Maharaja Trophy 2025: Match 9, SL vs BB Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between SL vs BB?

Shivamogga Lions will take on Bengaluru Blasters in Match 9 of the Maharaja Trophy 2025 at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground in Mysore. The two teams have quite a tight Head-to-Head record in the seven games they have contested in till the last season. 

The Lions have lost both their matches up until now. The margin of defeat has been the same in both contests (29 runs). They will be aiming at getting their first points on the board, as their clash against Bengaluru will serve them an excellent opportunity to grab their first victory of the 2025 season in the six-team tournament.

This particular fixture will be the Blasters' second match within a span of 18 hours since their first win on the board. Like the Lions, the Shubhang Hegde-led team had lost both their opening matches, but came back strongly to win the third game by a comprehensive five-wicket margin and get their season going by collecting two important points on the table.

Match Details

Pitch Report

Batting has been observed to become progressively difficult as matches go on at the Srikantadatta Narsimha Raja Wadeyar Ground in Mysore. Batters should aim at making full use of the powerplay overs. However, bowlers are also expected to get a lot of assistance from the surface, especially after it gained dampness due to heavy rains in the city over the last couple of days. Keeping all these factors in mind, the team winning the toss should certainly look to bowl first.

Head-to-Head Record

Predicted Playing 11s

Shivamogga Lions

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

Bengaluru Blasters

LR Chethan, Rohan Patil, Suraj Ahuja (wk), Siddharth Akhil, Shubhang Hegde (c), Naveen MG, Mohsin Khan, Rohan Naveen, Prateek Jain, Vidyadhar Patil, Vaibhav Sharma A

Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Rohan Patil

The 23-year-old top-order batter has struck at an impressive 160.71 up until now. He is also the highest run-getter for his side with 97 runs from three innings. He could be expected to provide another fiery start to his team on Friday.

Probable Best Bowler: Shubhang Hegde

The Blasters' skipper has been impressive in the eight overs he has bowled. In the three matches played, he has conceded runs at just 5.45, which is phenomenal in T20 cricket. And not just that, he has taken five crucial wickets in these games as well. Another similar performance today could mean that the skipper leads from the front in another victory for the Bengaluru-based team.

Today's Match Prediction: Bengaluru Blasters to win the match

Scenario 1

• Bengaluru Blasters win the toss and opt to bowl first.
• Powerplay: 40-50
• SL: 160-180
• Bengaluru Blasters win the match.

Scenario 2

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