Andhra Premier League 2025: Match 9, VSS vs SVL Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between VSS vs SVL?

Vijayawada Sunshiners (VSS) lock horns with Simhadri Vizag Lions (SVL) in match No. 9 of the ongoing Andhra Premier League (APL) 2025 at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday, August 12.

Ashwin Hebbar-led Vijayawada have gotten their campaign off to a fantastic start, having won their first two games of the season. They started with a seven-wicket win against the Royals of Rayalaseema. In their most recent clash, the Sunshiners got the better of the Kakinada Kings by 24 runs to move to the top of the points table.

Simhadri Vizag Lions, on the other hand, are languishing at the bottom of the table with two defeats from as many games. They started their season with a seven-wicket defeat to Tungabhadra Warriors. In their following clash, the Lions were overwhelmed by the Kakinada Kings, who won by five wickets.

VSS vs SVL Match Details

ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

So far in APL 2025, the pitches have been excellent for batting at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium. In the first seven matches, the average first innings score has been around 181. Six out of the seven matches have been won by chasing teams.

VSS vs SVL Predicted Playing XIs

Vijayawada Sunshiners (VSS):

M Vamsi Krishna (WK), Ashwin Hebbar (C), Munnangi Abhinav, Garimella Teja, Yadla Vasu, Dheeraj Kumar, KS Narasimha Raju, Lalith Mohan, Prithvi Raj, Sai Venkata Sumith, Thanneeru Bharath.

Simhadri Vizag Lions (SVL):

Abhishek Reddy, Kogatam Haneesh Reddy, Chennuboina Kumar, Ricky Bhui (C & WK), Marathala Dhanush, Tripurana Vijay, Roshan Kumar, Yeddala Reddy, K Ajay Kumar, Ranjeet Darji, Bailapudi Yeswanth.

Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Ashwin Hebbar

The VSS skipper started the season on a memorable note as he slammed 98 off 48 balls against the Royals of Rayalaseema. However, he was dismissed cheaply in the game against the Kakinada Kings. Ashwin Hebbar will look to lead from the front and score big against Simhadri Vizag Lions.

Probable Best Bowler: KS Narasimha Raju

The 22-year-old pacer has started well in APL 2025. He has picked up four wickets in two games at an average of 13. His economy is also a decent 7.25. KS Narasimha Raju could be the bowler to watch out for on Tuesday.

Today's Match Prediction: Vijayawada Sunshiners 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.