Maharaja T20 2024, GMY vs MD: Match 18 Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

KV Siddharth in action for Mangalore Dragons during Maharaja T20 2024 season (X.com)

Gulbarga Mystics and Mangalore Dragons will collide in match number 18 of the Maharaja T20 Trophy 2024 season on Friday, August 23. The much-awaited contest marks the sixth respective fixture for both sides this competition, and will be hosted by the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The action will commence from 7:00 PM IST onwards.

Here at OneCricket, we take a look at Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, top player picks and the best-predicted fantasy XIs for the match.

GMY vs MD Head-to-Head Stats (Maharaja T20)

Gulbarga Mystics and Mangalore Dragons have faced each other just thrice so far in Maharaja T20 Trophy matches. They recently crossed paths this season itself a couple of days ago in Bengaluru, where constant rains called off play midway into the game.

GMY vs MD Pitch Report

The conditions at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium have been conducive to batters off late, with some assistance on offer for the spinners as well. The average first innings total at the venue so far this season has turned out to be a competitive 162. Considering the recent results, the captain winning the toss will likely opt to field first.

Fantasy value from the pitch report

• As per the pitch report, one must pick at least two ideal wicket-taking pacemen for the new-ball. Specialist spinners will also make fine additions into the playing XI in a bid to contain runs.
• The team must comprise of aggressive top-order batters and ideal middle-order players who can anchor the innings in case of a batting collapse.

GMY vs MD Fantasy Cricket Tips

Gulbarga Mystics Heavy Fantasy XI

• Wicketkeeper-batter Luvnith Sisodia and captain Devdutt Padikkal have emerged as the most prolific batters for the Gulbarga Mystics season, having tallied 158 and 124 runs respectively from five innings each.
• The bowling department seems to be a primary area of concern for the Gulbarga Mystics off late. However, fast bowler Yashovardhan Parantap has ably led his team’s pace charge by picking up five wickets so far at an impressive average of 16.20.

Mangalore Dragons Heavy Fantasy XI

• Krishnamurthy Siddharth and Nikin Jose have racked up over 140 runs each to lead the Mangalore Dragons batting department. Rohan Patil has also made 124 runs in five innings, at an astonishing strike-rate of 155.
• For Mangalore Dragons, left-arm quick Abhilash Shetty has snared the most wickets in the Maharaja T20 2024 season with eight scalps from just five innings. He is followed by MB Darshan, who has picked up seven wickets so far.

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GMY vs MD Winner Prediction

In light of recent form and superior head-to-head track record, the Gulbarga Mystics will be considered as favorites to defeat Mangalore Dragons in match number 18 of the Maharaja T20 Trophy 2024 season.

GMY vs MD Top Player Picks

Luvnith Sisodia (GMY)

• Maharaja T20 2024 stats: 158 runs in 5 matches
• Luvnith Sisodia has scored 158 runs in five innings at an alluring average of 39.50. The cricketer has also maintained a staggering strike-rate of 141.07, and recently punched out a match-winning 62* against Shivamogga Lions.

Yashovardhan Parantap (GMY)

• Maharaja T20 2024 stats: 5 wickets in 5 matches
• Yashovardhan Parantap dismantled Shivamogga Lions a couple of days with a scintillating match-winning three-fer. The speedster picked up three wickets in the game, and is currently the leading wicket-taker for the Gulbarga Mystics this season.

Krishnamurthy Siddharth (MD)

• Maharaja T20 2024 stats: 145 runs in 5 matches
• Krishnamurthy Siddharth has tallied the highest number of runs this Maharaja T20 2024 season among all Mangalore Dragons batters. Moreover, he did so at an astonishing strike-rate of 157.60 and with an average of 48.33.

Abhilash Shetty (MD)

• Maharaja T20 2024 stats: 8 wickets in 5 matches
• Abhilash Shetty recently pummeled Bengaluru Blasters with figures of 4-9 from four overs. The left-arm speedster has overall collected eight wickets this season at an exceptional bowling average of just 17.25.

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GMY vs MD Differential Picks

Devdutt Padikkal (GMY)

• Maharaja T20 2024 stats: 124 runs in 5 matches
• Gulbarga Mystics captain Devdutt Padikkal has smacked 124 runs in five innings this season at a blazing strike-rate of above 153. Padikkal’s run-tally makes him the second most successful Mystics batter off late.

Nikin Jose (MD)

• Maharaja T20 2024 stats: 143 runs in 5 matches
• Mangalore Dragons’ Nikin Jose has proliferated with 143 runs in his last four innings, thus maintaining an incredible batting average of 47.66. In his previous outing itself, the cricketer punched out a fighting 61 against Bengaluru Blasters.

GMY vs MD Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Luvnith Sisodia, Krishnamurthy Siddharth
Batters: Devdutt Padikkal, Nikin Jose, R Smaran
All-rounders: Macneil Noronha, Yashovardhan Parantap, Praveen Dubey
Bowlers: Abhilash Shetty, MB Darshan, Prithviraj Shekhawat

Captain: Luvnith Sisodia
Vice-Captain: Abhilash Shetty

Gulbarga Mystics: 6 players, Mangalore Dragons: 5 players

GMY vs MD Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Luvnith Sisodia, Krishnamurthy Siddharth
Batters: Devdutt Padikkal, Rohan Patil, R Smaran
All-rounders: Macneil Noronha, Yashovardhan Parantap, Praveen Dubey
Bowlers: Monish Reddy, Abhilash Shetty, MB Darshan

Captain: Devdutt Padikkal
Vice-Captain: Macneil Noronha

Gulbarga Mystics: 6 players, Mangalore Dragons: 5 players

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