Who Will Win Gwaliors Cheetahs vs Jabalpur Royal Lions 9th T20 Madhya Pradesh League 2025 Prediction – 16th June
As the Madhya Pradesh T20 League 2025 heats up, the Gwaliors Cheetahs vs Jabalpur Royal Lions prediction becomes crucial for fans and fantasy players alike. Both teams are still searching for their first win in the tournament. Scheduled for Monday, 16th June 2025, at Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, Gwalior, this 9th T20 promises a close contest between two teams with potential but inconsistent performances. Jabalpur Royal Lions, the defending champions, had their opening game washed out and suffered a defeat in the second. The Gwalior Cheetahs, on the other hand, lost both games while chasing. With both sides hungry for points, expect a fiery battle under lights.
Match Details
| Match | Gwaliors Cheetahs vs Jabalpur Royal Lions – 9th T20 |
|---|---|
| Date | 16th June 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, Gwalior |
| Live | FanCode |
Team Previews
Gwaliors Cheetahs Preview
Gwalior Cheetahs have had a disappointing start to their campaign, losing both matches despite posting respectable totals. In their previous games, the team scored 182 and 190 respectively while chasing, which highlights their struggle to time their chase effectively.
Captain Parth Sahani has been a stabilizing force in the middle order, while openers like Parth Chaudhary have displayed aggressive intent. Chaudhary has been one of the few consistent performers at the top, getting starts in both matches. However, their problem lies in building partnerships during middle overs.
Vikas Sharma, promoted to open in the second match, failed to capitalize and will need to play a longer innings today. Rishabh Chauhan, a lower-order batsman, showcased his finishing ability and may be promoted if early wickets fall.
The bowling, led by Mangesh Yadav, has struggled for consistency. Yadav, who leaked 50 runs in the previous match, must find his rhythm. Arpit Patel and Akash Raghuwanshi will need to tighten their lines if Cheetahs are to restrict the Lions.
Jabalpur Royal Lions Preview
Jabalpur Royal Lions, the reigning champions, have had a shaky start. Their first game was washed out, and in the second, they failed to chase 188 despite a solid opening partnership.
Siddharth Patidar and Dharmesh Patel laid the foundation in the previous game but lacked support from the middle order. Captain Saransh Jain has not fired with the bat yet and must take responsibility at number 3 to anchor the innings. Rahul Batham played a valuable knock at number 7, showing the depth of their batting lineup.
The bowling unit has been more impressive. Ritesh Shakya, Dharmesh Patel, and Anubhav Agarwal have each chipped in with wickets and maintained decent economy. This attack has the potential to defend a competitive total, especially if they strike early.
The Lions must focus on building stronger partnerships in the middle overs and converting starts into match-winning scores. With a slightly stronger bowling unit, they will enter as marginal favorites.
Probable Playing XIs
Gwaliors Cheetahs:
Parth Chaudhary, Vikas Sharma, Prarabdha Mishra, Anvesh Chawla, Parth Sahani (c), Rishabh Chauhan, Rakesh Thakur (wk), Mangesh Yadav, Arpit Patel, Akash Raghuwanshi, Anant Dubey
Jabalpur Royal Lions:
Siddharth Patidar, Dharmesh Patel, Saransh Jain (c), Ankit Kushwah, Abhishek Bhandari (wk), Ritik Tada, Rahul Batham, Sanjog Nijjer, Ritesh Shakya, Anubhav Agarwal, Akarsh Singh
Fantasy Team XI
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Parth Chaudhary | Batter |
| Vikas Sharma | Batter |
| Siddharth Patidar | Batter |
| Dharmesh Patel | All-Rounder |
| Parth Sahani (VC) | All-Rounder |
| Rahul Batham | All-Rounder |
| Rishabh Chauhan | Batter |
| Ritesh Shakya | Bowler |
| Anubhav Agarwal | Bowler |
| Mangesh Yadav | Bowler |
| Abhishek Bhandari (C) | Wicketkeeper |
Captain: Abhishek Bhandari
Vice-Captain: Parth Sahani
Players to Avoid:
- Anvesh Chawla – yet to make a mark with the bat or ball.
- Prabhanshu Shukla – limited impact potential in current team setup.
Favourite Team Today: Gwaliors Cheetahs
Despite two consecutive losses, Gwalior Cheetahs appear slightly more balanced than the Lions. Their batting unit has consistently posted competitive totals, and if they win the toss and bat first, they can pressure the Lions with a 180+ target. With players like Parth Chaudhary and Rishabh Chauhan providing solid starts and finishes respectively, the Cheetahs have shown better depth in batting than their counterparts.
The bowling attack, although not top-tier, has the resources to defend a good total if they execute plans properly. The Cheetahs have also looked more composed under pressure, especially in the death overs. If they can tighten their bowling and maintain their aggressive batting approach, they are well-placed to register their first win today.
Pitch Report – Gwalior Stadium
The Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium offers a flat surface that supports batting. Spinners may get some grip in the second innings. Anything around 180+ will be a challenging score.
Weather Report
Gwalior is expected to have clear skies with mild humidity. No rain is forecasted, and the temperature will hover around 31°C in the evening—ideal for a full T20 game.
Broadcast Details
- Live Streaming Platform: FanCode
- Telecast: Not available on TV; digital only.
Score Prediction
- If Gwaliors Cheetahs Bat First: 176–186
- If Jabalpur Royal Lions Bat First: 162–172
Toss Prediction
Winner of the Toss: Jabalpur Royal Lions
Decision: Bat First
Match Prediction
Match Winner: Gwaliors Cheetahs Will Win
They have the momentum with the bat and just need their bowlers to execute better to seal the deal.
Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.
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