Shivamogga Lions vs Mysore Warriors, MTKSCA T20 2023, Today Match Prediction 18 August 2023

SML vs MW Match Prediction & Analysis

The Shivamogga Lions are in great form, and they would look to solidify their position on the points table as they take on the Mysore Warriors in the 11th game of Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2023. The Lions come here with a win against the Gulbarga Mystics. The Warriors also did well in their last game, defeating the Mystics.  

The Shivamogga Lions have won three games in a row, and the players look in good form. Their top order has scored runs, and the lower middle order also looks in good form. It is a must-win game for the Mysore Warriors, as they have won only once in three games. We shall see a close contest, with both sides coming here with a win.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

SML

W W W

GBM

175/6 in 20.0 8.75

MTKSCA T20 2023

Shivamogga lions won by 3 wickets 17 Aug 2023

SML

179/7 in 19.5 9.03

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

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

MW

W L L

MW

198/5 in 20.0 9.9

MTKSCA T20 2023

Mysore Warriors won by 54 runs 16 Aug 2023

GBM

144/10 in 19.0 7.58

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

HT

82/1 in 8.1 10.04

MTKSCA T20 2023

Tigers won by 9 wickets (with 29 balls remaining) (DLS method)

13 Aug 2023

MW

111/9 in 20.0 5.55

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Shivamogga Lions Preview

Shreyas Gopal will feel proud of his side. They have won three consecutive games and sit second on the points table. It was a good show from their batsmen in the last game against Gulbarga Mystics, where they won by 3 wickets. Gopal would be eying the top spot on the points table with a win.  

The side will expect a good start from Rohan Kadam and Nihal Ullal, who went out cheaply in the last game. Gopal played a captain's knock and will look to add runs in the middle order with Rohit Kumar K and Pranav Bhatia. Abhinav Manohar, S Shivaraj, and HS Sharath batted well in the last game. They add firepower to this batting line-up.  

The side will expect a good spell from the new-ball pair of Vasuki Koushik and Nischith N Rao, having seen the Warriors' batting strength. Gopal looks in good form with the ball and will look to trouble the batters in the middle overs with HS Sharath. Deepak Devadiga, Kranthi Kumar, and Pranav Bhatia complete a strong bowling attack for the team.  

Shivamogga Lions Predicted Playing XI:

Shreyas Gopal (c), Rohan Kadam, Nihal Ullal (wk), Abhinav Manohar, Shreyas Gopal (c), S Shivaraj, HS Sharath, Pranav Bhatia, Kranthi Kumar, Vasuki Koushik, Nischith N Rao, Deepak Devadiga, Rohit Kumar K, Adhoksh Hegde (Impact Player)

Shivamogga Lions Actual Playing XI:

S Shivaraj, Nischith Rao, Rohan Naveen, Rohan Kadam, Abhinav Manohar, Nihal Ullal, HS Sharath, Pranav Bhatia, Vasuki Koushik, Shreyas Gopal, Kranthi Kumar

Mysore Warriors Preview

Karun Nair's side turned the tide in the last game after losing their first two games. It was a great show by their batsmen as they defeated the Gulbarga Mystics by 54 runs. Nair led from the front in the last game and will look to repeat it as they take on a strong side.  

Ravikumar Samarth and Codanda Ajit Karthik are in good form, and the side will need a confident start from the pair. Nair has been the top scorer in the last two games, and he will look to add runs with Jagadeesha Suchith and Manoj Bhandage. They will expect runs down the order from Shivkumar Rakshith and Tushar Singh.  

The bowling attack made a strong comeback in the last game. The side will expect good spells from Jagadeesha Suchith and Muralidhara Venkatesh with the new ball. Bhandage will be confident after picking 4 wickets in the last game, and he must bowl well in the middle overs with Shreesha Achar and Ajit Karthik. Shashi Kumar and Monish Reddy add variety to this attack.

Mysore Warriors Predicted Playing XI:

Karun Nair (c), Ravikumar Samarth, Codanda Ajit Karthik, Rahul Rawat, Tushar Singh, Shivkumar Rakshith (wk), Manoj Bhandage, Jagadeesha Suchith, Muralidhara Venkatesh, Monish Reddy, Shashi Kumar K, Shreesha Achar (Impact Player)

Mysore Warriors Actual Playing XI:

Shashi Kumar K, C A Karthik, Venkatesh Muralidhara, Monish Reddy, Karun Nair, Ravikumar Samarth, Shivkumar Rakshith, Tushar Singh, Rahul Rawat, Manoj Bhandage, Jagadeesha Suchith

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

We will have clear skies over Bengaluru. We expect a good batting surface though fast bowlers will also have their chances in this game. We have seen high-scoring games in the tournament, so the side batting first shall target a score of 180 runs.

SML vs MW Pitch Report

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, is a quintessential T20 venue where many runs are scored. The ball comes onto the bat nicely here, and the smaller size of the ground adds to the fun for the batsman. Fast bowlers get their good bargain from the surface with the new ball, and spinners do well as the pitch wears down.

Toss: To Bowl

In nine games played in the tournament, the side chasing the score has won on six occasions. It is an excellent surface to bat on, and we have seen big run chases at this venue. Both captains will have this on their minds and shall choose to bowl first here.