Gulbarga Mystics are on a roll in the Maharaja T20 Trophy 2023. (Twitter)
Bengaluru Blasters are still striving for their inaugural win of the season as they prepare to take on Gulbarga Mystics in the 24th match of the ongoing Maharaja Trophy at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
BB vs GMY: Team Previews
Bengaluru Blasters
The recent defeat has left Bengaluru Blasters disheartened, despite witnessing an enhancement in their batting display. Succumbing by 6 wickets with 7 balls remaining, while striving to defend a 188-run total, is undeniably hard to accept.
Especially for a team like Blasters, facing a string of 7 consecutive losses, the present situation appears devoid of any positive outcomes.
While Blasters do rely on specific batters, their consistent performance must have boosted the captain's assurance ahead of this match. Yet, their foremost concern persists in the form of their bowling.
Shubhang Hegde, Sarfaraz Ashraf, and Rishi Bopanna carry the responsibility as the primary bowlers in the squad. Should they struggle to procure breakthroughs, Blasters could potentially find themselves on the defensive once again.
Gulbarga Mystics
Conversely, the Gulbarga Mystics are displaying remarkable prowess in their bowling department. Their bowlers are consistently producing match-winning displays, elevating the Mystics to a dominant position in each match. Captain Vijaykumar Vyshak is receiving solid backing from Abhilash Shetty and Hardik Raj in the bowling lineup.
Furthermore, thanks to the middle order's consistent performances during run chases, the Mystics have secured a consecutive trio of victories, ensuring they enter this match with an unbeatable momentum. The bowlers of Gulbarga Mystics are causing a great deal of disruption. This is precisely the advantage they require as they prepare to confront the resurgent Bengaluru Blasters. Winning the coin toss in their past three matches, the Mystics have thoroughly dominated the opposing batting sides.
Against Mangalore, they managed to take 9 wickets for 120 runs, and in the subsequent game, they bowled out Shivamogga for a mere 121 runs. Building on this, they contained the top-ranked Hubli Tigers to a score of 164-6 in their most recent match.
BB vs GMY: Match Details
Date and Time | August 24, 05:30 PM (IST) |
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Venue | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
Live Streaming and Broadcast | FanCode & Star Sports Network |
BB vs GMY: Pitch Report
The pitch at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium will retain its reputation as a high-scoring surface. Batsmen are likely to relish their time at the crease, as the pitch offers minimal assistance to the bowlers. Given its consistency, the wicket's nature should remain consistent throughout the daytime match, making it advisable for the toss-winning team to opt for bowling first. Anticipatedly, the first innings total is projected to hover around 190.
BB vs GMY: Probable Playing XIs:
Bengaluru Blasters: Mayank Agarwal (c), Bhuvan Raju, Dega Nischal, Lochan Appanna, Suraj Ahuja (wk), Shubhang Hegde, Rishi Bopanna, Sarfaraz Ashraf, Gaurav, LR Kumar, Aman Khan
Possible Substitution: Jeswath Acharya
Gulbarga Mystics: LR Chethan, Macneil Hadley Noronha, Aneesh KV, Smaran R, Amit Verma, Avinash D, Srinivas Sharath (wk), Vijaykumar Vyshak (c), Hardik Raj, Abhilash Shetty, Sharan Goud
Possible Substitution: Aadarsh Prajwal
BB vs GMY: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-keeper | Srinivas Sharath |
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Batters | Mayank Agarwal, LR Chethan, Dega Nischal, Aneesh KV |
All-rounders | Sarfaraz Ashraf, Shubhang Hegde, Macneil Hadley Noronha |
Bowlers | Rishi Bopanna, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Abhilash Shetty |
Captain | Sarfaraz Ashraf |
Vice-captain | Mayank Agarwal |
BB vs GMY: Prediction
Bengaluru Blasters are struggling to find any sort of momentum, In contrast, Gulbarga Mystics have demonstrated exceptional all-around prowess in recent encounters, making them undeniably strong contenders to emerge victorious in this contest.