SL vs GMY, Maharaja Trophy T20 2023: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the 17th Match (Source: Twitter)
Shivamogga Lions (SL) and Gulbarga Mystics (GMY) entertain fans in the 17th match of the ongoing second season of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 league. The encounter is all set to take place on a doubleheader Monday, August 21st, 2023 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru at 1.00 PM IST. The Lions defeated the Mystics by a margin of 3 wickets when both sides met previously a few days back.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top player stats, the best player picks, the top captain and vice-captain choices, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
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The Lions have made a decent start to their campaign as they have played five games so far with three victories and two defeats. With six points and a net run rate of +0.086, they are placed in the third position in the table. (All scenarios till Match No.15)
On the other hand, the defending champions, the Mystics are having a poor season as they have played four matches so far with just one win and three losses. With two points and a net run rate of -1.037, they are placed in the fifth spot in the table. (All scenarios till Match No.15)
SL vs GMY, Team Form Guide (Most Recent First)
Shivamogga Lions: L-L-W-W-W
Gulbarga Mystics: L-L-L-W-W
SL vs GMY, 17th Match: Pitch Report
The surface in Bengaluru has been batting-friendly over the years with fast outfield. The spinners find it difficult considering the smaller boundaries.
SL vs GMY, 17th Match: Top Player Picks
Rohan Kadam (SL)
- Rohan Kadam is the leading run-getter for the Lions so far this season
- The left-hander is averaging 31 with one half-century
Abhinav Manohar (SL)
- Abhinav Manohar, who played for Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has struck the second-most runs after Kadam for the Lions
- The right-handed batter is averaging 29.00 with one fifty
Shreyas Gopal (SL)
- Shreyas Gopal has picked up 5 wickets so far but has also managed to hit 134 runs in four innings at an average of 33.50
R Smaran (GMY)
- R Smaran is leading the batting charts for the Mystics with 132 runs in five innings at an average of 33.00
SL vs GMY, 17th Match: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats
| Player | Stats | Average Fantasy Points |
|---|---|---|
| Rohan Kadam | 154 runs in 5 innings | 49 |
| Abhinav Manohar | 145 runs in 5 innings | 50.4 |
| Shreyas Gopal | 134 runs and 5 wickets in 5 ininngs | 68.8 |
| R Smaran | 132 runs in 5 innings | 36.25 |
| Abhilash Shetty | 12 wickets in 5 innings | 72 |
SL vs GMY, 17th Match: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If Shivamogga Lions bowls first | Abhinav Manohar | Shreyas Gopal |
| If Shivamogga Lions bats first | Rohan Kadam | Shreyas Gopal |
SL vs GMY, 17th Match: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
Lions are favorites for this fixture as the reigning champions Mystics are struggling this season. Pick more players from the Lions squad to boost your chances
SL vs GMY, 17th Match: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
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Wicketkeeper: Aadarsh Prajwal
Batters: Rohan Kadam, Abhinav Manohar, Kranthi Kumar, R Smaran, Chethan LR
All-rounders: Shreyas Gopal, Amit Verma
Bowlers: Pranav Bhatia, Abhilash Shetty, Sharan Goud
Captain: Rohan Kadam
Vice-captain: Abhinav Manohar
SL: 5 Players, GMY: 6 Players
SL vs GMY, 17th Match: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
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Wicketkeeper: Nihal Ullal
Batters: Rohan Kadam, Abhinav Manohar, R Smaran, Chethan LR
All-rounders: Shreyas Gopal, HS Sharath
Bowlers: V Koushik, Abhilash Shetty, Sharan Goud, Vyshak Vijaykumar
Captain: Vyshak Vijaykumar
Vice-captain: Abhinav Manohar
SL: 6 Players, GMY: 5 Players
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