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Meerut Mavericks vs Lucknow Falcons, UPT20L, Today Match Prediction 04 September 2025
MEMA vs LUF Win Probability
Toss Winner - Meerut Mavericks won the toss and choose to bat first
A first-innings total between 180 and 190 at Lucknow should put the batting side in a strong position to secure a victory.
- When these two teams last faced off this season, Meerut dominated Lucknow with a commanding 93-run victory.
- Meerut’s fortunes in this match could hinge on how Rinku Singh and Rituraj Sharma perform with the bat.
- Lucknow’s batting lineup revolves around Swastik Chikara and Rituraj Sharma, who are pivotal to their success at the crease.
Meerut Mavericks are our picks for the winners of Qualifier 2.
| Tournament: | Uttar Pradesh T20 League, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
MEMA vs LUF Match Prediction & Analysis
The Uttar Pradesh Premier League 2025 is down to its final stages, with three teams still battling for the title. On Thursday night, Meerut Mavericks and Lucknow Falcons will face off in Qualifier 2 at Lucknow. The winner advances to Saturday’s final, where Kashi Rudras await. Both teams have shown flashes of brilliance this season, and this match promises to be a tense, unpredictable showdown.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
MEMA
L
W
W
W
L
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
LUF
W
W
W
L
L
LUF
170/6 in 20.0 8.5
147/8 in 20.0 7.35
109/10 in 17.3 6.23
169/10 in 19.3 8.67
140/10 in 18.2 7.64
233/4 in 20.0 11.65
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 2 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Meerut Mavericks Preview
Meerut Mavericks have been one of the stronger teams this season, earning a spot in Qualifier 1 after picking up six wins and four defeats in the league stage. They fell short by only five runs against Kashi Rudras in that contest, which means they now get another chance to reach the final through the second Qualifier.
Their batting has been a real strength, with three players crossing 300 runs this season. Swastik Chikara has provided stability at the top, scoring 354 runs in 11 innings at a strike rate of 131. Rituraj Sharma is on the exact same tally after his gutsy 64 off 38 in Qualifier 1.
Rinku Singh stands out as the most threatening batter in the side. He heads the charts with 372 runs in nine innings at a strike rate of 179 and nearly pulled off a win in the last match with 40 off 23. His current touch makes him the player to watch again.
Vijay Kumar has led the way in the bowling attack, taking 14 wickets from 11 matches while going at 8.49 an over. Zeeshan Ansari has added control through his spin and matched that tally of 14 wickets, keeping pressure on opposing batters.
Further support has come from Yash Garg and Kartik Tyagi, who, between them, have collected 27 wickets to give the Mavericks a solid balance in their attack
Meerut Mavericks Predicted Playing XI:
Swastik Chikara, Rituraj Sharma, Madhav Kaushik, Rinku Singh (c), Akshay Dubey (wk), Ritik Vats, Yash Garg, Kartik Tyagi, Zeeshan Ansari, Vijay Kumar, Vishal Chaudhary Substitute: Ansh Dwivedi, Rajat Sanserwal
Meerut Mavericks Key Players From Previous Game Of Uttar Pradesh T20 League, 2025
Meerut Mavericks Actual Playing XI:
Divyansh Rajput, Swastik Chikara, Rituraj Sharma, Akshay Dubey, Madhav Kaushik, Ritik Vats, Yash Garg, Kartik Tyagi, Zeeshan Ansari, Vijay Kumar, Vishal Chaudhary , Prashant Chaudhary
Lucknow Falcons Preview
Lucknow Falcons earned their spot in Qualifier 2 by beating Gaur Gorakhapur Lions convincingly by 23 runs in the Eliminator. Their campaign was patchy for long stretches, but their strong finish during the group phase and now this playoff win makes them a tricky proposition in Qualifier 2.
Aaradhya Yadav has been their top run scorer, amassing 353 runs across 10 knocks at a strike rate of 129. He's already notched five half-centuries, and the team will need another big innings from him in this clash.
Mohammad Saif has been almost as productive, compiling 314 runs from 10 games while providing genuine firepower through the middle phase.
Priyam Garg, batting at three, has managed 238 runs from eight outings at a strike rate of 137. His knack for getting going quickly makes Lucknow tough to contain when he finds form.
Samarth Singh and Kritagya Singh have done their bit too, both passing 170 runs during the campaign to give the lineup good depth.
Their bowling has been pretty solid as well and has performed really well over the last three games. Vipraj Nigam has been the pick with 18 scalps from 11 matches while conceding just 8 per over. Skipper Bhuvneshwar Kumar's know-how has come in really handy, and he is now second on their bowling charts with 11 wickets at 6.73. His four-over spell can make a big difference in this knockout clash.
Akshu Bajwa and Abhinandan Singh have combined for 15 wickets, offering the team different options.
Lucknow Falcons Predicted Playing XI:
Ansh Yadav, Aaradhya Yadav (wk), Abhay Prathap Singh, Mohammad Saif, Sameer Choudhary, Kritagya Singh, Vipraj Nigam, Akshu Bajwa, Bhuvneshwar Kumar (c), Abhinandan Singh, Navneet Kumar Substitute: Priyam Garg, Shoaib Siddiqui
Lucknow Falcons Key Players From Previous Game Of Uttar Pradesh T20 League, 2025
Lucknow Falcons Actual Playing XI:
Ansh Yadav, Aaradhya Yadav, Abhay Singh, Mohammad Saif, Sameer Choudhary, Kritagya Singh, Vipraj Nigam, Akshu Bajwa, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh , Navneet Kumar, Satyam Pandey
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The Ekana surface this season has been good for batting, but it’s not without its challenges. Batters have to adapt as the pitch loses its zip, relying on precision rather than power. Seamers using variations and spinners in the middle overs have created opportunities, yet the overall conditions remain favorable for batting.
Weather updates indicate overcast skies, with morning showers and a possibility of light rain in the afternoon.
MEMA vs LUF Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Average Turn
This season’s Uttar Pradesh T20 League at Ekana shows first-innings scores averaging close to 175. A few games have produced big totals, but most finishes have been between 160 and 180. With a place in the final at stake, the team batting first will look to post 180 or higher to create a challenging chase for their rivals.
Toss: To Bat
The Uttar Pradesh Premier League this season has shown a clear trend—teams batting first hold the advantage. In fact, both the playoff games so far have been won comfortably by the team setting the total. In a high-pressure playoff game, the captain who wins the toss will most likely elect to bat first and force the opposition to chase down the target.
MEMA vs LUF
Winning Prediction
This is Qualifier 2, and Meerut Mavericks and Lucknow Falcons cannot afford any more slipups, as the one that loses will be knocked out of the tournament. Both teams have had strong moments throughout the season, although Meerut have done better overall. If Lucknow’s batting unit fires, they will be in with a real shot, but the overall team strength makes Meerut the better picks for this game.
Meerut Mavericks are our picks for the winners of Qualifier 2.
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