UPL 2026: Negi's 108 off 57 steers Rishikesh past Dehradun by 56 runs
Synopsis
Dikshanshu Negi's ferocious 108 off just 57 balls rescued Rishikesh Rivers Kings from early collapse and set up a 56-run demolition of Dehradun Warriors in UPL 2026, while Pithoragarh Hurricanes pulled off a stunning last-gasp chase — from 80/6 to victory with two balls to spare — to upstage USN Indians on a dramatic Friday double-header.
Key Takeaways
Dikshanshu Negi hit 108 off 57 balls — including 12 fours and 6 sixes — to anchor Rishikesh Rivers Kings to 185/5 in UPL 2026 on 25 September 2026 .
Ashish Chaudhary took 4 wickets to bowl Dehradun Warriors out for 129 , securing a 56-run win for Rishikesh.
Devender Bora was Dehradun's best bowler with figures of 3-28 .
Pithoragarh Hurricanes defeated USN Indians by 4 wickets with 2 balls to spare after recovering from 80/6 .
Skipper Mayank Mishra (unbeaten 33 off 16 ) and Yash Shukla ( 29 off 18 ) steered Pithoragarh's remarkable chase.
Krishna Garg took 3-21 to restrict USN Indians to 137 all out in 18.4 overs .
Dikshanshu Negi's blazing 108 off 57 deliveries and a clinical four-wicket haul from left-arm pacer Ashish Chaudhary powered Rishikesh Rivers Kings to a dominant 56-run victory over Dehradun Warriors in the Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) 2026 on Friday, 25 September. The win was one of two results on the day, with Pithoragarh Hurricanes also pulling off a tense four-wicket win over USN Indians in a nail-biting contest.
Rishikesh recover to post commanding total
Dehradun Warriors won the toss and elected to bowl, quickly making inroads by dismissing openers Abhyuday Bhatnagar and Vishal Kashyap in the third over. With four wickets down inside the first 10 overs, Rishikesh were in deep trouble.
Negi, however, turned the tide with a spectacular counter-attacking innings. The middle-order batter struck 12 boundaries and six sixes, taking apart the Dehradun bowling attack and propelling his side to a competitive 185/5 in their 20 overs. Akhil Rawat played a steady supporting role, contributing 31 off 26 balls. For the Warriors, Devender Bora was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3-28.
Chaudhary dismantles Dehradun chase
Chasing 186, Dehradun Warriors lost two wickets inside the powerplay and never found their footing in the run chase. Rishikesh bowlers maintained relentless pressure throughout, reducing the Warriors to a precarious 86/7 by the 15th over.
Chaudhary then tore through the middle and lower order, finishing with four wickets to bundle out Dehradun Warriors for 129 in 19.1 overs, completing a comprehensive victory for the Rivers Kings by 56 runs.
Pithoragarh edge out USN in a thriller
In the day's earlier fixture, Pithoragarh Hurricanes pulled off a remarkable heist against USN Indians. Opting to field, Pithoragarh restricted USN to 137 all out in 18.4 overs, with Krishna Garg delivering a clinical spell of 3-21.
Chasing 138, Pithoragarh found themselves in serious difficulty at 80/6 in 14.4 overs, with the game seemingly slipping away. That was until skipper Mayank Mishra and Yash Shukla combined in a rescue act for the ages. Mishra blazed an unbeaten 33 off 16 balls while Shukla chipped in with a crucial 29 off 18 balls, guiding Pithoragarh to victory with two balls to spare.
UPL 2026 picture taking shape
Both results add further excitement to the UPL 2026 standings as teams jockey for position in the Uttarakhand franchise cricket tournament. Individual performances of the calibre shown by Negi and Mishra suggest the competition is producing standout talent capable of turning games from seemingly impossible situations. The tournament continues to grow in stature as a platform for Uttarakhand's emerging cricketing names.
Point of View
Not just top-order dependence. For UPL 2026, the concern is whether these individual brilliances are being tracked and amplified enough to build the kind of fanbase that sustains franchise cricket at the state level long-term.
NationPress
26 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the Rishikesh Rivers Kings vs Dehradun Warriors UPL 2026 match?
Rishikesh Rivers Kings beat Dehradun Warriors by 56 runs in the UPL 2026 match played on 25 September 2026. Dikshanshu Negi scored 108 off 57 balls and Ashish Chaudhary took four wickets to dismiss Dehradun for 129 chasing 186.
How did Dikshanshu Negi perform in UPL 2026?
Dikshanshu Negi scored a blazing 108 off just 57 deliveries, hitting 12 boundaries and 6 sixes, to rescue Rishikesh Rivers Kings from an early collapse and set up a competitive total of 185/5. It was a match-defining knock that turned the contest on its head.
How did Pithoragarh Hurricanes beat USN Indians in UPL 2026?
Pithoragarh Hurricanes won by 4 wickets with 2 balls to spare after a dramatic recovery from 80/6. Skipper Mayank Mishra (unbeaten 33 off 16 balls) and Yash Shukla (29 off 18 balls) shared an unbroken stand to chase down 138 set by USN Indians.
Who was the top bowler in the Rishikesh vs Dehradun UPL 2026 match?
Left-arm pacer Ashish Chaudhary was the standout bowler for Rishikesh Rivers Kings, taking four wickets to help bundle out Dehradun Warriors for 129. For Dehradun, Devender Bora was the pick of the bowlers with 3-28.
What is the Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) 2026?
The Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) 2026 is a franchise-based T20 cricket tournament featuring teams from across Uttarakhand. It serves as a platform for emerging and established cricketers from the state to showcase their talent in a competitive domestic T20 format.
