on the 19thth March 7:30 PM IST Mumbai Spartans will take on Royal Riders Punjab in the ninth match of the Legends League Cricket 2026 at the Indira Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Haldwani.
Get the best MSP vs RRP Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 9.th Legends League Cricket 2026 Match. Expert analysis and more.
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MSP vs RRP Match Preview:
The action in Legends League Cricket 2026 heats up as Mumbai Spartans prepare to take on Royal Riders Punjab in Match 9. This high-stakes encounter is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM IST at Gandhi Sports Complex Ground, Amritsar. With the race for the tournament heating up, both the experienced teams are keen to grab two points and consolidate their presence in the top half of the standings.
Mumbai Spartans are entering this match with a mixed bag of momentum after their recent match against Konark Suryas Odisha unfortunately got canceled due to rain. Earlier, they had successfully defended the total of 160 runs and won over India Tigers by 17 runs. The team is relying heavily on the aggressive batting of Bharat Chipli, who has already scored 89 runs in the tournament, and the explosive power of Asad Pathan. Furthermore, the bowling department is led by Amit Verma, who currently tops his charts with 5 wickets, and the mystery spin of KC Cariappa. Additionally, captain Suresh Raina looks to lead with an intention to ensure that the Spartans maintain their upward trajectory.
However, Royal Riders have arrived at their home-state venue looking to recover from a 40-run defeat against Punjab Southern Super Stars. Despite that setback, they showed tremendous quality in their previous 43-run win over Konark Suryas Odisha, where Mohammad Shahzad led the innings with a 48-run knock. The team has a balanced mix of pace and experience, with Anureet Singh consistently delivering success with the new ball. Additionally, the middle order has the T20 expertise of Thisara Perera and the tactical stability of Asghar Afghan. Furthermore, the team intends to take advantage of the local Amritsar support to overcome the Spartans and regain their winning streak.
Therefore, both the legendary teams will fight with all their might to achieve an important win on Thursday night. Mumbai Spartans aim to use their disciplined spin variation to contain Punjab’s scoring rate during the middle overs. Furthermore, Royal Riders Punjab intend to take advantage of their power-packed batting lineup and home ground familiarity to pull off a clinical win.
MSP vs RRP head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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Mumbai Spartans |
0 |
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Royal Riders Punjab |
0 |
MSP vs RRP Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
27°C |
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weather forecast |
light rain |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
180 |
Records of chasing teams:
MSP vs RRP Playing 11 (Expected):
Mumbai Spartans Playing 11:
1) Chadwick Walton (Wicketkeeper)
2) Bharat Chipli
3) Suresh Raina ©
4) Shoaib Khan
5) Amit Verma
6)Asad Pathan
7) Carlos Brathwaite
8) Isuru Udana
9) Subodh Bhati
10) KC Cariappa
11) Shanthakumaran Sreesanth
royal riders punjab playing 11: :
1) Mohammad Shahzad (Wicketkeeper)
2) Danushka Gunathilaka
3) Angelo Perera
4) Asghar Afghan ©
5) Samiullah Shinwari
6) Thisara Perera
7) Rishi Dhawan
8) Chaturanga De Silva
9) Siekuge Prasanna
10) Anureet Singh
11) Pawan Suyal
MSP vs RRP Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Mohammad Shahzad – The right-handed wicketkeeper batsman of Royal Riders Punjab has performed brilliantly and scored 133 runs in 3 matches. |
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Thisara Perera – Royal Riders Punjab are banking on this left-handed batsman who also bowls right-arm medium pace and he has contributed 29 runs with 2 wickets in the tournament. |
Raises up:
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Anureet Singh – The right-arm fast-medium pacer from Royal Riders Punjab has strengthened the attack with 3 wickets, including a best performance of 3/21. |
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Rishi Dhawan – Right-handed batsman from Royal Riders Punjab, who also bowls right-arm medium pace and has added 63 runs while taking 1 wicket. |
Budget Selection:
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Asghar Afghan – Mumbai Spartans rely on this right-handed batsman who has scored 88 runs with a strong innings of 60 runs. |
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KC Cariappa – The right-handed batsman from Mumbai Spartans also bowls right-arm leg break and has contributed 11 runs while maintaining an economical spell in the tournament. |
MSP vs RRP Legends Cricket League 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
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captain |
Thisara Perera and Mohammed Shahzad |
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vice captain |
Rishi Dhawan and Anureet Singh |
MSP vs RRP Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Chadwick Walton, Mohammad Shehzad
- Batsmen- Bharat Chipli, Angelo Perera
- All-rounders – Rishi Dhawan (Vice Captain), Thisara Perera, Amit Verma, Chaturanga De Silva
- Bowlers- Shanthakumaran Sreesanth, Anureet Singh, Subodh Bhati
MSP vs RRP Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Mohammad Shahzad ©
- Batsmen – Bharat Chipli, Asghar Afghan, Angelo Perera
- Allrounder – Rishi Dhawan, Thisara Perera, Amit Verma
- Bowlers- Shanthakumaran Sreesanth, Anureet Singh (Vice Captain), KC Cariappa, Subodh Bhati
MSP vs RRP Dream11 Prediction Today Match 9 Legends Cricket League 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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B Sharma |
7.0 credit |
No |
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S Kanwar |
7.0 credit |
No |
MSP vs RRP Dream11 Prediction Today Match 9 Legends Cricket League 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Thisara Perera |
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gl captaincy option |
Mohammad Shahzad |
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choice of punt |
KC Cariappa and Asghar Afghan |
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dream11 combination |
2-2-4-3 |
MSP vs RRP Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the current form, Royal Riders Punjab are expected to win this match.
