L
Haridwar Elmas have maintained a 100% win record this season, showing resilience in both defending and chasing totals. Tehri Titans recovered from an early loss with a morale-boosting win in their previous outing. In their last encounter in 2025, Haridwar Elmas defeated Tehri Titans by 5 wickets.
Pitch & Conditions
The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium typically offers a high-scoring surface with true bounce. With an average first-innings score of 168, batters who settle in can play their shots freely. However, spinners remain vital, having historically claimed approximately 53% of the wickets at this venue during the middle overs.
The weather forecast indicates a 55% chance of rain with overcast conditions expected, which might aid the new-ball bowlers early on and could lead to potential delays.
Key Player Battles
- Yuvraj Chaudhary vs Ansh Tyagi: The Haridwar icon player is in peak form after his unbeaten 68 in the last game. His ability to anchor the innings will be tested by the Titans’ all-rounders.
- Vijay Sharma vs Janmejay Joshi: Coming off a match-winning 86* that included 10 sixes, Sharma is the primary threat. His battle against the consistent wicket-taking ability of Joshi in the middle overs will be a decisive match-up.
Suggested Fantasy Cricket Team XI
Based on current form and venue conditions, here is a suggested fantasy XI for this UPL 2026 clash:
- Wicket-keeper: Saurabh Rawat
- Batters: Tejasvi Jaiswal, Vijay Sharma (VC), Daksh Awana, Saurav Chauhan
- All-rounders: Yuvraj Chaudhary (C), Ansh Tyagi, Aniket Malik
- Bowlers: Janmejay Joshi, Rakshit Dalakoti, Deepak Kumar
Note: Final selections should be adjusted once the confirmed playing XI and toss results are announced.
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Haridwar Elmas enter this fixture as favorites based on their superior squad depth and unbeaten momentum. Their ability to perform as a cohesive unit, particularly in the bowling department, gives them the edge. While Tehri Titans possess the individual power-hitting of Vijay Sharma to turn any game, Haridwar’s consistency across both departments makes them the stronger side on paper. CricXtra predicts a victory for Haridwar Elmas, provided they can negotiate the threat posed by Tehri’s middle-order power hitters.
Match Prediction: Haridwar Elmas to win.
