Haridwar Elmas was crowned the champions of the Uttarakhand Premier League 2025, triumphing over Nainital Tigers in the final by 4 wickets. The captain, Kunal Chandela, played a crucial role in this victory, consistently displaying impressive batting skills throughout the tournament. His performance not only made him the leading batsman for his team but also the top scorer in the league, with his opening contributions being key to securing the championship.
Chandela dominated the UPLT20 2025 by scoring 455 runs, including 22 sixes across 7 matches. He was the only player to surpass 450 runs, achieving this with two centuries and two half-centuries. His strike rate for the tournament was 177, and he was subsequently named Player of the Tournament.
In the final, Nainital Tigers scored 148 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their 20 overs. Haridwar Elmas successfully chased the target, scoring 149 runs with 4 balls remaining, while losing 6 wickets. The captain of Haridwar Elmas, Kunal Chandela, was the highest scorer in the final match. He scored 33 runs off 19 balls, with a strike rate exceeding 173.
Chandela’s celebration of the win was reminiscent of Rohit Sharma, mirroring Sharma’s celebration style after winning the T20 World Cup 2024.
Adding a personal touch, Kunal Chandela shares his birthday, July 7th, with MS Dhoni.