Who will win Belagavi Panthers vs Bijapur Bulls, KPL 2019?
Belagavi Panthers will look to build on wins against Bengaluru Blasters and Shivamogga Lions when they take on Bijapur Bulls in the 2019 Karnataka Premier League at Mysore. The match, on August 26, is scheduled to start at 15:00 local time.
The Panthers’ resurgence has been powered by their captain Manish Pandey – the India international is yet to be dismissed, scoring one century and two half-centuries in his last three innings. Stalin Hoover stole the headlines with an unbeaten century last time out, however.
The Bulls, by contrast, have lacked rhythm. They suffered a last-ball defeat to Hubli Tigers last time out but this is their first game at Mysore this season.
BP vs BIJ, KPL 2019: Where to watch/Live streaming
TV channels: Star Sports
Live streaming: Hotstar
BP vs BIJ Toss Prediction
The Panthers have been fortunate with the toss and are probably due to lose this one, which would give Bijapur Bulls the chance to chase and test Manish Pandey and co’s ability to set a target.
BP vs BIJ Weather Report
More scattered thunderstorms are forecast for Mysore in the afternoon and both teams will hope the fact the chance of rain is given at less than 40 per cent gives them a chance of a full game.
BP vs BIJ Pitch Condition
Used for the first time on Sunday, the usually bowler-friendly Mysore wicket held no daemons for the Panthers’ batsman as they dominated last time out.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Belagavi Panthers vs Bijapur Bulls, KPL 2019...
Belagavi Panthers Team News & Playing 11
BP Team News
After missing the previous game of KPL 2019, Stalin Hoover was brought back in for Arshdeep Singh last time out and the Panthers will be glad he was – opening the batting, he scored an unbeaten century. It is hard to see where any changes will be made if everybody is fit this time out.
BP Key Players
Manish Pandey: That his unbeaten 53 from 26 balls last time out was his lowest score so far tells you all you need to know about the India international’s form. He hit 102* and 58* in his previous two innings.
Zahoor Farooqi: Back on it with his bowling last time out, taking 2-23 to move to five wickets in four games so far this season.
Stalin Hoover: Stole the show on his return to the team, scoring 11 fours and six sixes on his way to an unbeaten 108 from 50 balls at the top of the order.
BP Team Form
Belagavi Panthers made it back to back wins last time out, following up their dominant eight-wicket win against Bengaluru Blasters – as Manish Pandey hit an unbeaten half-century to lead the chase of just 111 to win – by thrashing Shivamogga Lions.
The Lions posted 175/4, with D Avinash claiming 3-32, before Stalin Hoover (108*) and Pandey (53*) led the Panthers to a dominant nine-wicket win.
Belagavi Panthers Predicted Playing 11
Ravikumar Samarth, Stalin Hoover, Manish Pandey (c), Dikshansu Negi, Shubhang Hegde, Kaunain Abbas (wk), Abihnav Manohar, MB Darshan, Rithesh Bhatkal, D Avinash, Zahoor Farooqi
Bijapur Bulls Team News & Playing 11
BIJ Team News
Bijapur Bulls made just one change last time out, as Jeswath Acharya replaced Pranav Bhatia. The Bulls need runs, and more batting changes would not be a huge surprise.
BIJ Key Players
Bharat Chipli: Though last season’s top run scorer fell short last time out, his form has still been good this year – hitting 39, 50 and 77 in his previous three innings.
Raju Bhatkal: Top-scored for the Bulls last time out with 67 against Hubli Tigers – his second top score of the tournament, having also hit 62 against Bellary Tuskers.
Suraj Kamath: Took 3-12 last time out – moving to four wickets in two games – to mark himself as a key bowler for the Bulls.
BIJ Team Form
Bijapur Bulls have been inconsistent so far. They beat Mysuru Warriors to record their first win of the tournament, as Bharat Chipli helped them to an eight-wicket win – chasing 141 in just 14.4 overs.
They failed to back it up, however – the Bulls were restricted to 119/7 against Hubli Tigers and lost by three wickets off the final ball of the game.
Bijapur Bulls Predicted Playing 11
Gneshwar Naveen, Bharat Chipli (c), Raju Bhatkal, Jeswath Acharya, Sunil Raju, NP Bhareth, GS Chiranjeevi (wk), Swapnil Yelave, KC Cariappa, Prateek Jain, Suraj Kamath
Belagavi Panthers vs Bijapur Bulls Head to Head
Two of the founder members of the league, the Panthers and the Bulls have met ten times before, with the Panthers just edging the head-to-head with five wins to the Bulls’ four. The one other game was last year’s match, which was ruined by the rain – this will, therefore, be their first full meeting since 2017, weather-permitting.
BP vs BIJ Head to Head Stats
| Matches Played |
BP Won |
BIJ Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| 10 |
5 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
Belagavi Panthers vs Bijapur Bulls Betting Odds
Belagavi Panthers’ good form makes them big favourites with the Bijapur Bulls. The Panthers are 1.57 favourites to win with Bet365, while the Bulls are priced at 2.37 to win with Bet365.
🏆 Belagavi Panthers vs Bijapur Bulls Prediction
Belagavi Panthers are in good form, led by captain Manish Pandey’s excellent batting, and they can continue that momentum with a win against Bijapur Bulls.
Aug 26, 2019
15:00 IST / 9:30 GMT
Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadiyar Ground - Mysore, India
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