Mohali Kings take on Bathinda Royals in the 3rd match of the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026, on Monday, 31 August 2026, at the PCA IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. This is an evening fixture and it marks the start of Bathinda’s campaign.

Mohali Kings arrive on the back of a high scoring opening match win, while Bathinda Royals are playing their first game of the season. Anmolpreet Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Gurnoor Brar, Uday Saharan and Harnoor Singh are the names to watch.

In this article, we have covered match details, odds, team previews, squads, pitch report, toss prediction, score prediction and winning chances for this match.

Mohali Kings vs Bathinda Royals Match 3 Details

Here are the basic details for Match 3 of the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026 between Mohali Kings and Bathinda Royals, before we get into the odds and prediction.

MHK vs BTR Match 3 Odds

Betting markets and prediction platforms currently treat this contest as evenly poised. Exact bookmaker odds keep changing with team news and the toss, so treat the numbers below as an indicative guide only.

No fixed decimal odds have been published for this match yet. Licensed platforms usually update their odds closer to the toss, once the playing elevens and pitch conditions are confirmed.

Mohali have recent match momentum on their side, but Bathinda’s bowling strength and untested batting depth keep the contest genuinely open.

Mohali Kings vs Bathinda Royals Match Prediction

Mohali Kings are predicted to win this match, with the team batting second expected to have the advantage under Mohali’s evening conditions. Here is the prediction before we get into the detailed team analysis.

• Predicted Winner: Mohali Kings
• Prediction angle: the chasing team is expected to have an advantage
• Mohali’s case: opening match win, strong batting form and familiarity with the home venue
• Bathinda’s case: quality pace bowling and a promising batting lineup keep the contest close

Mohali Kings Preview

Mohali Kings enter this match full of confidence after a dominant start to their campaign. Here is a closer look at their recent form and overall team strength.

Recent Performance

Mohali opened their campaign with a thrilling run chase against Amritsar Soormas, and that performance sets the tone heading into this match.

• Chased a target of 259 against Amritsar Soormas.
• Finished at 262 for 5 in 19.3 overs to win by five wickets.
• Anmolpreet Singh scored 133 off 51 balls, with 10 fours and 12 sixes.
• Ramandeep Singh remained unbeaten on 69 off 40 balls.

Batting Strength

Mohali’s batting lineup looks well balanced from top to bottom, with players capable of both building an innings and finishing it off quickly.

• Anmolpreet Singh: in red hot form after his 133 in the opener.
• Ramandeep Singh: captain and finisher, capable of shifting momentum in a few overs.
• Harpreet Brar: adds all round balance with useful batting and left arm spin.
• Overall batting depth gives Mohali the ability to chase large totals.

Bowling Strength

Mohali’s bowling attack played a smaller role in their opening win, but it still has enough variety to trouble Bathinda’s batting lineup.

• Tejpreet Singh: picked up 3 wickets in the opening match.
• Tanmay Dharni: took 2 wickets and offers all round balance.
• Harpreet Brar: contributed 2 wickets with his left arm spin.
• Jaskaranvir Singh Paul and other bowling options add further depth to the attack.

Bathinda Royals Preview

Bathinda Royals are making their tournament debut in this match, so their strength has to be judged on squad quality rather than match form.

Tournament Status

This is Bathinda’s first match of the competition, which means there is no tournament level form available to assess their readiness.

• First match of the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026 for Bathinda Royals.
• No previous tournament innings to draw form from.
• Assessment is based on squad quality and individual player reputations.

Batting Strength

Bathinda’s batting lineup features a good mix of experience and promise, though it remains untested at the tournament level heading into this game.

• Uday Saharan: former India Under 19 captain, expected to anchor the innings.
• Harnoor Singh: promising top order batter who can accelerate the scoring.
• Gourav Choudhary and Ridham Satyawan: add depth through the middle order.
• Sumit Sharma: capable of contributing useful runs lower down the order.
• A strong powerplay and stable middle order will be important for Bathinda.

Bowling Strength

Bathinda’s bowling attack is built around genuine pace, and their new ball performance could set the tone for the entire match.

• Gurnoor Brar: lead pacer and captain, capable of extracting bounce and movement.
• Ashwani Kumar: offers further pace options with the new ball.
• Sumit Sharma and Dev Amritpal Singh: add depth to the bowling attack.
• New ball control and death over execution will be key for Bathinda.

Mohali Kings vs Bathinda Royals Head-to-Head

Since Bathinda Royals are entering their first ever match in this competition, there is no previous meeting between these two sides to draw from.

Head-to-Head Record

The head to head record between Mohali Kings and Bathinda Royals currently stands at 0 wins each, since the two teams have never played each other before. Neither side holds an advantage here.

MHK vs BTR Team Squads and Probable Playing XI

Both squads for this match are fairly large, so here is the complete squad list for each team along with their likely playing eleven.

Mohali Kings Squad

Rajinder Devgan, Anmolpreet Singh, Yuvraj Maan, Jaskaranvir Singh Paul, Ramandeep Singh, Manpreet Johal, Tejpreet Singh, Gurmehar Sra, Aryan Anil Bhatia, Sagar Virk, Sohraab Dhaliwal, Tanmay Dharni, Karan Chaudhary, Harpreet Brar, Harshdeep Singh, Ayush Goyal and Nipun Pandita.

Bathinda Royals Squad

Lovepreet Kamboj, Harnoor Pannu, Ridham Chander Satyawan, Uday Saharan, Imrozpreet Singh, Gourav Choudhury, Ashish Lowrance, Abir Kohli, Dev Amritpal Singh, Jatin Sahota, Shahbaz Singh Sandhu, Rishabh Gupta, Harshit Prashar, Noorveer Singh, Tavleen Singh, Simranjeet Singh Gharu, Ashwani Kumar, Gurnoor Singh Brar and Sumit Sharma.

Mohali Kings Probable Playing XI

Based on the opening match and available team news, this looks like the likely Mohali Kings playing eleven for this match.

• Anmolpreet Singh
• Ayush Goyal
• Sagar Virk
• Yuvraj Maan
• Ramandeep Singh (Captain)
• Harpreet Brar
• Jaskaranvir Singh Paul
• Tanmay Dharni
• Tejpreet Singh
• Rajinder Singh Devgan
• Sohraab Dhaliwal

Bathinda Royals Probable Playing XI

Here is the probable Bathinda Royals playing eleven for their tournament opener, based on squad depth and role balance.

• Gurnoor Brar (Captain)
• Harnoor Singh
• Uday Saharan
• Ashwani Kumar
• Gourav Choudhary
• Sumit Sharma
• Dev Amritpal Singh
• Ridham Satyawan
• Ashish Lowrance
• Jatin Sahota
• Noorveer Singh

Both final playing elevens will only be confirmed once the toss takes place.

PCA IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali Pitch Report

The pitch at Mohali plays an important role in how this match unfolds, so here is a look at what batters and bowlers can expect.

Pitch Characteristics

The PCA IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali is known as a batting friendly venue, and the surface here usually holds up well through 20 overs.

• True, batting friendly surface with good value for shots.
• Good pace, bounce and carry through the innings.
• Conditions generally favour confident stroke making.
• Pacers can get some early movement with the new ball.

Venue Statistics

The average scores at this venue give a fair idea of what a competitive total looks like at Mohali this season.

Pitch Impact on the Match

These numbers suggest a high scoring contest is likely, with 190 to 200 expected to be a competitive total. The previous match at this venue showed that very high totals are possible, and evening conditions could make chasing easier.

Weather Report

Weather conditions at the venue can influence both the toss decision and how the ball behaves through the evening, so here is a quick look.

Weather Conditions

• Warm evening temperatures are expected at the start of play.
• Humidity levels are likely to stay on the higher side.
• Some cloud cover is possible through the evening.
• Rain risk remains generally low for this match.

Weather Impact on the Match

Humidity could help the seam bowlers extract some early movement. Dew is likely to build up as the evening progresses, which could make bowling more difficult in the second innings and increase the importance of the toss.

Toss Prediction and Strategy

The toss could play a bigger role than usual in this match, given the dew factor and batting friendly conditions at Mohali.

Toss Winner Prediction

Mohali Kings are predicted to win the toss in this match. This remains a prediction only, and the actual result may differ.

If Mohali Kings Win the Toss

• Bowl first and use the new ball while conditions favour seamers.
• Rely on their bowling unit to control the powerplay overs.
• Chase the target using their strong and deep batting lineup.

If Bathinda Royals Win the Toss

• Bowling first can also be a sensible option under these conditions.
• Gurnoor Brar can attack Mohali’s top order with the new ball.
• Chasing gives Bathinda a clear target and a simpler game plan.

Score Prediction

Based on the venue’s scoring history and both teams’ batting strength, here is what a competitive first innings total could look like in this match.

Projected Scores

Competitive Score

A total of 190 to 200 should be competitive on this surface. Anything past 200 would give the batting side a stronger platform, though even higher totals could still be chased if conditions stay batting friendly.

Key Player Battles

A few individual contests could shape the outcome of this match. Here are the key match ups worth watching once play gets underway.

Anmolpreet Singh vs Gurnoor Brar

This is a clash between an explosive batter and Bathinda’s lead pacer. An early dismissal for Anmolpreet could significantly change the course of the contest.

Ramandeep Singh vs Bathinda’s Middle-Over Bowlers

Ramandeep’s ability to accelerate can shift the scoring rate quickly. Bathinda will need to control him before the match reaches the death overs.

Uday Saharan vs Mohali’s Spin Options

How Uday Saharan handles the middle overs could determine the shape of Bathinda’s innings, with Mohali likely to use spin to slow the scoring rate.

Harnoor Singh vs Mohali’s New-Ball Attack

A strong start from Harnoor Singh would matter a great deal for Bathinda, since early wickets could expose their middle order under pressure.

Probable Best Performers

Based on current form and squad strength, here are the players most likely to have a big impact on the outcome of this match.

Probable Best Batter: Ramandeep Singh

Ramandeep Singh is Mohali’s captain and an aggressive middle order batter. He is coming off an unbeaten 69 and has the ability to change the momentum quickly.

Probable Best Bowler: Gurnoor Brar

Gurnoor Brar is Bathinda’s lead pacer and a tall fast bowler. His bounce and movement with the new ball make him a major threat to Mohali’s top order.

Potential X Factor: Anmolpreet Singh

Anmolpreet Singh scored 133 in the opening match and remains Mohali’s biggest wildcard. His performance in the powerplay could set the tone for the entire innings.

Why Mohali Kings Have the Edge

Mohali’s slight advantage in this match comes down to a few clear factors, without repeating everything already covered in their team preview above.

Key Reasons

• Already have one tournament victory to their name.
• Successfully chased a target of 259 in their opening match.
• Anmolpreet Singh is batting in outstanding form.
• Ramandeep Singh also contributed heavily with an unbeaten 69.
• Strong batting depth throughout the lineup.
• Familiarity with the home venue and its conditions.

Why Bathinda Royals Can Win

Bathinda Royals are far from underdogs in this contest, and a few factors give them a genuine chance of starting their campaign with a win.

Bathinda’s Winning Factors

• Gurnoor Brar can create early problems with the new ball.
• Uday Saharan and Harnoor Singh are promising batting options.
• A strong powerplay performance could put Mohali under real pressure.
• The win probability remains even at 50 percent, so Bathinda should not be seen as major underdogs.

Winning Chances and Factor Analysis

The win probability for this match has already been covered above at 50 percent for each side. Here is a factor by factor breakdown instead.

Factor Analysis

Mohali hold the advantage across most factors, largely due to their recent match practice, though Bathinda’s new ball bowling remains a genuine point of concern for them.

Match Prediction

Bringing together everything covered so far, here is the final prediction for the Mohali Kings versus Bathinda Royals match on 31 August.

Mohali Kings vs Bathinda Royals Prediction

Mohali Kings are predicted to win this match. Their opening match momentum, Anmolpreet Singh’s 133 and Ramandeep Singh’s unbeaten 69 give them proven batting form. Their overall batting depth and familiarity with the venue add further support, while Bathinda’s lack of tournament match practice remains their biggest challenge.

Final Prediction

• Winner: Mohali Kings
• Toss prediction: Mohali Kings
• Preferred strategy: Bowl first
• Competitive score: 190 to 200
• Key batter: Anmolpreet Singh or Ramandeep Singh
• Key bowler: Gurnoor Brar
• Overall: Mohali Kings hold the slight edge, with the chasing team favoured by conditions.

Conclusion

Mohali Kings enter this match with significant batting momentum after their opening win, while Bathinda Royals are just starting their tournament journey.

Anmolpreet Singh and Ramandeep Singh give Mohali a clear batting advantage, while Gurnoor Brar remains Bathinda’s biggest threat with the new ball.

Chasing conditions could play a big role at Mohali on the evening. Follow the toss update and the live streaming details above to catch every over of this contest.