MPL 2025: Match 3, RJ vs PB Match Prediction – Who will win today’s MPL match between RJ vs PB?

The 2025 edition of the MPL has started, and it is time for match number three, which will be played between Puneri Bappa and defending champions Ratnagiri Jets on June 6 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium (MCA).

The Puneri Bappa team will be playing their first game of the 2025 edition and would want to make a comeback after a disappointing season last year. The Pune franchise made the playoffs in 2023 and finished at the bottom of the table in the last season. The side will be led by Yash Kshirsagar in the absence of Ruturaj Gaikwad, who is currently in England representing the India A side.

The Ratnagiri Jets have had two great seasons, winning back-to-back titles in 2023 and 2024. Though the Azim Kazi-led team lost their opening game against the Eagle Nashik Titans, they will be looking to come back stronger in the upcoming match. This is set to be a great matchup between two teams who will have something to prove in the upcoming fixture.

Match Details

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium Pitch Report

The last two games at the MCA have been high-scoring ones so far and have proven to be a perfect wicket to chase down totals. Both teams have some exciting and explosive batters in the mix, who are capable of playing some big knocks in the shortest format of the game. However, there might be chances that the wicket might get slower due to the back-to-back games being played at the venue.

RJ vs PB Head-to-Head record

RJ vs PB, Predicted Playing 11s

Ratnagiri Jets:

Azim Kazi (c), Nikhil Naik (wk), Abhishek Pawar, Preetam Patil, Dhiraj Phatangare, Divyang Hinganekar, Kiran Chormale, Kunal Thorat, Vijay Pawale, Satyajeet Bachhav, Pradeep Dhade.

Puneri Bappa:

Pavan Shah, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Yash Kshirsagar (c), Rohan Damle, Sahil Autade (wk), Neel Gandhi, Aayush Raktade, Roshan Waghsare, Aaryan Desai, Piyush Salvi, Sohan Jamale.

Probable Best performers

Probable best batter: Pavan Shah

Pavan Shah has been one of the talented batters within the Puneri Bappa squad and will be one of the players to watch out for. He is one of the most experienced batters who has also been impressive in first-class cricket for Maharashtra. Shah did not have the best of seasons in the 2024 edition and will want to make a point in the opening game for Puneri Bappa.

Probable best bowler: Pradeep Dadhe

Pradeep Dadhe might not have been amongst the wickets, but it was his spell that was one of the positives for the Jets in the last match. Dhade only gave 17 runs in his full quota of four overs, while most of the bowlers in the Ratnagiri side were expensive. The right-arm pacer would now want to add some wickets to his column in the upcoming match against the Puneri Bappa.

Today's Match Prediction: Team Bowling first to win the match

Scenario 1 
Puneri Bappa win the toss and opt to bowl first
Powerplay: 50-60
PB: 180-190
Puneri Bappa win the match

Scenario 2
Ratnagiri Jets win the toss and opt to bowl first
Powerplay: 60-70
RJ: 190-210
Ratnagiri Jets 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.