Haridwar Elmas registered their third consecutive victory in the Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) 2026 on 25 September, defeating Tehri Titans by four wickets in Dehradun. Captain Yuvraj Chaudhary was the architect of the chase, stroking a composed 79 off 46 balls to guide his side home with 8 balls to spare.

How the Match Unfolded

After winning the toss, Haridwar Elmas opted to field first. Tehri Titans put up a competitive 168/8 in their allotted 20 overs, with Vijay Sharma providing the major thrust — a blistering 60 off 31 balls. For Haridwar, Abhay Chhetri was the stand-out bowler, claiming three wickets to keep the total in check.

Chasing 169, Haridwar Elmas navigated an early wobble to finish on 174/6 in 18.4 overs. Despite losing two quick wickets at the top, Yuvraj steadied the innings, building a crucial middle-order partnership with Shashwat before Siddharth finished the job in the closing overs.

Yuvraj on the Team's No-Pressure Culture

Reflecting on what has driven Haridwar's form, skipper Yuvraj Chaudhary pointed to the relaxed environment cultivated by the team management. 'First of all, our team and staff keep everything simple. We don't give much pressure to anyone. We just tell them to back their game and play for the team. Do whatever is needed for the team. This is how our team's environment is very good,' he said.

Yuvraj also revealed that he stayed unruffled during the chase despite the early setbacks. 'There was nothing in my mind. I knew that if I kept standing for 15-16 overs, I would finish the match. So I had a belief in myself that I just have to bat. I can cover the runs anytime,' he added.

Key Partnerships and Match-Winners

The captain was generous in crediting his teammates for keeping the chase alive. 'I fell two wickets early. It didn't matter that much. There was a good partnership with Shashwat in the middle. And in the end, Siddharth did a good finish. So there is a very good combination in the team,' Yuvraj said.

He also drew on past experience to back himself at the crease. 'I knew that I would finish the match a couple of times earlier,' he noted, underlining a self-belief that has been central to Haridwar's winning run.

What Lies Ahead for Haridwar Elmas

With three wins from three matches, Haridwar Elmas are firmly in the driving seat of the UPL 2026 standings. Yuvraj signalled that the squad plans to maintain continuity in combination while keeping the door open for fringe players. 'No, I think we will go with the same combination. We will try to give everyone a chance,' he said. The captain's focus, as ever, remains on process over outcome: 'We will do our batting and bowling well. We don't think much about the results. We do our job well. So we will get the results.'

Haridwar Elmas's unbeaten run sets up an intriguing contest as the tournament progresses, with rival teams now on notice about one of the UPL's most cohesive batting line-ups.