Maharaja Trophy 2025: Match 23, HT vs GMY Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between HT vs GMY?

Hubli Tigers (HT) take on Gulbarga Mystics (GMY) in match No. 23 of the Maharaja Trophy 2025 at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground in Mysore on Friday, August 22.

Hubli Tigers will look to climb to the top of the table with a win against league-leaders Gulbarga Mystics on Friday. In seven matches, the Devdutt Padikkal-led side won four and lost three. In their most recent fixture, they suffered a three-wicket defeat to Bengaluru Blasters.

Meanwhile, Gulbarga Mystics have registered five wins and two defeats from seven games. Vijaykumar Vyshak's men are on a four-match winning streak. These two teams met earlier in the season on August 18. The Mystics won by four wickets, chasing down a 159-run target with two balls remaining.

Match Details

Pitch Report

While some games have been high-scoring in the tournament, others have been dominated by the bowlers. It will be important for the team batting first to assess the surface as early as possible and aim for an appropriate score. Chasing could be the more fruitful option. In the last five matches, four have been won by chasing teams.

Probable Playing XIs

Hubli Tigers:

Prakhar Chaturvedi, Mohammed Taha, Devdutt Padikkal (C), Krishnan Shrijith, Shivkumar Rakshith (WK), Manvanth Kumar L, Abhinav Manohar, Ritesh Bhatkal, Sankalp Shettennavar, KC Cariappa, Nithin Nagaraja.

Gulbarga Mystics:

Luvnith Sisodia (WK), Nikin Jose, Prajwal Pavan, Smaran Ravichandran, Krishnamurthy Siddharth, Praveen Dubey, Prithviraj Shekhawat, Vijaykumar Vyshak (C), Lavish Kaushal, Shashi Kumar K, Monish Reddy.

Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Mohammed Taha

Mohammed Taha is the leading run-getter in the tournament this season. He has amassed 246 runs in seven innings at an average of 41 and a strike rate of 157.69. Taha will look to extend his purple patch on Friday.

Probable Best Bowler: KC Cariappa

The mystery spinner has picked up 10 wickets in six matches at an average of 16.20. KC Cariappa has a strike rate of 14.40 and an average of 6.75. He will play an important role, especially through the middle overs.

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.