Maharaja Trophy 2025: Match 22, BB vs SL Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between BB vs SL?

Bengaluru Blasters are all set to face Shivamogga Lions in Match No. 22 of the ongoing Maharaja T20 Trophy 2025 at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground in Mysore on Thursday, August 21.

Bengaluru Blasters are currently placed at No. 4 on the points table, having won three and lost three out of the six games they have played so far. Meanwhile, Shivamogga Lions are struggling at the bottom of the table, with five defeats from six games. The Blasters have a net run-rate (NRR) of -0.095 compared to the Lions' -1.659.

The Mayank Agarwal-led team are coming off a rain-affected defeat against Mysore Warriors. Meanwhile, Shivamogga Lions are coming off a seven-wicket defeat to Gulbarga Mystics in their most recent fixture.

Match Details

Pitch Report

The surface at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground, Mysore, is expected to retain some moisture due to recent rains. This could make the ball come onto the bat a bit slower, forcing batters to be cautious with their stroke play. Bowlers, meanwhile, will have an opportunity to capitalise by maintaining disciplined lines and lengths, which could make it easier to pick up crucial breakthroughs.

Probable Playing XIs

Bengaluru Blasters:

LR Chethan, Rohan Patil, Mayank Agarwal(c), Shubhang Hegde, Suraj Ahuja(w), Naveen MG, Rohan Naveen, Mohsin Khan, Prateek Jain, Vidyadhar Patil, Madhav Prakash Bajaj

Shivamogga Lions:

Dhruv Prabhakar, Nihal Ullal(w/c), Tushar Singh, Rohit Kumar K, Aneeshwar Gautam, Aniruddha Joshi, Hardik Raj, MB Darshan, Avinash D, Vasuki Koushik, Vidhwath Kaverappa

Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: LR Chethan

Bengaluru Blasters' opener LR Chethan could be the best batter in the upcoming game against Shivamogga Lions. Chethan has been in solid form so far and is the best batter of his team in the ongoing tournament with 196 runs in six matches at an average of 39.20. The batter will be looking to continue the same momentum forward.

Probable Best Bowler: Mohsin Khan

Bengaluru Blasters' Mohsin Khan could be the best bowler in his team's forthcoming game against Shivamogga Lions. Mohsin has performed superbly with the ball in the competition so far. In six innings, he has bagged 10 wickets at an average of 10.90 and is the third-highest wicket-taker of the season.

Today's Match Prediction: Bengaluru Blasters 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.