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Toss Winner - Rajnandgaon Panthers won the toss and choose to bowl first
Bastar Bisons beat Rajnandgaon Panthers by 24 runs
Can the Bastar Bisons secure their first win of this season?
Rajnandgaon Panthers to win
| Tournament: | Chhattisgarh Premier League, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Raipur, Raipur, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 42.1°C|Partly Cloudy |
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Rajnandgaon Panthers will take on Bastar Bisons in the 12th match of the Chhattisgarh Cricket Premier League 2026 on June 9 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. Rajnandgaon Panthers have had a difficult campaign so far, suffering three consecutive defeats at the start of the season. However, they finally turned things around in their previous match, securing their first victory of the tournament. They currently occupy fourth place in the points table with a net run rate of -0.643. In contrast, Bastar Bisons have endured a poor start, losing all three of their matches. Consequently, they remain at the bottom of the standings with a net run rate of -1.513.
RPR
64/10 in 16.5 3.8
65/1 in 5.0 13
184/7 in 20.0 9.2
165/8 in 20.0 8.25
133/7 in 20.0 6.65
135/2 in 13.1 10.25
228/6 in 20.0 11.4
138/10 in 16.0 8.62
BB
124/10 in 19.3 6.36
CHPL 2026
Raipur Rhinos beat Bastar Bisons by 5 wickets
126/5 in 15.1 8.31
After suffering three consecutive defeats, Rajnandgaon Panthers bounced back in impressive fashion in their previous match, crushing Surguja Tigers by nine wickets. Batting first, the Tigers were bundled out for just 64 runs, and the Panthers chased down the target comfortably in only five overs to register their first victory of the season.
While chasing 65, Ajay Mondal led the charge with a blistering 46 runs, scoring at a strike rate of over 270. He was well supported by Ashish Kumar, who remained unbeaten on 11 off 10 deliveries.
Earlier, the Panthers' bowlers laid the foundation for the emphatic win with a dominant display. Bhawesh Sahu was the standout performer, claiming five wickets for 22 runs. Ajay Mondal and Sumit Ruikar chipped in with two wickets each, while Aryan Jaiswal picked up one wicket. Their disciplined and aggressive bowling attack proved to be the key factor behind the Panthers’ comprehensive victory.
Overall, Ajay Mondal has been the team's leading run-scorer this season, scoring 153 runs at an average of 38.25 in four matches. Meanwhile, Bhawesh Sahu has emerged as their most successful bowler, taking six wickets in two games. The Panthers will be aiming to carry this momentum forward and deliver similar performances in the upcoming matches to keep their campaign alive.
Ashish Dahariya, Sahil Shariff, Sanjeet Desai, Ajay Mondal ©, Arin Dwivedi, Aishwary Marya, Abhishek Sohgaura, Aryan Jaiswal, Satyam Dubey, Abhyuday Singh, Bhawesh Sahu
Sanjeet Desai, Harsh Sahu, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Sumit Ruikar, Satyam Dubey, Ashish Dahariya, Sahil Shariff, Aishwarya Mourya, Aryan Jaiswal, Bhavesh Sahu, B Balaji Rao, Saksham Choubey
Bastar Bisons have endured a disappointing campaign so far and are now on the brink of elimination after suffering three consecutive defeats. Their most recent setback came against Surguja Tigers, who secured an 18-run victory. Batting first, the Tigers posted a challenging total of 204 runs, while Bastar managed only 186 runs in reply.
Despite the loss, Bastar's batting unit showed encouraging signs. The top order provided a solid foundation, with Anuj Tiwari playing a valuable knock of 50 runs off 37 deliveries. Rahul Pradhan continued his impressive form, scoring a brilliant 75 runs. However, the middle and lower orders failed to make significant contributions, which ultimately proved costly for the team.
In the bowling department, Vijay Yadav was the standout performer, picking up three wickets for 44 runs. Dev Aditya Singh, Utkarsh Tiwari, and Abdul Anas Khan chipped in with a wicket each, but the bowlers were unable to contain the opposition and prevent them from posting a formidable total.
Overall, Rahul Pradhan has been Bastar's most consistent batter this season, scoring 160 runs in three matches at an outstanding strike rate of 164 and an average of 53.33. Among the bowlers, Sourabh Majumder has led the attack effectively, claiming five wickets in three games.
Shashank Chandrakar, Anuj Tiwari ©, Ameya Morey, Rahul Pradhan, Vijay Yadav, Abdul Anas Khan, Dev Aditya Singh, Rishi Sharma, Sourabh Majumder, Utkarsh Tiwari, Shashank Tiwari
Shashank Chandraker, Rahul Pradhan, Abdul Anas Khan, Utkarsh Tiwari , Naman Dhruw, Anuj Tiwary , Vijay Yadav, Manraj Singh, Sourabh Majumdar, Rishi Sharma, Dev Aditya Singh, Ameya Morey
The weather is expected to remain bright and sunny at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. However, there may be lite clouds in the evening. Temperatures are likely to stay between 29°C and 40°C.
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
Average Turn
The surface at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur offers a balanced, generally sporting wicket that favours fast bowlers early with good bounce, but slows down to assist spinners later. While it can be tricky initially, it is considered a good, fair batting wicket once set. Moreover, short boundaries make clearing the ropes easy, demanding good shot placement. The average first-innings score at this venue in T20 cricket is approximately 172 runs. Moreover, in the 11 matches played here so far, teams batting first have crossed the 180-run mark on six occasions, highlighting the batting-friendly nature of the surface.
The pitch conditions at this venue typically benefit teams batting second, making run chases relatively comfortable. In this season, 4 of the last 5 matches played here were won by the chasing side. As a result, the captain winning the toss is likely to opt for bowling first.
Both teams have had a difficult start to the season, but Rajnandgaon Panthers have managed to turn things around by securing their first victory after losing their opening three matches. In contrast, Bastar Bisons remain winless, having suffered defeats in all three of their games. Comparing the two sides, the Panthers have been the more competitive outfit, especially in the batting department, where they have consistently put up challenging totals. Their biggest concern has been their bowling, which has often let them down and prevented them from converting strong batting performances into additional wins. Based on their overall form and performances, Rajnandgaon Panthers head into this match as the favourites.
Meanwhile, the Bastar Bisons are still searching for their maiden win of the campaign and have struggled to gain any momentum. They have been outperformed in all three matches, with both their batting and bowling departments failing to deliver consistently. This game is now a must-win encounter for the Bisons, as another defeat would result in their elimination from the tournament.
Rajnandgaon Panthers to win
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