The 9th match of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2025 will be played between Shivamogga Lions (SML) and Bengaluru Blasters (BLB) on 15 August 2025 at the 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.
Both teams are looking for their first win this season, as both have suffered defeats in their opening matches.
The live telecast of the match will be available on Star Sports Kannada and Jio Cinema app in India.
SML vs BLB 2025: Head to Head
In the last 10 matches, BLB has a 5-4 lead over SML. In a recent match (28 August 2024), BLB defeated SML by 6 wickets.
his time SML has a chance to settle the score on home ground.
Shivamogga Lions Team vs Bengaluru Blasters Team Status
SML’s recent form has been mixed. Their batting is led by Aniruddha Joshi (79 runs in 2 matches, 39.5 average).
V Koushik (4 wickets in 2 matches) and Vidhwath Kaverappa (3 wickets in 2 matches) are the key players in bowling. SML lost to Hubli Tigers by 29 runs in their first match.
BLB’s recent form shows that they are capable of making a comeback after initial defeats. Their batting mainstays are Rohan Patil (90 runs in 2 matches, 45 average) and Mayank Agarwal (75 runs in 2 matches, 37.5 average).
Shubhang Hegde (3 wickets in 2 matches) will play a key role in bowling. BLB lost their last two matches to Mysore Warriors and Gulbarga Mystics.
Shivamogga Lions (SML) Probable Playing XI
- Nihal Ullal (Wicketkeeper)
- Tushar Singh
- Aniruddha Joshi
- Aneeshwar Gautam
- Bharat Dhuri
- Dhruv Prabhakar
- V Koushik
- Vidhwath Kaverappa
- Hardik Raj
- D Avinash
- Anand Doddamani
Bengaluru Blasters (BLB) Probable Playing XI
- Mayank Agarwal
- LR Chethan (Wicketkeeper)
- Rohan Patil
- Bhuvan Raju
- Suraj Ahuja
- Shubhang Hegde
- Rohan Naveen
- Gneshwar Naveen
- Vidyadhar Patil
- Mohsin Khan
- Prateek Jain
SML vs BLB Match Weather and Pitch Report
Mysore pitch is balanced, average score in first innings 164 runs, 152 runs in second. Average help to fast bowlers and spinners, batsmen also get a chance to score runs.
Mysore on August 15: Light clouds, temperature 24-26°C, chance of rain 15%, wind 10-15 kmph. Less rain interruption.
SML vs BLB 9th T20 Dream11 Prediction
Focus on these players while making a Dream11 team.
- Captain: Mayank Agarwal or V Koushik. Vice-Captain: Aniruddha Joshi or Shubhang Hegde.
- Wicketkeepers: Nihal Ullal, LR Chethan
- Batsmen: Mayank Agarwal, Rohan Patil, Aniruddha Joshi
- Allrounders: Shubhang Hegde, Bharath Dhuri
- Bowlers: V Koushik, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Vidyadhar Patil
SML vs BLB Match Prediction
Shivamogga Lions vs Bengaluru Blasters Prediction: Both teams are looking for a win. SML will get strength from Aniruddha Joshi and V Koushik, while Mayank Agarwal and Rohan Patil can be dangerous in BLB’s batting. SML has the home ground advantage, but BLB has a better head-to-head record.
Based on the statistics, BLB’s chances of winning are 55% and SML’s 45%. If BLB bat first and score 160+, they can win. SML’s bowling can turn the game around if they take early wickets. Close contest likely.
