What Could ARCS Andheri’s Best Playing XI Be Against Bandra Blasters in T20 Mumbai 2026?

T20 Mumbai League 2026 | Match 16 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | June 8, 2026

Andheri’s best XI for Match 16 picks itself from the combination that dismantled Eagle Thane Strikers by 9 wickets on June 5. Divyaansh Saxena, Prasoon Singh, and Shivam Dube have already set the template: explosive at the top, wicket-taking with the ball, and a captain who delivers in both departments. The only live question is the middle-order sequence. Against a Bandra Blasters attack that conceded 190 in 15.2 overs earlier this season, getting that batting order right could turn a good win into a statement.

Saxena and Jethwa Set the Tone

Divyaansh Saxena is the most destructive opener in this tournament right now. His 88 not out off 39 balls against Eagle Thane Strikers wasn’t a cameo; it ended the game in 11.4 overs. Ayush Jethwa’s 25 alongside him kept the pressure off Andheri’s middle order entirely.

Bandra’s bowling hasn’t shown the discipline to contain that kind of opening aggression. Karsh Kothari and Sagarr Chhabriaa both feature in their attack, but neither has been able to impose control against batters who come hard from ball one. If Wankhede plays true, this opening pair will set the game up inside the powerplay.

Musheer Khan’s Position in the Order

Musheer Khan is the selection debate that matters most. The 21-year-old scored over 700 Ranji runs in 2023-24, made a century on his Duleep Trophy debut, and brought IPL experience from Punjab Kings in 2025. Andheri paid Rs 11 lakh to have him, and his left-arm orthodox spin gives Dube a second turning option in the middle overs.

At number three, he can build an innings and then shift gears. At four or five, he becomes a finisher behind Prasad Pawar. Given Bandra’s leaky attack, number three makes more sense: the more balls Musheer faces, the more Andheri scores.

ARCS Andheri Playing XI T20 Mumbai 2026 Against Bandra

The XI from Match 9 picks itself, no injury concern, no form slump, no reason to change.

Tendulkar and Singh as the New-Ball Pair

Arjun Tendulkar’s Rs 10 lakh price tag, a 400% jump on his base, tells you what Andheri wants: a left-arm seamer who angles the ball away from right-handers in the powerplay. His T20 economy is 8.75, not elite, but against a Bandra batting unit without serious depth, he doesn’t need to be.

He’ll share the new ball with Prasoon Singh, who took 3/22 in Match 9. One angling left-armer, one wicket-to-wicket right-armer, Dube has two different powerplay problems to pose from over one.

Dew Factor and Dube’s Toss Call

Match 16’s 7 PM start means dew arrives by the second innings midpoint. At Wankhede in the evening, the outfield quickens and the ball skids through, making spin harder to grip and length harder to control. Musheer’s left-arm orthodox and Dube’s own slower options both get affected.

The call at the toss is therefore simple: bat first, post a target, and bowl last against a Bandra attack that’s already been torn apart in this tournament. The ARCS Andheri playing XI T20 Mumbai 2026 has the conditions, the matchup, and the form to win this convincingly.

Should Musheer Khan bat at three ahead of Prasad Pawar against Bandra’s attack? Drop your take in the comments.

FAQs

What is ARCS Andheri’s playing XI for this season?

ARCS Andheri’s settled XI is Saxena, Jethwa, Pawar (wk), Musheer Khan, Dube (c), Kanpillewar, Gore, Jathar, Tendulkar, Mishra, and Singh. The only open question is whether Musheer or Pawar bats at number three.

Who is Musheer Khan, and why does he matter for Andheri?

Musheer Khan is a 21-year-old Mumbai batter bought by ARCS Andheri for Rs 11 lakh. He scored 700-plus Ranji runs in 2023-24, made a century on Duleep Trophy debut, and adds left-arm spin depth to the XI.

Is Arjun Tendulkar playing for ARCS Andheri this season?

Yes, Arjun Tendulkar was bought by ARCS Andheri for Rs 10 lakh — a 400% hike on his Rs 2 lakh base price. He’s expected to bowl as a left-arm powerplay seamer after completing his one-year cooling-off period.

What are Shivam Dube’s stats in the current tournament?

Shivam Dube is Andheri’s top wicket-taker with 3 tournament wickets and took 2/19 in the Match 9 win over Eagle Thane Strikers. He’s the Icon Player retained at Rs 20 lakh and won Player of the Match in Match 4 against SOBO Mumbai Falcons.

How weak is Bandra Blasters’ bowling attack?

Bandra Blasters conceded 190 runs in 15.2 overs against Eagle Thane Strikers in Match 1, making them the most porous attack in the tournament. Dhrumil Matkar leads their wicket column with just 3 through Match 8.

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