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The ninth match of the Maharaja T20 League 2023 will be played between Gulbarga Mystics and Shivamogga Lions on Thursday, August 17, at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
GMY vs SL: Team Previews
Gulbarga Mystics
Gulbarga Mystics made a roaring start to their tournament, crushing Bengaluru Blasters by six wickets. However, their winning streak was short-lived, as Hubli Tigers got the best of them with a seven-wicket win.
Their batting was on fire in the first game, chasing down 138 runs against Bengaluru Blasters. But things took a nosedive in the second match when they batted first. Heading into this game, they are geared up to make a strong comeback.
Chethan LR, Aadarsh Prajwal, and Aneesh KV are among the batters who have displayed promising performances for the Gulbarga Mystics thus far. As they head into this game, they are eager to make further contributions to the team and help lead them across the finish line.
Shivamogga Lions
On the other hand, Shivamogga Lions are on fire, kicking off the tournament with two wins in a row. They bossed both games batting first and defending the target, giving a sneak peek into their fearsome bowling lineup.
Meanwhile, their batting game is a showstopper too. They kicked things off by piling up 176 runs against Mangaluru Dragons and clinching the win by nine runs. Then came Bengaluru Blasters, where they unleashed 201 runs and defended it well, securing a 36-run victory.
Rohan Kadam, Nihal Ullal, Abhinav Manohar, and Kranti Kumar have been the MVPs in the first two games for Shivamogga Lions. They must be amped up to keep the magic going and add more firepower to the team's winning spree.
GMY vs SL: Match Details & Live Streaming
Date & Time: August 17, 1:00 PM IST
Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Live Streaming: FanCode App and Website
GMY vs SL: M Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report
The M Chinnaswamy stadium pitch has been a dreamland for batters but a graveyard for bowlers who have had a rough time here. All in all, get ready for another run carnival on Thursday. Whoever wins the toss should definitely choose to bat first, set a big target, and defend it later in the second half.
GMY vs SL: Probable Playing 11
Gulbarga Mystics: LR Chethan, Aadarsh Prajwal (wk), Aneesh KV, Smaran R, Amit Verma, Macneil Hadley Noronha, Sourabh Muttur, Vijaykumar Vyshak (c), Avinash D, Sharan Goud, Abhilash Shetty
Shivamogga Lions: Rohan Kadam, Nihal Ullal (wk), Rohit Kumar K, Shreyas Gopal (c), Abhinav Manohar, S Shivaraj, Kranthi Kumar, Pranav Bhatia, HS Sharath, Vasuki Koushik, Adhoksh Hegde
GMY vs SL: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-Keepers | Aadarsh Prajwal, Nihal Ullal |
Batters | Chethan LR, Rohan Kadam, Abhinav Manohar |
All-Rounders | Amit Verma, Shreyas Gopal |
Bowlers | Sharan Goud, Abhilash Shetty, Pranav Bhatia, Vasuki Koushik |
Captain | Abhinav Manohar |
Vice Captain | Chethan LR |
GMY vs SL: Winner Prediction
Shivamogga Lions are the favourites to win this match.