NaMo Bandra Blasters vs North Mumbai Panthers, MTL, Today Match Prediction

NMBB vs NMP Match Prediction & Analysis

It is the third season of the T20 Mumbai 2025, as the tournament makes a comeback after a long gap. We will have the NaMo Bandra Blasters take on the North Mumbai Panthers in the 4th game of the season. It is the first game for both teams, and they will be eager for a positive start to set the tone for the rest of the season. 

The NaMo Bandra Blasters have a stronger batting lineup with many experienced players in the middle, and they will use it to their advantage. The bowling attack also boasts of emerging local talent. The game will see the North Mumbai Panthers face a tough test, and it will be interesting to see if they can overcome the challenge. 

RECENT PERFORMANCE

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HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

NaMo Bandra Blasters Preview

Ajinkya Rahane will be confident heading into the game. The Bandra Blasters' skipper, fresh from his stint in the IPL, will look to use his experience to lead the team. It is the first game this season, and the team is looking to put the campaign on track. They have depth in their batting and shall look to take advantage of it. 

Tushar Singh and Royston Dias must deliver an electrifying start at the top to put the team in a commanding position. Ajinkya Rahane will bring his experience to play and build partnerships with Akash Anand and Rahul Sawant in the middle order. The team expects a good show in the lower middle order from Atif Attarwala and Parth Ankolekar. 

The bowling attack looks strong, and the team expects Karsh Kothari to strike with the new ball in the company of Dhanit Raut. Atharva Poojari is an exciting talent, and he will look to do well in the middle overs with Atif Attarwala. The team needs a good show from Rahul Sawant and Naman Pushpak in the ing role. 

NaMo Bandra Blasters Predicted Playing XI:

Ajinkya Rahane (c), Akash Anand (wk), Tushar Singh, Royston Dias, Atharva Poojari, Dhanit Raut, Naman Pushpak, Rahul Sawant, Parth Ankolekar, Atif Attarwala, Karsh Kothari

NaMo Bandra Blasters Actual Playing XI:

Suved Parkar, Royston Dias, Vikrant Vilas Auti, Parth Ankolekar, Dhrumil Matkar, Sagar Chhabria, Atif Attarwala, Akash Anand, Karsh Kothari, Dhanit Raut, Adeeb Usmani, Om Keshkamat

North Mumbai Panthers Preview

Prithvi Shaw will have a lot of responsibilities on his shoulders as he leads a young bunch of players this season. While the team may not have as much experience as their opponents, they are buzzing with young talent. Shaw will look to lead the team from the front and guide them to their first win this season. 

Prithvi Shaw is the most experienced batter on the team, and he must deliver a solid start in this game with Divyansh Saxena. Swapnil Salvi will look to anchor the innings in the middle order and add runs with Harshal Jadhav and Prince Badiani. The side will expect quick runs in the lower middle order from Tanush Kotian, Gaurav Jathar, and Ayush Vartak. 

They have a decent bowling attack and expect early wickets from Mohit Avasthi and Muzzamil Kadri in the game. Khizer Dafedar will look to bowl tight spells in the middle overs alongside Ayush Vartak. Tanush Kotian and Harshal Jadhav must do well in their ing roles to restrict the opposition to a small total. 

North Mumbai Panthers Predicted Playing XI:

Prithvi Shaw (c), Swapnil Salvi (wk), Tanush Kotian, Harshal Jadhav, Divyansh Saxena, Gaurav Jathar, Mohit Avasthi, Muzzamil Kadri, Ayush Vartak, Prince Badiani, Khizer Dafedar

North Mumbai Panthers Actual Playing XI:

Ayush Vartak, Divyaansh Saxena, Gaurav Jathar , Prithvi Shaw, Alim Shaikh, Rahul Sawant, Sourabh Singh, Darsh Murkute, Swapnil Salvi, Mohit Avasthi, Muzzamil Kadri, Prince Badiani

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The skies over Mumbai will be overcast, and rain disruptions may occur during the game. We expect this to be a high-scoring game on a flat surface, as there won't be much for the bowlers. We have seen an average first-inning score of close to 170 runs during the IPL, and the team batting first would be happy to have 200 on the board.

NMBB vs NMP Pitch Report

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai is one of the best T20 venues for the batsmen. The boundaries are smaller here, and the pitch is flat, allowing batsmen to play their strokes easily on this surface. Fast bowlers need to be smart on this surface, while spinners get the ball to stop on the batsmen and turn sharply.

Toss: To Bowl

The wicket has been good for chasing scores, as seen in the recent IPL games. In the past few seasons, most games have chased totals successfully at this venue. We expect this trend to continue, and the side winning the toss will look to bowl first.