Bengaluru Blasters (BB) will take on the Hubli Tigers (HT) in Match 9 of the Maharaja Trophy 2024 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on August 19.
So far, the Blasters have started the tournament on a high, winning three in three. They have a healthy NRR of +2.263 and are currently at the top of the table. The Mayank Agarwal-led side defeated Gulbarga Mystics, Mysore Warriors, and Shivamogga Lions.
On the other hand, the Tigers have also started their season promisingly, winning two in two. With a positive NRR of 1.252, Manish Pandey & Co. find themselves in the second position in the points table. They are coming off victories over Mangalore Dragons and Gulbarga Mystics.
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Match Details
| Match | Venue | Date & Time | Live Broadcast & Streaming Details |
| Bengaluru Blasters vs Hubli Tigers, Match 9 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | August 19, Monday, 3:00 pm IST | Fancode (app and website) |
Pitch Report
The M Chinnaswamy Stadium heavily favors the batters, with its small boundaries adding more challenges for bowlers. Batters will play their shots easily, as the ball should come onto the bat well. Spinners who can effectively vary their length, particularly by pulling it back, will be valuable assets. Given the conditions, both sides are likely to prefer batting second if given the choice.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | Won by Bengaluru Blasters | Won by Hubli Tigers | No Result |
| 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Probable Playing XI for BB vs HT
Bengaluru Blasters:
Mayank Agarwal(c), Shivkumar Rakshith(w), Bhuvan Raju, Suraj Ahuja, Shubhang Hegde, Aniruddha Joshi, Kranthi Kumar, Aditya Goyal, Naveen MG, Mohsin Khan, Lavish Kaushal
Hubli Tigers:
Mohammed Taha, Manish Pandey(c), Krishnan Shrijith(w), Aneeshwar Gautam, Karthikeya KP, Manvanth Kumar L, Rishi Bopanna, LR Kumar, KC Cariappa, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Shreesha Achar
Probable Best Performers from BB vs HT
Probable Best Batter: Bhuvan Raju
Bengaluru Blasters’ Bhuvan Raju could be the probable best batter in the upcoming match against the Hubli-based franchise. The 26-year-old has started the season with a bang and in three games has already smashed 117 runs and is the third-highest run-scorer of the competition. Raju is coming off two back-to-back fifties and will be hoping to add another half-century under his name.
Probable Best Bowler: LR Kumar
Hubli Tigers’ pacer LR Kumar could be the probable best bowler in the forthcoming game against the Bengaluru Blasters. In two games, Kumar has managed to scalp six wickets at an economy of 10.66. Though the pacer has been expensive he has provided crucial breakthroughs and the Tigers will be hoping for similar performance from him once again.
Today’s Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match
Scenario 1
Bengaluru Blasters to win the toss and opt to bowl first.
PP Score: 45-55
HT: 165-185
Bengaluru Blasters win the match.
Scenario 2
Hubli Tigers to win the toss and opt to bowl first.
PP Score: 55-65
BB: 175-195
Hubli Tigers win the match.
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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.