The 5th match of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2025 will be played between Bengaluru Blasters vs Hubli Tigers on 13 August 2025 at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadiyar Ground in Mysore.
The match will start at 3:15 PM (IST). The tournament has just started, and both teams are looking for their first win.
Bengaluru Blasters lost their first match against Mysore Warriors by 39 runs, while Hubli Tigers are going to play their first match.
The live telecast of the match will be available on the Fancode app and website in India, which can be watched through OTTplay Premium.
So, let’s know every important thing related to this match – Head to Head, Pitch & Weather Report, Playing XI and Dream11 Prediction
Bengaluru Blasters vs Hubli Tigers Head to Head
In the last 10 matches, Hubli Tigers have dominated Bengaluru Blasters, winning 7 matches, while Bengaluru won only 2. Last season too, Hubli gave a tough fight to Bengaluru.
This time Bengaluru will try to break this record and register their first win in the tournament.
BLB vs HT Team Status
Bengaluru Blasters: Despite losing against Mysore Warriors in the first match, Mayank Agarwal (66 runs) batted brilliantly. Shubhang Hegde (3 wickets) and Gneshwar Naveen (1 wicket) impressed in bowling.
The team needs depth in its batting and consistency in bowling.
Hubli Tigers: Hubli has not played its first match this season yet, but its team has strong batsmen like Devdutt Padikkal and Mohammed Taha.
KC Cariappa and Vidhwath Kaverappa can do wonders in bowling.
Weather and Pitch Report
The pitch of Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadiyar Ground is balanced, the average score in the first innings is 162 and in the second 150 runs. Fast bowlers get help in the beginning, while spinners get help in the middle.
Most teams bat first after winning the toss. The weather in Mysore on August 13 is clear, temperature 25-27°C and there is less chance of rain, wind will be 10-12 km/h.
Bengaluru Blasters (BLB) Probable Playing XI
- Mayank Agarwal (Captain)
- LR Chethan
- Suraj Ahuja (Wicketkeeper)
- Bhuvan RM
- Rohan Patil
- Shubhang Hegde
- Gneshwar Naveen
- Rohan Naveen
- Vidyadhar Patil
- Mohsin Khan
- Prateek Jain
Hubli Tigers (HT) Probable Playing XI
- Devdutt Padikkal (Captain)
- Mohammed Taha
- Shrijith Krishnan (wicketkeeper)
- Abhinav Manohar
- KP Karthikeya
- Manvanth Kumar
- Prakhar Chaturvedi
- KC Cariappa
- Vidhwath Kaverappa
- Shreesha Pickle
- Ritesh Bhatkal
BLB vs HT Dream11 Prediction
For your Dream11 team:
- Wicketkeeper: Suraj Ahuja, Shrijith Krishnan
- Batsmen: Mayank Agarwal (Captain), Devdutt Padikkal, Mohammed Taha, Bhuvan RM
- All-rounders: Shubhang Hegde, Manvanth Kumar
- Bowlers: Vidyadhar Patil (Vice-Captain), KC Cariappa, Vidhwath Kaverappa
Bengaluru Blasters vs Hubli Tigers Dream11 Fantasy Tips:
Mayank Agarwal and Devdutt Padikkal are the top choices for captain/vice-captain as both are in great form.
If the pitch helps spin, then Shubhang Hegde and KC Cariappa can bring big points.
BLB vs HT Match Prediction
Bengaluru Blasters vs Hubli Tigers Match Prediction: This match is equal for both the teams. Bengaluru Blasters have star players like Mayank Agarwal and Shubhang Hegde, but their lack of depth in batting and recent defeats can put pressure on them.
On the other hand, Hubli Tigers’ strong batting lineup and Devdutt Padikkal’s captaincy can give them an advantage. In bowling, KC Cariappa and Vidhwath Kaverappa can trouble Bengaluru.
Statistics:
- Hubli Tigers’ chances of winning: 55%
- Bengaluru Blasters’ chances of winning: 45%
If Bengaluru wins the toss and bats first and scores a big score under the leadership of Mayank Agarwal, then it can be a contender for victory. But if Hubli’s bowling takes early wickets, then they can have the upper hand.
