Hubli Tigers vs Bengaluru Blasters, MTKSCA T20 2023, Today Match Prediction 22 August 2023

HT vs BLB Match Prediction & Analysis

The Hubli Tigers shall look to scale new heights as they meet Bengaluru Blasters in the 19th match of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2023. The Hubli Tigers, who have been in excellent form, went down against the Mysore Warriors. The Blasters lost against the Mangalore Dragons in the last game and have struggled in the tournament.   

Bengaluru Blasters have lost all six games, and the side is badly down on confidence. Key players on the side haven't done well, which has led to their downfall. In contrast, the Hubli Tigers have most of the side in excellent form and have won five games. It will take an exceptional effort from the Tigers to win this game. 

RECENT PERFORMANCE

HT

L W W W W

MW

188/4 in 18.5 9.98

MTKSCA T20 2023

Mysore Warriors won by 6 wickets 20 Aug 2023

HT

185/7 in 20.0 9.25

HT

139/2 in 16.4 8.34

MTKSCA T20 2023

Hubli Tigers beat Shivamogga Lions by 8 wickets 19 Aug 2023

SML

138/8 in 20.0 6.9

MGD

152/8 in 20.0 7.6

MTKSCA T20 2023

17 Aug 2023

HT

215/5 in 20.0 10.75

BLB

105/10 in 18.4 5.62

MTKSCA T20 2023

16 Aug 2023

HT

111/5 in 13.3 8.22

GBM

138/10 in 19.3 7.08

MTKSCA T20 2023

14 Aug 2023

HT

141/3 in 15.2 9.2

BLB

L L L L L

BLB

140/9 in 20.0 7

MTKSCA T20 2023

Mangalore Dragons won by 31 runs 21 Aug 2023

MGD

171/7 in 20.0 8.55

BLB

81/5 in 11.1 7.25

MTKSCA T20 2023

Mysuru-W won by 33 runs (revised target) 19 Aug 2023

MW

185/7 in 20.0 9.25

MGD

194/3 in 20.0 9.7

MTKSCA T20 2023

Mangalore Dragons won by 23 runs 18 Aug 2023

BLB

171/8 in 20.0 8.55

BLB

105/10 in 18.4 5.62

MTKSCA T20 2023

16 Aug 2023

HT

111/5 in 13.3 8.22

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

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Hubli Tigers Preview

It was an off day for Manish Pandey's side as they went down by 6 wickets in the last game against the Mysore Warriors. It was the first loss for the team in six games, and they will look to recover from it. They had defeated the Bengaluru Blasters in an earlier game, and Pandey would like his side to draw inspiration from that win.  

Luvnith Sisodia is in superb form and will look to deliver a good start in this game with Mohammad Taha. Manish Pandey would look to lead from the front and deliver a strong performance with Naga Bharath and Praveen Dubey in the middle order. Manvanth Kumar L and Mohit BA strengthen this line-up in the lower middle order.  

Their bowlers had a poor outing in the last game, and the side will need a good show from Vidhwath Kaverappa and Lavish Kaushal. KC Cariappa and Mitrakanth Yadav will look to keep the scoring rate under control in the middle overs. Manvanth Kumar L and Praveen Dubey have bowled well and they add strength to this attack.

Hubli Tigers Predicted Playing XI:

Manish Pandey (c), Luvnith Sisodia (wk), Mohammed Taha, Krishnan Shrijith, Naga Bharath, Praveen Dubey, Manvanth Kumar L, Lavish Kaushal, KC Cariappa, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Mitrakanth Yadav, Mohit BA (Impact Player)

Hubli Tigers Actual Playing XI:

Nathan Dmello, Mohammed Taha, KL Shrijith, Mohit BA, Manvanth Kumar L, Pravin Dubey, Manish Pandey, Vidwath Kaverappa, Lavish Kaushal, KC Cariappa, MB Darshan

Bengaluru Blasters Preview

Mayank Agarwal's side has lost all hopes of reaching the semifinal after their 31-run loss against the Mangalore Dragons in the last game. They have struggled in both departments since the start of the season. As they take on the table-toppers, Agarwal would like to see a determined effort from his players.  

Mayank Agarwal played must lead from the front and set up a big opening wicket partnership with Dega Nischal. Pavan Deshpande, Jeswanth Acharya, and Suraj Ahuja have been inconsistent, and the side will expect better efforts from them. Shubhang Hegde and Aashish Mahesh have an important role in the lower middle order.  

Shubhang Hegde and Gaurav must bowl good lines to put the Tigers under pressure, as Tigers' batters have demolished bowling attacks. Rishi Bopana and Pradeep T must stop the batters from running away with the game in the middle overs. Sarfaraz Ashraf and LR Kumar will look to do well in the ing act.

Bengaluru Blasters Predicted Playing XI:

Mayank Agarwal (c), Jeswanth Acharya, Shubhang Hegde, Suraj Ahuja (wk), Pavan Deshpande, Aashish Mahesh, Pradeep T, Rishi Bopanna, Gaurav, LR Kumar, Sarfaraz Ashraf, Dega Nischal (Impact Player)

Bengaluru Blasters Actual Playing XI:

Suraj Ahuja, Shubhang Hegde, Rishi Bopanna, Lochan Appanna, Bhuvan RM, Gaurav K, Kumar L R, Aman Khan, Dega Nischal, Sarfaraz Ashraf, Mayank Agarwal

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

We expect another hot and humid afternoon in Bengaluru. The wicket has been excellent in this tournament. There is very little assistance for the bowlers on this surface. The side batting first would need a minimum of 180 runs to feel safe on this track.

HT vs BLB Pitch Report

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, is a batsman's paradise with a flat surface and fast outfield assisting them. The surface assists the fast bowlers. Smaller boundaries make it easy for the batsmen to hit the ball in the air. Spinners have always had it tough at this venue.

Toss: To Bowl

In the last five games, we have seen only one instance where the side batting first has defended the score successfully. The wicket assists the fast bowlers early in the innings, and batting conditions are best in the second half. Hence, the side winning the toss won't have any hesitation in bowling first.