The 11th T20 match of Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2025 will be played between Shivamogga Lions (SML) and Gulbarga Mystics (GM) on 16 August 2025 at Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadiyar Ground, Mysore.
This is an exciting encounter of this six-team T20 league. The match will start at 3:15 PM IST.
Both SML and GM are looking for their first win, as both have suffered defeats in the opening matches.
The live telecast of the match will be available on Star Sports Kannada and Jio Cinema app in India.
SML vs GM 2025: Head to Head
In the last 10 matches, SML and GM are tied 3-3. In a recent match (21 August 2024), GM defeated SML by 7 wickets. This time SML has a chance to settle the score in Mysore.
Shivamogga Lions vs Gulbarga Mystics Team Status
This season, SML won 0 out of 2 matches. Their batting is led by Aniruddha Joshi (79 runs in 2 matches, 39.5 average) and K Rohit (67 runs in 2 matches).
V Koushik (4 wickets in 2 matches) and Vidhwath Kaverappa (3 wickets in 2 matches) have impressed in bowling. SML lost to Bengaluru Blasters and Hubli Tigers in their last two matches.
GM has won 1 out of 3 matches this season. Their batting is led by Prajwal Pavan (70 runs in 2018, 35 average) and bowling by Monish Reddy (4 wickets in 2018) and Vyshak Vijaykumar (3 wickets in 2018).
GM defeated Bengaluru Blasters by 8 wickets in their previous match, which has boosted their confidence.
Shivamogga Lions (SML) Probable Playing XI
- Nihal Ullal (Wicketkeeper)
- Tushar Singh
- Aniruddha Joshi
- Aneeshwar Gautam
- Bharat Dhuri
- Dhruv Prabhakar
- K Rohit
- V Koushik
- Vidhwath Kaverappa
- D Avinash
- Hardik Raj
Gulbarga Mystics (GM) Probable Playing XI
- Luvnith Sisodia (Wicketkeeper)
- Prajwal Pavan
- Smaran Ravichandran
- Nikin Jose
- Bangalore Mohith
- Prithviraj Shekhawat
- Sheetal Kumar
- Pravin Dubey
- Vyshak Vijaykumar
- Monish Reddy
- Lavish Kaushal
SML vs GM Match Weather and Pitch Report
Mysore pitch is balanced, average score in first innings is 164 runs, in second 152 runs. Average help for fast bowlers and spinners, batsmen get a chance to score runs.
Mysore on August 16: Partly cloudy, temperature 24-26°C, chance of rain 15%, wind 10-15 kmph. Less rain interruption.
SML vs GM 11th T20 Dream11 Prediction
Focus on these players while making a Dream11 team.
- Captain: Aniruddha Joshi or Monish Reddy. Vice-Captain: Prajwal Pavan or V Koushik.
- Wicketkeeper: Nihal Ullal, Luvnith Sisodia
- Batsmen: Aniruddha Joshi, Prajwal Pavan, Smaran Ravichandran
- Allrounder: Prithviraj Shekhawat, Bharath Dhuri
- Bowlers: V Koushik, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Monish Reddy, Vyshak Vijaykumar
SML vs GM Match Prediction
Shivamogga Lions vs Gulbarga Mystics Prediction: GM’s recent win and Monish Reddy’s bowling gives them the edge.
SML’s Aniruddha Joshi in batting and V Koushik in bowling can be dangerous. GM’s confidence and balanced team makes him a favourite.
Based on statistics, GM’s chances of winning are 55% and SML’s chances of winning are 45%.
If GM bowls first and takes early wickets, the chances of victory will increase. SML can make the game close by scoring 160+. Close contest likely.
