Who Will Win Jabalpur Royal Lions vs Bundelkhand Bulls 18th T20 Madhya Pradesh League 2025 Prediction – 21st June
It’s time for another crucial clash in the MP T20 League, and we’re here with the Jabalpur Royal Lions vs Bundelkhand Bulls prediction for the 18th match of the season. Set to be played on Saturday, 21st June 2025, at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, Gwalior, this contest sees two teams in contrasting form face off as the race for playoff spots heats up.
Jabalpur Royal Lions have surged to the top half of the table with 5 points from 5 matches, thanks to consecutive wins. In contrast, Bundelkhand Bulls sit at the bottom with only 2 points and desperately need a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive. While Jabalpur rely on their bowling variety and middle-order stability, Bundelkhand’s strength lies in their explosive top-order, as shown in their massive chase against Indore Pink Panthers.
Will the Bulls produce another upset, or can the Lions roar louder to solidify their top-three place?
Match Details
| Match | Jabalpur Royal Lions vs Bundelkhand Bulls – 18th T20 MP League 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, 21st June 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, Gwalior |
| Broadcast | Fancode |
Bundelkhand Bulls Preview
After three poor outings, the Bundelkhand Bulls finally tasted victory with a record-breaking chase. Their opening pair of Karan Tahliyani (67) and Abhishek Pathak (75) laid the perfect platform before the middle order finished things off with style. This shows the immense firepower in their batting.
Harsh Gawali and Arpit Khare bring calm and aggression in the middle order, and this top four will again be key in setting or chasing totals. However, their bowling remains a major concern. Vivek Sharma and Priyanshu Shukla have been the only consistent wicket-takers, with 6 and 5 wickets respectively.
Saumy Pandey and Divyanshu Yadav have leaked runs, especially in the death overs. The Bulls need a stronger collective bowling display to stop a well-rounded Jabalpur lineup.
Jabalpur Royal Lions Preview
Jabalpur have been one of the most consistent sides lately. Their 21-run win over Rewa Jaguars was built on a team performance. Siddharth Patidar has been their main batter, with 135 runs in four innings, and his calm presence is crucial.
Abhishek Bhandari, Rahul Batham, and Ritik Tada have all chipped in consistently. Their batting is not explosive but dependable — they bat deep and know how to recover from shaky starts.
In bowling, Pankaj Patel (8 wickets), Ritesh Shakya, and Saransh Jain have kept opposition lineups in check. Rahul Batham’s all-round skills make him an asset. Their bowling attack, unlike Bundelkhand, has variety and control, which gives them the edge in tight games.
Probable Playing XIs
Jabalpur Royal Lions
Tanishq Yadav, Siddharth Patidar, Abhishek Bhandari (wk), Dharmesh Patel, Saransh Jain (c), Ritik Tada, Rahul Batham, Sanjog Nijjer, Ritesh Shakya, Anubhav Agarwal, Pankaj Patel
Bundelkhand Bulls
Abhishek Pathak, Karan Tahliyani, Harsh Gawali (wk/c), Arpit Khare, Gautam Joshi, Shantanu Raghuvanshi, Abhishekh Mavi, Divyanshu Yadav, Saumy Pandey, Priyanshu Shukla, Vivek Sharma
Fantasy Team XI – JRL vs BB
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Siddharth Patidar | Batter (C) |
| Abhishek Pathak | Batter (VC) |
| Harsh Gawali | Wicket-Keeper |
| Abhishek Bhandari | Batter |
| Arpit Khare | All-Rounder |
| Rahul Batham | All-Rounder |
| Ritik Tada | Batter |
| Saransh Jain | Bowler |
| Vivek Sharma | Bowler |
| Ritesh Shakya | Bowler |
| Pankaj Patel | Bowler |
Captain: Siddharth Patidar
Vice-Captain: Abhishek Pathak
Players to Avoid: Gautam Joshi, Sanjog Nijjer (Inconsistent/low impact)
Favourite Team Today – Jabalpur Royal Lions
The Lions look more balanced with a consistent batting lineup and a strong bowling attack. While Bundelkhand have big hitters, Jabalpur’s discipline and recent winning momentum make them the favourites. If their middle order clicks again and their bowlers maintain line and length, they should cruise through.
Pitch Report – Gwalior
- A good batting surface, with average scores around 160
- Bowlers who vary pace can succeed
- Dew may play a role in the second innings
Weather Report – 21st June 2025
- Temperature: 31°C
- Humidity: 62%
- Rain: 10% chance – mostly dry
Score Prediction
- If Jabalpur Bat First: 154+
- If Bundelkhand Bat First: 132+
Toss Prediction
- Toss Winner: Bundelkhand Bulls
- Decision: Bowl First
Match Prediction
Winner: Jabalpur Royal Lions Will Win
Their team structure, in-form bowling unit, and recent momentum give them the upper hand. Bundelkhand’s batting will need to repeat their miracle chase to stand a chance, but that seems unlikely against Jabalpur’s quality attack.
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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