The final match of Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2025 will be played between Hubli Tigers (HT) and Mangaluru Dragons (MD) on 28 August 2025 at Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadiyar Ground in Mysore.
This is the deciding match of this six-team T20 league, in which the winner will win the title. The match will start at 6:30 PM IST.
HT made it to the final by defeating MD by 110 runs in Qualifier 1, while MD defeated Bengaluru Blasters in Qualifier 2. Both teams are in great form.
The live telecast of the match will be available on Star Sports Kannada and Jio Cinema app in India.
HT vs MD 2025: Head to Head
HT and MD have a 2-2 record in the last 10 matches. HT beat MD by 110 runs in Qualifier 1 on 26 August 2025 when HT scored 210/2 and MD was bundled out for 100.
MD beat HT by 16 runs on 15 August 2025 (MD 195/5, HT 179/9). HT beat MD by 23 runs on 19 August 2025 (HT 152/7, MD 129). MD beat HT by 16 runs in 2024 as well.
Hubli Tigers vs Mangaluru Dragons Team Status
Hubli Tigers: HT won 7 and lost 3 out of 10 matches, with which they were second in the points table (NRR +0.619).
In their batting, Devdutt Padikkal (439 runs in 11 seasons, 39.91 average, 155.25 strike rate) and Mohammed Taha (315 runs in 11 seasons, 28.64 average, 145.55 strike rate) have performed brilliantly.
In bowling, Yash Punja (23 wickets in 10 seasons) and KC Cariappa (16 wickets in 10 seasons) have done wonders. HT defeated MD by 110 runs in their previous match (Qualifier 1).
Mangaluru Dragons: MD have won 7 and lost 4 out of 11 matches, with which they are at the top of the points table (NRR +1.070).
Their batting has been impressive with BR Sharath (300 runs in 11 seasons, 33.33 average, 167.60 strike rate) and Lochan Gowda (280 runs in 11 seasons, 31.11 average).
Kranthi Kumar (25 wickets in 11 seasons, 14.04 average) and Shreyas Gopal (14 wickets in 11 seasons) performing well in bowling. MD defeated Bengaluru Blasters by 8 wickets in their previous match (Qualifier 2).
Hubli Tigers (HT) Probable Playing XI
- Mohammed Taha
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Shrijith Krishnan (WK)
- Abhinav Manohar
- Manvanth Kumar
- KP Karthikeya
- Sanjay Kumar
- KC Cariappa
- Yash Punja
- Nischith Pai
- Shreesha Pickle
Mangaluru Dragons (MD) Probable Playing XI
- MacNeil Noronha
- Lochan Gowda
- BR Sharath (WK)
- Thippa Reddy
- KV Aneesh
- S Shivaraj
- Shreyas Gopal
- Kranthi Kumar
- Abhilash Shetty
- Ronit More
- Abhishek Prabhakar
HT vs MD Match Weather and Pitch Report
Mysore’s pitch is fast and bouncy, the average score in the first innings is 162 runs and in the second 148 runs. 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.
28 Aug 2025 in Mysore will be partly cloudy with 24-26°C temperature, 100% cloud cover, wind speed 20-22 km/hr. Chance of rain is 10-15%, but a full match is expected.
HT vs MD Final Dream11 Prediction
Key Players for Dream11:
- Captain: Devdutt Padikkal or BR Sharath
- Vice-Captain: Kranthi Kumar or Yash Punja
- Wicketkeeper: BR Sharath, Shrijith Krishnan
- Batsmen: Devdutt Padikkal, Mohammed Taha, Lochan Gowda
- All-rounders: Shreyas Gopal, Macneil Noronha, Manvanth Kumar
- Bowlers: Kranthi Kumar, Yash Punja, KC Cariappa
HT vs MD Match Prediction
Hubli Tigers vs Mangaluru Dragons match prediction: The explosive form of Devdutt Padikkal and Mohammed Taha in HT’s batting, as well as the bowling of Yash Punja (23 wickets) and KC Cariappa, puts them in a strong position.
Their 110-run win over MD in Qualifier 1 (210/2 vs 100) gives them a psychological edge. MD’s batting, BR Sharath and Lochan Gowda’s aggression and Kranthi Kumar’s (25 wickets) bowling are their strengths.
MD’s better NRR (+1.070 vs HT’s +0.619) and win in Qualifier 2 give them confidence. The head-to-head record is equal (2-2), but HT’s recent wins and deep batting line-up make them favourites.
Based on the statistics, HT’s chances of winning are 55% and MD’s 45%. If HT bats first and scores 170+, their chances of winning will increase.
MD will need an early wicket from Kranthi Kumar and a big innings from BR Sharath to win. This is likely to be a close and exciting final.
