Maharaja T20 2024, MD vs HT: Match 23 Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

Hubli Tigers celebrating their Super Over win over Bengaluru Blasters (Maharaja T20)

Mangalore Dragons will take on defending champions Hubli Tigers in match number 23 of the Maharaja T20 Trophy 2024 season on Monday, August 26. The much-awaited contest will be a part of a double-header at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, and the action is slated to commence from 3:00 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.

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

Mangalore Dragons and Hubli Tigers have played three matches against each other at the grand stage of Maharaja T20 Trophy so far. Interestingly, the Tigers have emerged victorious on each of those three occasions.

MD vs HT Pitch Report

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium seems to be offering considerable assistance to batters off late, with something on offer for the fast bowlers as well, especially with the new ball. The average first innings total at the venue so far this season has turned out to be above 160. Considering the recent results, the captain winning the toss will likely opt to field first.

Fantasy value from the pitch report

• It is imperative to pick quality fast bowlers on this pitch. Selecting two specialist spinners will also be considered an ideal option.
• The team’s batting composition must comprise of attacking top-order batters, as well as crafty middle-order players who can adapt to the situation.

MD vs HT Fantasy Cricket Tips

Mangalore Dragons Heavy Fantasy XI

• Among all Mangalore Dragons players, Nikin Jose is the only one to have amassed over 200 runs so far. The cricketer has tallied his runs at an average of 52.25, and with a strike-rate of nearly 130.
• Mangalore Dragons fast bowlers Abhilash Shetty and MB Darshan have ably led their team’s bowling attack off late, having collectively picked 17 wickets at impressive averages in the first six matches.

Hubli Tigers Heavy Fantasy XI

• Captain Manish Pandey continues to remain one of the senior most and the highest run-maker for the Hubli Tigers this Maharaja T20 Trophy 2024 season.
• Hubli Tigers speedster Manvanth Kumar has emerged as the highest wicket-taker of the season among all competing bowlers.

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MD vs HT Winner Prediction

Hubli Tigers is currently ranked at number two on the Maharaja T20 Trophy 2024 points table. Their defending champions tag and a dominating head-to-head record makes them favorites to defeat Mangalore Dragons in match number 23 of the tournament.

MD vs HT Top Player Picks

Nikin Jose (MD)

• Maharaja T20 2024 stats: 209 runs in 7 matches
• Mangalore Dragons star Nikin Jose has punched out two half-centuries so far as part of his 209-run tally this season. In his most recent outing, the cricketer made a fluent 57 against Shivamogga Lions.

Abhilash Shetty (MD)

• Maharaja T20 2024 stats: 9 wickets in 6 matches
• Fast bowler Abhilash Shetty has snared nine wickets in his first six matches of the Maharaja T20 Trophy 2024 season. The speedster even claimed astonishing figures of 4-9 against Bengaluru Blasters at one stage of the tournament.

Manish Pandey (HT)

• Maharaja T20 2024 stats: 160 runs in 7 matches
• Manish Pandey has racked up 160 runs this season from just seven innings at an average of 32. As of now, the Hubli Tigers captain is the most prolific batter from his team.

L Manvanth Kumar (HT)

• Maharaja T20 2024 stats: 66 runs and 14 wickets in 6 matches
• Hubli Tigers’ L Manvanth Kumar has walloped 66 runs in four innings this season at an astonishing strike-rate of 183.33. The cricketer has also snapped 14 wickets so far to emerge as the highest wicket-taker among all bowlers in the Maharaja T20 Trophy 2024.

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MD vs HT Differential Picks

Krishnamurthy Siddharth (MD)

• Maharaja T20 2024 stats: 183 runs in 7 matches
• Attacking Mangalore Dragons batter Krishnamurthy Siddharth has maintained a staggering season strike-rate of nearly 142. He has scored his 183 runs in just six innings at an average of 36.60.

LR Kumar (HT)

• Maharaja T20 2024 stats: 12 wickets in 7 matches
• With 12 wickets from seven matches, Hubli Tigers fast bowler LR Kumar finds himself among the top five most successful bowlers of the season.

MD vs HT Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the form of the players and the expected playing conditions, a 2-3-3-3 combination could be rewarding for the game.

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

Wicketkeepers: Krishnan Shrijith, Krishnamurthy Siddharth
Batters: Manish Pandey, Mohammed Taha, Nikin Jose
All-rounders: Manvanth Kumar, Macneil Noronha, Shreyas Gopal
Bowlers: Abhilash Shetty, LR Kumar, Vidwath Kaverappa

Captain: Manvanth Kumar
Vice-Captain: Macneil Noronha

Mangalore Dragons: 5 players, Hubli Tigers: 6 players

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

Wicketkeepers: Krishnan Shrijith, Krishnamurthy Siddharth
Batters: Manish Pandey, Aneeshwar Gautam, Rohan Patil
All-rounders: Manvanth Kumar, Macneil Noronha, Shreyas Gopal
Bowlers: MB Darshan, Vidwath Kaverappa, LR Kumar

Captain: LR Kumar
Vice-Captain: Krishnamurthy Siddharth

Mangalore Dragons: 5 players, Hubli Tigers: 6 players

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