Mangalore Dragons vs Bengaluru Blasters, MTKSCA T20 2023, Today Match Prediction 18 August 2023

MGD vs BLB Match Prediction & Analysis

We are into the 12th game in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2023. The Mangalore Dragons will be up against the Bengaluru Blasters as both sides look to regain their form. The Dragons suffered a big loss in the last game against the Hubli Tigers, and they need to recover from that. The Bengaluru Blasters also come into this game with a loss against the Tigers.  

The Bengaluru Blasters have lost three games in a row. Key players in the side are in poor form, and the bowling attack has looked toothless. The Mangalore Dragons have their top order in good form. It will be interesting to see if Blasters can end their drought and stay alive for the rest of the season.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

MGD

L W L

MGD

152/8 in 20.0 7.6

MTKSCA T20 2023

17 Aug 2023

HT

215/5 in 20.0 10.75

MW

201/5 in 20.0 10.05

MTKSCA T20 2023

Mangalore Dragons beat Mysore Warriors by 5 wickets 15 Aug 2023

MGD

202/5 in 18.5 10.73

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

BLB

L L L

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

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

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Mangalore Dragons Preview

Krishnappa Gowtham's side suffered a crushing defeat in the last game against the Hubli Tigers. They lost by 63 runs after the Tigers' batsmen tore apart their bowling attack. They have won once in three games and must get their act right. Gowtham would look to exploit the weakness of the Blasters in this game.  

BU Shivakumar and Rohan Patil shall look to deliver an electrifying start, as both are good hitters. Sharath BR has played well so far, and he must build partnerships in the middle order with Aneeshwar Gautam and Anirudha Joshi. In the lower middle order, they will need big hits from Krishnamurthy Siddharth, Naveen MG, and Gowtham.  

The bowling attack must recover from the shocking performance in the last game. Gowtham and Prateek Jain must bowl tight spells with the new ball. Paras Gurbaux Arya, BU Shivakumar, and Aditya Goyal have an important role in the middle overs. They will also expect a good show from Naveen MG and Dheeraj Gowda.

Mangalore Dragons Predicted Playing XI:

Krishnappa Gowtham (c), Sharath BR (wk), Naveen MG, Aneeshwar Gautam, Krishnamurthy Siddharth, BU Shivakumar, Aniruddha Joshi, Dheeraj J Gowda, Aditya Goyal, Prateek Jain, Paras Gurbaux Arya, Rohan Patil (Impact Player)

Mangalore Dragons Actual Playing XI:

Krishnappa Gowtham, BU Shivkumar, Rohan Patil, Sankalp Shettennavar, Kruthik Krishna, Gneshwar Naveen, KV Siddharth, Aditya Goyal, Aniruddha Joshi, BR Sharath, Paras Gurbax Arya

Bengaluru Blasters Preview

It is a battle for survival for Mayank Agarwal's side. They have lost three games and can't afford to lose anymore. The side comes here with a 5-wicket loss against the Hubli Tigers. Key players in the team have been inconsistent. Agarwal must lead by example and win this game to keep their hopes alive for a semi-final berth.  

Mayank Agarwal played well in the last game and will look to provide a good start with Bhuvan Raju. The middle order has been inconsistent, and the team will need a good show from Jeswath Acharya, Pavan Deshpande, and Suraj Ahuja. The lower middle order has looked rusty, and they need runs from Shubhang Hegde and Lochan Appanna in this game.   

The bowling attack has proved to be ineffective so far, and they will need a good show from Shubhang Hegde and Pradeep T with the new ball. Rishi Bopana and Sarfaraz Ashraf have an important job to do in the middle overs to put the Dragons under pressure. They will look for a good show from LR Kumar and Lochan Appanna. 

Bengaluru Blasters Predicted Playing XI:

Mayank Agarwal (c), Jeswath Acharya, Pavan Deshpande, Suraj Ahuja (wk), Shubhang Hegde, Lochan Appanna, LR Kumar, Bhuvan Raju, Rishi Bopanna, Pradeep T, Aashish Mahesh, Sarfaraz Ashraf (Impact Player)

Bengaluru Blasters Actual Playing XI:

Lochan Appanna, Jeshwanth Acharya, Suraj Ahuja, Rishi Bopanna, Sarfaraz Ashraf, Shubhang Hegde, T Pradeep, Pavan Deshpande, Dega Nischal, Mayank Agarwal, Kumar L R

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

We expect another hot and humid evening in Bengaluru. The wicket is flat, and batmen have had it easy here. There is very little assistance for the bowlers. The side batting first would need a minimum of 180 runs to feel safe on this track.

MGD vs BLB 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

Most teams have preferred to chase scores in this season of the league. The wicket assists the fast bowlers early in the innings, and batting conditions are best in the second half. The side that wins the toss will opt for bowling first on this surface.