In the semifinal of the Maharaja T20 Trophy 2024, Mysuru Warriors (MW) will face the Hubli Tigers (HT) at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on 31 August.
Mysuru Warriors vs Hubli Tigers Match Preview
- Tournament: Maharaja Trophy 2024
- Match: Mysuru Warriors vs Hubli Tigers
- Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
- Time: 7:00 pm IST
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
Despite a similar win-loss record of six wins and four losses, Hubli Tigers finished third due to a net run rate difference. The winner today will get a ticket to the finale.
Mysuru Warriors vs Hubli Tigers Pitch Report
The pitch at M Chinnaswamy Stadium is renowned for being a batting paradise, consistently offering high-scoring games with its short boundaries and flat surface.
The recent game saw Bengaluru Blasters chase down a staggering target of 228 against Shivamogga Lions, underlining that no score is safe here. Winning the toss could prove pivotal, with teams finding greater success when chasing at this venue.
MW vs HT Key Players
Probable Best Batter: Karun Nair
Nair, the Warriors’ captain, is in phenomenal form, ranking as the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament with 490 runs at an average of 61.25, boasting four half-centuries. His experience will be vital against the Tigers.
Probable Best Bowler: LR Kumar
He represents Hubli’s bowling attack, so far he have claimed 14 wickets in eight matches at an average of 18.79. His capability to take crucial wickets makes him a key player in a match of this magnitude.
MW vs HT Predicted Playing XI
Mysuru Warriors: SU Karthik, Codanda Ajit Karthik, Karun Nair (c), Manoj Bhandage, Sumit Kumar (wk), Harshil Dharmani, Srinivas Sharath, Jagadeesha Suchith, Krishnappa Gowtham, Smayan Srivastava, Dhanush Gowda.
Hubli Tigers: Mohammed Taha, Kruthik Krishna (wk), Krishnan Shrijith, Manish Pandey (c), Aneeshwar Gautam, Karthikeya KP, Manvanth Kumar L, Rishi Bopanna, KC Cariappa, Madhav Prakash Bajaj, LR Kumar.
