Kolhan Kings vs Chakradharpur Royals, WSL T20, 2026, Today Match Prediction

KOLK vs CHPR Match Prediction & Analysis

Kolhan Kings and Chakradharpur Royals will lock horns in the 12th match of the West Singhbhum T20 League 2026 on Friday, 2nd October. The venue for this match is Birsa Munda Cricket Stadium, Chaibasa and the scheduled start time is 9:00 IST. 

Saranda Warriors are coming off a poor loss in the last game against Chakradharpur Royals, while Kolhan Kings are also under pressure after a loss to Manoharpur Lions. Both teams would eye a comeback victory in the contest. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Kolhan Kings Preview

Kolhan Kings head into their next West Singhbhum T20 League assignment after a tough defeat against Manoharpur Lions. Batting first, they posted 174, with Ashish Tanwar scoring 46 off 26 balls and Tauseef Ahsan adding 48 off 33. The Kings were comfortably placed at 98/1 after nine overs but lost wickets in a collapse and were eventually bowled out for 174.

Earlier, Kolhan Kings defeated Chaibasa Challengers by 30 runs after posting their highest total of the tournament, 223. Robin Minz led the innings with a spectacular 82 off 39 balls, while Ashish Tanwar also scored a half-century.

The Kings had previously beaten Jagannathpur Tigers in a match reduced to 10 overs per side. After restricting the Tigers to 99, they chased down the target with 14 balls to spare. Nazim Siddiqui scored 34 off 13 balls, Robin Minz added 36 off 17, and captain Shivam Kumar finished the chase unbeaten on 27 off 12.

Robin Minz has been Kolhan's standout batter since being bought for ₹1 lakh at the auction. He has scored 118 runs in two innings at an average of 59, while Ashish Tanwar has contributed 103 runs in three innings.

Kolhan have shown strong batting depth and the ability to post big totals, but their latest collapse highlighted the need for greater consistency. With Minz and Tanwar leading the batting, the Kings will look to bounce back with a more complete performance in their next outing.

Kolhan Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Shivam Kumar (c), Amarendra Samanta, Ashish Kumar Singh, Ashish Tanwar, Md Nazim Siddiqui, Robin Minz, Satyam Singh, Sunny Mishra, Tausif Ahsan, Vishwajeet Kumar Singh, and Paras Nandi

Chakradharpur Royals Preview

Chakradharpur are high on confidence after securing their first win against Saranda Warriors. Batting first, they posted 182 before bowling out the Warriors for 159. Ojus Vardhan narrowly missed a well-deserved century by three runs, while Harsh Kumar and Nishant Rohan claimed three wickets each to seal a 23-run victory.

Earlier, Chakradharpur suffered a tough defeat against Jagannathpur Tigers. The Tigers posted 209 before restricting the Royals to 185. Shrestha led the chase with an impressive 76 off 33 balls, but Chakradharpur continued to lose wickets at regular intervals. They needed 24 runs from the final over but could not complete the chase. Karan Kumar was the pick of the bowlers with 3/24, while David Sanga claimed two wickets.

Chakradharpur have assembled a well-balanced squad with options across all departments. Varun Kumar Singh, Amartya Chaudhary, Anuj Oraon and Lalit Singh provide batting depth, while wicketkeepers Om Arjun Yadav and Shivam Patel add flexibility. All-rounders Sawan Kumar Gope and Karan Kumar further strengthen the squad and give the Royals multiple combinations to work with.

The bowling attack offers variety, with Sushant Mishra and Biplab Kumar Mandal providing pace options and Mahesh Sundrela Das adding an ambidextrous mystery-spin option. Sawan Kumar Gope and Karan Kumar also contribute with the ball, giving Chakradharpur flexibility across different match situations. After their breakthrough win, the Royals will look to build on that momentum and produce another complete performance.

Chakradharpur Royals Predicted Playing XI:

Varun Kumar Singh, Amartya Chaudhary, Anuj Oraon, Lalit Singh, Om Arjun Yadav, Sawan Kumar Gope, Karan Kumar, Lalit Shukla, Mahesh Sundrela Das, Biplab Kumar Mandal, Sushant Mishra

Weather Conditions

The weather at Chaibasa, Jharkhand on 4th October is expected to be cloudy with a high of 26°C and a low of 21°C, along with a 30% chance of rain and north winds at 29 kph.

KOLK vs CHPR Pitch Report

The surface at Birsa Munda Cricket Stadium, Ranchi, is generally good for batting and is expected to improve as the game progresses. A 250-plus total was narrowly missed in a successful chase during the opening week, while the average first-innings score in the last five domestic T20s is 195. Overall, it should offer good scoring conditions, with batters likely to benefit once they settle in.

Score prediction: 

If Kolhan Kings bat first - 180-190 runs 

If Chakradharpur Royals bat first - 170-180 runs 

Toss: To Bowl

In the last five T20s at the venue, chasing sides have won three times, suggesting a slight advantage for teams batting second. The surface may offer some assistance to bowlers in the morning before becoming easier to bat on as the day progresses. Both teams have previously found success while bowling first and are likely to opt to field if they win the toss.

Toss Prediction: Chakradharpur Royals to win the coin toss.