The Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2025 Qualifier 2 match will be played between Mangaluru Dragons (MD) and Bengaluru Blasters (BBS) at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadiyar Ground in Mysore on 27 August 2025.
This is a crucial match in this six-team T20 league, with the winner playing against Hubli Tigers in the final. The match will start at 7:15 PM IST.
MD were at the top of the points table but are here after a loss in Qualifier 1, while BBS achieved this position by defeating Gulbarga Mystics in the Eliminator. The live telecast of the match will be available on Star Sports Kannada and Jio Cinema app in India.
MD vs BBS 2025: Head to Head
MD and BBS have a 1-1 record in the last 10 matches. On 24 August 2025, MD defeated BBS by 9 wickets when BBS were bowled out for 146/9 and MD achieved the target in 16.1 overs thanks to knocks from Sharath BR (72) and Lochan Gowda (55).
However, on 19 August 2025, BBS defeated MD by 3 wickets (19 overs match, VJD method), when MD made 174/6 and BBS won thanks to knocks from LR Chethan (74).
Mangaluru Dragons and Bengaluru Blasters Team Status
Mangaluru Dragons: MD won 7 and lost 2 out of 10 matches, with them finishing first in the points table (NRR +1.070). Their batting has been brilliant with BR Sharath (300 runs in 11 matches, 33.33 average, 167.60 strike rate) and Lochan Gowda (280 runs in 11 matches, 31.11 average).
Kranthi Kumar (25 wickets in 11 matches, 14.04 average) and Shreyas Gopal (14 wickets in 11 matches) doing wonders in bowling. MD suffered a 110-run defeat to Hubli Tigers in their previous match (Qualifier 1) when they were bundled out for 100 while chasing a target of 211.
Bengaluru Blasters: BBS have won 5 and lost 5 out of 10 matches, placing them fourth in the points table. Their batting has been impressive with LR Chethan (290 runs in 11 seasons, 26.36 average) and Mayank Agarwal (210 runs in 11 seasons, 19.09 average).
In bowling, Shubhang Hegde (14 wickets in 11 seasons) and Gneshwar Naveen (12 wickets in 11 seasons) have performed well. BBS defeated Gulbarga Mystics by 8 wickets in their previous match (Eliminator).
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
Bengaluru Blasters (BBS) Probable Playing XI
- LR Chethan
- Mayank Agarwal
- Rohan Patil
- Suraj Ahuja (WK)
- Shubhang Hegde
- Gneshwar Naveen
- Rohan Naveen
- Mohsin Khan
- Vidyadhar Patil
- Prateek Jain
- Madhav Prakash Bajaj
MD vs BBS 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. Teams chasing have won 12 out of 20 matches this season.
Mysore on 27 Aug 2025 will be overcast with 24.2°C temperature, 100% cloud cover, wind speed 22.1 km/hr. Rain chances are low, but light interruptions are possible.
MD vs BBS Qualifier 2 Dream11 Prediction
Key Players for Dream11:
- Captain: BR Sharath or LR Chethan
- Vice-Captain: Kranthi Kumar or Shubhang Hegde
- Wicketkeeper: BR Sharath, Suraj Ahuja
- Batsmen: LR Chethan, Lochan Gowda, Mayank Agarwal
- All-rounders: Shreyas Gopal, Shubhang Hegde, Macneil Noronha
- Bowlers: Kranthi Kumar, Gneshwar Naveen, Mohsin Khan
MD vs BBS Match Prediction
Mangaluru Dragons vs Bengaluru Blasters Match Prediction: The aggression of BR Sharath and Lochan Gowda in MD’s batting, along with the lethal bowling of Kranthi Kumar (25 wickets), puts them in a strong position. Their recent 9-wicket win against BBS (August 24) gives them a psychological edge.
BBS have the potential of LR Chethan and Mayank Agarwal in their batting, and Shubhang Hegde (14 wickets) is the backbone of their bowling. BBS’s 8-wicket win in the Eliminator will boost confidence, but MD’s bowling depth and better NRR (+1.070 vs BBS’s +0.295) make them favourites.
Based on the statistics, MD has a 60% chance of winning and BBS has a 40% chance. If MD bowls first and restricts BBS to less than 160, their chances of winning will increase.
BBS will need a big innings from LR Chethan and early wickets from Shubhang Hegde to win. This is likely to be a close contest.
