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Shivamogga Lions and Mangalore Dragons face off in a crucial Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 encounter, with both teams looking to bounce back from opening-day defeats.
Shivamogga Lions Preview
Shivamogga Lions struggled in their first match, with their batting lineup failing to fire. The team will need to improve their performance in all departments to challenge Mangalore Dragons.
Shivamogga Lions Predicted Playing XI:
Nihal Ullal (c & wk), S Shivaraj, Abhinav Manohar, Dhruv Prabhakar, Bharath Dhuri, Avinash D, Anand Doddamani, Rajvir Wadhwa, Vasuki Koushik, Pradeep T, Hardik Raj, Rohit K (Impact Player)
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Mangalore Dragons, despite losing their opening match, showed glimpses of their potential. Their batting lineup, led by Macneil Noronha and Nikin Jose, has the potential to score big runs. However, the bowling attack will need to improve to compete with the stronger teams in the tournament.
Mangalore Dragons Predicted Playing XI:
Shreyas Gopal (c), Rohan Patil, Macneil Hadley Noronha, Nikin Jose, Krishnamurthy Siddharth (wk), Lankesh KS, Sagar Solanki, MB Darshan, Pranav Bhatia, Samarth Nagaraj, Abhilash Shetty, Nischith N Rao (Impact Player)
Key Players
- Shivamogga Lions: Nihal Ullal, Abhinav Manohar, Hardik Raj, Vasuki Koushik
- Mangalore Dragons: Macneil Noronha, Nikin Jose, Shreyas Gopal, MB Darshan
Pitch and Conditions
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is expected to offer a batting-friendly pitch, with shorter boundaries aiding the batsmen. The overcast weather forecast could aid bowlers early on.
Match Prediction
Mangalore Dragons, with their experienced squad, are slight favorites to win this match. However, Shivamogga Lions will be eager to prove their worth and can’t be ruled out.
Winner: Mangalore Dragons Will Win
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