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CLAIM NOWShivamogga Lions vs Hubli Tigers, MTKSCA T20 2023, Today Match Prediction 25 August 2023
Toss Winner - Hubli Tigers won the toss and choose to bowl first
Hubli Tigers won by 3 wkts
Hubli Tigers aim for consistency
- After dominating the first half of the season, Hubli Tigers are struggling now.
- The bowlers in both sides have been expensive in recent matches.
- Hubli Tigers have their key batters in good touch.
Hubli Tigers to win
| Tournament: | Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2023 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 31°C | Partly Cloudy |
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SML vs HT Match Prediction & Analysis
Shivamogga Lions will clash with Hubli Tigers for the second time this season. In their previous encounter, the Hubli Tigers defeated the Lions by 8 wickets.
Tigers won their first 5 consecutive matches. But since then they’ve been inconsistent losing 2 of their last 3 games. First, they lost while defending 185 runs, and then in the last match while defending 164 runs.
Shivamogga Lions also had a similar start to their season with 3 wins from their first 3 outings. However, they lost the plot since then and ended up losing their next 3 consecutive games.
The Lions’ struggle with the bat ended in their 7th match as they successfully chased down 163 runs against Mysore. Nevertheless, their bowlers continue to struggle to find wickets and have been expensive at the death.
With both teams struggling in the bowling department, both skippers would be looking up to their batters to deliver match-winning knocks and partnerships.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
SML
L W L L L
SML
139/2 in 16.4 8.34
MTKSCA T20 2023
Hubli Tigers beat Shivamogga Lions by 8 wickets138/8 in 20.0 6.9
178/9 in 20.0 8.9
MTKSCA T20 2023
Mysore Warriors beat Shivamogga Lions by 12 runs190/9 in 20.0 9.5
HT
L W L W W
HT
139/2 in 16.4 8.34
MTKSCA T20 2023
Hubli Tigers beat Shivamogga Lions by 8 wickets138/8 in 20.0 6.9
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Shivamogga Lions Preview
Shivamogga Lions need to win this game to hold on to their number 4 spot in the points table. They will need a much-improved performance from both departments if they are to put the opposition under pressure.
The last time the Lions faced the Hubli Tigers, they finished with 138-8 batting first and lost the match by 8 wickets. In the very next game, they were bowled out for 121 and lost that game by 9 wickets.
The only good game they had in recent times was against Mysore Warriors where Nihal Ullal led them in a successful run-chase. Kranthi Kumar and S Shivaraj also played handy knocks at number 6 and 7 as the Lions secured a 5-wicket win in the last over.
It was the lower order once again that led the Lions in a run-chase as Pranav Bhatia and Kranthi Kumar played some brilliant knocks at number 7 and 9 in the last game.
Bhatia’s 39 off 18 kept the Lions alive in the game though wickets fell from the other end while chasing 192 runs. Abhinav Manohar and Pranav Bhatia stitched a crucial partnership for the 6th wicket after the Lions were 5 for 75. V Koushik and Shreyas Gopal will be the key bowlers in this side. Others have lacked consistency and are far from threatening.
Shivamogga Lions Predicted Playing XI:
Rohan Kadam, Nihal Ullal (wk), Rohan Naveen, Abhinav Manohar, S Shivaraj, Shreyas Gopal (c), Kranthi Kumar, Deepak Devadiga, Pranav Bhatia, Vasuki Koushik, Aditya Somanna
Shivamogga Lions Key Players From Previous Game Of Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2023
Shivamogga Lions Actual Playing XI:
S Shivaraj, Vinay Sagar, Rohan Kadam, Rohit Kumar K, Abhinav Manohar, Nihal Ullal, Adhoksh Hegde, Pranav Bhatia, Shreyas Gopal, Aditya Somanna, Kranthi Kumar
Hubli Tigers Preview
Hubli Tigers bounced back after their first loss of the season as they chased down 190 runs against Bengaluru Blasters. But the bowling struggle that started with their first loss is still on going.
In the recent match against Gulbarga Mystics, the Tigers struggled in every department and failed to make an impact. The batters failed to score big in the death overs and the bowlers could only pick up 3 wickets while defending 164 runs.
The bowlers couldn’t really be blamed for the loss given it was a below-par score on this ground. It seems like the Hubli Tigers would have a hard time defending a score even if the batters post a competitive total batting first.
Luvnith Sisodia and Mohammad Taha have been crucial to their success as opening batters in the Tigers’ lineup. Their form will be key to a successful run-chase or a big 1st innings score.
In their loss against Mysore, Sisodia scored 105 off 62 balls while Taha scored 66 off 35 balls in the next game as the Tigers chased down 190 runs. And in the last match, it was the number 3 batter Krishnan Shrijith who scored 65 off 38 balls.
At number 5, Manish Pandey is also in good touch and it looks like a solid batting lineup with many in-form and consistent players.
Hubli Tigers Predicted Playing XI:
Luvnith Sisodia, Mohammed Taha, Krishnan Shrijith (wk), Manvanth Kumar L, Manish Pandey (c), Praveen Dubey, Malliksab Sirur, MB Darshan, KC Cariappa, Clement Rajmohan, Vidhwath Kaverappa
Hubli Tigers Key Players From Previous Game Of Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2023
Hubli Tigers Actual Playing XI:
Mohit BA, Manvanth Kumar L, Pravin Dubey, Mitrakanth Yadav, Manish Pandey, Shivam M B, Naga Bharath, Lavish Kaushal, KL Shrijith, KC Cariappa, Santokh Singh
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
It is a great batting pitch where batters are still scoring big and with the right timing they will dominate the bowlers in any innings. The weather will be partly cloudy with a high of 32 degrees Celsius in Bengaluru on the match day.
SML vs HT Pitch Report
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has been true to its nature throughout the Maharaja Trophy. And as the Lions lock horns with Tigers in the 26th match of the season, we expect there to be the same batting-friendly conditions which will allow for a comfortable run-chase. The team batting first should look to score 190 or more runs to give themselves a fighting chance of winning this match.
Toss: To Bowl
In addition to the venue being favorable for chasing, these two teams’ lack of bowling form will also be a reason to chase rather than defend a score. There are some quality batters in Hubli Tigers and Lions also have depth in their batting order. Both should be looking to opt to bowl first.
SML vs HT
Winning Prediction
The bowling form is a major concern for both skippers. However, Manish Pandey’s Tigers have their key batters in good touch and they can rely on them in a run-chase. Shivamogga Lions’ top-order continues to be inconsistent and even on the best day fails to convert good starts.
In comparison, the Hubli Tigers are a better side and more likely to chase down a total than the Lions. The Tigers will start as favorites in our match prediction.
Hubli Tigers to win
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