Chandigarh Kings vs Hiims Hawks, Chandigarh Premier League T20, Today Match Prediction

CHK vs HIIMS Match Prediction & Analysis

HIIMS Hawks and Chandigarh Kings will lock horns once again at Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Panchkula, on June 15. The two teams met in their previous outing, where HIIMS Hawks produced a dominant performance to chase down 161 with eight wickets in hand. 

Manan Vohra’s brilliant 96 and an unbeaten 44 from Nikhil Thakur powered the chase after the Hawks’ bowlers, led by Vivek Vashisht and Vardaan Verma, had kept Chandigarh Kings to 160/8. 

Chandigarh Kings will be aiming for a stronger showing this time around, while HIIMS Hawks will look to continue the momentum from that convincing victory. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Chandigarh Kings Preview

Chandigarh Kings will be eager to put their previous defeat behind them after falling to HIIMS Hawks by eight wickets. 

Their batting struggled to build momentum consistently, with Shivam Bhambri’s 47 being the only notable contribution in an innings of 160/8. 

The bowlers were unable to defend the total as Manan Vohra and Nikhil Thakur dominated the chase. 

Arnav Bansal remains a key figure in the batting lineup and will be expected to play a major role, while the Kings will need a much stronger all-round performance if they are to level the score against a HIIMS Hawks side that is currently full of confidence. 

Chandigarh Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Adhiraj Singh, Arnav Bansal, Shivam Bhambri (c), Akshit Rana (wk), Gaurav Gambhir, Bhagmender Lather, Harish Kumar, Manish Saini, Rohit Dhanda, Rahul Singh, Nitesh Gorsi.

Hiims Hawks Preview

HIIMS Hawks head into this fixture on the back of a commanding eight-wicket win over Chandigarh Kings, where they chased down 161 with more than two overs to spare. 

Manan Vohra continued his excellent tournament with a blistering 96, while Nikhil Thakur remained among the runs with an unbeaten 44. 

The Hawks have been one of the most consistent sides this season, with Manan and Nikhil currently placed second and third respectively on the tournament’s run-scoring charts. 

Their bowling unit has also delivered regularly, with Anirudh Kanwar leading the wicket-takers list. With both their batting and bowling departments firing, HIIMS Hawks will be confident of building on their recent momentum. 

Hiims Hawks Predicted Playing XI:

Dushyant Thamman, Manan Vohra (c), Nikhil Thakur (wk), Nipunn Sharda, Anirudh Kanwar, Pratham Singh, Ishaan Garg, Arbab Iqbal, Vivek Vashisht, Vardaan Verma, Chiragvir Dhindsa.

Weather Conditions

The weather in Panchkula for the afternoon fixture is expected to be hot and humid, with temperatures around 36-38°C during the first half of the match. Skies are likely to remain partly cloudy, while humidity levels will stay relatively high. 

CHK vs HIIMS Pitch Report

The surface at Tau Devi Lal Stadium has produced a good balance between bat and ball this season. Batters who spend some time in the middle have been able to score freely, while bowlers have found assistance with the new ball and through variations in the middle overs. 

Based on the last five matches at the venue, the average first-innings score has been around 185-190, making anything above 190 a strong total. Teams have enjoyed success both batting first and chasing, so execution on the day is likely to be the deciding factor. 

Toss: To Bowl

Teams have preferred chasing at Tau Devi Lal Stadium this season, with several matches being won by the side batting second. 

Toss Prediction: Hiims Hawks to win the coin toss