Sambalpur Warriors vs Cuttack Panthers, OPTL, Today Match Prediction 26 September 2025

SAW vs CUT Match Prediction & Analysis

We are in the final of the Odisha Pro T20 League 2025. Sambalpur Warriors face the Cuttack Panthers as both teams vie for their title. The Sambalpur Warriors saw their semifinal against the Bhubaneswar Tigers being washed away by rain, but their better showing in the league stage has earned them a berth here. The Cuttack Panthers defeated the Puri Titans in their semifinal clash. 

The Cuttack Panthers have lost only once this season, having defeated the Sambalpur Warriors in the league stage. The batters have done well for the team, and they will look to play to their strengths in this game. The Sambalpur Warriors will fight hard in this contest, and we expect a cracker of a final.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

SAW

W L W W

KNM

141/9 in 20.0 7.05

OPTL

Sambalpur Warriors beat Keonjhar Miners by 3 wickets 24 Sep 2025

SAW

146/7 in 19.5 7.36

SAW

111/10 in 11.4 9.51

OPTL

Cuttack Panthers beat Sambalpur Warriors by 17 runs 22 Sep 2025

CUT

128/9 in 12.0 10.67

PUT

48/5 in 5.0 9.6

OPTL

Sambalpur Warriors beat Puri Titans by 7 wickets 20 Sep 2025

SAW

49/3 in 4.1 11.76

ROR

193/9 in 20.0 9.65

OPTL

Sambalpur Warriors won by 1 runs 18 Sep 2025

SAW

194/3 in 20.0 9.7

CUT

W W W L W

CUT

187/7 in 20.0 9.35

OPTL

Cuttack Panthers beat Puri Titans by 24 runs 25 Sep 2025

PUT

163/10 in 18.2 8.89

CUT

128/5 in 18.3 6.92

OPTL

Cuttack Panthers beat Keonjhar Miners by 5 wickets 23 Sep 2025

KNM

127/10 in 20.0 6.35

SAW

111/10 in 11.4 9.51

OPTL

Cuttack Panthers beat Sambalpur Warriors by 17 runs 22 Sep 2025

CUT

128/9 in 12.0 10.67

CUT

141/7 in 20.0 7.05

OPTL

Puri Titans beat Cuttack Panthers by 9 wickets 19 Sep 2025

PUT

145/1 in 17.4 8.21

BBT

188/5 in 20.0 9.4

OPTL

Cuttack Panthers beat Bhubaneshwar Tigers by 3 wickets 17 Sep 2025

CUT

189/7 in 20.0 9.45

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Sambalpur Warriors Preview

Subhranshu Senapati's team saw its semifinal against the Bhubaneshwar Tigers being abandoned midway through the game due to poor weather. They have earned a berth in the final owing to their better performance in the league stage. They had lost against the Panthers in the league stage and shall look to deliver a better performance in this game. 

The team expects a strong start from Subhranshu Senapati and Aditya Rout, as the two players have performed well. Shreyansh Bhardwaj will look to do well in the middle order and add runs with Prabin Luha and Prayash Singh. Rakesh Pattnaik and Rama Behera are good hitters and must add quick runs in the lower middle order. 

Vimal Kumar has been the best bowler for the team this season, and he will look to strike early in the game with Rakesh Pattnaik. Ayush Barik did well in the last game, and he must keep the run rate in check in the middle overs with Sumit Sharma. Prayash Singh and Tarani Sa add to the team's bowling options.

Sambalpur Warriors Predicted Playing XI:

Subhranshu Senapati (c), Shreyansh Bhardwaj, Tarani Sa, Prayash Singh, Rakesh Pattnaik, Prabin Luha (wk), Rama Behera, Ayush Barik, Sumit Sharma, Vimal Kumar, Swayam Srivastav, Aditya Rout (Impact Player)

Sambalpur Warriors Actual Playing XI:

Tarani Sa, Shreyash Bharadwaj, Subhranshu Senapati, Prayash Singh, Rakesh Pattanaik, Prabin Kumar Luha, Rama Behera, Ayush Barik, Sumit Sharma, Vimal Kumar, Swayam Srivastav, Aditya Rout

Cuttack Panthers Preview

Swastik Samal's team has stormed into the final with a 24-run win against the Puri Titans. It was an excellent show with the bat, where they put up a big total and defended it successfully. They had defeated the Sambalpur Warriors earlier in the season and shall take inspiration from that win. 

Swastik Samal will look to lead from the front and deliver a good start in this game with Dinesh Majhi. Biplab Samantray played a match-winning knock in the last game and shall look to add runs in the middle order with Subham Satrujit and Sourav Gouda. Abhishek Raut played a strong hand in the last game, and he will look to add quick runs in the lower middle order with Vagesh Sharma. 

Vagesh Sharma and Prasanta Rana will face a tough challenge with the new ball. They must strike early to put the Warriors under pressure. Harshit Rathod was the match winner in the last game, and he must do well in the middle overs with Soubhagya Rout. Raaz Yadav and Biplab Samantray must bowl well in the supporting role. 

Cuttack Panthers Predicted Playing XI:

Swastik Samal (c), Dinesh Majhi, Biplab Samantray, Subham Satrujit, Sourav Gouda (wk), Abhishek Raut, Swayam Routray, Soubhagya Rout, Harshit Rathod, Vagesh Sharma, Prasanta Rana, Raaz Yadav (Impact Player)

Cuttack Panthers Actual Playing XI:

Satyajeet Sabat, Raaz Yadav, Biplab Samantray, Subham Satrajit, Sourav Gouda, Dinesh Majhi, Abhishek Raut, Prashant Rana, Soubhagya Rout, Harshit Rathod, Swastik Samal, Vageesh Sharma

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

We expect overcast skies over Cuttack, with a high chance of rain. The track will be slow, making it difficult for batsmen to time the ball. Bowlers will appreciate the conditions, as they create uncertainty in the minds of the batters. The average first innings score has been 158 in the first five games, and the team batting first would like to have 190 on the board. 

SAW vs CUT Pitch Report

Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, is a large ground. The wicket here is flat, allowing the batters to free their arms. There is assistance for the fast bowlers with the new ball. Spinners get a lot out of this surface as the ball stops and also turns sharply.

Toss: To Bowl

In the last 12 games, the team chasing the score has won seven times. The wicket tests the batters at the start, and setting up a score isn't easy. In a rain-curtailed game, the team chasing the score has an advantage. Hence, the team winning the toss would look to bowl first.