Shivamogga Lions vs Gulbarga Mystics, MTKSCA T20 2023, Today Match Prediction 21 August 2023

SML vs GBM Match Prediction & Analysis

The Shivamogga Lions must get over the poor show in the last game as they take on the Gulbarga Mystics in the 17th game of Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2023. The Lions come here with a loss against the Hubli Tigers and shall need a better show from their batsmen. Gulbarga Mystics defeated the Mangalore Dragons in the last game and shall be confident.   

The Shivamogga Lions had defeated the Gulbarga Mystics in the previous game between the two sides. The side will be confident taking them on again. The Mystics have been inconsistent, and their bowlers have let them down in most games. The two sides are well-matched, and we expect a good contest.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

SML

L L W W W

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

SML

178/9 in 20.0 8.9

MTKSCA T20 2023

Mysore Warriors beat Shivamogga Lions by 12 runs 18 Aug 2023

MW

190/9 in 20.0 9.5

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

GBM

W L L L W

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

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

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

GBM

138/10 in 19.3 7.08

MTKSCA T20 2023

14 Aug 2023

HT

141/3 in 15.2 9.2

GBM

138/4 in 17.3 7.89

MTKSCA T20 2023

Gulbarga Mystics won by 6 wickets

13 Aug 2023

BLB

137/6 in 20.0 6.85

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Shivamogga Lions Preview

Shreyas Gopal's side played poorly in the last game, going down by 8 wickets against the Hubli Tigers. The side will expect a better show with the bat in this game after the top order collapsed in the last one. They had defeated the Mystics earlier, and Gopal would want his side to draw inspiration from that win.  

Rohan Kadam and Nihal Ullal must bat well at the top, as they have been inconsistent. In the middle order, the side will expect a good show from Rohit Kumar K, Rohan Naveen, and Gopal. The side has depth in the batting and can expect runs from Abhinav Manohar, Kranthi Kumar, and Pranav Bhatia.  

On the bowling front, the side will expect a good show from Vasuki Koushik and Nischith N Rao with the new ball. Gopal is the most experienced bowler in this team, and he needs to bowl good lines in the middle order with HS Sharath and Bhatia. Naveen and S Shivraj must deliver the goods in the ing role.

Shivamogga Lions Predicted Playing XI:

Shreyas Gopal (c), Rohan Kadam, Nihal Ullal (wk), Rohan Naveen, Rohit Kumar K, Abhinav Manohar, Shreyas Gopal (c), Kranthi Kumar, S Shivaraj, HS Sharath, Pranav Bhatia, Nischith N Rao

Shivamogga Lions Actual Playing XI:

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

Gulbarga Mystics Preview

Vijaykumar Vyshak's side defeated the Mangalore Dragons by 5 wickets in a low-scoring game. It was a much-needed victory for the team after three consecutive losses. They have struggled with consistency and had lost to the Lions earlier. Vyshak would like a good show as they look to improve their position on the points table.   

Aadarsh Prajwal and LR Chethan will look to deliver a good start as they face a strong bowling attack. Smaran R played a match-winning knock in the last game, and he must do well in the middle order with Macneil Hadley Noronha and Srinivas Sharath. Avinash D and Amit Verma must play for the side to win.  

Abhilash Shetty and Vijaykumar Vyshak must get early breakthroughs to put the Lions under pressure. Hardik Raj and Sharan Goud bowled well in the last game and will look to continue with the form. KP Appanna, Avinash D, and Verma add to the side's bowling options and have an important role here.

Gulbarga Mystics Predicted Playing XI:

Vijaykumar Vyshak (c), LR Chethan, Srinivas Sharath (wk), Smaran R, Amit Verma, Macneil Hadley Noronha, Avinash D, KP Appanna, Hardik Raj, Abhilash Shetty, Sharan Goud

Gulbarga Mystics Actual Playing XI:

Vyshak Vijaykumar, Smaran R, Sharan Gowda, Srinivas Sharath, KV Aneesh, Macneil Noronha, LR Chethan, Hardik Raj, D Avinash, Amit Verma, Abhilash Shetty

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

We will have clear skies over Bengaluru. The wicket has been flat, making it tough for the bowlers who can't afford to bowl loose balls. The side batting first would need to cross the 180-run mark to put pressure on the opponent. 

SML vs GBM Pitch Report

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, is a small ground with a good batting surface. The fast outfield also adds to the advantage of the batsmen, as they can play on the rise and score runs here. It is one of the toughest venues for fast bowlers, as there is nothing on this surface. Spinners do well as the dry wicket makes the ball grip and turn sharply.

Toss: To Bowl

Most teams in the past have preferred to bowl at this venue since the conditions get difficult for bowlers as the game progresses. We expect to see some assistance on the track in the early overs of the game. The side winning the toss here shouldn't hesitate to bowl first.