The Qualifier 1 match of Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2025 will be played between Mangaluru Dragons (MD) and Hubli Tigers (HT) 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 make it to the final. The match will start at 3:15 PM IST. MD is at the top of the points table, while HT is at the second spot.
Both teams are in great form, but MD’s better NRR puts them slightly ahead. 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
MD and HT have a 1-1 record in the last 10 matches.
MD defeated HT by 16 runs on 15 August 2025 when MD scored 156/7 and restricted HT to 140/7.
HT defeated MD by 23 runs on 19 August 2025 when HT scored 195/3 and restricted MD to 172/9.
Mangaluru Dragons vs Hubli Tigers Team Status
Mangaluru Dragons: MD has won 6 out of 9 matches and lost 2, with which they are at the top of the points table (NRR +1.023). Their batting has been brilliant with BR Sharath (280 runs in 9 wickets, 173.91 strike rate) and Macneil Noronha (223 runs in 9 wickets, 155.94 strike rate).
Kranthi Kumar (23 wickets in 9 wickets, 7.52 strike rate) and Shreyas Gopal (13 wickets in 9 wickets) doing wonders in bowling. MD defeated Gulbarga Mystics by 39 runs in their previous match.
Hubli Tigers: HT have won 6 and lost 3 out of 9 matches, with which they are second in the points table (NRR +0.619). In their batting, Devdutt Padikkal (340 runs in 10 overs, 155.25 strike rate) and Mohammed Taha (278 runs in 10 overs, 145.55 strike rate) have impressed.
In bowling, Yash Punja (21 wickets in 9 overs) and KC Cariappa (14 wickets in 9 overs) have performed brilliantly. HT defeated Shivamogga Lions by 105 runs in their previous match.
Mangaluru Dragons (MD) Probable Playing XI
- MacNeil Noronha
- Lochan Gowda
- BR Sharath (WK)
- Thippa Reddy
- KV Aneesh
- S Shivaraj
- Kranthi Kumar
- Shreyas Gopal
- Abhilash Shetty
- Ronit More
- Abhishek Prabhakar
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
MD vs HT Match Weather and Pitch Report
Mysore’s pitch is flat, which is favorable for the batsmen, average score in the first innings is 162. runs and 149 runs in the second.
Fast bowlers get average help with bounce, while spinners also get moderate help. 12 out of 20 matches this season have been won by chasing teams.
On 26 August 2025, Mysore 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.
MD vs HT Qualifier 1 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, Thippa Reddy
- All-rounders: Macneil Noronha, Shreyas Gopal, Manvanth Kumar
- Bowlers: Kranthi Kumar, Yash Punja, KC Cariappa
MD vs HT Match Prediction
Mangaluru Dragons vs Hubli Tigers Match Prediction: The aggression of BR Sharath and Macneil Noronha in MD’s batting, as well as the lethal bowling of Kranthi Kumar (23 wickets), puts them in a strong position.
HT’s batting is dangerous with Devdutt Padikkal and Mohammed Taha leading the way, and Yash Punja’s bowling (21 wickets) is their strength. Both teams have a similar head-to-head record (1-1), but MD’s better NRR (+1.023 vs HT’s +0.619) and recent winning streak puts them slightly ahead.
Based on the stats, MD’s chances of winning are 53% and HT’s are 47%. If MD bowls first and restricts HT to less than 165, their chances of winning will increase.
HT will need a big innings from Padikkal or Taha and early wickets. This is likely to be a close contest.
