The 8th match of the Legends League Cricket 2026 will be held between the Royal Riders Punjab and the Southern Super Stars at the Indira Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Haldwani. Royal Riders Punjab are currently placed second in the points table with one win and one loss, the win coming in their last game against Konark Suryas Odisha after losing by 20 runs in their opening encounter against India Tigers.

Meanwhile, the Southern Super Stars started their Legends League Cricket season in style with a dominant 8-wicket victory over the India Captains yesterday, moving straight to the top of the table. They successfully chased a target of 88 runs in just 9.2 overs.

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RRP vs SSS Match Details

• Match: Royal Riders Punjab vs Southern Super Stars, 8th Match 

• Date: 17th March 2026

• Time: 7.30 PM IST

• Venue: Indira Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Haldwani 

• Live Streaming: Fancode 

RRP vs SSS Weather Report

Pitch Report - Indira Gandhi International Cricket Stadium

The pitch at Indira Gandhi International Cricket Stadium is inclined to favour bowlers, especially spinners and slower pacers, leading to low-scoring matches. The average first-innings score at this venue is 150.

RRP vs SSS Recent Form

RRP vs SSS Head-to-Head Record 

• RRP Wins - 1

• SSS Wins - 2
  
  

Top Batters to Watch – RRP vs SSS

• Mohammad Shahzad (RRP): 89 runs in this tournament 

• Hamilton Masakadza (SSS): 61 runs in this tournament 

• Rishi Dhawan (RRP): 46 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – RRP vs SSS

• Ajit Chandila (SSS): 4 wickets in this tournament 

• Farman Ahmed (RRP): 4 wickets in this tournament 

• Anureet Singh (RRP): 3 wickets in this tournament 

RRP vs SSS Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If SSS Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 135-140

• Match Result: RRP to win

Scenario 2: If RRP bats first

• Powerplay Score: 50–52

• Predicted Total: 150–160

• Match Result: RRP to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

RRP vs SSS Predicted Playing XIs

Royal Riders Punjab

Mohammad Shahzad, Danushka Gunathilaka, Chaturanga de Silva, Asghar Afghan, Thisara Perera, Rishi Dhawan, Samiullah Shinwari, Angelo Perera, Sekkugge Prasanna, Anureet Singh, and Farman Ahmed.

Southern Super Stars 

Puneet Bisht (WK), Hamilton Masakadza, Dilshan Munaweera, Jaskaran Singh, Waqarullah Ishaq, Abhishek Raut, Rajat Bhatia (C), Ravi Jangid, Ajit Chandila, Abhishek Sakuja, Puneet Mehra.

Why Royal Riders Punjab is the favourite

• Strong top-order 

• Experienced squad

• Good spin bowlers

RRP vs SSS Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

According to our RRP vs SSS today match prediction, the Royal Riders Punjab are the favourites to win the 8th match. The likes of Mohammad Shahzad, Danushka Gunathilaka and Sekkugge Prasanna will be key players to watch out for.