Nainital Tigers vs Tehri Titans Prediction, 3rd T20, UPL 2026

Nainital Tigers vs Tehri Titans prediction for the third match of the Uttarakhand Premier League 2026 sees two sides looking for their first win of the campaign. Nainital Tigers began their season with a narrow two-wicket defeat against Haridwar Elmas after posting 166/8, while Tehri Titans suffered a four-wicket defeat against Pithoragarh Hurricanes despite putting 184/8 on the board. Both teams therefore arrive with zero points, but their opening matches highlighted different strengths. Nainital showed useful batting depth and had an outstanding bowling contribution from Sankalp Patodia, while Tehri demonstrated considerable power through the middle and lower order.

The match is scheduled for September 24 at 11:00 AM IST at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun. UPL 2026 uses a seven-team league format in which every men’s team plays six league matches, making early points important even though there is still plenty of cricket remaining.

Nainital’s opening defeat was particularly close: Haridwar reached 167/8 with one ball remaining after Nainital had made 166/8. Rohit Danu’s 45 from 32 balls, Mukesh Gupta’s 26 and Shashank Shekhar Pant’s 28 provided the bulk of the batting resistance, while Sankalp Patodia took four wickets.

Tehri’s first match produced an even higher-scoring contest. The Titans made 184/8, with Ayush Deswal smashing 46 from 18 balls, Aryan Sharma scoring an unbeaten 37 from 15 and Tejasvi Jaiswal contributing 24 from 11. Pithoragarh eventually chased the target, winning by four wickets.

Match Details

Nainital Tigers Preview

Nainital Tigers began the tournament with a narrow defeat, but their first match revealed enough positives to make them competitive in this fixture. They scored 166/8 after being reduced to 16/2 early, showing that the middle order was capable of rebuilding the innings. Rohit Danu’s 45 from 32 balls was particularly important because it restored momentum after the early wickets.

Danu’s innings combined boundary hitting with enough time at the crease to stabilize the innings. Mukesh Gupta also made 26 from 22, while Shashank Shekhar Pant added 28 from 23. Sankalp Patodia then provided late acceleration with an unbeaten 13 from eight deliveries.

The major concern is the start. Rahul Raj Namala and Avneesh Sudha were dismissed for 1 and 9 respectively, leaving Nainital 16/2 in the third over. Against a Tehri side that has already demonstrated aggressive batting, Nainital cannot afford another slow or wicket-heavy powerplay.

The bowling attack, however, gives the Tigers a significant route into the contest. Patodia’s 4/26 was the best individual bowling performance in Nainital’s opening game. TNR Mohit was also economical, conceding 27 runs from four overs, while Avneesh Sudha contributed a wicket.

Nainital’s tactical priority should be to contain Tehri’s explosive middle and lower order. Tejasvi Jaiswal, Ayush Deswal and Aryan Sharma all scored at extremely high rates in Tehri’s first match. Bowling changes around the powerplay and disciplined death-over execution will therefore be crucial.

The Tigers also have familiarity with the venue. All UPL 2026 men’s matches are scheduled at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, so there is no change of ground to negotiate.

Tehri Titans Preview

Tehri Titans produced the more explosive batting performance in the opening round. They scored 184/8 against Pithoragarh, with Ayush Deswal making 46 from only 18 balls and Aryan Sharma finishing unbeaten on 37 from 15. Tejasvi Jaiswal also struck 24 from 11, giving Tehri several players capable of changing the game rapidly.

Their innings was not entirely smooth. Tehri lost Ansh Tyagi for four in the first over and were only 38/3 before rebuilding through Sagar Ojha and the middle order. Ojha’s 28 from 36 was more about rebuilding than acceleration, but Jaiswal, Deswal and Aryan Sharma subsequently changed the tempo dramatically.

That pattern is important for this match. Tehri possess enough batting depth to recover from early wickets, but their top order needs to avoid putting excessive pressure on the middle and lower order.

The bowling side is the bigger question. Tehri conceded 188 while defending 184. Ravinder Negi took two wickets but conceded 21 in two overs, while Anmol Shah bowled 2.1 overs for only five runs. Vinayak Baluni also claimed a wicket at a very economical rate.

Tehri therefore have bowling options, but their challenge will be maintaining control throughout the innings rather than simply taking wickets. Nainital’s batting is capable of building an innings through Rohit Danu, Mukesh Gupta and Shashank Shekhar Pant, so Tehri will need to prevent partnerships.

Tejasvi Jaiswal is the obvious batting focal point, but the first match showed that Tehri do not necessarily depend on one player. Deswal’s six-hitting and Aryan Sharma’s finishing ability provide them with two additional attacking options.

Team Squad & Team News

Nainital Tigers Squad

Avneesh Sudha, Aarav Mahajan, Mukesh Gupta, Rahul Raj, TNR Mohit, Aditya Naithani, Devansh Sharma, Ishagra Jagoori, Rohit Danu, Shashank Shekhar Pant, Adi Khan, Priyanshu Panwar, Shahanshah Alam, Rohit Singh Yadav, Divyansh Dhawan, Sankalp Pathodiya, Subham Pundir, Naksh Singh, Aditya Nautiyal and Ekam Behar.

Tehri Titans Squad

Tejasvi Jaiswal, Vijay Sharma, Aryan Sharma, Ravinder Negi, Nikhil Harsh, Anmol Shah, Ansh Tyagi, Aditya Semwal, Lincoln, Ayush Deswal, Aniket S Malik, Vinayak Baluni, Raghav Yadav, Ashu Sheoran, Deepak Kumar, Sagar Ojha, Abhimanyu Bhatiya, Shashwat, Surya Pratap Chauhan and Kshitij Negi.

Probable Playing XI

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

Nainital Tigers vs Tehri Titans Dream11 / Fantasy Prediction

Captain Options

1. Ayush Deswal — His 46 from 18 balls showed exceptional short-format scoring potential, and his attacking role gives him a high ceiling.
2. Sankalp Patodia — His 4/26 in the opening match gives him wicket-taking value, particularly if Tehri’s aggressive batters attack him.

Vice-Captain Options

1. Rohit Danu — He made 45 from 32 in the opening match and provides a potential anchor-plus-boundary role.
2. Tejasvi Jaiswal — He scored 24 from only 11 balls and has an aggressive role at the top of the Tehri innings.

Players to Avoid

1. Avneesh Sudha — He was dismissed for nine in the opening match, although his established role means he remains capable of a quick turnaround.
2. Ansh Tyagi — He fell for four in the previous match and faces a Nainital bowling attack that demonstrated wicket-taking ability through Patodia.

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

Nainital Tigers vs Tehri Titans Head-to-Head

Last Head-to-Head Match

Nainital made 156/7 before Tehri reached 53/3 in 10.5 overs when the match was curtailed, giving Nainital a DLS victory.

Weather Report

The September 24 forecast for Dehradun indicates a potential morning thunderstorm around the match start. The hourly forecast places the precipitation chance around 54% at 11 AM, with lower but still meaningful chances around the surrounding hours. This makes an interruption a genuine consideration rather than something that should be ignored.

Rain could affect the toss decision, innings construction and DLS calculations. Dew is less important for an 11 AM start than it would be for an evening game.

Broadcast Details

The UPLT20 YouTube Channel is listed as the official streaming home for UPL 2026, with live matches, replays and highlights available through the tournament’s official platform.

Match start: 11:00 AM IST, September 24, 2026.

Nainital Tigers vs Tehri Titans Toss Prediction & Strategy

If Nainital Tigers win the toss

Nainital should consider bowling first, particularly if the morning conditions retain the possibility of rain or cloud cover. The decision would also allow them to use Patodia and their other bowlers against Tehri’s aggressive batting while knowing the exact target afterward.

If Tehri Titans win the toss

Tehri could also consider bowling first if they believe the surface will remain consistent and want to avoid the uncertainty created by the morning weather forecast. Their batting has already shown that 170-plus totals are within reach.

The toss decision should ultimately depend on the pitch inspection and updated weather conditions immediately before the match.

Toss Prediction

Predicted toss winner: Tehri Titans

This is only a toss prediction and has no statistical certainty. If the forecast remains unsettled around the start time, both captains could place additional value on knowing the target.

Score Prediction

Winning Chances

Why the Win Percentage?

The biggest reason for keeping Nainital slightly ahead is the combination of H2H advantage and Patodia’s demonstrated wicket-taking ability. Nainital also lost their first game by only two wickets, showing that their 166 was competitive.

Tehri’s strongest counterargument is their batting ceiling. Deswal’s 46 from 18, Jaiswal’s 24 from 11 and Aryan Sharma’s unbeaten 37 from 15 show that the Titans can score rapidly once they reach the middle and death overs.

The prediction would therefore change considerably if Tehri’s batting unit again produces a 180-plus total and their bowlers execute better than they did against Pithoragarh.

Key Player Matchups

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