Maharaja Trophy 2025: Match 6, MD vs SL Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between MD vs SL?

Mangalore Dragons (MD) taking on Shivamogga Lions (SL) in match No. 6 of the Maharaja Trophy 2025 at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground in Mysore on Wednesday, August 13, has all the makings of a humdinger.

Shreyas Gopal-led Dragons played in the season opener and defeated Gulbarga Mystics by 33 runs. They managed to defend a 181-run target with Gopal and Kranthi Kumar starring with the ball. Earlier in the match, Macneil Noronha had played a vital role by scoring a 28-ball 53 for the Dragons.

Meanwhile, Shivamogga Lions began their campaign with a one-sided defeat to Hubli Tigers. Mohammed Taha's epic ton helped Hubli Tigers reach 216/4 in 20 overs. In reply, the Nihal Ullal-led Lions could only get themselves to 187/6 on the back of Aniruddha Joshi's unbeaten 42-ball 79.

Match Details

Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground Pitch Report

The surface at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground has been excellent for batting so far in the tournament. Batters have been able to trust the bounce and play their shots on the up. Bowlers have had to dig deep to stop the flow of runs.

MD vs SL Head-to-Head Record

MD vs SL Predicted Playing 11s

Mangalore Dragons

Abhilash Shetty, Sharath BR (WK), Lochan S Gowda, Ronit More, Shreyas Gopal (C), Aneesh KV, Macneil Noronha, Aadarsh Prajwal, S Shivaraj, Kranthi Kumar, Paras Arya.

Shivamogga Lions

Dhruv Prabhakar, Nihal Ullal (C & WK), Hardik Raj, Rohit Kumar K, Aneeshwar Gautam, Aniruddha Joshi, Bharath Dhuri, Avinash D, Vasuki Koushik, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Anand Doddamani.

Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Macneil Noronha

Macneil Noronha batted at No. 4 in the Dragons' first game of the season and scored an enterprising 53 off 28 balls, hitting three fours and four sixes. He had a strike rate of 157 last season and has started the Maharaja Trophy 2025 on a promising note. Noronha will hold the key, especially through the middle overs.

Probable Best Bowler: Shreyas Gopal

Shreyas Gopal used all his experience and bowled a fine spell against Gulbarga Mystics in the Dragons' previous fixture. The leg-spinner bagged three wickets and conceded just 30 runs in his four overs. His spell will be crucial for Mangalore Dragons on Wednesday.

Today's Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match

Scenario 1

• Mangalore Dragons win the toss and opt to bowl first
• Powerplay: 50-60
• SL: 180-190
• Mangalore Dragons win the match

Scenario 2

• Shivamogga Lions win the toss and opt to bowl first
• Powerplay: 45-55
• MD: 175-185
• Shivamogga Lions 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.