Maharaja Trophy 2024: Match 7, GMY vs MW Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between GMY vs MW?

Gulbarga Mystics will take on Mysore Warriors in Match 7 of the ongoing Maharaja Trophy 2024 at the renowned M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, on Sunday, August 18. Mystics are teetering at the bottom of the table with two losses in as many games with a dismal NRR of -2.435. On the other hand, the Warriors were handed a four-wicket loss by the Bengaluru Blasters in their last game. 

The Warriors have one win in two games and are in the fourth spot in the points table with a slightly better NRR of -0.088. Bowling has been an issue for Mystics as fewer bowlers have conceded runs at around 7 runs. Their middle order lacks solidity and the oppositions are cutting through the crucial phase of the games owing to the shortcoming.

Match Details

Pitch Report

The Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch aids batters more than anyone else as they relish the short boundaries. The ball comes onto the bat nicely and pacers will not find any movement even in the initial stages. Spinners will hardly generate any turn and have to rely on the line and length. On the weather front, the temperatures will be around 31 degrees Celsius and a predicted 90 percent chance of rain.

Head-to-Head Record

Probable Playing XI for GMY vs MW

Gulbarga Mystics:

Luvnith Sisodia (wk), Devdutt Padikkal (c), Aneesh KV, Smaran R, Sharath BR, Praveen Dubey, Yashovardhan Parantap, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Prithviraj Shekhawat, Ritesh Bhatkal, Sharan Goud.

Mysore Warriors:

Codanda Ajit Karthik, SU Karthik, Karun Nair (c), Samit Dravid, Harshil Dharmani, Sumit Kumar (wk), Jagadeesha Suchith, Krishnappa Gowtham, Manoj Bhandage, Vidyadhar Patil, Gautam Mishra.

Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Harshil Dharmani

Mysore Warriors' top-order collapse was the reason for their failure to post a daunting target against Blasters in their last game. In the 18-over-per-side game, Harshil Dharmani came into bat at number five and unleashed boundaries. The batter scored 50 off 32 with six boundaries and two maximums. 

Probable Best Bowler: Vijaykumar Vyshak

Mystics' six-wicket loss against Hubli Tigers could have been avoided if other bowlers had contributed to Vijaykumar Vyshak’s efforts. The right-arm pacer plucked two wickets giving away 30 runs and a second-best economy rate for his team in the game with 7.5. 

                               Today's Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match 

Scenario 1

Gulbarga Mystics win the toss and opt to bowl first

Powerplay Score: 40-50

MW: 150-170

Gulbarga Mystics win the match

Scenario 2

Mysore Warriors win the toss and opt to bowl first

Powerplay Score: 35-45

GMY: 140-160

Mysore Warriors 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.