The twenty-first T20 match of Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2025 will be played between Mangaluru Dragons (MD) and Mysore Warriors (MW) on 21st August 2025 at Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadiyar Ground in Mysore. This is an exciting match of this six-team T20 league.
The match will start at 3:15 PM IST. MD is at the top of the points table, while MW is at the second spot. Both teams are performing strongly this season. The live telecast of the match will be available on Star Sports Kannada and Jio Cinema app in India.
MD vs MW 2025: Head to Head
In the last 10 matches, MW has a 4-2 lead over MD. In some recent matches, MW defeated MD by 6 wickets on 27 August 2024 and by 8 wickets on 14 August 2024. MD won one match in 2023.
Mangaluru Dragons vs Mysore Warriors Team Status
MD won 3 out of 5 matches this season, lost 1 and had a no result in 1, with which they are at the top of the points table (NRR +0.922). Their batting has been brilliantly performed by BR Sharath (133 runs in 5 matches, 26.6 average) and Macneil Noronha (124 runs in 5 matches, 24.8 average).
Kranthi Kumar (14 wickets in 5 matches, 6.8 economy) and Shreyas Gopal (6 wickets in 5 matches) are prominent in bowling. MD lost their last match to Bengaluru Blasters by 3 wickets.
MW have won 2, lost 2 and had 2 no results in 6 matches this season, placing them second in the points table (NRR +0.802). Their batting has been well done by S U Karthik (152 runs in 5 seasons, 30.4 average) and Manish Pandey (108 runs in 5 seasons, 27 average).
The bowling attack is led by Codanda Ajit Karthik (4 wickets in 5 seasons) and L R Kumar (3 wickets in 5 seasons). MW lost their last two matches to Bengaluru Blasters and Mangaluru Dragons.
Mangaluru Dragons (MD) Probable Playing XI
- BR Sharath (Wicketkeeper)
- Lochan Gowda
- KV Aneesh
- MacNeil Noronha
- Aadarsh Prajwal
- Shreyas Gopal (C)
- S Shivaraj
- Kranthi Kumar
- Abhilash Shetty
- Paras Gurbax Arya
- Ronit More
Mysore Warriors (MW) Probable Playing XI
- S U Karthik
- Harshil Dharmani (Wicketkeeper)
- Karun Nair (C)
- Manish Pandey
- Sumit Kumar
- Lankesh
- Codanda Ajit Karthik
- Krishnappa Gowtham
- L R Kumar
- Prasidh Krishna
- M Venkatesh
MD vs MW Match Weather and Pitch Report
The pitch in Mysore is balanced, with an average score of 162 runs in the first innings and 148 runs in the second. Fast and spin bowlers get average help, while batsmen can score runs in the initial overs.
Mysore on 21 Aug 2025: Partly cloudy, Temperature 24-26°C, Chance of rain 10%, Wind 10-15 kmph. Rain interruption is expected to be less.
MD vs MW 21st T20 Dream11 Prediction
While making the Dream11 team, keep these players in mind:
- Captain: Kranthi Kumar or S U Karthik.
- Vice-Captain: Macneil Noronha or Codanda Ajit Karthik.
- Wicketkeepers: BR Sharath, Harshil Dharmani
- Batters: S U Karthik, Manish Pandey, Macneil Noronha
- All-rounders: Kranthi Kumar, Codanda Ajit Karthik, Shreyas Gopal
- Bowlers: L R Kumar, Abhilash Shetty, Prasidh Krishna
MD vs MW Match Prediction
Mangaluru Dragons vs Mysore Warriors match prediction: MD’s bowling duo of Kranthi Kumar and Shreyas Gopal has been brilliant this season, while BR Sharath and Macneil Noronha have shown consistency in batting. MW’s batting line-up of S U Karthik and Manish Pandey is experienced, but their bowling has been weak in recent matches.
MW’s head-to-head record (4-2) gives them a slight advantage, but MD’s top spot in the points table and Kranthi Kumar’s form make them strong contenders.
Based on the statistics, MD has a 55% chance of winning and MW has a 45% chance. If MD bats first and scores 160+, their chances of winning will increase.
MW can make the match close by taking early wickets or by batting well with Karun Nair and Manish Pandey. An exciting and close match is expected.
