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Kashi Rudras vs Meerut Mavericks, UPT20L, Today Match Prediction 03 September 2025
KARS vs MEMA Win Probability
Toss Winner - Kashi Rudras won the toss and choose to bat first
Kashi Rudras beat Meerut Mavericks by 5 runs
The two encounters between Kashi Rudras and Meerut Mavericks this season ended evenly, with both teams picking up a win apiece.
- Conditions in Lucknow suggest that a first-innings score in the range of 180-190 should give batting side a good chance of a win.
- Karan Sharma and Atal Bihari Rai will be the key players Kashi Rudras will depend on for reliable contributions.
- For Meerut, much will ride on Swastik Chikara and Rituraj Sharma, as the batting order looks to them for runs.
Kashi Rudras are our picks for the winners of the first Qualifier.
| Tournament: | Uttar Pradesh T20 League, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 33.3°C|Mist |
KARS vs MEMA Match Prediction & Analysis
The Uttar Pradesh Premier League 2025 playoffs kick off this Wednesday afternoon in Lucknow, where Kashi Rudras face Meerut Mavericks in the first Qualifier. A victory here secures a place in Saturday’s final, while the losing side will have one more chance to advance through Qualifier 2 on Thursday. The stakes are high, and the knockout phase is set to deliver high-intensity action.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
KARS
L
L
W
W
W
KARS
135/8 in 20.0 6.75
139/3 in 15.4 8.87
135/4 in 16.0 8.44
132/8 in 20.0 6.6
MEMA
W
W
W
L
W
MEMA
202/2 in 17.3 11.54
200/3 in 20.0 10
135/8 in 20.0 6.75
139/3 in 15.4 8.87
140/10 in 18.2 7.64
233/4 in 20.0 11.65
149/6 in 20.0 7.45
41/2 in 8.0 5.12
184/7 in 20.0 9.2
143/9 in 20.0 7.15
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 2 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Kashi Rudras Preview
Kashi Rudras have looked a class apart this season, finishing the league stage on top after winning seven of their ten matches and sealing a place in Qualifier 1. They have only lost thrice, and throughout the campaign, they have been the side everyone is chasing.
Karan Sharma has led their batting effort, scoring 411 runs in 10 innings at a strike rate of 145.23. His tally includes one century and three half-centuries, the latest of which came in their previous outing. Another 30-plus score from him looks on the cards here.
Support has come from elsewhere, too. Abhishek Goswami and Uvais Ahmad have both chipped in, each moving past 190 runs this year. The depth is further enforced by Shubham Chaubey and Deepak Rana, who have struck the ball cleanly and are more than capable of producing quick cameos.
The bowling has been just as reliable. Atal Bihari Rai and Shivam Mavi have done the heavy lifting, combining for 36 wickets, while keeping things tight. Kartik Yadav has stood out with 12 wickets in nine appearances at a superb economy of 5.17.
Sunil Kumar has played his part too, collecting 12 wickets at 6.03. This attack has been disciplined from the start and will be confident of putting up another good show against Lucknow.
Kashi Rudras Predicted Playing XI:
Karan Sharma (c), Uvais Ahmad (wk), Shubham Chaubey, Shiva Singh, Kartik Yadav, Deepak Rana, Saksham Rai, Rishabh Rajput, Atal Bihari Rai, Sunil Kumar, Shivam Mavi Substitute: Abhishek Goswami
Kashi Rudras Key Players From Previous Game Of Uttar Pradesh T20 League, 2025
Kashi Rudras Actual Playing XI:
Bhavy Goyal, Yashovardhan Singh, Karan Sharma, Uvaish Ahmed, Shubham Chaubey, Shiva Singh, Kartik Yadav, Saksham Rai, Atal Bihari Rai, Sunil Kumar, Shivam Mavi, Abhishek Goswami
Meerut Mavericks Preview
Meerut Mavericks have been the second-best side this season, banking six victories and four losses from 10 games to secure second place in the group stage. They sealed that runner-up spot, guaranteeing themselves a Qualifier 1 berth, after a superb chase of 201 runs finished in just 18.3 overs against Noida Kings in their final group game.
Swastik Chikara has been excellent opening the batting, amassing 329 runs from 10 knocks at a strike rate of 131. He just scored 64 from 38 balls against Noida, his third half-century this season, and should be expected to deliver again at the top in Qualifier 1.
Rituraj Sharma and Madhav Kaushik have done their jobs nicely, both surpassing 250 runs throughout this tournament.
Rinku Singh continues to be the most dangerous batsman in their lineup. He's produced two spectacular match-winning innings this campaign: that unbeaten century versus Gorakhpur Lions while chasing, plus 78 not out from 48 balls against Kashi recently. He now tops the run-scoring charts and might prove decisive once more, given his current form.
Vijay Kumar has been their most successful bowler, claiming 14 scalps from nine outings at an economy of 7.79. Zeeshan Ansari has offered stability with his spin bowling and has also grabbed 11 wickets to maintain pressure on opposition batsmen.
Their attack gets additional strength from Yash Garg and Kartik Tyagi, who have combined for 27 dismissals to give the team excellent coverage.
Meerut Mavericks Predicted Playing XI:
Swastik Chikara, Akshay Dubey (wk), Rituraj Sharma, Madhav Kaushik, Rinku Singh (c), Ritik Vats, Yash Garg, Vijay Kumar, Zeeshan Ansari, Kartik Tyagi, Ansh Dwivedi Substitute: Vishal Chaudhary, Divyansh Joshi
Meerut Mavericks Key Players From Previous Game Of Uttar Pradesh T20 League, 2025
Meerut Mavericks Actual Playing XI:
Vishal Chaudhary , Swastik Chikara, Akshay Dubey, Madhav Kaushik, Rituraj Sharma, Rinku Singh, Kartik Tyagi, Ritik Vats, Yash Garg, Zeeshan Ansari, Vijay Kumar
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Ekana’s pitch in this Uttar Pradesh Premier League season has favored batters, but it’s not always flat either. As the surface loses pace, batsmen need to focus more on timing and finding gaps. Bowlers who mix up their speeds and spinners during the middle phase have managed to pick up wickets. Despite that, batters should still feel confident.
The forecast suggests cloudy skies, with morning rain and a chance of light showers in the afternoon.
KARS vs MEMA Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Average Turn
First-innings scores have mostly averaged around 175 at Ekana in this Uttar Pradesh T20 League. There have been occasional high-scoring games, but most totals have stayed between 160 and 180. With a final spot on the line, the team batting first will want to push for at least 180-190 to make life difficult for the chasing side.
Toss: To Bat
This year’s Uttar Pradesh Premier League has made one thing clear: batting first gives teams a distinct edge. With the pressure of a playoff match, the toss-winning skipper will almost certainly choose to bat and put the chasing side under immediate pressure.
KARS vs MEMA
Winning Prediction
Kashi Rudras and Meerut Mavericks square off in the Uttar Pradesh T20 League Qualifier 1, both capable of reaching the final. Kashi topped the group stage and have proved their consistency throughout the season. But Meerut aren’t pushovers—they’ve shown they can challenge anyone, especially after their dominant win over Kashi in their last group meeting. A tight contest is on the cards, but Kashi’s superior form this season tips the scales in their favor.
Kashi Rudras are our picks for the winners of the first Qualifier.
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