Andhra Premier League 2025: Match 3, TBW vs SVL Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between TBW vs SVL?
This will be the first game for both the sides in the 2025 season.
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The season four of the APL 2025 is well underway and the Match No. 3 of the season will get underway when Tungabhadra Warriors (TBW) and Simhadri Vizag Lions (SVL) cross swords in an enthralling contest on Saturday, August 9 at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam.
The Tungabhadra Warriors are a fresh side in the competition, and they will certainly be hoping to mark a statement with an authoritative display of cricket in their first game of the season against the Vizag-based side. On the other hand, the Simhadri Vizag Lions are also off to their debut campaign at the marquee T20 competition, and they would certainly fancy to begin their tournament with a win on Saturday.
TBW vs SVL Match Details
| Match | Tungabhadra Warriors vs Simhadri Vizag Lions, Match 3, APL 2025 |
| Venue | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| Date & Time (IST) | Saturday, August 9, 6:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | Sony Sports Network and FanCode (App & Website) |
ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam has carried the reputation of being a batter-friendly surface. The average first innings' score at the venue floats around 170-175, and the track slows down once the game progresses, especially when games are played under lights. As a result, opting to bat first can be a wise decision for the captain who wins the toss on Saturday.
TBW vs SVL Predicted Playing 11s
Tungabhadra Warriors (TBW):
CR Gnaneshwar, Gutta Rohit (wk), Maheep Kumar (c), Prasanth Kumar, Akash Gaddipathi, Kancherla Anand Josiah, KV Sasikanth, Saurabh Kumar, Andimani Teja, Cheepurapalli Stephen, Madha Deepak
Simhadri Vizag Lions (SVL):
Abhishek Reddy, GS Swamy Naidu, Kogatam Haneesh Reddy, Kothakoona Lakshman, Ricky Bhui (wk) (c), Roshan Kumar, Kavuri Saiteja, Shaik Kamil, Tripurana Vijay, Yeddala Reddy, Bailapudi Yeswanth
Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: KV Sasikanth
Apart from being a terrific contributor with the ball, KV Sasikanth also has the ability to hit the ball at long distances, a skill that has made him one of the most dependable all-rounders in the Andhra cricketing fraternity. The 30-year-old experienced campaigner has over 1500 runs in his domestic career across formats. Despite his batting lower down the order, he can be a considerable batting option when the teams take centre stage.
Probable Best Bowler: Tripurana Vijay
The Vizag-based side's Tripurana Vijay could be the star addition to their bowling attack as he also has the experience of playing and delivering in high-pressure situations during his stint with the Delhi Capitals in the previous season of the Indian Premier League. In 8 T20 games so far, Vijay has picked a staggering tally of 12 wickets, at an astonishing average of just 15.50. His economy rate of 6.00 is also super impressive.
Today's Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match
Disclaimer: The 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.