Gulbarga Mystics vs Shivamogga Lions Prediction: Who Will Win 11th T20 Maharaja Premier League Match on 16th August 2025?
The Gulbarga Mystics vs Shivamogga Lions prediction for the 11th T20 of the Maharaja Premier League promises to be a close contest as both teams look to climb up from the bottom of the points table. The match will be played on Saturday, 16th August 2025 at Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadiyar Ground. Gulbarga Mystics, with one win from three games, are slightly ahead in momentum, while Shivamogga Lions are still searching for their first victory. Both teams have had inconsistent performances, with batting collapses and bowling units failing to defend totals. For Shivamogga Lions, Rohit Kumar and V Koushik remain their standout performers, while Gulbarga Mystics rely on Lavish Kaushal and V Vyshak to make the difference. With the tournament moving into its middle stage, this fixture is crucial for both sides to keep their qualification hopes alive. Fans can expect a highly competitive clash with both teams hungry for points.
Match Details
| Match | Gulbarga Mystics vs Shivamogga Lions – 11th T20, Maharaja Premier League 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, 16th August 2025 |
| Time | 3:15 PM |
| Venue | Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadiyar Ground |
Team Previews
Gulbarga Mystics Preview
The Mystics have shown flashes of brilliance but lack consistency. Their batting faltered in the last game, managing only 112 before being bowled out. However, Lavish Kaushal’s brilliant 54-run knock showed their depth and resilience. With players like Smaran Ravichandran and L Sisodia, they have batters capable of anchoring innings. Bowling remains their stronger suit, with V Vyshak leading the attack (3/19) and getting good support from Shashi Kumar and Monish Reddy. The Mystics need their middle-order to step up if they want to dominate this clash.
Shivamogga Lions Preview
Shivamogga Lions are under pressure after two consecutive losses. Their batting has been heavily reliant on Rohit Kumar, who scored 62 runs in the last match, but other batters like Nihal Ullal, Anirudha Joshi, and A Gautam need to contribute. The bowling unit, however, has shown promise with V Koushik (3/23) and Hardik Raj (2/27) being the bright spots. Shivamogga’s challenge is to balance their batting collapses with strong bowling performances to register their first win of the season.
Squads
Gulbarga Mystics Squad:
L Sisodia, Nikin Jose, Smaran Ravichandran, B Mohith, Praveen Dubey, Monish Reddy, V Vyshak, Lavish Kaushal, Shashi K, P Shekhawat
Shivamogga Lions Squad:
Nihal Ullal, Dhruv Prabhahkar, Rohit Kumar, A Gautam, Anirudha Joshi, V Koushik, Hardik Raj, Avinash D, Tushar Singh, Bharath Dhuri
Probable Playing XI
Gulbarga Mystics: L Sisodia, Nikin Jose, Smaran Ravichandran, B Mohith, Praveen Dubey, Monish Reddy, V Vyshak, Lavish Kaushal, Shashi K, P Shekhawat, L Kaushal
Shivamogga Lions: Nihal Ullal, Dhruv Prabhahkar, Rohit Kumar, A Gautam, Anirudha Joshi, V Koushik, Hardik Raj, Avinash D, Tushar Singh, Bharath Dhuri
Fantasy Team XI
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Batters | Rohit Kumar, Smaran Ravichandran, Lavish Kaushal |
| All-rounders | Anirudha Joshi, V Koushik, Hardik Raj |
| Bowlers | V Vyshak, Shashi K, Monish Reddy |
| Wicketkeeper | Nihal Ullal |
| Flex pick | L Sisodia |
- Captain Choices: Rohit Kumar, V Vyshak
- Vice-Captain Choices: Lavish Kaushal, Smaran Ravichandran
- Players to Avoid: Avinash D (inconsistent), A Gautam (struggling for runs)
Fantasy Analysis: Rohit Kumar and Vyshak are must-haves given their current form. Lavish Kaushal is a safe vice-captain pick for consistency, while Smaran Ravichandran adds reliability. Bowlers like V Koushik and Hardik Raj provide wicket-taking potential.
Favourite Team Today
Looking at the squads and recent performances, Gulbarga Mystics enter as the favourites. Despite two losses, they have shown more balance compared to Shivamogga Lions. Their bowling unit, spearheaded by V Vyshak, has been effective in picking crucial wickets and restricting opponents. The emergence of Lavish Kaushal’s batting form is another boost as it provides much-needed stability to the middle order. Shivamogga Lions, on the other hand, are heavily dependent on Rohit Kumar, which makes them vulnerable if he fails. The Mystics also possess more depth in their lineup, both in batting and bowling, giving them an edge. If their top-order batters click, Gulbarga can dominate this contest. With momentum slightly in their favour, they are expected to handle the pressure better than Shivamogga Lions and secure their second win of the season.
Pitch Report
The Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadiyar Ground offers a balanced surface. Batters can score freely once settled, but bowlers who hit hard lengths can extract movement. Scores around 150-160 are par here.
Weather Report
Clear skies are expected with no rain interruptions. Temperatures will hover around 27°C – ideal for cricket.
Broadcast Details
- Broadcaster: FanCode (India)
Score Prediction
- If Gulbarga Mystics bat first: 139+
- If Shivamogga Lions bat first: 134+
Toss Prediction
- Winner of Toss: Shivamogga Lions (likely to bowl first)
Match Prediction
Winner: Gulbarga Mystics to win this match
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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