Written By: Shreya Patil
Published: June 5, 2026

Eagle Thane Strikers and ARCS Andheri head into Match 9 of T20 Mumbai 2026 locked at a 50-50 win probability.

Shardul Thakur’s Strikers opened with a thumping nine-wicket win before slipping to a narrow defeat last time out. Meanwhile, Shivam Dube’s Andheri side rides high after beating SoBo Mumbai Falcons in their tournament opener.

Furthermore, the afternoon contest unfolds at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM IST.

Eagle Thane Strikers vs ARCS Andheri Match Details

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MatchEagle Thane Strikers vs ARCS Andheri, 9th Match, T20 Mumbai 2026
Date & Time (IST)Friday, June 5, 2026, 2:00 PM
Toss Time1:30 PM IST
VenueWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
BroadcastJioStar Network channels
Live StreamingJioHotstar app and website

Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report

Wankhede remains one of India’s most batter-friendly venues in T20 cricket.

The red-soil surface tends to stay flat and true across the 40 overs, offering consistent bounce that lets batters trust their shots. Moreover, the square boundaries reward clean hitting through the line.

However, seamers can extract a hint of lateral movement with the new ball in the first innings. As a result, the toss-winning captain will likely bowl first and chase under clearer conditions.

Eagle Thane Strikers vs ARCS Andheri Head-to-Head T20 Record

The two Mumbai sides have split their previous two T20 meetings 1-1, leaving nothing between them historically.

Eagle Thane Strikers vs ARCS Andheri
Source – BetBarter
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Matches Played2
Won by ETS1
Won by AA1
Tie / No Result0
First-Ever FixtureMay 21, 2019
Most Recent FixtureJune 8, 2025

Clearly, current form will count for more than the head-to-head ledger in this contest.

Eagle Thane Strikers vs ARCS Andheri Predicted Playing XIs

Here are the Probable Playing XI for both Teams:

Eagle Thane Strikers

Shashwat Jagtap, Eknath Kerkar (WK), Sairaj Patil, Vinay Kunwar, Siddhant Singh, Atharva Ankolekar, Shardul Thakur (C), Amartya Raje, Kartik Mishra, Onkar Tarmale, Rohan Rajendra Ghag.

ARCS Andheri

Shivam Dube (C), Prasad Pawar (WK), Ayush Jethwa, Arjun Tendulkar, Divyaansh Saksena, Pragnesh Kanpillewar, Hrishikesh Bhushan Gore, Gaurav Jathar, Ajay B Mishra, Himanshu Singh, Deepak Shetty.

Eagle Thane Strikers vs ARCS Andheri Probable Best Performers

Here are the Best Performers of both Teams:

Probable Best Batter: Shashwat Jagtap

Shashwat Jagtap has been the standout opener of the tournament so far, racking up 102 runs in two matches at the top of the Strikers order.

Moreover, his attacking intent inside the powerplay puts opposition bowlers on the back foot from ball one. Consequently, an early Jagtap dismissal becomes Andheri’s biggest priority.

Probable Best Bowler: Onkar Tarmale

Onkar Tarmale has emerged as a genuine match-winner with the ball, claiming six wickets in two matches for the Strikers.

Additionally, the pacer has a knack of breaking partnerships at crucial junctures. Therefore, his middle-overs spell could decide which way this tight contest swings.

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Eagle Thane Strikers vs ARCS Andheri Match Prediction

This one looks the tightest contest of the tournament so far, with both sides level on win probability at 50%.

Projected scores back that up. Eagle Thane look set for 175-185 if batting first, while ARCS Andheri could post 180-190 given Shivam Dube’s hitting power at the death.

Jagtap’s form plus Tarmale’s wicket-taking threat give Eagle Thane a slight edge. However, Andheri’s depth, paired with Arjun Tendulkar’s all-round skills, keeps this one a coin-flip.

Disclaimer: Predictions rely on form, conditions, and recent results. Use them as one input among many while making your own call.

About the Author

Shreya Patil is a Mumbai-based documentary photographer turned cricket storyteller. Having covered local leagues through her lens, she now writes feature pieces at WPLeague, capturing the human side of women’s cricket beyond the boundary ropes.

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