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CLAIM NOWShivamogga Lions vs Hubli Tigers, MTKSCAT20, Today Match Prediction 24 August 2024
SML vs HT Win Probability
Toss Winner - Shivamogga Lions won the toss and choose to bowl first
Shivamogga Lions beat Hubli Tigers by 6 wickets
Can the Hubli Tigers get back to winning ways?
- Hubli Tigers defeated the Lions in their last head-to-head encounter
- Shivamogga Lions are struggling with the bat
- Hubli Tigers’ bowlers have delivered consistently
Hubli Tigers to win
| Tournament: | Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, 2024 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 25.2°C|Partly cloudy |
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SML vs HT Match Prediction & Analysis
Shivamogga Lions will be taking on the Hubli Tigers as they desperately seek their first win of the season. They’re at the bottom of the points table having lost all 6 matches.
After winning four games on the trot, the Hubli Tigers suffered their first defeat against Mysore Warriors while chasing a 166-run target. The Manish Pandey-led team was bowled out for just 109 runs.
Tigers bounced back in the next game with a slightly better performance with the bat as they posted 163 runs while batting first. And though there were no fifties, M Taha, Manish Pandey, and Aneeshwar Gautam each crossed the 30-run mark.
They lost by 2 wickets in a close encounter where the 19th Over by Vidhwath Kaverappa swung the game away from the Tigers.
Lions are struggling with the bat and have no reliable players in the lineup. Abhinav Manohar has played a few good knocks recently in the lower middle order but has lacked from others around him.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
SML
L L L L L
SML
179/7 in 20.0 8.95
151/9 in 20.0 7.55
168/3 in 17.2 9.69
163/9 in 20.0 8.15
175/6 in 20.0 8.75
178/2 in 16.2 10.9
HT
W L W W W
HT
142/10 in 19.5 7.16
144/5 in 18.5 7.65
158/9 in 20.0 7.9
160/4 in 18.3 8.65
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 4 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Shivamogga Lions Preview
Shivamogga Lions need a strong comeback from the batters. Skipper Nihal Ullal opens the innings for the side and has a crucial role to play. He scored 46 off 38 balls in their last outing while chasing 180 runs. Abhinan Manohar was the other batter to cross the 20-run mark with his 29-ball 46 runs knock at number 6.
The Lions will need Rohit K and Hardik Raj to step up and deliver in the middle order. After some poor performances at number 3, Rohit was replaced by Dheeraj Mohan in the last match.
The replacement didn’t work out for the Lions as he was out for a golden duck. Lions might give him another chance while expecting Hardik Raj and Rohan Naveen to make significant contributions at 4 and 5.
Since Abhinav is in good touch, it would be effective to promote him up the order at number 4. He could strike some crucial partnerships that would set the platform for a competitive score or a successful run-chase.
The bowlers haven’t been any great either. V Koushik is a key bowler in this attack but it was HS Sharath who delivered an impressive spell in the last match. Shivamogga Lions have made plenty of changes to their bowling attack in their recent matches.
Shivamogga Lions Predicted Playing XI:
Nihal Ullal (c & wk), Bharath Dhuri, Rohan Naveen, D Ashok, S Shivaraj, Hardik Raj, Dheeraj Mohan, Bangalore Mohith, Vasuki Koushik, HS Sharath, Anand Doddamani, Abhinav Manohar
Shivamogga Lions Key Players From Previous Game Of Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, 2024
Shivamogga Lions Actual Playing XI:
Rohan Naveen, S Shivaraj, Nihal Ullal, Vasuki Koushik, Hardik Raj, Anand Doddamani, HS Sharath, D Avinash, Bharath Dhuri, Ashok D, Dheeraj Mohan
Hubli Tigers Preview
Hubli Tigers were on top with back-to-back wins until their batting collapsed against Mysore and they were bowled out for 109, losing the game by a whopping 56-run margin.
That hurt their NRR in a big way as they found themselves at number 3 in the points table even though they had the same number of points as the top 2 teams. And then, they failed to defend 163 in their next match against the Blasters even though at one point they were on top of the game.
Thippa Reddy, Mohammad Taha, and Krishnan Shrijith are among the most impactful players in this batting lineup. These top 3 batters have delivered crucial knocks that helped the Hubli Tigers stay unbeaten in their first 4 matches.
Taha is an attacking batter with an outstanding strike rate. He scored 35 off 12 balls the last time the Hubli Tigers faced the Shivamogga Lions. In his recent outing against Bengaluru Blasters, he got the Tigers off to a brilliant start with 31 off 14 balls.
The good news for Hubli Tigers is the contributions from Aneeshwar Gautam and Mavanth Kumar L at number 5 and 6. This means Manish Pandey can build partnerships with lower middle-order batters even if the Hubli Tigers lose early wickets.
The bowling attack is solid and will pose a tough challenge to an out-of-form Lions lineup. Mavanth Kumar L, LR Kumar, KC Cariappa, and Vidhwath Kaverappa are all wicket-taking bowlers who consistently delivered breakthroughs for the Tigers.
No matter how strong the bowling attack is, they need a strong performance with the bat, especially if they are batting first.
Hubli Tigers Predicted Playing XI:
Thippa Reddy, Mohammed Taha, Krishnan Shrijith (wk), Manish Pandey (c), Manvanth Kumar L, LR Kumar, Aneeshwar Gautam, Karthikeya KP, KC Cariappa, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Shreesha Achar
Hubli Tigers Key Players From Previous Game Of Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, 2024
Hubli Tigers Actual Playing XI:
Manish Pandey, Mohammed Taha, Thippa Reddy, Aadarsh Prajwal, KL Shrijith, KC Cariappa, Kumar L R, Vidwath Kaverappa, Aneeshwar Gautam, Manvanth Kumar L, Karthikeya KP
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Though the weather forecast for the match day in Bengaluru is cloudy skies, showers are expected an hour before the match time. It should be just a ing shower and the game can resume shortly with a few overs reduced.
SML vs HT Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BattingBatting Conditions
High ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Average Turn
Historically, it has been a batting-friendly pitch that has helped the batters a great deal. The average 1st innings score in the last 10 matches is 164 runs. The boundaries at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium aren’t as big as other grounds and the batters can clear them quite comfortably.
Toss: To Bowl
Though teams bowling first have won 5 of the last 10 matches of the Maharaja Trophy, almost every team has opted to bowl first on winning the toss. The venue is known for successful run-chases in T20 cricket with even 200 being chased down quite easily in the IPL.
SML vs HT
Winning Prediction
It will be a tough outing for the Lions as they face a strong and in-form bowling attack of the Hubli Tigers. Lions haven’t got any match-winners in their side as far as their current form is concerned. Hubli Tigers have promising batters at key positions with an attacking opener coupled with consistent bowlers. Overall, the Hubli Tigers are the superior side and will start with an edge in this contest.
Hubli Tigers to win
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