Mangalore Dragons (MD) will take on Gulbarga Mystics (GMY) in Match No. 30 of the Maharaja T20 Trophy 2025 at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground, Mysore, on Monday, August 25. Both sides have already secured their place in the knockout stages.The Mangalore Dragons are currently placed third on the points table and will be playing their final league fixture. Having sealed qualification, they will look to strengthen their net run rate with a win and push for a spot in Qualifier 1.Meanwhile, the Gulbarga Mystics are sitting second with 12 points and will be keen to retain their position. A victory here could even help them finish at the top of the standings, boosting their momentum heading into the knockout stage.Match Details
Pitch ReportThe surface at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground, Mysore, is expected to favour spinners as the game progresses. Batters, however, will look to capitalise on the field restrictions during the powerplay to put runs on the board early. As the innings goes on, stroke-making could become more challenging, bringing the slower bowlers into play.MD vs GMY Head-to-Head Record
Probable Playing XIsMangalore Dragons:Lochan Gowda, Sharath BR, Thippa Reddy, Aneesh KV, Aadarsh Prajwal (wk), Shreyas Gopal (c), Macneil Hadley Noronha, S Shivaraj, Kranthi Kumar, Sachin Shinde, Ronit MoreGulbaraga Mystics:Luvnith Sisodia (wk), Krishnamurthy Siddharth, Bangalore Mohith, Smaran Ravichandran, Vijaykumar Vyshak (c), Prajwal Pavan, Praveen Dubey, Prithviraj Shekhawat, Likhit M Bannur, Lavish Kaushal, Shashi Kumar KambleProbable Best Performers of the MatchProbable Best Batter: Smaran RavichandranThe left-handed batter Smaran Ravichandran might be the key batter in this clash. He is the leading run-scorer of the current campaign, having scored 391 runs in eight innings. Probable Best Bowler: Kranthi KumarThe right-arm pacer Kranthi Kumar might be the key bowler in this clash. His 23 wickets from seven matches were always helpful for Mangalore Dragons in travelling towards the victory lines. His four-over quota will be important.Today’s Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the matchScenario 1Mangalore Dragons win the toss and opt to bowl first
Powerplay: 40-50
GMY: 145-155
Mangalore Dragons win the match
Scenario 2Gulbarga Mystics win the toss and opt to bowl first
Powerplay: 45-55
MD: 150-160
Gulbarga Mystics win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
