Bengaluru Blasters are all set to face Mangaluru Dragons in Match No. 27 of the ongoing Maharaja T20 Trophy 2025 at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground in Mysore on Sunday, August 24.
Notably, this will be the second time these two teams will be up against each other. In the previous outing, Blasters came out victorious by three wickets in a VJD method.
The Blasters currently occupy second place in the standings. With five wins and three losses in eight games, they have been in top form, and with 10 points, the team will hope to put in another good showing and confirm their spot in the playoffs. Meanwhile, before taking on the Dragons, the Shubhang Hegde-led team will face the Gulbarga Mystics in Match No. 26.
On the other hand, Mangaluru Dragons have already qualified for the next stage and occupy the pole position in the tally with five wins in eight games.
Match Details
Match | Bengaluru Blasters vs Mangaluru Dragons, Match 27, Maharaja T20 Trophy 2025 |
Venue | Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground, Mysore |
Date & Time (IST) | Sunday, August 24, 3:15 PM (IST) |
Broadcast and Live-Streaming | Star Sports, FanCode (App & Website) |
The surface at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground, Mysore, is expected to retain some moisture due to recent rains. This could make the ball come onto the bat a bit slower, forcing batters to be cautious with their stroke play. Bowlers, meanwhile, will have an opportunity to capitalise by maintaining disciplined lines and lengths, which could make it easier to pick up crucial breakthroughs.
Probable Playing XIs Bengaluru Blasters:LR Chethan, Rohan Patil, Shubhang Hegde(c), Bhuvan Raju, Suraj Ahuja(w), Rohan Naveen, Madhav Prakash Bajaj, Naveen MG, Mohsin Khan, Vidyadhar Patil, Prateek Jain
Mangaluru Dragons:Lochan Gowda, Sharath BR, Thippa Reddy, Aneesh KV, Aadarsh Prajwal(w), Shreyas Gopal(c), Macneil Hadley Noronha, S Shivaraj, Kranthi Kumar, Sachin Shinde, Ronit More
Probable Best Performers of the Match Probable Best Batter: LR ChethanBengaluru Blasters' opener LR Chethan could be the best batter in the upcoming game against Mangaluru Dragons. Chethan has been in exceptional form so far in the competition, scoring 229 runs in eight innings at an average of 32.71 and a strike rate of 147.74. The opener will look to give his team another fine start in this contest.
Probable Best Bowler: Kranthi KumarMangaluru Dragons' Kranthi Kumar could be the best bowler in his team's forthcoming game against Bengaluru Blasters. In seven outings, Kumar has bagged 23 wickets and is currently the highest wicket-taker of the season. The Blasters will have to be careful while tackling Kumar's four-over spell.
Today's Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the matchDisclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.