Who Will Win Houston Stars vs Space City Raiders 4th T20 Houston Open T20 2025 Prediction

Houston Stars vs Space City Raiders prediction for the 4th T20 of the Houston Open T20 2025 promises a riveting contest between two competitive squads. The match is set to take place on Wednesday, 30th April 2025 at Prairie View Cricket Complex, Texas. Both teams are packed with talent — Houston Stars with Gajanand Singh and Saiteja Mukkamalla, and Space City Raiders with Monank Patel and Shadley van Schalkwyk. Cricket fans can expect fireworks as these two high-performing teams lock horns in the early stages of the tournament. Based on current form and squad depth, Houston Stars appear to have the upper hand. Cricketwebs provides 100% match prediction tips for every cricket match, ensuring you stay ahead with accurate insights.

Houston Stars vs Space City Raiders 4th T20 Match Details

Match	Houston Stars vs Space City Raiders – 4th T20
Date	Wednesday, 30th April 2025
Time	12:15 AM IST
Venue	Prairie View Cricket Complex, Texas
Broadcast	Fancode

Team Previews

Houston Stars Preview:

Houston Stars enter the tournament as one of the most balanced and powerful teams. Their top order, anchored by John Campbell and Saiteja Mukkamalla, is capable of explosive starts. Mukkamalla, fresh from a dominant North American Cup campaign, is expected to be the team’s highest scorer. Gajanand Singh brings class and stability to the middle order. Their bowling attack is equally potent with Justin Dill leading the pace unit. Dill’s early breakthroughs can dismantle opposition top orders. Spin options like Nosthush Kenjige and Raj Nannan provide depth in the middle overs. Houston Stars are firing on all cylinders and are well positioned to make a deep run in the tournament.

Space City Raiders Preview:

Space City Raiders are a promising side featuring top-tier domestic and international experience. Monank Patel, the USA’s premier batter, will be crucial at the top. His consistency and flair make him a major threat. Shadley van Schalkwyk’s dual skills as a pace bowler and lower-order hitter lend balance to the team. Shubham Ranjane and Sujit Nayak bring utility across formats, while Adil Bhatti is an X-factor player. Despite their talented squad, their dependency on a few star players makes them vulnerable if those players fail. Raiders must execute their game plan flawlessly to outclass Houston Stars.

Team Squads

Houston Stars:
Abdul Ahad, Gajanand Singh, John Campbell, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Aryan Satheesh, Justin Dill, Raj Nannan, Raunaq Sharma, Shreyan Satheesh, Stephen Wiig, Prannav Chettipalayam, Saqlain Haider, Smit Patel, Nosthush Kenjige, Huzefa Ahmed, Laksh Parikh

Space City Raiders:
Abhinav Sikharam, Gourav Bajaj, Krish Patel, Monank Patel, Adil Bhatti, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Shubham Ranjane, Sujit Nayak, Mudi Prajith, Sidhesh Pathare, Aarin Nadkarni, Aarnav Patel, Akhilesh Reddy, Siddhant Shah, Vineet Sinha, Zia Shahzad

Probable Playing XI

Houston Stars XI:
John Campbell, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Gajanand Singh, Aryan Satheesh, Justin Dill, Smit Patel, Raj Nannan, Nosthush Kenjige, Abdul Ahad, Raunaq Sharma, Stephen Wiig

Space City Raiders XI:
Monank Patel, Shubham Ranjane, Adil Bhatti, Sujit Nayak, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Krish Patel, Mudi Prajith, Sidhesh Pathare, Vineet Sinha, Siddhant Shah, Abhinav Sikharam

Fantasy Team XI

Player	Role
Monank Patel (VC)	Batter
Saiteja Mukkamalla (C)	Batter
John Campbell	Batter
Gajanand Singh	Batter
Shubham Ranjane	All-rounder
Justin Dill	Bowler/All-rounder
Shadley van Schalkwyk	Bowler/All-rounder
Adil Bhatti	All-rounder
Raj Nannan	Bowler
Nosthush Kenjige	Bowler
Smit Patel	Wicketkeeper

Captain Choice: Saiteja Mukkamalla
Vice-Captain Choice: Monank Patel

Players to Avoid in Fantasy Team:

1. Akhilesh Reddy – Not a regular starter
2. Huzefa Ahmed – Less impactful in current form

Fantasy Analysis:
Select a strong mix of batters from Houston Stars and all-rounders from Space City Raiders. Players like Mukkamalla and Monank Patel are must-picks due to their form and role in the team. Bowlers like Dill and van Schalkwyk are good wicket-taking options. Avoid players likely to bat low or not bowl full quota.

Favourite Team Today (Why?)

Houston Stars are clear favorites to win today’s encounter. With explosive openers like John Campbell and the red-hot form of Saiteja Mukkamalla, they are equipped to post big totals or chase comfortably. Their bowling lineup is also diverse and balanced, led by strike bowler Justin Dill and backed by experienced spinners like Kenjige and Nannan. Their middle-order depth ensures they can recover from early hiccups, a trait the Raiders lack. Space City Raiders, while talented, are more reliant on individuals like Monank and Shadley. Houston’s superior team balance and recent form make them the stronger side.

Pitch Report

The pitch at Prairie View Cricket Complex is excellent for batting early in the innings. Spinners will enjoy grip and turn in the second half. Expect a score of 160+ to be competitive.

Weather Report

Conditions are expected to be clear and pleasant, around 21°C. No rain interruptions expected.

Broadcast Details

• Streaming Platform: Fancode (App & Website)

Score Prediction

• If Houston Stars bat first: 167+
• If Space City Raiders bat first: 164+

Toss Prediction

Toss Winner: Space City Raiders
Decision: Opt to bowl first

Match Prediction

Winner: Houston Stars will win
Their depth, consistency, and multi-dimensional talent give them a strong advantage.

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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