Mumbai Spartans head into this clash with momentum after a 17-run win over India Tigers, their first victory in the Legend Leagues Cricket, 2026. The whole squad aims to build a winning streak. Royal Riders Punjab, meanwhile, struggles after losing to the table-toppers while chasing 180; they scored just 139/8.
Mohammad Shahzad’s 44 off 42 balls stood out, but it wasn’t enough. RRP fans hope for a match-winning knock from him here. This game is crucial for Punjab to turn their season around, they’ve won only 1 of 3 so far, with big names underperforming.
Match Details
- Teams: Mumbai Spartans vs Royal Riders Punjab
- Date & Time: Thursday, March 19, 2026, 7:30 p.m. IST
- Venue: Indira Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Haldwani
Mumbai Spartans vs Royal Riders Punjab Pitch Report & Conditions
The pitch favors batting but assists spinners, like many Indian surfaces. Aim for around 190 in the first innings. Stats show:
- Average 1st innings: 152 runs
- Average 2nd innings: 130 runs
- Highest total: 211/20 overs
MS vs RRP Dream11 Prediction: LLC, 2026 Match-9
Top Picks
- Anureet Singh, Farman Ahmed
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
- Bharat Chipli, Rishi Dhawan, Manan Sharma, Asghar Afghan, Thisara Perera
Small League Must-Picks
- Mumbai Spartans: Ishwar Chaudhary, Suresh Raina
- Royal Riders Punjab: Mohammad Shahzad, Farman Ahmed
Grand League Risky Picks
- Mumbai Spartans: Jaykishan Kolsawala, Manan Sharma
- Royal Riders Punjab: Trevon Griffith, Pawan Suyal
Death Over Bowlers
- Mumbai Spartans: Isuru Udana, Suboth Bhati
- Royal Riders Punjab: Anureet Singh
Key Players
- Mumbai Spartans: Amit Verma, Manan Sharma, Bharat Chipli, Rahul Yadav, Suboth Bhati
- Royal Riders Punjab: Samiullah Shinwari, Sarul Kanwar, Danushka Gunathilaka, Asghar Afghan, Rishi Dhawan, Thisara Perera
MS vs RRP Dream11 Team Today for LLC, 2026 Match-9
- Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Shahzad (RRP), Rahul Yadav (MSP)
- Batters: Bharat Chipli (MSP, Captain), Suresh Raina (MSP)
- All-Rounders: Rishi Dhawan (RRP, Vice-Captain), Manan Sharma (MSP), Thisara Perera (RRP)
- Bowlers: Ishwar Chaudhary (MSP), Anureet Singh (RRP), Suboth Bhati (MSP), Farman Ahmed (RRP), Isuru Udana (MSP)
Expect a tight contest, Mumbai’s form gives them an edge, but Shahzad could spark Punjab’s revival on this batting-friendly track.
