Amritsar Soormas vs Mohali Kings Prediction, 18th T20, Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026

Amritsar Soormas vs Mohali Kings prediction for the 18th match of the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026 is a potentially high-scoring contest between two sides heading in opposite directions in the league table. Mohali Kings have already collected six points from five completed matches, while Amritsar Soormas have two points from four completed matches. The two teams have already met once in this tournament, with Mohali winning a 520-run thriller by five wickets.

Amritsar opened their campaign against Mohali by posting 258, but Mohali chased the target with three balls remaining. Amritsar then suffered an eight-wicket defeat against Jalandhar Warriors before recovering with a seven-wicket victory over Fazilka Falcons. Their most recent completed match was another setback, when Bathinda Royals won a rain-shortened contest by eight wickets.

Mohali have been considerably more productive. They defeated Amritsar in the opener, lost to Bathinda and Ludhiana, then bounced back with a 40-run victory over Fazilka Falcons and an eight-wicket chase against Jalandhar Warriors. They also defeated Ludhiana Lions by four wickets in their sixth completed match on September 7.

The match is important for both sides. Mohali are already among the leading teams and can strengthen their qualification position, while Amritsar need wins quickly to keep their semi-final hopes alive. The contest is especially interesting because Amritsar possess significant batting firepower, but Mohali have repeatedly demonstrated an ability to chase substantial totals.

Match Details

The fixture is scheduled for 1:00 PM local time at the PCA IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali.

Current Points Table Situation

Mohali have already played six matches and sit on eight points. Amritsar have four completed matches and two points, with their scheduled September 7 match against Jalandhar Warriors still to be completed at the time of writing.

The league stage continues through September 11, with the top four teams progressing to the semi-finals. That makes every remaining Amritsar fixture particularly important.

Amritsar Soormas Preview

Amritsar’s campaign has been defined by extremes. They began with 258 against Mohali and then watched the Kings chase it with three balls remaining. They subsequently lost a 529-run chase against Jalandhar before beating Fazilka, only to collapse to 105/7 against Bathinda in a rain-affected match.

The batting unit is led by captain Abhishek Sharma, with Sahaj Dhawan, Naman Dhir, Rahul Kumar and Abhay Choudhary providing additional batting depth. Abhishek’s ability to dominate the powerplay is particularly important because Mohali’s bowling attack has several options for controlling the middle overs.

Powerplay

Amritsar need a strong opening phase. Their 258 against Mohali demonstrated the value of aggressive batting, but the team cannot rely on another recovery if wickets fall early.

The first six overs should be about maximizing fielding restrictions without exposing the middle order too soon. Against Mohali’s seam options, a powerplay around 55–65 with limited damage would give Amritsar a strong platform.

Middle Overs

Naman Dhir and Rahul Kumar are important in this phase because Amritsar need to maintain scoring momentum after the powerplay rather than becoming overly dependent on Abhishek Sharma.

The middle overs could become a battle between Amritsar’s stroke-makers and Tejpreet Singh, who has emerged as Mohali’s leading wicket-taker. Tejpreet has nine wickets in the tournament and therefore represents a significant threat to an Amritsar innings trying to accelerate.

Death Overs

Amritsar have enough batting depth to produce a major finish if they enter the last five overs with six or more wickets intact. Their first meeting with Mohali is evidence of the scoring potential available: 258 was still not enough.

The priority should therefore be wicket preservation rather than simply maximizing the powerplay run rate.

Bowling

Mayank Markande is one of Amritsar’s most important bowling resources, particularly against a Mohali side that has shown strong chasing ability. Akash Pandey and the other bowling options need to provide enough control to prevent Mohali’s middle order from converting a competitive target into a rapid chase.

Amritsar’s biggest bowling concern is the ability to close out games. Their 258 against Mohali and 264 against Jalandhar both resulted in defeats, demonstrating that high scores alone have not solved their bowling problem.

What Amritsar Need to Do

Amritsar need to attack Mohali’s top order early and avoid allowing another controlled chase. If they bat first, anything around 190-plus should give their bowling unit a reasonable chance, but they need wickets rather than merely defending the boundary.

Mohali Kings Preview

Mohali have built their campaign around aggressive batting and successful chases. Their first meeting with Amritsar remains the clearest example: they chased 259 after Amritsar scored 258, winning with five wickets in hand.

Anmolpreet Singh has been one of the standout performers of the tournament. Current match-preview data credits him with 303 runs from five matches at a strike rate of 211.89, including two fifties and a century. That makes his powerplay role one of the biggest factors in this rematch.

Captain Ramandeep Singh has also been a consistent presence, while Harpreet Brar, Tejpreet Singh, Aryan Bhatia and Ayush Goyal give the side a useful combination of bowling and all-round options.

Powerplay

Mohali’s best strategy is aggressive intent from the beginning. Their successful 179/2 chase against Jalandhar in 13 overs showed just how quickly they can change the equation when their opening batters settle.

Anmolpreet Singh’s extraordinary strike rate makes him especially dangerous during field restrictions. Amritsar cannot afford defensive lines early because Mohali have enough power to exploit them.

Middle Overs

Tejpreet Singh is Mohali’s main wicket-taking weapon with the ball. His nine wickets make him the leading wicket-taker in the tournament, although his economy rate has been relatively expensive.

That trade-off suits Mohali’s aggressive approach: Tejpreet is being used to attack for wickets rather than simply contain scoring.

Death Overs

Mohali’s batting depth allows them to maintain an aggressive approach through the final five overs. Their 230/3 against Fazilka and 262/5 against Amritsar demonstrate that they can sustain a high boundary rate deep into an innings.

The key is retaining wickets. If Anmolpreet or Ramandeep remains at the crease entering the final five overs, Mohali’s scoring rate can rise rapidly.

Bowling

Harpreet Brar is another important component. Against Ludhiana on September 7, he produced a maiden over and took a wicket, while his tournament figures show five wickets from 18 overs at an economy rate below nine.

Mohali therefore have a useful combination of wicket-taking spin and disciplined pace. Their bowling is not flawless, but it has been sufficient to support an excellent tournament record.

What Mohali Need to Do

Mohali should target Abhishek Sharma and Naman Dhir during the first six overs. Removing those two players early would expose Amritsar’s middle order and allow Tejpreet Singh to attack during the middle overs.

Team Squad & Team News

Amritsar Soormas Squad

The current squad listing includes Abhishek Sharma, Mayank Markande, Navneet Virk, Naman Dhir, Abhay Choudhary, Jashanpreet Sidhu, Sahaj Dhawan, Deepin Chitkara, Vaibhav Kalra, Sahil Khan, Rahul Kumar, Shubham Rana, Ishan Sood, Dhruv Jindal, Reavan Singh, Prabhjit Singh, Adhiraj Mangat, Dhrub Bhagania, Ishmeet Sandhu and Akash Pandey, along with Jaipartap Johal.

No verified injury or suspension requiring a major change to the available squad has been identified in the current sources.

Mohali Kings Squad

The current match squad listing includes Jaskaranvir Paul, Sagar Virk, Anmolpreet Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Aryan Bhatia, Rajinder Singh Devgan, Tejpreet Singh, Tanmay Dharni, Harshdeep Singh and Ayush Goyal, with additional squad players including Arsh Deep Singh, Karan Choudhary, Saksheya, Aalam Bakshi, Yuvraj Maan, Manpreet Johal, Gurmehar Sara, Lovedeep Chatha, Nipun Pandita, Jaskaranvir Singh and Sohraab Dhaliwal.

Mohali’s main selection question is how they manage workload after playing on September 7, particularly because this match is scheduled less than 24 hours later.

Probable Playing XI

Probable XIs are subject to official team announcements and the toss.

Dream11 / Fantasy Prediction

Anmolpreet Singh should be one of the strongest fantasy options because of his tournament batting output and exceptional strike rate. Abhishek Sharma offers a high ceiling if he gets through the powerplay, while Tejpreet Singh has wicket-taking value despite a relatively high economy rate.

For differential selections, Naman Dhir and Harpreet Brar provide useful alternatives because both can contribute during key phases.

Captain Options

1. Anmolpreet Singh — exceptional tournament batting output and an aggressive powerplay role.
2. Abhishek Sharma — high-impact top-order batter with the ability to decide the game inside the first six overs.

Vice-Captain Options

1. Tejpreet Singh — leading wicket-taker for Mohali with nine tournament wickets.
2. Ramandeep Singh — captain and experienced batting all-rounder with involvement across the innings.

Players to Avoid

1. Ayush Goyal — his tournament bowling economy has been expensive, limiting his fantasy floor unless he takes wickets.
2. Lower-order Amritsar batters — their fantasy opportunity may be limited if Abhishek Sharma and Naman Dhir dominate the innings.

Fantasy suggestions are for informational purposes only and are not guaranteed to produce points or returns.

Head-to-Head

Last Head-to-Head Match

Amritsar scored 258, but Mohali reached 262/5 in 19.3 overs to win the tournament opener. The match immediately established two important characteristics of this rivalry: Amritsar can produce a substantial score, but Mohali are capable of chasing it.

Weather Report

Broadcast Details

The match is scheduled for 1:00 PM IST at the PCA IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali. Current tournament coverage information lists Sony Sports Network for television and SonyLIV for streaming.

Toss Prediction & Strategy

If Amritsar Soormas win the toss

Amritsar should bowl first.

Their biggest weakness has been defending totals. They scored 258 against Mohali and 264 against Jalandhar but lost both games. Chasing would allow them to know the required rate and potentially use their aggressive top order more efficiently.

If Mohali Kings win the toss

Mohali should also consider bowling first.

Their chase against Amritsar in the first meeting and their subsequent successful chase against Jalandhar demonstrate a clear strength in run-chasing. The venue also has a reasonably balanced batting-first record, so there is no strong statistical reason to abandon the chase preference.

Toss Prediction

Predicted toss winner: Mohali Kings

The toss itself is essentially a 50-50 event, but Mohali’s recent success while chasing makes the second innings strategically attractive.

Score Prediction

Winning Chances

Why the Win Percentage?

The first reason for the 57% is consistency. Mohali have four wins in six matches, compared with one win from Amritsar’s four completed games.

The second is chasing strength. Mohali successfully chased 258 against Amritsar and 177 against Jalandhar, showing that their top order can maintain an unusually high scoring rate once established.

The third is Tejpreet Singh’s wicket-taking impact. His nine wickets make him Mohali’s leading wicket-taker in the tournament and give the Kings an attacking middle-over option.

Amritsar’s strongest counterargument is their batting ceiling. A repeat of their 258 or 264-type performances would significantly reduce Mohali’s advantage.

Key Player Matchups

The most important individual battle is likely to be Anmolpreet Singh against Amritsar’s bowling attack. His tournament strike rate gives him the ability to change the game before the field spreads.

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