Gulbarga Mystics vs Shivamogga Lions, MTKSCA T20 2023, Today Match Prediction 17 August 2023

GBM vs SML Match Prediction & Analysis

The Gulbarga Mystics will feel the heat as they take on the Shivamogga Lions in the 9th game of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2023. Gulbarga Mystics come into this game with a massive loss against the Mysore Warriors. The Lions defeated the Bengaluru Blasters in the last game by a comfortable margin.  

The Gulbarga Mystics have lost the last two games. They are missing their main batsman Devdutt Padikkal, who is injured. The Lions have won both games, and their openers have been in good form. It will be interesting to see if the Mystics can reserve the trend and win this game.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

GBM

L L W

MW

198/5 in 20.0 9.9

MTKSCA T20 2023

Mysore Warriors won by 54 runs 16 Aug 2023

GBM

144/10 in 19.0 7.58

GBM

138/10 in 19.3 7.08

MTKSCA T20 2023

14 Aug 2023

HT

141/3 in 15.2 9.2

GBM

138/4 in 17.3 7.89

MTKSCA T20 2023

Gulbarga Mystics won by 6 wickets

13 Aug 2023

BLB

137/6 in 20.0 6.85

SML

W W

SML

201/5 in 20.0 10.05

MTKSCA T20 2023

Shivamogga Lions won by 36 runs 15 Aug 2023

BLB

165/8 in 20.0 8.25

MGD

167/7 in 20.0 8.35

MTKSCA T20 2023

Shivamogga Lions won by 9 runs

14 Aug 2023

SML

176/5 in 20.0 8.8

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Gulbarga Mystics Preview

Vijaykumar Vyshak's side has lost momentum with two consecutive losses. It was a heavy defeat for the team as they went down by 54 runs in the last game against the Mysore Warriors. They face a tough opponent where and Vyshak would like to see better efforts from his players as they look to keep hopes alive for the semifinals.  

Aadarsh Prajwal and LR Chethan have batted well, and the side will need a good start from the pair in this contest. They will like to see consistency from Aneesh KV, Smaran R, and Macneil Hadley Noronha in the middle order. The lower middle order must deliver the goods, and they will expect contributions from Amit Verma, Vijaykumar Vyshak, and  Avinash D.  

The bowling attack had a poor outing in the last game, and they need better spells from Abhilash Shetty and Vijaykumar Vyshak with the new ball. Hardik Raj bowled well in the last game and will look to continue with the good form. KP Appanna, Avinash D, and Noronha must bowl well in the ing role.

Gulbarga Mystics Predicted Playing XI:

Vijaykumar Vyshak (c), LR Chethan, Aadarsh Prajwal (wk), Aneesh KV, Smaran R, Amit Verma, Macneil Hadley Noronha, Avinash D, Hardik Raj, Abhilash Shetty, KP Appanna

Gulbarga Mystics Actual Playing XI:

Vyshak Vijaykumar, Smaran R, Sharan Gowda, Srinivas Sharath, Macneil Noronha, LR Chethan, Hardik Raj, Amit Verma, D Avinash, Sourab Muttur, Aadarsh Prajwal

Shivamogga Lions Preview

Shreyas Gopal's side has been clinical in both games. They batted brilliantly in the last game to defeat the Bengaluru Blasters by 36 runs. The side would look to strengthen its position on the points table by winning this game. Gopal would like his side to play positive cricket in this game.  

Rohan Kadam and Nihal Ullal are in superb form, and the pair will look to deliver another good start in this game. The middle order has also done well, and the side will expect runs from Rohit Kumar K, S Shivraj, and Abhinav Manohar. Shreyas Gopal, Pranav Bhatia, and Kranthi Kumar make it a formidable batting line-up.  

Gopal was brilliant with the ball in the last game, and he will look to bowl tight spells with Vasuki Koushik with the new ball. HS Sharath and Bhatia must check the scoring rate in the middle overs. Deepak Devadiga and Adhoksh Hegde complete a strong attack for the side. 

Shivamogga Lions Predicted Playing XI:

Shreyas Gopal (c), Rohan Kadam, Nihal Ullal (wk), Rohit Kumar K, Abhinav Manohar, S Shivaraj, Kranthi Kumar, Pranav Bhatia, HS Sharath, Vasuki Koushik, Adhoksh Hegde

Shivamogga Lions Actual Playing XI:

Pranav Bhatia, S Shivaraj, Nischith Rao, Kranthi Kumar, Rohan Kadam, Deepak Devadiga, Abhinav Manohar, Nihal Ullal, HS Sharath, Vasuki Koushik, Shreyas Gopal

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

There would be clear skies over Bengaluru on August 17. The track has been slower than its normal character, and batsmen must mix aggression with caution here. The side that bats first in this game would need a target score of 170 runs or more in mind.

GBM vs SML Pitch Report

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, is a batting-friendly ground with a fast outfield though the boundaries are at a distance. It is tough for the spinners as the small size of the ground makes it difficult for them. Fast bowlers have enjoyed a better record at this venue.

Toss: To Bowl

The side chasing the score in the last six games has won five times. The pitch has been good to bat on where the sides have enjoyed chasing. Thus, the two skippers at the toss would not have the slightest of doubts in their minds about bowling first.