The twenty-second T20 match of Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2025 will be played between Bengaluru Blasters (BBS) and Shivamogga Lions (SL) on 21 August 2025 at Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadiyar Ground in Mysore. It is an exciting match of this six-team T20 league.
The match will start at 7:15 PM IST. BBS is at the fourth position in the points table, while SL is at the sixth position.
BBS is doing well this season, while SL is still looking for its first win.
The live telecast of the match will be available on Star Sports Kannada and Jio Cinema app in India.
BBS vs SL 2025: Head to Head
In the last 10 matches, BBS has a 6-4 lead over SL. In some recent matches, BBS defeated SL by 8 wickets (6 overs match) on 15 August 2025 and by 4 wickets on 28 August 2024. SL won one match in 2023.
Bengaluru Blasters vs Shivamogga Lions Team Status
BBS have won 3 and lost 3 out of 6 matches this season, with which they are fourth in the points table (NRR -0.095). Their batting has been brilliant with LR Chethan (196 runs in 5 seasons, 39.2 average) and Rohan Patil (135 runs in 5 seasons, 27 average).
Shubhang Hegde (8 wickets in 5 matches) and Mohsin Khan (8 wickets in 5 matches) are the main bowlers. BBS defeated Mysore Warriors by 39 runs in their previous match.
SL have lost 4 out of 5 matches this season and 1 match ended in no result, placing them sixth in the points table (NRR -1.930). Their batting has been somewhat impressive with Nihal Ullal (104 runs in 5 matches, 20.8 average) and Aniruddha Joshi (98 runs in 5 matches, 19.6 average).
V Kaushik (6 wickets in 5 matches) and Anand Doddamani (4 wickets in 5 matches) leading the bowling attack. SL lost to Gulbarga Mystics by 6 wickets in their previous match.
Bengaluru Blasters (BBS) Probable Playing XI
- LR Chethan
- Mayank Agarwal (C)
- Rohan Patil
- Suraj Ahuja (Wicketkeeper)
- Bhuvan RM
- Shubhang Hegde
- Gneshwar Naveen
- Rohan Naveen
- Mohsin Khan
- Vidyadhar Patil
- Prateek Jain
Shivamogga Lions (SL) Probable Playing XI
- Nihal Ullal (Wicketkeeper)
- Tushar Singh
- Aniruddha Joshi
- Dhruv Prabhakar
- Bharath Dhuri
- Hardik Raj
- Anand Doddamani
- V Kaushik
- D Avinash
- Vidhwath Kaverappa
- Rajveer Wadhwa
BBS vs SL Match Weather and Pitch Report
The pitch in Mysore is balanced, with an average score of 162 runs in the first innings and 148 runs in the second. Fast and spin bowlers get average help, while batsmen can score runs in the initial overs.
Mysore on 21 Aug 2025: Partly cloudy, Temperature 24-26°C, Chance of rain 10%, Wind 10-15 kmph. Rain interruption is expected to be less.
BBS vs SL 22nd T20 Dream11 Prediction
While making the Dream11 team, focus on these players:
- Captain: LR Chethan or Shubhang Hegde.
- Vice-Captain: Mohsin Khan or Nihal Ullal.
- Wicketkeepers: Suraj Ahuja, Nihal Ullal
- Batters: LR Chethan, Rohan Patil, Mayank Agarwal, Aniruddha Joshi
- Allrounders: Shubhang Hegde, Gneshwar Naveen, Bharath Dhuri
- Bowlers: Mohsin Khan, V Kaushik, Vidyadhar Patil
BBS vs SL Match Prediction
Bengaluru Blasters vs Shivamogga Lions Match Prediction: The excellent form of LR Chethan and Rohan Patil in BBS’ batting, as well as the bowling of Shubhang Hegde and Mohsin Khan, puts them in a strong position.
On the other hand, SL’s batting side Nihal Ullal and Aniruddha Joshi have scored a fair amount of runs, but their bowling and overall form have been weak this season.
BBS’ head-to-head record (6-4) and recent wins make them the favourites. SL will have to put up an exceptional performance to win, especially in their bowling.
Based on the statistics, BBS has a 70% chance of winning and SL has a 30% chance. If BBS bat first and score 160+, their chances of winning will increase further.
SL can make the match close by taking early wickets or by relying on Nihal Ullal’s batting. It is likely to be a one-sided match, but SL has a chance to upset the opposition.
