USN Indians vs Dehradun Warriors, UPL, Today Match Prediction 27 September 2025

UI vs DHD Match Prediction & Analysis

The Uttarakhand Premier League returns with another season filled with high-octane cricket and fresh talent ready to make an impact. Last year’s edition kept fans on the edge of their seats, and this time around, the tournament is set to introduce even more rising stars. The opening match on Saturday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium will see defending champions USN Indians take on Dehradun Warriors. Both teams bring strong lineups to the table, promising a high-energy start to what should be a gripping competition.

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TEAMS PREVIEW

USN Indians Preview

USN Indians had a dream campaign last year, lifting the trophy after defeating Nainital SG Pipers in the final. The arrival of several exciting players gives them reason to aim for another memorable performance this time.

Their batting line-up carries plenty of promise, and much will rest on the form of Jatin Sharma, Sachin Bhati, and Mukesh Gupta.

They also have Bhavya Singh and all-rounders Adi Khan and Binay Rawat, who give depth to the order. Sachin Bhati is another batter capable of altering the course of a game.

The bowling unit offers a good variety. Naveen Rana and Rajan Kumar are dependable choices, while Vishal Kashyap’s ability to claim wickets makes him useful with the ball in hand. The experienced Himanshu Bisht is also part of the mix, having impressed last season.

USN Indians Predicted Playing XI:

Jatin Sharma, Sachin Bhati, Mukesh Gupta, Bhavya Singh (wk), Adi Khan, Binay Rawat, Sachin Bhati, Naveen Rana, Rajan Kumarare, Vishal Kashyap, Himanshu Bisht

USN Indians Actual Playing XI:

Avneesh Sudha, Bhavya Singh, Sachin Bhati, Rahul Devnath, Abhishek Dafouti, Ashar Khan, Naveen Rana, Rajan Kumar, Vishal Kashyap, Vanshraj Chauhan, Binay Rawat

Dehradun Warriors Preview

Dehradun Warriors will be hoping for a turnaround this season following a poor 2024 campaign that saw them finish second last with just one victory from four outings.

The team has made several changes, mixing new signings with some returning players. Yuvraj Chaudhary is the pick of the new additions. He was brilliant in the last Uttarakhand Premier League, smashing 322 runs across five games, which made him one of the tournament's top run scorers.

Sagar Rawat brings additional firepower to their batting lineup. He can anchor an innings when needed and has the ability to send the ball sailing over the boundary rope. He'll get help from Aditya Naithani and Samarth Semwal, who can both accelerate the run rate when required.

Their bowling attack will be spearheaded by Devendra Bora. He claimed eight wickets in five matches last season to finish second on the bowling charts. Ritik Duhoon and Rakshit Rohi provide solid backup and could prove influential in tight situations.

Dehradun Warriors Predicted Playing XI:

Yuvraj Chaudhary, Sagar Rawat, Aditya Naithan (wk), Samarth Semwal, Ananjaya Suryawanshi, Devendra Bora, Rakshit Rohi, Ritik Duhoon, Harsh Rana, Yogesh Kandpal, Mayank Mishra

Dehradun Warriors Actual Playing XI:

Sagar Rawat, Ananjaya Suryawanshi, Mayank Mishra, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Samarth Semwal, Aditya Naithani, Sanskar Rawat, Devendra Bora, Harsh Rana, Rakshit Rohi, Harshit Paliwal , Shivam Gupta

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium pitch allows batters to get going if they are settled, while movement for seamers is minimal. The afternoon sun will bake the pitch, which will help spinners get some grip and turn. Overall, though, the pitch should remain good for batting throughout.

The weather will be hazy but pleasant, with no signs of rain.

UI vs DHD Pitch Report

The average score batting first at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium is around 170-180. For this game, we reckon a score of 190 will keep the batting side ahead in the contest.

Toss: To Bowl

Last season, seven of the 12 games played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium were won by the side batting second. This shows that chasing is the best option at this venue.