Hubli Tigers vs Shivamogga Lions, MTKSCA T20 2023, Today Match Prediction 28 August 2023

HT vs SML Match Prediction & Analysis

We are in the 1st semifinal of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 202. The Hubli Tigers, who have been in excellent form, will be up against the Shivamogga Lions. The Tigers won convincingly the last game against the Mangalore Dragons, and they will have their confidence high in this game. The Lions defeated the Bengaluru Blasters in the last game to qualify for the final.  

The Shivamogga Lions haven't been consistent, and they lost both their league games against the Tigers. Their bowlers have had a tough time in this tournament and have let down the team in several games. In contrast, the Tigers have demolished their opponents and have their openers in good form. It will take a lion-hearted effort from the Lions to win this, and it remains to be seen if they are up for the challenge.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

HT

W W L W L

HT

170/5 in 18.2 9.27

MTKSCA T20 2023

Hubli Tigers won by 5 wickets 26 Aug 2023

MGD

167/9 in 20.0 8.35

SML

130/10 in 20.0 6.5

MTKSCA T20 2023

Hubli Tigers won by 3 wkts 25 Aug 2023

HT

131/7 in 18.4 7.02

HT

164/6 in 20.0 8.2

MTKSCA T20 2023

Gulbarga Mystics won by 7 wickets 23 Aug 2023

GBM

165/3 in 18.4 8.84

HT

190/4 in 18.3 10.27

MTKSCA T20 2023

Hubli Tigers won by 6 wkts 22 Aug 2023

BLB

188/5 in 20.0 9.4

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

SML

W L L W L

BLB

181/8 in 20.0 9.05

MTKSCA T20 2023

Shivamogga Lions won by 11 runs 27 Aug 2023

SML

192/5 in 20.0 9.6

SML

130/10 in 20.0 6.5

MTKSCA T20 2023

Hubli Tigers won by 3 wkts 25 Aug 2023

HT

131/7 in 18.4 7.02

SML

176/9 in 20.0 8.8

MTKSCA T20 2023

Mangalore Dragons won by 15 runs 24 Aug 2023

MGD

191/7 in 20.0 9.55

MW

162/8 in 20.0 8.1

MTKSCA T20 2023

Shivamogga Lions won by 5 wickets 22 Aug 2023

SML

163/5 in 19.4 8.29

SML

121/10 in 17.4 6.85

MTKSCA T20 2023

Gulbarga Mystics won by 9 wkts 21 Aug 2023

GBM

126/1 in 12.4 9.95

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Hubli Tigers Preview

Manish Pandey's side has done the basics right since the start of the season. They have ed big wins and have key players in good form. The side both its games against the Shivamogga Lions, which will inspire confidence in the team. Pandey would like his side to continue with the same form and earn their rightful place in the final.  

The side will look for a good start in this game from Luvnith Sisodia and Mohammad Taha, who have done well. Manish Pandey has been in good form, and he will look to add quick runs in the middle order with Praveen Dubey and Krishnan Shrijith. Bangalore Mohit and Manvanth Kumar L complete a strong batting line-up for the team.  

Santok Singh and Lavish Kaushal will look to pick early wickets and put the Lions under pressure in this game. Manvanth Kumar L and KC Cariappa are in good form with the ball and will look to keep the run-rate down. MB Darshan, Dubey, and Mitrakanth Yadav add depth to this attack.

Hubli Tigers Predicted Playing XI:

Manish Pandey (c), Mohammed Taha, Naga Bharath, Praveen Dubey, Manvanth Kumar L, Bangalore Mohith (wk), Lavish Kaushal, MB Darshan, KC Cariappa, Santok Singh, Mitrakanth Yadav Luvnith Sisodia (Impact Player)

Hubli Tigers Actual Playing XI:

Mohammed Taha, KL Shrijith, Manvanth Kumar L, Pravin Dubey, Mitrakanth Yadav, Manish Pandey, Vidwath Kaverappa, Lavish Kaushal, KC Cariappa, MB Darshan, Sanjay Ashwin

Shivamogga Lions Preview

Shreyas Gopal's side defeated the Bengaluru Blasters by 11 runs in their last league game and booked a berth for themselves in the semifinals. However, they will face a shill challenge against the strongest side in this game. They have lost both their games against the Hubli Tigers, and Gopal would need an exceptional performance from his players to win this game.  

Nihal Ullal and Rohan Kadam have made runs in the last few games, and the side will expect an electrifying start from this pair to have a chance in this game. Abhinav Manohar did well in the last game, and he must add runs in the middle order with Vinay Sagar and Rohit Kumar K. Gopal and S Shivraj add depth to this batting line-up, and they must score quick runs down the order.  

Their bowling has been weak, and they struggled even in the last game. Vasuki Koushik and Shreyas Gopal must deliver the goods with the new ball. The middle overs will be crucial, and the side will need good spells from HS Sharth and Pranav Bhatia. Kranthi Kumar and Aditya Somanna struggled in the last game, and their role will be crucial in the side's fate.  

Shivamogga Lions Predicted Playing XI:

Shreyas Gopal (c), Rohan Kadam, Nihal Ullal (wk), Vinay Sagar, Rohit Kumar K, Abhinav Manohar, S Shivaraj, Kranthi Kumar, Pranav Bhatia, Aditya Somanna, HS Sharath Vasuki Koushik (Impact Player)

Shivamogga Lions Actual Playing XI:

Abhinav Manohar, S Shivaraj, Nischith Rao, Vinay Sagar, Rohan Kadam, HS Sharath, Rohit Kumar K, Nihal Ullal, Pranav Bhatia, Shreyas Gopal, Kranthi Kumar

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

We expect another hot and humid afternoon in Bengaluru. The wicket is placid, making it easy for the batsmen to score runs at this venue. There is no assistance for the bowlers. The side batting first would need a minimum of 180 runs to feel safe on this track.

HT vs SML Pitch Report

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, has always been a good hunting ground for the batsmen as a fast outfield and shorter boundaries have aided 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

It is a high-pressure contest where neither side shall like to take any chance in this game. This venue has favored sides that have chased scores, and we have seen the trend hold in this tournament. Hence, the side winning the toss shall have no hesitation in bowling first.