Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 28, 2026: Pithoragarh Hurricanes defeated Nainital Tigers by 27 runs via the DLS method, while Tehri Titans registered a nine-wicket victory over Rishikesh RiversKings on a rain-affected Monday in the Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) 2026.
Both matches were shortened due to rain, but produced explosive batting performances and exciting finishes. In the first match of the day, Pithoragarh Hurricanes defeated Nainital Tigers by 27 runs via the DLS method in a rain-hit encounter.
Nainital Tigers won the toss and elected to bowl first, but Pithoragarh Hurricanes made a flying start, putting up 159/7 in 14 overs. Openers Aanjaneya Suryavanshi and Samarth Semwal provided the perfect platform, adding quick runs at the top.
Suryavanshi smashed a blistering 73 off just 24 balls, while Semwal contributed 44 off 25 balls, helping the Hurricanes cross the 100-run mark inside the first 10 overs.
However, the Hurricanes lost momentum towards the end of the innings as Nainital Tigers struck back with a flurry of wickets. Adi Khan was the standout bowler, claiming five wickets, as the Tigers restricted their opponents to 159/7.
In reply, Nainital Tigers reached 41/3 in 6.1 overs before rain brought an early end to the contest. With the DLS method coming into play, Pithoragarh Hurricanes were declared winners by 27 runs. Suryavanshi’s explosive knock earned him the Player of the Match** award.
The second game also saw rain shorten proceedings, but it was Tehri Titans who emerged victorious against Rishikesh RiversKings.
Tehri Titans won the toss and chose to bowl, making an immediate impact by picking up a wicket off the very first ball. Rishikesh RiversKings fought back through Dikshanshu Negi, who smashed a quickfire 26 off eight balls, as they posted 73/4 in five overs in the rain-shortened contest.
Chasing a target of 74, Tehri Titans produced an emphatic response, reaching 75/1 in just 4.5 overs. Vijay Sharma was the star of the chase, hammering an unbeaten-looking attacking 56 off only 17 balls to power the Titans to victory.
With rain playing a decisive role in both matches, Monday produced a day of shortened contests, explosive batting and crucial bowling spells, with Pithoragarh Hurricanes and Tehri Titans walking away with valuable victories
