Introduction
Nainital Tigers vs Rishikesh Falcons. The Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) 2025 witnessed a one-sided contest as the Nainital Tigers (NLT) registered a comfortable 6-wicket victory over the Rishikesh Falcons (RIF). In a match dominated by disciplined bowling, Rishikesh struggled to get going and were restricted to 98/9 in 20 overs. Nainital Tigers chased down the target with ease, reaching 99/4 in just 15.3 overs, thanks to a composed captain’s knock from Bhupen Lalwani and a quick finish by Dikshanshu Negi.
📊 Detailed Scorecard
Rishikesh Falcons – Batting (1st Innings)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | S/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhyuday Bhatnagar | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Aasham Gulati | 7 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 77.8 |
| Poorvansh Dhruv | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40.0 |
| Jagadeesha Suchith | 29 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 76.3 |
| Akhil Rawat (c) | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 |
| Gaurav Negi | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.6 |
| Abhishek Barthwal | 10 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 76.9 |
| Nikhil Pundir | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Gopal Nagar Singh | 14* | 22 | 1 | 0 | 63.6 |
| Sunny Kashyap | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
| Agrim Tiwari | 15 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 187.5 |
| Extras | 17 | ||||
| Total | 98/9 (20 Ov) |
Nainital Tigers – Batting (2nd Innings)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | S/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aarav Mahajan | 19 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 105.6 |
| Dhruv Pratap Singh | 14 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 77.8 |
| Bhupen Lalwani (c) | 28 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 112.0 |
| Rahul Namala | 11 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 78.6 |
| Shashwat Dangwal | 12 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 85.7 |
| Dikshanshu Negi | 12* | 4 | 3 | 0 | 300.0 |
| Extras | 3 | ||||
| Total | 99/4 (15.3 Ov) |
📊 Updated UPL 2025 Points Table
| Rank | Team | P | W | L | NRR | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haridwar Elmas (HAH) | 2 | 2 | 0 | +3.800 | 4 |
| 2 | Nainital Tigers (NLT) | 2 | 2 | 0 | +2.114 | 4 |
| 3 | Rishikesh Falcons (RIF) | 3 | 1 | 2 | -0.221 | 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 |
📌 Match Summary
- Rishikesh Falcons Innings: Struggled from the start as their top order collapsed. Jagadeesha Suchith (29) tried to stabilize, but wickets kept tumbling. A late cameo from Agrim Tiwari (15 off 8) lifted them to 98/9 in 20 overs.
- Nainital Tigers Innings: A composed chase saw contributions from Bhupen Lalwani (28) and Aarav Mahajan (19). Later, Dikshanshu Negi smashed a fiery 12* off just 4 balls to seal the win in 15.3 overs.
⭐ Key Highlights
- Rishikesh Falcons managed only 98/9, their lowest total this season.
- Nainital Tigers bowlers dominated – Anmol Shah (2/11) and Dikshanshu Negi (2/18) led the attack.
- Captain Bhupen Lalwani played a steady knock of 28 runs.
- Dikshanshu Negi’s explosive cameo (12 off 4)* ensured a quick finish.
- Nainital Tigers climbed the points table with this commanding win.
🔥 Top Player Performances
- Dikshanshu Negi (NLT): 2/18 with the ball & 12* off 4 balls – all-round brilliance.
- Anmol Shah (NLT): 2 wickets for just 11 runs in 4 overs – match-turning spell.
- Bhupen Lalwani (NLT): 28 (25) – anchored the chase.
- Jagadeesha Suchith (RIF): 29 (38) – top scorer for Rishikesh Falcons.
❓ FAQs
Q1: Who won the match between Nainital Tigers and Rishikesh Falcons?
👉 Nainital Tigers won by 6 wickets.
Q2: What was the turning point of the match?
👉 Rishikesh Falcons’ early collapse, losing top-order wickets cheaply, left them with a below-par score.
Q3: Who was the best bowler of the match?
👉 Anmol Shah (2/11) delivered the most impactful spell.
Q4: Who scored the most runs in the match?
👉 Bhupen Lalwani (28) for Nainital Tigers and Jagadeesha Suchith (29) for Rishikesh Falcons.
