NaMo Bandra Blasters vs Eagle Thane Strikers, MTL, Today Match Prediction

NBB vs ETS Match Prediction & Analysis

The T20 Mumbai 2025 league continues with its 6th match featuring NaMo Bandra Blasters (NBB) taking on Eagle Thane Strikers (ETS) on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM IST. The T20 Mumbai League 2025 marks the return of Mumbai’s premier domestic T20 competition after a six-year break. Scheduled from June 4 to June 12, the tournament features eight teams representing various regions of Mumbai: NaMo Bandra Blasters, Eagle Thane Strikers, SoBo Mumbai Falcons, ARCS Andheri, Triumph Knights Mumbai North East, North Mumbai Panthers, Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs, and Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals.

NaMo Bandra Blasters started their campaign with a dominant performance, defeating North Mumbai Panthers by 40 runs. Eagle Thane Strikers also began their tournament on a winning note, successfully chasing down a challenging target set by Triumph Knights MNE. Both teams are unbeaten and will look to continue their winning momentum. With the Wankhede pitch known for high-scoring encounters, fans can expect an exciting contest between two in-form sides.

TEAMS PREVIEW

NaMo Bandra Blasters Preview

Playing at their home ground, NaMo Bandra Blasters will be keen to take advantage of the familiar conditions. Their comprehensive win in the opening match showcased their balanced team composition. 

In their first game, the Blasters’ middle-order batsmen set the tone, while the bowlers maintained pressure throughout the innings. Batting first after winning the toss, NBB put up 171 runs in the allotted 20 overs. Suved Parkar (35 runs off 35 balls) gave them a cautious start. Shyamsundar Keshkamat and Dhrumil Matkar capitalized on it to give NBB a fighting total. Dhrumil Matkar top-scored with 52 runs off 23 balls at a strike rate of 226.

The defence proved to be an easy one as the NBB bowlers bundled out the Panthers for a mere 131 runs. They had both the openers of the opposition back in the hut before the end of the second over, including the star player Prithvi Shaw. NBB managed to get six players out for single-digit scores. Karsh Kothari was the peak of the bowlers with 3 wickets for just 17 runs. Royston Dias and Dhanit Raut took two wickets each to help NBB start the campaign with a big win. The team, under the captaincy of Akash Anand, must be looking forward to their second home game against the Strikers.

Key players: Dhrumil Matkar, Dhanit Raut, Karsh Kothari, Shyamsundar Keshkamat

NaMo Bandra Blasters Predicted Playing XI:

Suved Parkar, Vikrant Auti, Akash Anand (c & wk), Sagarr Chhabriaa, Adeeb Usmani, Shyamsundar Keshkamat, Dhanit Raut, Atif Attarwala, Dhrumil Matkar, Royston Dias, Parth Ankolekar, Karsh Kothari, Rahul Sawant

Eagle Thane Strikers Preview

The Eagle Thane Strikers (ETS) enter their second match of the T20 Mumbai League 2025 with momentum on their side. Having secured a thrilling five-wicket victory over Triumph Knights Mumbai North East in their opening game at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, ETS now face the NaMo Bandra Blasters at the Wankhede Stadium—a venue known for its batting-friendly conditions.  

In their previous encounter, ETS successfully chased down an above-par target of 180, finishing at 181/5 in 19.2 overs. The chase was anchored by Varun Lavande, who scored a brisk 57 off 38 balls, and Sairaj Patil, whose unbeaten 47 off 22 deliveries earned him the Player of the Match award. Their partnership was instrumental in the win, especially after a middle-order wobble.

On the bowling front, ETS bowlers took just 3 wickets while the fielders ed for 4 wickets in the form of run outs. They affected a run out every time the Knights looked to get the momentum back. Given their recent performance and the confidence gained from a successful chase, ETS are well-positioned to pose a significant challenge to the NaMo Bandra Blasters in this encounter, despite playing away from home

Key players: Varun Lavande, Sairaj Patil, Shashank Attarde, Atharva Ankolekar

Eagle Thane Strikers Predicted Playing XI:

Varun Lavande, Anish Mukund Chaudhery (wk), Ajit Yadav, Sairaj Patil, Atharva Ankolekar (c), Vinay Kunwar, Shashank Attarde, Amit Pandey, Harsh Tanna, Aryan Chauhan, Onkar Tukaram Tarmale

Weather Conditions

The weather on June 5, 2025, at Wankhede Stadium is expected to be hot and humid. The forecast predicts a high of 33°C and a low of 26°C. There is a 25% chance of precipitation, with hazy sunshine anticipated throughout the day. Humidity levels are expected to be high.

NBB vs ETS Pitch Report

Established in 1974, Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is one of India’s premier cricket venues. With a seating capacity of approximately 33,000, it has hosted numerous memorable matches, including the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup Final. Known for its electrifying atmosphere and proximity to the Arabian Sea, Wankhede is one of the most celebrated cricket venues in India.

Toss: To Bowl

At Wankhede Stadium, teams winning the toss often prefer to field first due to the dew factor in evening matches, which can make bowling challenging in the second innings. Historically, chasing teams have had a higher success rate at this venue. The team winning the toss should bowl first here.