Introduction
The Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) 2025 is heating up with some thrilling encounters, and the latest clash between Haridwar Elmas (HAH) and Pithoragarh Hurricanes (PIC) was nothing short of spectacular. Kunal Chandela’s record-breaking 126 off 59 balls powered Haridwar Elmas to a commanding total of 252/6, leaving the Hurricanes with a mountain to climb. Despite a brave effort from Tushar Nautiyal, the Hurricanes could only reach 172/5, handing Elmas a massive 80-run victory.
This win keeps Haridwar Elmas unbeaten at the top of the UPL points table with a superb Net Run Rate of +3.800.

📊 Detailed Scorecard
Haridwar Elmas – Batting (1st Innings)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | S/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kunal Chandela (c) | 126 | 59 | 15 | 7 | 213.6 |
| Daksh Awana | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.0 |
| Priyanshu Khanduri | 9 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 90.0 |
| Neeraj Rathour | 23 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 109.5 |
| Saurav Chauhan | 43 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 252.9 |
| Siddharth Gupta | 13 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 325.0 |
| Vishal Dangwal (wk) | 3* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.0 |
| Prashant Bhati | 19* | 4 | 0 | 3 | 475.0 |
| Extras | 13 | ||||
| Total | 252/6 (20 Ov) |
Pithoragarh Hurricanes – Batting (2nd Innings)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | S/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manish Gaur | 29 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 120.8 |
| Daksh Arora | 30 | 26 | 1 | 3 | 115.4 |
| Prashant Chopra (c) | 9 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 90.0 |
| Piyush Joshi | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80.0 |
| Tushar Nautiyal | 58 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 181.3 |
| Anay Chhetri | 25 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 125.0 |
| Vikas Bhati | 4* | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.1 |
| Extras | 13 | ||||
| Total | 172/5 (20 Ov) |
📌 Match Summary
- Haridwar Elmas Innings: Led by Kunal Chandela’s heroic century, supported by Saurav Chauhan’s 43 (17) and Prashant Bhati’s fiery 19 off 4 balls*, Elmas posted a huge 252/6.
- Pithoragarh Hurricanes Innings: Despite Tushar Nautiyal’s valiant 58, the chase never gained momentum, finishing at 172/5, falling short by 80 runs.
⭐ Key Highlights
- Kunal Chandela’s 126 – the best individual knock of UPL 2025 so far.
- Saurav Chauhan’s blitz – 43 off just 17 balls at a 252.9 strike rate.
- Tushar Nautiyal fights back with 58 off 32 balls but lacked support.
- Goldy Malik’s 2/21 was the standout bowling performance for Elmas.
- Haridwar Elmas remain unbeaten and sit comfortably at the top of the table.
📊 UPL 2025 Points Table (Updated)
| Rank | Team | P | W | L | NRR | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haridwar Elmas (HAH) | 2 | 2 | 0 | +3.800 | 4 |
| 2 | NLT | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1.487 | 2 |
| 3 | RIF | 2 | 1 | 1 | +0.582 | 2 |
| 4 | DHD | 2 | 1 | 1 | +0.350 | 2 |
| 5 | UI | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.800 | 0 |
| 6 | TET | 1 | 0 | 1 | -3.562 | 0 |
| 7 | Pithoragarh Hurricanes (PIC) | 1 | 0 | 1 | -4.000 | 0 |
🔥 Top Player Performances
- Kunal Chandela (HAH): 126 (59) – 15 fours, 7 sixes – MVP of the match.
- Saurav Chauhan (HAH): 43 (17) – blistering cameo.
- Tushar Nautiyal (PIC): 58 (32) – fighting knock.
- Goldy Malik (HAH): 2/21 – most economical bowler.
❓ FAQs
Q1: Who won the match between Haridwar Elmas and Pithoragarh Hurricanes?
👉 Haridwar Elmas won by 80 runs.
Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?
👉 Kunal Chandela, for his outstanding 126 off 59 balls.
Q3: Where do the teams stand in the UPL 2025 points table?
👉 Haridwar Elmas are at the top with 2 wins in 2 matches, while Pithoragarh Hurricanes are at the bottom with 0 points.
Q4: Who scored the highest for Pithoragarh Hurricanes?
👉 Tushar Nautiyal with a blazing 58 off 32 balls.



