Pithoragarh Hurricanes vs USN Indians Prediction, 6th T20 UPL 2026

Pithoragarh Hurricanes vs USN Indians prediction for the 6th match of the Uttarakhand Premier League 2026 presents a contest between a Pithoragarh side that has already opened its campaign with a win and a USN Indians team beginning its Season 3 campaign. The match is scheduled for September 25 at 3:00 PM IST at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun.

Pithoragarh Hurricanes started their 2026 campaign with an impressive four-wicket victory over Tehri Titans. Chasing 185, they reached 188/6 in 19.4 overs. Vipin Kasana’s 50 from 26 balls gave the chase early momentum, while Vikas Bhati made 43 and Mayank Mishra finished the innings with an unbeaten 42 from only 18 deliveries.

USN Indians, meanwhile, enter the match without a completed fixture in the 2026 league. Their last UPL campaign ended with four consecutive defeats in September-October 2025, although their squad has subsequently been rebuilt for Season 3 around icon player Jagadeesha Suchith.

The contrast creates an interesting tactical situation. Pithoragarh already have match exposure in the new season and demonstrated the ability to chase a substantial total, while USN Indians have a fresh squad containing several players who featured in previous UPL campaigns.

Pithoragarh will want to maintain their batting momentum without becoming overly dependent on their lower middle order, while USN need their experienced players to impose themselves early. The match could be decided by whether USN’s bowling can contain Pithoragarh’s aggressive middle and death-over batting.

Match Details

Pithoragarh Hurricanes Last 5 Matches

Pithoragarh therefore have a 1-0 record in UPL 2026, but their most recent five UPL matches across the two seasons show two wins and three losses. Their latest performance is the most relevant because they chased 184 successfully and finished with two overs close to a 190-plus scoring rate.

USN Indians Last 5 Matches

USN’s previous UPL campaign ended with four consecutive defeats, although their 230/4 against Rishikesh showed that the batting group could produce a substantial total. Their 158/8 against Haridwar was then chased without losing a wicket.

Pithoragarh Hurricanes Preview

Pithoragarh enter this match with the clearest piece of current-season evidence: they have already beaten Tehri Titans in a high-scoring chase. Tehri posted 184/8, but Pithoragarh reached 188/6 in 19.4 overs, showing both stability and late acceleration.

The batting performance was particularly notable because several players contributed in different phases. Vipin Kasana attacked from the middle order with 50 from 26 balls, while Vikas Bhati anchored the innings with 43 from 45. Mayank Mishra then provided the late surge, striking 42 not out from 18 balls with four sixes.

That combination is useful in T20 cricket because it reduces the need for one batter to maintain an extreme scoring rate throughout the innings. Pithoragarh can absorb wickets during the middle overs and still accelerate at the back end.

There were also warning signs with the ball. Tehri reached 184/8, and Ravinder Negi’s 52 conceded from 3.4 overs shows that Pithoragarh cannot afford to allow USN’s batters to attack without pressure. The Hurricanes will need better control in the middle and death overs.

Mayank Mishra is particularly important because he is the team’s icon player and also provides all-round value. The official squad also contains Aanjaneya Suryavanshi, Priyanshu Barswal, Satyam Baaliyan, Vaibhav Bhatt and several other all-round or bowling options.

Against USN Indians, Pithoragarh’s ideal approach would be to attack the powerplay without exposing too many wickets, then use their batting depth during the final six overs. Their immediate advantage is match rhythm: they have already played a competitive 20-over game at the same venue.

The main weakness is bowling control. If USN can establish a strong platform and keep wickets intact into the final five overs, Pithoragarh’s advantage from their opening win could become much less significant.

USN Indians Preview

USN Indians begin their 2026 campaign with a squad built around Jagadeesha Suchith, who is the franchise’s icon player. Suchith brings left-arm orthodox bowling and lower-order batting value, giving USN an experienced all-round option around which the new combination can be structured.

The squad also includes Rohit Dangwal, Piyush Joshi, Aditya Sethi, Harsh Rana, Vishal Dangwal, Bhavyadeep Singh, Aditya Singh, Naveen Rana, Vanshaj Chauhan, Aasshman Gulati, Goldy Malik, Abhishek Dafouti, Rahul Dev Nath, Prasant Goswami, Veer Pratap Singh, Shekhar Sirohi, Samarth Siddhu, Sachin Bhati and Gopal Singh.

USN’s recent UPL results from 2025 were inconsistent. They lost to Dehradun Warriors by 16 runs, then suffered a DLS defeat against Tehri, lost a high-scoring chase against Rishikesh and eventually went down to Haridwar by ten wickets.

However, individual performances from that campaign demonstrate that the franchise has had considerable batting potential. Vishal Kashyap scored 70 from 40 balls against Rishikesh in a USN total of 230/4, while Sachin Bhati made 56. The problem was that Rishikesh still chased the target with two balls remaining.

USN therefore need to balance scoring aggression with wicket preservation. Against Pithoragarh, simply matching the Hurricanes’ attacking tempo may not be enough if the side loses wickets in clusters.

Jagadeesha Suchith’s spin could be particularly important in the middle overs. Pithoragarh’s opening match showed that their batters can accelerate rapidly later in the innings, so USN need to create pressure before the final phase.

The biggest uncertainty is the lack of a completed 2026 match. There is no current-season batting or bowling sample to establish how the new combination will perform under match pressure. That makes the first six overs particularly important: a strong start would give USN a much clearer platform for the rest of the game.

Team Squad & Team News

Pithoragarh Hurricanes Squad

Mayank Mishra, Siddharth Choudhary, Satyam Baaliyan, Vaibhav Bhatt, Aanjaneya Suryavanshi, Priyanshu Barswal, Vikas Bhati, Yash Shukla, Shivansh Gautam, Sailesh Goswami, Samarth Semwal, Krishna Garg, Harsh Singh, Kishanveer, Vipin Kasana, Monindra, Kartik Mahajan, Akash Kumar, Aish Navlani and Gaurav Pundir.

USN Indians Squad

Jagadeesha Suchith, Rohit Dangwal, Piyush Joshi, Aditya Sethi, Harsh Rana, Vishal Dangwal, Bhavyadeep Singh, Aditya Singh, Naveen Rana, Vanshaj Chauhan, Aasshman Gulati, Goldy Malik, Abhishek Dafouti, Rahul Dev Nath, Prasant Goswami, Veer Pratap Singh, Shekhar Sirohi, Samarth Siddhu, Sachin Bhati and Gopal Singh.

Probable Playing XI

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

Pithoragarh Hurricanes vs USN Indians Dream11 / Fantasy Prediction

Captain Options

1. Mayank Mishra — scored 42* from 18 balls in the opening game and offers all-round involvement.
2. Vipin Kasana — made 50 from 26 balls and demonstrated strong boundary-hitting ability.

Vice-Captain Options

1. Jagadeesha Suchith — experienced all-round option with both batting and left-arm spin value.
2. Vikas Bhati — anchored Pithoragarh’s successful chase with 43 from 45 balls.

Players to Avoid

1. USN players without a clearly established 2026 role — their current-season involvement remains untested.
2. Lower-order Pithoragarh players with limited batting opportunity — their fantasy ceiling may depend heavily on bowling involvement.

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

Head-to-Head

Last Head-to-Head Matches

USN Indians bowled Pithoragarh out for only 77 in 17.4 overs before reaching 78/2 in 7.3 overs. The result gives USN a 1-0 advantage in the H2H record.

Weather Report

The latest hourly forecast around 3 PM indicates approximately 25°C, 61% humidity, west wind near 9 km/h and a relatively low 6% chance of rain at the scheduled start. Another forecast shows the wider day carrying some possibility of isolated rain or thunderstorms.

The immediate interruption risk therefore appears limited, although the broader forecast means teams should remain prepared for a passing shower. There is unlikely to be a major dew factor at a 3 PM start.

Broadcast Details

The official UPL website identifies the UPLT20 YouTube Channel as the official streaming home for the 2026 tournament. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM IST on September 25.

Live streaming: UPLT20 YouTube Channel
Start time: 3:00 PM IST

Pithoragarh Hurricanes vs USN Indians Toss Prediction & Strategy

If Pithoragarh Hurricanes wins the toss

Pithoragarh could bat first because the historical T20 numbers at the venue show a 4-2 advantage for teams batting first. Their batting unit also demonstrated in the opening match that it can build and finish a substantial total.

A target in the 175-plus range would allow their bowling attack to apply pressure rather than asking the batters to chase an unknown total.

If USN Indians wins the toss

USN Indians could bowl first if they want to use the first innings to understand how the surface is behaving before beginning their chase. Their spin resources, particularly Jagadeesha Suchith, could become useful if the pitch slows during the middle overs.

Toss Prediction

Predicted toss winner: Pithoragarh Hurricanes

The toss prediction is not based on a statistical certainty. It simply gives Pithoragarh a marginal call because they already have experience of the 2026 surface and successfully chased 184 at this ground.

Score Prediction

Winning Chances

Why the Win Percentage?

Key Player Matchups

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