Rishikesh River Kings vs Dehradun Warriors Prediction, 7th T20 UPL 2026

Rishikesh River Kings vs Dehradun Warriors prediction for the 7th match of the Uttarakhand Premier League 2026 brings together a Rishikesh side looking to recover immediately after losing its opening game and a Dehradun Warriors team beginning its Season 3 campaign. The match is scheduled for September 25 at 7:30 PM IST at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun.

Rishikesh River Kings suffered a seven-wicket defeat against defending champions Haridwar Elmas on September 24. The River Kings were restricted to 133/9 after being reduced to 41/4 inside the first eight overs. Prashant Chauhan provided the main resistance with 42 from 34 balls, while Akhil Rawat added 24. The bowling attack then conceded 137/3 in 17 overs, although Akash Madhwal bowled an economical opening spell of 2-0-8-1.

Dehradun Warriors have not yet played a match in the 2026 men’s competition. Their previous UPL campaign was much stronger than Rishikesh’s current start: Dehradun finished the 2025 league phase with four wins and two defeats and a net run rate of +1.116. They also defeated Rishikesh Falcons by 93 runs in their final league match of that season.

The major question for this fixture is whether Rishikesh can improve its batting output after being restricted to 133. Akash Madhwal gives the River Kings a proven pace option, but the batting unit needs more than one substantial contribution.

Dehradun, meanwhile, have the advantage of entering the match without a defeat in 2026, although they also lack current-season match exposure. The contest should therefore revolve around Rishikesh’s recovery with the bat, Dehradun’s top-order scoring ability and how both attacks handle the evening conditions.

Match Details

Rishikesh River Kings Last Match

Rishikesh River Kings are a new 2026 franchise, replacing the Rishikesh Falcons name used in the 2025 competition. Therefore, their previous Falcons results have not been merged into the River Kings’ recent-form record.

The opening match exposed a weakness in Rishikesh’s top-order batting. Four wickets had fallen for only 41 runs, leaving the middle and lower order to rebuild the innings.

Prashant Chauhan’s 42 from 34 balls was the main stabilising innings, while Akhil Rawat contributed 24. The bowlers then had too little scoreboard pressure to defend, although Akash Madhwal’s 2-0-8-1 was a positive individual performance.

Dehradun Warriors Last 5 Matches

Dehradun’s last five UPL matches produced three wins and two losses. More importantly, their two final victories of the 2025 league stage were dominant: they beat Pithoragarh by 10 wickets and Rishikesh Falcons by 93 runs.

The 216/4 against the Falcons was particularly significant. Yuvraj Choudhary scored 52 from 27 balls and Sanskar Rawat made 71, while Dehradun’s bowlers subsequently dismissed Rishikesh for 123.

Rishikesh River Kings Preview

Rishikesh River Kings have little time to recover from their opening defeat because this is their second match on consecutive days. Their first game against Haridwar exposed both the strengths and limitations of their current combination.

The batting innings began poorly. Abhyuday Bhatnagar, Rohit Tomar and Vishal Kashyap were dismissed inside the first four overs, and Atul Saini followed before the score reached 50. That forced Akhil Rawat and Prashant Chauhan to rebuild the innings.

Chauhan eventually scored 42 from 34 balls, including three sixes, while Rawat made 24. Their partnership prevented a complete collapse, but the final total of 133/9 remained below the level generally required for a comfortable defence at this venue.

The encouraging element was the finish. Jitender Pal scored 6 from four balls and Akash Madhwal hit a six from his only scoring delivery, allowing Rishikesh to reach 133.

Madhwal is the obvious bowling leader. He is the River Kings’ icon player and brings IPL experience, while the official squad also includes Dikshanshu Negi, Kanhaiya Bhatt, Mannavar Ali, Jitender Pal and Ashish Chaudhary as bowling or all-round options.

The first match showed that Rishikesh can create pressure with its pace attack, but the batting needs a better powerplay. Losing three wickets inside the first three overs again would put the side in a difficult position.

Against Dehradun, the River Kings need their top order to establish a platform before asking Chauhan, Negi or Madhwal to accelerate. If they can reach the middle overs with seven or eight wickets intact, their batting depth should have a better chance of producing a competitive total.

The other priority is death bowling. Dehradun have demonstrated historically that their batting can score rapidly, so Madhwal and the other pace options will need to control the final five overs.

Dehradun Warriors Preview

Dehradun Warriors enter their opening 2026 match with a squad built around icon player Kunal Chandela. The team also includes Sanskar Rawat, Devendra Bora, Neeraj Rathour, Aditya Rawat and several players who featured in Uttarakhand cricket during the previous season.

Their strongest evidence comes from the 2025 campaign. Dehradun finished third in the league table with four victories from six matches and a net run rate of +1.116.

Their batting ceiling was particularly clear in the final league match against Rishikesh Falcons. Dehradun scored 216/4, with Yuvraj Choudhary making 52 from 27 balls. Sanskar Rawat also made a substantial contribution in that match.

The team subsequently bowled Rishikesh out for 123, winning by 93 runs. That performance demonstrated the potential of a combination that can both set a large total and apply pressure with the ball.

There is an important distinction this season, however. Dehradun are no longer operating with exactly the same squad as 2025. The 2026 squad includes Kunal Chandela as its icon player, while players such as Devendra Bora, Neeraj Rathour and Sanskar Rawat remain part of the group.

Kunal Chandela’s role at the top of the order should be important. Dehradun need a stable start because the River Kings possess a genuine wicket-taking threat through Akash Madhwal.

The tactical objective should be to avoid allowing Madhwal to dictate the powerplay. If Dehradun can preserve wickets through the opening overs, their batting depth should give them opportunities to attack the middle and death overs.

With the ball, Dehradun should target Rishikesh’s top order rather than simply waiting for mistakes. The River Kings lost three early wickets in their previous game, so another aggressive powerplay could expose their middle order before it has settled.

Team Squad

Rishikesh River Kings Squad

Akash Madhwal, Prashant Chauhan, Aashish Choudhary, Dikshanshu Negi, Akhil Singh Rawat, Vishal Kashyap, Mohd. Ahmed, Amrinder Virk, Abhyuday Bhatnagar, Atul Saini, Kanhaiya Bhatt, Yuvraj Pratap Singh, Naman Sharma, Vishal Saini, Sohit Tomar, Jitender Pal, Mannavar Ali, Lokesh Singh Samant, Sahil Rawat and Divyansh Sengar.

Dehradun Warriors Squad

Kunal Chandela, Sanskar Rawat, Devendra Bora, Neeraj Rathour, Aditya Rawat, Nishu Patel, Sagar Singh Rawat, Sumit Juyal, Vidit Joshi, Poorvansh Dhruv, Uzair Malik, Ansh Joshi, Priyanshu Fartyal, Shaurya Pratap Singh, Abhishek Singh, Pranjal Singh Raikwal, Ayush Chauhan, Sonu Saini, Kavit Mishra and Taksh Rawat.

Probable Playing XI

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

Rishikesh River Kings vs Dehradun Warriors Dream11 / Fantasy Prediction

Captain Options

1. Akash Madhwal — combines wicket-taking potential with strong death-over involvement.
2. Kunal Chandela — Dehradun’s icon player and an important top-order batting option.

Vice-Captain Options

1. Prashant Chauhan — scored 42 in the River Kings’ opening match.
2. Dikshanshu Negi — provides potential involvement with both bat and ball.

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Weather Report

The latest IMD forecast for September 25 gives Dehradun a minimum of around 20°C and maximum near 32°C, with partly cloudy conditions and a possibility of rain or thunderstorm. Evening humidity is forecast to be high.

Another hourly forecast places temperatures around 23–24°C during the evening, with light winds. The rain risk is therefore not negligible, and an interruption remains one of the variables to watch.

If rain affects the match, DLS could become relevant. High humidity may also contribute to a more comfortable chasing environment later in the evening, although the actual effect will depend on the surface and whether the outfield becomes wet.

Broadcast Details

The official UPL website identifies the UPLT20 YouTube Channel as the official streaming platform for UPL 2026. The Rishikesh River Kings vs Dehradun Warriors match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST on September 25.

Live streaming: UPLT20 YouTube Channel
Start time: 7:30 PM IST

Toss Prediction & Strategy

If Rishikesh River Kings wins the toss

Rishikesh could bat first and try to put the scoreboard pressure back on Dehradun. Their opening game showed that chasing a moderate total left little margin for error after early wickets, while the venue’s historical numbers favour teams setting a target.

A total around 175 or higher would give Madhwal and the bowling unit a stronger platform.

If Dehradun Warriors wins the toss

Dehradun could bowl first and attempt to attack Rishikesh’s top order during the powerplay. The River Kings lost three wickets inside the first three overs of their previous innings, making early pressure a potentially effective tactic.

Chasing also allows Dehradun to assess the target before committing to their batting tempo.

Toss Prediction

Predicted toss winner: Dehradun Warriors

This is only a prediction rather than a statistical certainty. If they win, bowling first would allow them to immediately test Rishikesh’s vulnerable top order.

Score Prediction

Winning Chances

Why the Win Percentage?

The 56-44 split gives Dehradun a narrow advantage rather than a large one.

The main reason is batting evidence. Rishikesh’s first innings ended at 133/9, with four wickets falling for only 41. Dehradun’s previous UPL campaign, by contrast, included a 216/4 against the Rishikesh Falcons and a 146/1 chase against Tehri.

The second major factor is Rishikesh’s dependence on a small number of contributors. Prashant Chauhan’s 42 and Akhil Rawat’s 24 accounted for a significant portion of the competitive batting effort in the opening game.

Rishikesh’s strongest counterargument is Akash Madhwal. His opening spell of 2-0-8-1 showed that the River Kings possess a bowler capable of controlling the game in the powerplay. The venue experience from the previous day’s match is another small advantage.

Key Player Matchups

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