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Maharaja Trophy 2024, MD vs SL: Match 22 Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

MD vs SL, Maharaja Trophy 2024: Dream11 Predictions for Match 22 [X]MD vs SL, Maharaja Trophy 2024: Dream11 Predictions for Match 22 [X]

Mangalore Dragons and Shivamogga Lions to collide in match number 22 of the Maharaja T20 Trophy 2024 season on Sunday, August 25. Currently occupying the bottom two slots on the points table, the much-awaited contest marks a must-win one for both competing teams. The match will be hosted by the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru and 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.

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

Mangalore Dragons and Shivamogga Lions have crossed paths thrice so far in the history of Maharaja T20 Trophy League. The Dragons hold a superior head-to-head advantage, and they also won their most-recent battle as played out this season last week.

Matches
Mangalore Dragons won
Shivamogga Lions won
N/R
3210

MD vs SL Pitch Report

The playing conditions at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is known to be conducive for batters, with some assistance on offer for the fast bowlers as well, especially with the new-ball. The average first innings total of 160 at the venue this season indicates that the surface has offered ample support to both departments. In light of recent results, the captain winning the toss might likely opt to field first.

Fantasy value from the pitch report

  • In a bid to earn valuable points from the fantasy contests, the team must consist of quality fast bowlers and at least two specialist spinners for the middle overs.
  • It is imperative to select aggressive top-order batters in the team. The team must also include quality middle-order batters who can anchor the innings in case of a collapse.

MD vs SL Fantasy Cricket Tips

Mangalore Dragons Heavy Fantasy XI

  • Krishnamurthy Siddharth and Nikin Jose have punched out the highest number of runs from the Mangalore Dragons setup this season, with both amassing over 150 runs from five innings each.
  • Mangalore Dragons fast bowler Abhilash Shetty has ably led his team’s pace department off late. The cricketer recently shattered Bengaluru Blasters’ batting line-up with figures of 4-9.

Shivamogga Lions Heavy Fantasy XI

  • Abhinav Manohar blasted 70 runs from just 27 balls against defending champions Hubli Tigers on August 24. Among all batters this season, he is only second in race among the leading run-getters of the tournament.
  • D Avinash has picked up five wickets for the Shivamogga Lions in five innings this season. He picked up three of those wickets in a single match-winning cause just a day ago at the same venue.

MD vs SL Winner Prediction

Shivamogga Lions recently ravaged defending champions Hubli Tigers. With a newfound winning momentum, the Nihal Ullal-led Shivamogga side will be considered favorites to defeat Mangalore Dragons in match number 22 of the Maharaja T20 Trophy 2024 season.

MD vs SL Top Player Picks

Krishnamurthy Siddharth (MD)

  • Maharaja T20 2024 stats: 174 runs in 6 matches
  • Krishnamurthy Siddharth has tallied the highest number of runs among all Mangalore Dragons batters this season. With 174 runs from five innings, the 31-year-old has maintained a healthy batting average of 43.50 and a strike-rate of 150.

Abhilash Shetty (MD)

  • Maharaja T20 2024 stats: 9 wickets in 6 matches
  • Left-arm quick Abhilash Shetty has taken nine wickets in six matches this season at an average of 19.44. At one stage of the tournament, the speedster bagged figures of 4-9 against Bengaluru Blasters.

Abhinav Manohar (SL)

  • Maharaja T20 2024 stats: 329 runs in 7 matches
  • Abhinav Manohar has pounded 329 runs from just seven innings to emerge as the second highest run-maker of the Maharaja Trophy T20 2024 season so far. In his previous outing, he exploded with a match-winning 70 from just 27 balls against defending champions Hubli Tigers.

D Avinash (SL)

  • Maharaja T20 2024 stats: 5 wickets in 5 matches
  • Bowling all-rounder D Avinash has seized five wickets in four innings at an average of 18.80 to lead the wicket-taking charts among all Shivamogga Lions bowlers this season. On August 24, he dismantled Hubli Tigers with figures of 3-34.

MD vs SL Differential Picks

Nikin Jose (MD)

  • Maharaja T20 2024 stats: 152 runs in 6 matches
  • Mangalore Dragons batter Nikin Jose has minted 152 runs from five innings this season at a splendid batting average of 38. The cricketer also scored a fighting 61 against Bengaluru Blasters just a couple of days ago at the same venue.

Hardik Raj (SL)

  • Maharaja T20 2024 stats: 134 runs and 4 wickets in 7 matches
  • Shivamogga Lions all-rounder Hardik Raj has charted 134 runs in five innings at an explosive strike-rate of 176.31. Additionally, the 18-year-old has also claimed four wickets with the ball.

MD vs SL 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.

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

Wicketkeepers: Krishnamurthy Siddharth, Nihal Ullal
Batters: Abhinav Manohar, Nikin Jose, Rohan Patil
All-rounders: Macneil Noronha, D Avinash, Shreyas Gopal
Bowlers: Abhilash Shetty, Hardik Raj, Doddamani Anand

Captain: Abhinav Manohar
Vice-Captain: Krishnamurthy Siddharth

Mangalore Dragons: 6 players, Shivamogga Lions: 5 players

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

Wicketkeepers: Krishnamurthy Siddharth, Nihal Ullal
Batters: Abhinav Manohar, Nikin Jose, Rohan Patil
All-rounders: Bharath Dhuri, Macneil Noronha, D Avinash
Bowlers: MB Darshan, Hardik Raj, Abhilash Shetty

Captain: Hardik Raj
Vice-Captain: Macneil Noronha

Mangalore Dragons: 6 players, Shivamogga Lions: 5 players