Maharaja Trophy 2024: Match 20, HT vs SL Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between HT vs SL?

Shivamogga Lions (SL) will take on the Hubli Tigers (HT) in Match 20 of the Maharaja Trophy 2024 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on August 24. Lions are reeling at the bottom of the table with six losses in as many games. On the other hand, Hubli Tigers are at the top of the table with five wins in six games.

The Tigers are coming off a solid victory over Bengaluru Blasters after playing three Super Overs to win their last game in Match 17. The Lions showed some fight against the Mysore Warriors but the Warriors managed to get back in the game and defeated them comprehensively by 28 runs. Lions are potentially out of the tournament and further damage would make them the first team to get eliminated.

Also Check: Shivamogga Strikers vs Hubli Tigers, Match 20 - Live Cricket Score

Match Details

Pitch Report

The M Chinnaswamy deck is a batter's paradise and they enjoy scoring runs with small boundaries aiding them. The spinners have a little edge in the second half of the game and pacers can capitalise on substantial bounce. On the weather front, the sky will be cloudy, and a less chance of rain during the game is expected.

Head-to-Head Record

Probable Playing XI for HT vs SL

Shivamogga Lions (SL):

Nihal Ullal (wk/c), Bharath Dhuri, Rohan Naveen, D Ashok, S Shivaraj, Hardik Raj, Dheeraj Mohan, Bangalore Mohith, Vasuki Koushik, HS Sharath, Anand Doddamani

Hubli Tigers (HT):

Thippa Reddy, Mohammed Taha, Krishnan Shrijith (w), Manish Pandey (c), Manvanth Kumar L, LR Kumar, Aneeshwar Gautam, Karthikeya KP, KC Cariappa, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Shreesha Achar

Also Check: Maharaja T20 Trophy 2024 Points Table

Probable Best Performers from HT vs SL

Probable Best Batter: Mohammed Taha

Taha played a blistering knock of 31 runs in 14 balls for the Tigers in their last game against the Blasters. His inning was laced with four boundaries and two maximums and he ended his stay with a strike rate of a whopping, 221.43.

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Probable Best Bowler: Manvanth Kumar 

Manvanth was the pick of the bowlers for the Tigers in the last game. Bowling four overs, he picked up as many wickets and conceded 33 runs. Moreover, delivering the 17^th over, he scalped an important wicket of the Blasters' batter, Aniruddha Joshi.

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                           Today's Match Prediction: Hubli Tigers to win the match 

Scenario 1

Shivamogga Lions win the toss and opt to bat first

Powerplay Score: 30-50

SL: 140-160

Hubli Tigers to win the match

Scenario 2

Hubli Tigers win the toss and opt to bat first

Powerplay Score: 40-50

HT: 160-180

Hubli Tigers win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.