Bathinda Royals vs Ludhiana Lions, SEPT20, Today Match Prediction

BRS vs LLI Match Prediction & Analysis

Bathinda Royals will take on Ludhiana Lions in the 4th match of the Sher-e-Punjab T20 2026 at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on September 1 from 1 p.m IST.

The Royals come into this clash with strong momentum after a comprehensive seven-wicket win over Mohali Kings, where Gourav Choudhury starred with both bat and ball, scoring an unbeaten 76 and picking up three wickets. Their batting looks settled, and the bowling unit has already shown it can restrict opponents on a high-scoring ground.

Ludhiana Lions, meanwhile, will be making their tournament debut in this fixture. Missing captain Arshdeep Singh due to Duleep Trophy commitments, they will rely on the likes of Salil Arora, Abhijeet Garg and the supporting bowling options to make an impact. 

RECENT PERFORMANCE

BRS

W

MKS

176/9 in 20.0 8.8

SEPT20

Bathinda Royals won by 7 wickets

31 Aug 2026

BRS

180/3 in 17.2 10.38

LLI

W

LLI

105/2 in 8.4 12.12

PT

Ludhiana Lions beat Mohali Monsters by 8 wickets

20 Jun 2026

MM

99/5 in 10.0 9.9

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Bathinda Royals Preview

Bathinda Royals registered an impressive seven-wicket victory over Mohali Kings in their opening game of the season in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 2026. Chasing a modest target of 177, they reached 180 for 3 in just 17.2 overs, displaying clinical batting and controlled bowling.

Gourav Choudhury was the star of the match, finishing unbeaten on 76 off 45 balls with five fours and six sixes while also claiming three wickets for 33 runs to earn Player of the Match honours. 

Ridham Satyawan provided excellent support with a composed 51 off 39 deliveries, and Harnoor Singh contributed a quick 24 off 10 balls at the top. 

The bowling unit restricted Mohali Kings to 176 for 9, with Choudhury leading the attack effectively with his 3 wicket-haul, but received great support from Sumit Sharma, who also claimed 3 wickts. With this strong all-round performance, Bathinda Royals head into their next clash against Ludhiana Lions with growing confidence and momentum.

Bathinda Royals Predicted Playing XI:

Rishabh Gupta, Harnoor Singh (C), Gourav Choudhary, Ridham Satyawan, Noorveer Singh (WK), Sumit Sharma, Ashish Lowrance, Abir Kohli, Shahbaz Sandhu, Simranjeet Singh, Ashwani Kumar.

Bathinda Royals Actual Playing XI:

Imrozpreet Singh, Ridham Satyawan, Jatin Sahota , Harnoor Singh, Ashwani Kumar, Simranjeet Gharu, Gourav Choudhury, Sumit Sharma, Dev Amritpal Singh, Shahbaz Sing Sandhu, Rishabh Gupta, Noorveer Singh

Ludhiana Lions Preview

Ludhiana Lions enter the Sher-e-Punjab T20 2026 with a well-rounded squad built around pace bowling strength and promising local talent. Their marquee player and captain Arshdeep Singh is unavailable for the early games due to his participation in the ongoing Duleep Trophy, which places extra responsibility on the rest of the bowling unit.

The batting group features solid options in Abhijeet Garg, Taranveer Singh Randhawa, Harish Kumar, Bikramjeet Singh and Lovekirat Singh, with Salil Arora and Karteek Sharma available behind the stumps. 

All-round depth comes from Krish Bhagat, Arjun Rajput, Kartik Chadha, Gurman Singh, Havneet Singh and Madhav Singh Pathania, offering flexibility in both departments. 

In Arshdeep’s absence, the bowling attack will rely on Jassinder Singh, Yuvi Goyal, Rajvir Jaswal, Lovedeep Singh Kharod and Sahil Bhaskar to provide the early breakthroughs and control in the middle overs. With a mix of experience and youthful energy, Ludhiana Lions will look to make a strong statement in their debut campaign.

Ludhiana Lions Predicted Playing XI:

Salil Arora (wk), Abhijeet Garg, Taranveer Singh Randhawa, Krish Bhagat (C), Arjun Rajput, Kartik Chadha, Havneet Singh, Madhav Singh Pathania, Jassinder Singh, Yuvi Goyal, Rajvir Jaswal.

Ludhiana Lions Actual Playing XI:

Salil Arora, Abhijeet Garg, Arjun Rajput, Taranveer Singh, Jassinder Singh, Lovedeep Kharoud, Sahil Bhaskar, Krish Bhagat, Kartik Chadha, Madhav Pathania, Kartik Sharma, Bikramjeet Singh

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

On 1 September 2026 at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali, expect partly cloudy skies with a high chance of rain. Temperatures will reach a high of around 32–34°C during the day. The probability of precipitation stands at approximately 40-50%, so there are definitely chances of rain during the day.

BRS vs LLI Pitch Report

The pitch at PCA IS Bindra Stadium is a balanced surface. It usually offers early pace and some seam movement for fast bowlers, especially with the new ball. Once batters settle, the true bounce allows free stroke-play. Spinners can come into the game later as the surface slows. However, it is a track where batters should have the upper-hand.

Toss: To Bowl

The captain who win the toss, would want to bowl first. The IS Bindra Stadium surface favours the batters more than bowlers and chasing has been the preferred way at the venue with all the three games won by the bowling first team in this season.