The Eliminator match of Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2025 will be played between Gulbarga Mystics (GM) and Bengaluru Blasters (BBS) on 26 August 2025 at Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadiyar Ground in Mysore. This is a crucial match in this six-team T20 league, in which the winner will enter Qualifier 2. The match will start at 7:15 PM IST.
GM are third in the points table, while BBS are fourth. Both teams are in good form, but GM’s recent wins and batting depth put them slightly ahead. The live telecast of the match will be available on Star Sports Kannada and Jio Cinema app in India.
GM vs BBS 2025: Head to Head
GM and BBS have a 5-5 record in the last 10 matches. On 23 August 2025, GM defeated BBS by 7 wickets when BBS scored 164/7 and GM achieved the target in 19.2 overs thanks to Smaran R’s (89 not out) innings. However, in 2024, BBS defeated GM by 2 runs.
Gulbarga Mystics vs Bengaluru Blasters Team Status
Gulbarga Mystics: GM has won 6 and lost 3 out of 9 matches, with which they are third in the points table (NRR -0.314). Their batting has been brilliant with Smaran R (394 runs in 10 matches, 39.40 average) and Luvnith Sisodia (225 runs in 10 matches, 22.50 average).
The bowling has been dominated by Monish Reddy (9 wickets in 8 matches) and Vyshak Vijaykumar (8 wickets in 8 matches). GM defeated Mangaluru Dragons by 39 runs in their previous match.
Bengaluru Blasters: BBS have won 6 matches and lost 3 out of 9 matches, with which they are placed fourth in the points table (NRR +0.295). Their batting has been impressive with LR Chethan (250 runs in 10 years, 25.00 average) and Mayank Agarwal (200 runs in 10 years, 20.00 average).
In bowling, Shubhang Hegde (13 wickets in 10 years), Gneshwar Naveen (12 wickets in 10 years), and Mohsin Khan (11 wickets in 10 years) have done well. BBS lost to Mangaluru Dragons by 8 wickets in their previous match.
Gulbarga Mystics (GM) Probable Playing XI
- Luvnith Sisodia (WK)
- Smaran R
- Nikin Jose
- KV Siddhanth
- Pravin Dubey
- Monish Reddy
- Vyshak Vijaykumar
- Lavish Kaushal
- Prithviraj Shekawat
- Jasper EJ
- Sheetal Kumar
Bengaluru Blasters (BBS) Probable Playing XI
- LR Chethan
- Mayank Agarwal
- Suraj Ahuja (WK)
- Rohan Patil
- Shubhang Hegde
- Gneshwar Naveen
- Rohan Naveen
- Mohsin Khan
- Vidyadhar Patil
- Prateek Jain
- Madhav Prakash Bajaj
GM vs BBS Match Weather and Pitch Report
Mysore pitch is fast and bouncy, average score in the first innings 162 runs and 149 runs in the second. Fast bowlers get good help with bounce, while spinners get average help. 12 out of 20 matches this season have been won by chasing teams.
Mysore on 26 August 2025 will be overcast with 26.9°C temperature, 100% cloud cover, wind speed 17.7 km/hr. Rain is unlikely, but light interruptions are possible.
GM vs BBS Eliminator Dream11 Prediction
Key Players for Dream11:
- Captain: Smaran R or LR Chethan
- Vice-Captain: Shubhang Hegde or Monish Reddy
- Wicketkeeper: Luvnith Sisodia, Suraj Ahuja
- Batsmen: Smaran R, LR Chethan, Mayank Agarwal
- All-rounders: Shubhang Hegde, Gneshwar Naveen, Pravin Dubey
- Bowlers: Monish Reddy, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Mohsin Khan
GM vs BBS Match Prediction
Gulbarga Mystics vs Bengaluru Blasters match prediction: GM’s batting is made strong by Smaran R’s excellent form (394 runs) and Luvnith Sisodia’s consistency. Their bowling has been well done by Monish Reddy and Vyshak Vijaykumar.
BBS, on the other hand, has the aggression of LR Chethan and Mayank Agarwal in their batting, but their recent defeats might have affected their morale.
Shubhang Hegde and Gneshwar Naveen’s bowling is their strength. The head-to-head record of both teams is equal (5-5), but GM’s recent win and Smaran R’s form puts them slightly ahead.
Based on the statistics, GM has a 55% chance of winning and BBS has a 45% chance.
If GM bats first and scores 160+, their chances of winning will increase. BBS will need early wickets from Shubhang Hegde and Gneshwar Naveen and a big innings from LR Chethan to win. This is likely to be a close contest.
