Gulbarga Mystics vs Bengaluru Blasters T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Maharaja Trophy 2023
Defending champs Gulbarga Mystics will kick off Maharaja Trophy 2023 against last year’s runners-up Bengaluru Blasters. The game will be played at M Chinnaswami Stadium in Bengaluru and will start at 1:00 PM IST on August 13.
Gulbarga Mystics and Bengaluru Blasters will kick off the 2023 Maharaja Trophy. Gulbarga Mystics will enter as defending champions. They defeated Bengaluru Blasters in the final last edition of the tournament.
The team has some fine players at its disposal. The batting will be led by Devdutt Padikkal and will have the likes of Avneesh KV, LR Chethan, R Smaran. Padikkal and Chethan were in fine form in the previous edition and scored 385 and 447 runs respectively.
In the bowling department, the team will rest hopes on Abhilash Shetty, Sharan Goud and Vijaykumar Vyashak. All-rounders like Avinash D will also be handy as they provide a genuine bowling option and add depth to the team.
Bengaluru Blasters had a top run last season and won 7 of the 10 league games but suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the final. The team will be looking to go on and win the trophy in 2023. In Mayank Agarwal and Pavan Deshpande, they have two of the best talents.
Agarwal was the leading run-scorer of the tournament in the last season, scoring 496 runs while Pavan Deshpande also scored 436 runs. Bengaluru will be expecting the two veterans to have another stellar season. Jeswath Acharya and Suraj Ahuja add batting depth to the team.
Bengaluru Blasters’ bowling will rest on the shoulders of Shubhang Hegde, Pradeep T, Abhimanyu Mithun and Rishi Bopanna. Hegde and Bopanna had a decent run last year, picking 14 wickets while Pradeep picked 13 wickets in just 10 games.
Gulbarga Mystics vs Bengaluru Blasters T20 Live Streaming
TV channels: The tournament will be broadcast on Star Sports 2 and Star Sports Kannada
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the Fancode app and website.
GMY vs BB Match Toss Prediction
Chinnaswami Stadium is one of the toughest grounds to defend, so captains will prefer chasing.
GMY vs BB Pitch Report
The pitch will be a belter and plenty of runs are likely to be scored. Also, the ground is not very big. Spinners get some help in Bengaluru, but the pitch is not used much so they might not be that effective in the first few games.
Bengaluru Weather Report
The weather will be good for cricket with temperature hovering around mid-20s. There is a 10 per cent chance of rain as well.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Gulbarga Mystics vs Bengaluru Blasters, Maharaja Trophy 2023
Gulbarga Mystics Team News & Playing 11
GMY Team News
Mystics got back ace batter Devdutt Padikkal for Maharaja Trophy 2023 season. The team also got LR Chethan, one of the top performers of the tournament last year. Pacer Vyshakh Vijay Kumar and veteran spinner Appanna KP were also roped in by the Bengaluru Blasters.
GMY Key Players
- Devdutt Padikkal – Gulbarga Mystics purchased Padikkal for 13.2 lakhs and the batter will be eyeing a good outing in the upcoming season. He was in fine form last year, scoring 385 runs in 11 games.
- LR Chethan – LR Chethan will also be eyeing a top show in the tournament. He had a stunning run last year and scored 447 runs in 11 games. He will be key in the top order for Mystics.
- Vijaykumar Vyashak – Vijaykumar Vyashak took 12 wickets in the last season and will be eyeing a good outing in the upcoming edition of the Maharaja Trophy.
GMY Team Form
Gulbarga Mystics are the defending champs. They defeated Bengaluru Blasters in the final last year.
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Gulbarga Mystics Predicted Playing 11
KV Avneesh, LR Chethan, Devdutt Padikkal, Srinivas Sharath, R Smaran, D Avinash, Mcneil Noronha, Abhilash Shetty, Sharan Goud, Vijaykumar Vyshak, KP Appanna
Bengaluru Blasters Team News & Playing 11
BB Team News
Blasters missed out on the title last year but they have compiled a good squad this season. The team roped in Mayank Agarwal, wicketkeeper Luvnith Sisodiaa and pacers Vidhyadhar Patil and Abhimanyu Mithun
BB Key Players
- Mayank Agarwal- Mayank Agarwal will have to replicate the performance of the 2022 edition for the Blasters who paid a whopping sum of 14 lakhs for him. The batter had an outstanding run last year and scored 496 runs.
- Pavan Deshpande – Pavan Deshpande also had a top run in the 2022 edition and went on to score 434 runs in 12 games. The batter will be looking to start from where he left in the previous edition and deliver consistent performances for his team.
- Pradeep T – Pradeep T is a good bowler to have. He delivered a decent show in the last edition and picked 13 wickets in 10 games.
BB Team Form
Bengaluru Blasters failed to win the tournament last year after losing the final to Gulbarga Mystics.
Bengaluru Blasters Predicted Playing 11
Jeswath Acharya, Mayank Agarwal, Suraj Ahuja, Pavan Deshpande, Shubhang Hegde, Rishi Bopanna, Suraj Ahuja (WK), Sarfaraz Ashraf, Abhimanyu Mithun, Pradeep T, Vidyadhar Patil
Gulbarga Mystics vs Bengaluru Blasters Head to Head
Bengaluru Blasters and Gulbarga Mystics have faced in four games, winning two games apiece.
GMY vs BB Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
GMY Won |
BB Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
4 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
Gulbarga Mystics vs Bengaluru Blasters Betting Odds
The bookies are giving a slight edge to Bengaluru Blasters. The team looks strong and has a quality batting and bowling lineup.
Who will win Gulbarga Mystics vs Bengaluru Blasters T20 Match?
We suggest backing Bengaluru Blasters to win. The team has a strong batting lineup, led by Mayank Agarwal and Pavan Deshpande while Shubhang Hedge, Rishi Bopanna and Abhimanyu Mithun make up for a strong bowling attack. The team looks slightly more balanced than the defending champs.
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Aug 13, 2023
13:00 IST / 7:30 GMT
M Chinnaswamy Stadium - Bengaluru, India
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