Hubli Tigers vs Mangalore Dragons, MTKSCA T20 2023, Today Match Prediction 26 August 2023

HT vs MGD Match Prediction & Analysis

The Hubli Tigers have dominated in Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 202. They will look to enter the semifinal with momentum as they take on the Mangalore Dragons in the 27th match. The Tigers won the last game against the Shivamogga Lions and are through to the next round. The Dragons also come here with a win against the Lions.  

The Mangalore Dragons haven't been consistent and have won four out of eight games. They had lost against the Hubli Tigers by a big margin earlier in the season, and this will be on their minds. The Tigers have demolished their opponents, and they would look to enter the next round with a confident win.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

HT

W L W L W

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

HT

139/2 in 16.4 8.34

MTKSCA T20 2023

Hubli Tigers beat Shivamogga Lions by 8 wickets 19 Aug 2023

SML

138/8 in 20.0 6.9

MGD

W L W L W

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

MGD

140/8 in 20.0 7

MTKSCA T20 2023

Mysore Warriors beat Mangalore Dragons by 7 wickets 23 Aug 2023

MW

141/3 in 16.3 8.55

BLB

140/9 in 20.0 7

MTKSCA T20 2023

Mangalore Dragons won by 31 runs 21 Aug 2023

MGD

171/7 in 20.0 8.55

GBM

121/5 in 17.1 7.05

MTKSCA T20 2023

Gulbarga Mystics won by 5 wickets 20 Aug 2023

MGD

120/9 in 20.0 6

MGD

194/3 in 20.0 9.7

MTKSCA T20 2023

Mangalore Dragons won by 23 runs 18 Aug 2023

BLB

171/8 in 20.0 8.55

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Hubli Tigers Preview

Manish Pandey's side defeated the Shivamogga Lions by 3 wickets in the last game and have booked a berth in the semifinals. The side has been in phenomenal form with the bat and the ball. They had defeated the Mangalore Dragons by a big margin earlier, and Pandey would like his side to repeat that success before going into the knockouts.  

The side would like to see a good show from Luvnith Sisodia and Mohammad Taha, who have been in great form. Manish Pandey adds a lot of experience to the middle order and will look to add runs with Krishnan Shrijith and Naga Bharath. Praveen Dubey, Bangalore Mohit, and Manvanth Kumar L add solidity to this batting line-up in the lower middle order.  

The side will look for good spells with the new ball from Santok Singh and Lavish Kaushal to trouble the Dragons' top order. Manvanth Kumar L and KC Cariappa have bowled well in the series and have an important role in this game. Dubey and Mitrakanth Yadav must bowl well in the ing role for the side to win. 

Hubli Tigers Predicted Playing XI:

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

Hubli Tigers Actual Playing XI:

Mohammed Taha, Mohit BA, Manvanth Kumar L, Pravin Dubey, Mitrakanth Yadav, Manish Pandey, Naga Bharath, Lavish Kaushal, KC Cariappa, MB Darshan, Santokh Singh

Mangalore Dragons Preview

Krishnappa Gowtham's side defeated the Shivamogga Lions in the last game by 15 runs. In a high-scoring game, the side held its nerves to win after a scare. They must win this game to improve their prospects for the next round. Gowtham would like a good show from his players as they take on the strongest team.  

The side will need a good start from Sharath BR and Rohan Patil as they face a strong bowling attack. Krishnamurthy Siddharth will have to anchor the innings in the middle order and add runs with Naveen MG and Thippa Reddy. They have depth in the bowling and shall expect a good show from Anirudha Joshi and Gowtham.  

Aditya Goyal and Sankalp Shettennavar leaked runs in the last game, and they must bowl good spells with the new ball to put the Tigers under pressure. Anand Doddamani and Naveen MG have to put a check on the scoring rate. Gowtham hasn't had a great season, and he must do well with Paras Gurbaux Arya in the ing role.

Mangalore Dragons Predicted Playing XI:

Krishnappa Gowtham (c), Krishnamurthy Siddharth, Rohan Patil, Sharath BR (wk), Thippa Reddy, Kruthik Krishna, Aniruddha Joshi, Naveen MG, Aditya Goyal, Sankalp Shettennavar, Paras Gurbaux Arya, Anand Doddamani (Impact Player)

Mangalore Dragons Actual Playing XI:

Krishnamurthy Siddharth, Krishnappa Gowtham, Sankalp Shettennavar, Kruthik Krishna, Gneshwar Naveen, Aditya Goyal, Aniruddha Joshi, Thippa Reddy, BR Sharath, Rohan Patil, Paras Gurbax Arya

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

We expect another hot and humid day in Bengaluru. The wicket is flat and this has made it easy for the batsmen. 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.

HT vs MGD 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

The side chasing the score has won handsomely in most cases at this venue. The surface has been slower than normal, and setting up a total here isn't easy. Both teams would take a cue from their previous wins and opt to bowl first.