The 18th T20 match of Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2025 will be played between Mangaluru Dragons (MD) and Hubli Tigers (HT) on 19 August 2025 at Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadiyar Ground in Mysore.
This is an important match of this six-team T20 league. The match will start at 7:15 PM IST.
MD is at the top of the points table, while HT is at the third spot. Both teams are performing brilliantly this season.
The live telecast of the match will be available on Star Sports Kannada and Jio Cinema app in India.
MD vs HT 2025: Head to Head
There is limited data available between MD and HT in the last 10 matches, but in the recent match (15 August 2025), MD defeated HT by 16 runs.
This win was a morale booster for MD, and HT will try to settle the score this time in Mysore.
Mangaluru Dragons vs Hubli Tigers Team Status
MD has won 3 out of 5 matches this season, lost 1 and 1 was a no result. Their batting is led by Macneil Noronha (112 runs in 4 overs, 28 average) and KV Aneesh (95 runs in 4 overs).
Kranthi Kumar (12 wickets in 4 overs) and Shreyas Gopal (5 wickets in 4 overs) have performed brilliantly in bowling.
MD defeated Bengaluru Blasters by 33 runs in their previous match.
HT has won 3 out of 4 matches and lost 1 this season. Their batting line-up of Mohammed Taha (218 runs in 4 seasons, 54.5 average, two centuries) and Devdutt Padikkal (116 runs in 4 seasons, 29 average) are in great form.
Yash Punja (6 wickets in 3 seasons) and KC Cariappa (4 wickets in 4 seasons) have impressed in bowling.
HT defeated Gulbarga Mystics by 7 wickets in their previous match.
Mangaluru Dragons (MD) Probable Playing XI
- BR Sharath (Wicketkeeper)
- KV Aneesh
- MacNeil Noronha
- Aadarsh Prajwal
- S Shivaraj
- Kranthi Kumar
- Shreyas Gopal (C)
- Abhilash Shetty
- Shreevathsa Acharya
- Paras Gurbax Arya
- Ronit More
Hubli Tigers (HT) Probable Playing XI
- Mohammed Taha
- Devdutt Padikkal (C)
- Abhinav Manohar
- Shrijith Krishnan (Wicketkeeper)
- Manvanth Kumar
- KP Karthikeya
- KC Cariappa
- Nischith Pai
- Sankalp SS
- Shreesha Pickle
- Yash Punja
MD vs HT Match Weather and Pitch Report
The pitch in Mysore is balanced, average score in the first innings is 162 runs, 149 runs in the second. Fast bowlers and spinners get average help, while batsmen get the opportunity to score runs early.
Mysore on August 19: Light clouds, temperature 24-26°C, chance of rain 10%, wind 10-15 kmph. Rain interruption is expected to be less.
MD vs HT 18th T20 Dream11 Prediction
While making the Dream11 team, focus on these players:
- Captain: Mohammed Taha or Kranthi Kumar.
- Vice-Captain: Macneil Noronha or Devdutt Padikkal.Wicketkeepers: BR Sharath, Shrijith Krishnan
- Batsmen: Mohammed Taha, Devdutt Padikkal, KV Aneesh
- Allrounders: Kranthi Kumar, Macneil Noronha, Manvanth Kumar
- Bowlers: Shreyas Gopal, Yash Punja, KC Cariappa
MD vs HT Match Prediction
Mangaluru Dragons vs Hubli Tigers Match Prediction: MD’s balanced squad and Kranthi Kumar’s superb bowling put them in a strong position.
On the other hand, HT’s batting line-up with Mohammed Taha and Devdutt Padikkal’s explosive form makes them dangerous.
MD’s recent head-to-head record (16-run win on August 15) and top spot in the points table give them a slight advantage.
Based on the statistics, MD’s chances of winning are 55% and HT’s are 45%. If MD bats first and scores 160+, their chances of winning will increase.
HT’s strong batting can make the game close by saving early wickets. It is expected to be an exciting and close contest.
