Bengaluru Blasters vs Mangalore Dragons, MTKSCAT20, Match Prediction - Reddy Anna

Betting Tips:

• Bengaluru Blasters to win against bottom-placed Mangalore Dragons.

• Mangalore Dragons have lost their last 3 matches in a row.

• Bengaluru Blasters have a strong bowling attack.

• Dragons are inconsistent with their batting.

Match Prediction & Analysis:

In the final league stage match of the Maharaja Trophy 2024, Bengaluru Blasters will face the struggling Mangalore Dragons - Reddy Anna. The Blasters, who are likely to secure a semi-final spot, may rest some key bowlers, just as they did in their recent game against Shivamogga Lions. Despite this, their batting lineup, led by skipper Mayank Agarwal, looks formidable.

The Dragons, on the other hand, have had a disappointing campaign, losing their last three matches. Their batting has been inconsistent, and their bowling attack lacks reliability. Even though they managed to post a decent total of 178 in their last outing, their bowlers failed to defend it, conceding 209 runs to the Hubli Tigers.

Team Previews:

Bengaluru Blasters: The Blasters will look to bounce back from their last game where they conceded over 200 runs. Despite this, their batting, especially the partnership between Suraj Ahuja and Shubhang Hegde, has shown great promise. They successfully chased down a 228-run target, with Ahuja and Hegde building a record 169-run partnership.

For this match, the Blasters might bring back key bowlers like Naveen MG and Kranthi Kumar to strengthen their bowling attack. They might also give some playing time to Mohsin Khan ahead of the semi-finals.

Predicted Playing XI:

• Mayank Agarwal (c)

• Bhuvan Raju

• Suraj Ahuja (wk)

• Shubhang Hegde

• Aniruddha Joshi

• Niranjan Naik

• Aditya Goyal

• Kranthi Kumar

• Mohsin Khan

• Lavish Kaushal

• Naveen MG

Mangalore Dragons: The Dragons have nothing to lose in this match and should look to play aggressively. Their top order needs to step up, with Rohan Patil and Tushar Singh needing to deliver better starts. Wicketkeeper-batter Krishnamurthy Siddharth has been in good form and will be key to their batting lineup.

However, the Dragons have struggled with consistency in their batting order, and their bowlers, led by Shreyas Gopal, have not been able to make significant impacts. Without an in-form bowler to rely on, the Dragons are at a disadvantage in this matchup.

Predicted Playing XI:

• Macneil Hadley Noronha

• Rohan Patil

• Tushar Singh

• Nikin Jose

• Krishnamurthy Siddharth (wk)

• Shreyas Gopal (c)

• Lochan Gowda

• Pranav Bhatia

• MB Darshan

• Abhilash Shetty

• Advith Shetty

Weather Conditions: Scattered thunderstorms are expected in Bengaluru on match day, which might affect the game. The VJD method could come into play if overs are lost due to rain.

Pitch Report: The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for its batting-friendly pitch, with an average first-innings score of around 172 runs in recent matches. High-scoring games are common at this venue, and teams generally prefer to chase, with 6 out of the last 10 matches won by the team batting second.

Toss Prediction: Teams are likely to opt to bowl first, taking advantage of the chasing trend at this venue.

Winning Prediction: Bengaluru Blasters are the favorites in this contest. Mangalore Dragons have struggled with both bat and ball, making the Blasters the stronger team on paper. With their solid batting lineup and a decent bowling attack, Bengaluru Blasters are expected to come out on top in this match.

Prediction: Bengaluru Blasters to win.

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