Maharaja T20, Match 30 | BB vs SL Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming
Mayank Agarwal celebrating his century | Source: Twitter
The 30th match of the Maharaja T20 League will be played between Bengaluru Blasters and Shivamogga Lions on Sunday, August 27 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
BB vs SL: Team Previews
Bengaluru Blasters
Following a series of eight losses, Bengaluru Blasters finally tasted victory by outplaying Mysore Warriors in their recent high-scoring match.
Despite this victory, it merely serves to uplift their spirits and restore a bit of pride, considering they are out of contention for the playoffs after facing eight defeats in nine matches.
The previous match's standout was captain Mayank Agarwal, who blazed a trail with a stunning 105 runs from a mere 57 balls, propelling Bengaluru Blasters to a mammoth 212-run score for the loss of four wickets in the allotted 20 overs.
Alongside him, Suraj Ajya Ahuja and Shubang Hedge also made valuable contributions, and the trio will be determined to continue their strong performances in this final league match, as they aim to finish the season on a victorious note.
Shivamogga Lions
On the other hand, Shivamogga Lions have played nine matches thus far in the tournament, out of which they have managed to secure victories in four games while suffering defeats in five. They currently find themselves second to last on the points table, accruing eight points.
This match takes on a must-win status for them, as they seek to qualify for the playoffs. However, their qualification hinges not only on their victory but also on the results of other teams' matches.
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Rohan Kadam, Abhinav Manohar, and the captain Shreyas Gopal have been the go-to men for the Shivamogga Lions. As we gear up for this match, it's a flat-out necessity that these three amigos shine and carry their team to a convincing win, all while amping up that net run rate. In case it boils down to net run rate, that's what's going to keep their playoff dreams alive.
BB vs SL: Match Details
| Date & Time | August 27, 5:30 PM IST |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at M. Chinnaswamy stadium has consistently favoured the batters, who all have been bringing out their inner beasts while batting on this turf. The bowlers, unfortunately, have found themselves on the receiving end, and Sunday is unlikely to be any exception.
Bowlers' best bet is to adhere to their strategies, maintain a disciplined line and length, and avoid any room for error to prevent batters from taking advantage. The toss-winning team would be wise to opt for batting first and setting up a big total on the board.
BB vs SL Probable Playing XIs
Bengaluru Blasters: Mayank Agarwal (c), EJ Jasper, Dega Nischal, Pavan Deshpande, Suraj Ahuja (wk), Shubhang Hegde, Mohsin Khan, Sarfaraz Ashraf, Gaurav, LR Kumar, Aman Khan
Shivamogga Lions: Rohan Kadam, Nihal Ullal (wk), Abhinav Manohar, Vinay Sagar, S Shivaraj, Shreyas Gopal (c), Kranthi Kumar, Aditya Somanna, Pranav Bhatia, Rohit Kumar K, Adhoksh Hegde
BB vs SL Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
| Wicket-Keeper | Nihal Ullal, Suraj Ajya Ahuja |
| Batters | Mayank Agarwal, Abhinav Manohar, Rohan Kadam |
| All-Rounders | Shreyas Gopal, Sarfaraz Ashraf, Shubang Hegde |
| Bowlers | V Koushik, Pranav Bhatia, Kumar LR |
| Captain | Mayank Agarwal |
| Vice-Captain | Abhinav Manohar |
BB vs SL Match Prediction
Given the high stakes and Shivamogga Lions' playoffs hopes resting squarely on this match, they are going to leave it all out there. It's hard not to see them as the favourites.
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