LLC 2022: MNT vs BHK Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Bhilwara Kings are set to take on the Manipal Tigers in Match 2 of the Legends League Cricket 2022, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. Harbhajan Singh, who led the India Maharajas in the exhibition game, will be captaining the Manipal Tigers, while Irfan Pathan is set to lead the Bhilwara Kings. Both teams have some strong retired overseas contingent and it is expected to be an interesting battle.

The exhibition game ahead of the start of the tournament saw the India Maharajas winning against World Giants comfortably on the back of Pankaj Singh's five-wicket haul, while the Pathan brothers and Tanmay Srivastava also chipped in with batting contributions. They are likely to be the players to watch out for in the upcoming fixture.

Match Details

Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow 

Date & Time: Sep 18, 7:30 PM

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, Disney + Hotstar

Pitch Report

The Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow has offered a bit of assistance to the spinners and batters need to take advantage of the fielding restrictions in the powerplay. The skipper winning the toss will be looking to bat first going by the results so far in the venue. 

Probable Playing XIs

Manipal Tigers:

Phil Mustard (wk), Romesh Kaluwitharana, Corey Anderson, Mohammad Kaif, Darren Sammy, Dimitri Mascarenhus, Lance Klusener, Harbhajan Singh (c), Ryan Sidebottom, Imran Tahir, Parwinder Awana

Bhilwara Kings:

Naman Ojha (wk), William Porterfield, Owais Shah, Samit Patel, Matt Prior, Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan (c), Sreesanth, Tim Bresnan, Fidel Edwards, Monty Panesar

Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the match:

Yusuf Pathan:

Yusuf Pathan has been in impecabble form in the recent times and he scored an unbeaten fifty in the exhibition match against World Giants to help his side to victory. The right-hander has got the skillset to excel against any bowling attack and his presence in the batting lineup is always a threat to the bowlers. 

Probable best bowler of the match:

Tim Bresnan:

Tim Bresnan was the only limelight in the bowling attack for World Giants in the exhibition game and he showed good control. The English-lad has got the knack of picking up wickets consistently and can hit the hard lengths. He can also provide handy runs down the order and will be looking to continue his good performance. 

Today’s Match Prediction: Bhilwara Kings to win

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Disclaimer: This 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.