Shiva Singh’s Hat-Trick Propels Noida Kings to Playoffs
Noida Kings booked their place in the UP T20 League 2026 playoffs after defeating Meerut Mavericks by five wickets in a thrilling rain-affected Match 27 at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur.
The match was heavily affected by rain and was eventually reduced to just five overs per side. Despite the difficult conditions, Noida Kings remained calm and successfully chased the revised target to secure an important victory.
Rain Interrupts the Match
Meerut Mavericks captain Divyansh Joshi won the toss and decided to bat first.
However, the match was interrupted by heavy rain after Meerut had scored only five runs. After the delay, officials reduced the game to a five-over contest, leaving both teams with very little time to make an impact.
Noida Kings’ bowlers quickly took control after play resumed.
Shiva Singh Creates History
The biggest star of the match was Noida bowler Shiva Singh.
Singh produced an outstanding bowling performance and took a remarkable hat-trick across two overs. He continued to put pressure on the Meerut batters and finished with an impressive five-wicket haul.
One of the wickets also involved a sharp stumping by Noida wicketkeeper Aditya Sharma, adding to Meerut’s problems.
With his five wickets, Shiva Singh became only the second bowler in UP T20 League history to achieve a five-wicket haul.
His performance played a major role in restricting Meerut to a very low total.
Meerut Struggle to Score Runs
Meerut Mavericks found it difficult to score against Noida’s bowling attack.
The short five-over innings meant that the batters needed to score quickly, but regular wickets prevented Meerut from building any momentum.
They eventually finished their innings at 33/7, giving Noida a revised target of 35 runs.
Ravi Singh Changes the Game
Noida Kings also faced some early pressure during their chase.
However, Impact Player Ravi Singh changed the situation with a quick innings. He scored 17 runs, including two sixes, and gave Noida the momentum they needed.
Meerut’s bowlers tried to create pressure and pick up more wickets, but Noida kept their focus and continued moving towards the target.
The Kings eventually reached the revised target of 35 runs in just 3.3 overs, winning the match by five wickets.
Noida Reach the Playoffs
The victory gave Noida Kings two important points and confirmed their place in the playoffs.
Noida finished the league stage with 10 points, joining Meerut Mavericks and Lucknow Falcons in the playoff stage.
The result is an important achievement for Noida Kings, especially after a match that was heavily affected by rain.
Eliminator Awaits
Noida Kings will now turn their attention to the Eliminator.
After their impressive performance against Meerut, the team will be confident about continuing their campaign. Shiva Singh’s five-wicket performance and Ravi Singh’s quick contribution will give the team plenty of confidence going into the knockout stage.
With the tournament now entering its most important phase, Noida Kings will need another strong all-round performance if they want to continue their journey towards the UP T20 League 2026 title.