The Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) 2025 is underway, and the Dehradun Warriors have made a promising start, securing a win against USN Indians. With their sights set on the championship, the Warriors possess a strong team capable of contending for the title. Head coach Manish Jha discussed the team’s key players in an interview.
When asked about the most impactful players for the Warriors, Coach Jha named Yuvraj Chaudhary and Devendra Bora. He noted Devendra’s excellent form from the previous season and his participation in the India U-23 camp. Sanskar Rawat’s performance last season was also praised, along with Naveen Singh’s experience as a net bowler for the Rajasthan Royals. These players provide crucial experience and can assist younger players during critical match moments.
The Dehradun Warriors recently played against the Pithoragarh Hurricanes, achieving a 10-wicket victory. The Warriors’ bowlers successfully limited the Hurricanes to a score of 120 runs. Mayank Mishra, Naveen Kumar Singh, and Rakshit Rohi each took two wickets. The Warriors comfortably reached the target in 9.5 overs, with Yuvraj Chaudhary scoring 86 runs and Sanskar Ramesh Rawat scoring 25 runs. Yuvraj Chaudhary’s performance was instrumental in securing the win. This victory placed the Dehradun Warriors in second position, with a net run rate of +1.634.