CricAnalyser | September 7, 2026
Kartik Chadha isn't a household name yet, but he should be after his performance in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League 2026. Playing for Ludhiana Lions, the uncapped bowler produced two identical match-winning spells of 4 wickets for just 9 runs in four overs — on a Mohali surface widely regarded as one of the flattest, most batter-friendly pitches in the tournament.
The Standout Spell
In Ludhiana Lions' clash against Fazilka Falcons, marking Shubman Gill's debut in the tournament, Chadha stole the show from a lineup packed with international names. Gill, India's Test and ODI captain, blazed 40 off 21 balls with seven fours and a six before Chadha had him caught — part of a spell that finished 4/9 from his four overs. His own captain, India international Arshdeep Singh, went at the other extreme in the same match, conceding 51 runs from his four overs.
Despite Chadha's heroics restricting Fazilka to 170/9, Ludhiana fell agonisingly short in the chase, losing by just 1 run after a late counterattack from Krish Bhagat and Madhav Pathania fell narrowly short.
Why It Matters on This Pitch
The PCA IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali is specifically known as a flat, high-scoring venue — consistent bounce, a fast outfield, and conditions that let batters free their arms, with spinners in particular getting little help from the surface. Taking 4/9 in four overs on a ground built for batters, against a batting order featuring India's Test captain, is a considerably tougher achievement than the same figures on a bowler-friendly pitch elsewhere.
Season Snapshot
Chadha has been a consistent thread in Ludhiana Lions' campaign, featuring among the side's key contributors alongside Abhijeet Garg, Arjun Rajput, Krish Bhagat, and Madhav Pathania. Ludhiana opened their campaign with a seven-wicket win over Mohali Kings — bowling them out for just 101 — before the tight one-run loss to Fazilka Falcons in Gill's debut game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which team does Kartik Chadha play for?
Ludhiana Lions in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League 2026, captained by India pacer Arshdeep Singh.
What are Kartik Chadha's best figures this season?
4 wickets for 9 runs in four overs, including the wicket of Shubman Gill, on a traditionally batting-friendly pitch at the PCA IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali.
Is Kartik Chadha an international player?
No — he remains uncapped at the international level, making his performances against India players like Gill and Arshdeep Singh even more notable.
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