North Mumbai Panthers (NMP) and Triumph Knights Mumbai North East (TKMNE) lock horns at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday, June 2, in match No. 3 of the T20 Mumbai League 2026.
NMP finished fifth on the points table last season after winning two and losing three matches. They have a formidable side at their disposal this year and would at least hope to reach the knockouts. NMP have Kolkata Knight Riders' captain Ajinkya Rahane in their ranks, and his experience would help the youngsters in the side.
TKMNE were placed at No. 6 on the points table at the end of last season. They won only one game, lost three, and one ended without a result. Last year, NMP defeated them by 38 runs in their only meeting. TKMNE have assembled a young and exuberant side. Suryakumar Yadav is the icon player for the franchise.
NMP vs TKMNE: Match Details
| Match | North Mumbai Panthers vs Triumph Knights Mumbai North East, Match 3, T20 Mumbai League 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Tuesday, June 02, 2:00 PM |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai: Pitch Report
The iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is known for producing high-scoring encounters. Even during the IPL, there were plenty of run-fests. Fans can expect boundaries galore on Tuesday. This is going to be an afternoon clash, so the pitch could be a bit dry. There won't be much swing on offer in both innings.
NMP vs TKMNE: Head-to-Head T20 Record
| Matches Played | 02 |
| Won by NMP | 02 |
| Won by TKMNE | 00 |
| Tie/NR | 00 |
| First-ever fixture | May 22, 2019 (NMP Won) |
| Most recent fixture | June 8, 2025 (NMP Won) |
NMP vs TKMNE: Predicted Playing XIs
North Mumbai Panthers
Ajinkya Rahane, Kevin Dalmeida, Harsh Tanna, Vaibhav Mali, Pravesh Pal, Aaditya Singh, Abhishek Kundu, Hardik Tamore, Mohit Avasthi, Pratik Mishra, Aaryaraj Nikam.
Triumph Knights Mumbai North East
Suryansh Shedge, Suryakumar Yadav, Akhil Herwadkar, Mohan Murkar, Shikhar Thakur, Asif Shaikh, Bharat Patil, Hitesh Kadam, Vedant Gurav, Utkarsh Raut, Yaseen Soudagar.
NMP vs TKMNE: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Suryakumar Yadav
While Suryakumar Yadav did not have a great campaign with the bat during the IPL, the right-handed batter will look to return to form against bowlers who are not as experienced. Getting runs under his belt will give Suryakumar some much-needed confidence.
Probable Best Bowler: Mohit Avasthi
Mohit Avasthi is an experienced right-arm pacer who has taken 113 wickets in first-class cricket, 34 in List A, and 44 in T20s. The right-arm seamer will have a key role to play when the ball is new. He is someone who can set the tone in the power play.
