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Hubli Tigers vs Coastal Kings Mangaluru, MTKSCAT20 2026, Today Match Prediction
HT vs MGD Win Probability
Toss Winner - Coastal Kings Mangaluru won the toss and choose to bowl first
Coastal Kings Mangaluru won by 3 wickets
Can Coastal Kings Mangaluru strengthen their top-two hopes?
- Nikin Jose is Coastal Kings Mangaluru's leading run-scorer this season with 241 runs in 8 matches, including 1 century and 1 half-century.
- Shreyas Gopal is Coastal Kings Mangaluru's leading wicket-taker, picking up 11 wickets in 8 matches.
- Vaibhav Sharma has been Hubli Tigers' most successful bowler this season with 10 wickets in 9 matches.
Coastal Kings Mangaluru to win the match.
| Tournament: | Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 28.4°C|Partly cloudy |
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HT vs MGD Match Prediction & Analysis
This is a crucial contest for both teams, especially Hubli Tigers, who must win to keep their playoff hopes alive. Even then, they will need results elsewhere to go in their favour, with Gulbarga Mystics needing to lose their remaining matches for Hubli to have a realistic chance of finishing in the top four.
Meanwhile, Coastal Kings Mangaluru are aiming to strengthen their chances of finishing in the top two. A victory here would boost their hopes of securing a Qualifier 1 spot and keep them firmly in the race.
Coastal Kings Mangaluru are currently third on the points table with 7 points from 8 matches (3 wins, 4 losses, 1 no result), while Hubli Tigers are sixth with 6 points from 9 matches (2 wins, 5 losses, 2 no results).
Mangaluru head into this clash with better recent form, having won their last two matches after suffering three consecutive defeats. In contrast, Hubli Tigers have managed just one win in their last five matches, with one no result.
The head-to-head record, however, favours Hubli Tigers. They have won four of the last five completed meetings, while the other match earlier this season was abandoned without a ball being bowled.
Both teams are coming off defeats. Coastal Kings Mangaluru lost to Shivamogga Yodhas by 7 wickets, while Hubli Tigers suffered a 38-run defeat against Shivamogga Yodhas in their previous outing. With both sides desperate to bounce back, an important battle awaits in Bengaluru.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
HT
L
L
L
W
L
HT
197/6 in 20.0 9.85
MTKSCAT20 2026
Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters beat Hubli Tigers by 3 wickets200/7 in 20.0 10
203/7 in 20.0 10.15
MTKSCAT20 2026
Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters beat Hubli Tigers by 2 runs201/7 in 20.0 10.05
139/6 in 15.0 9.27
MTKSCAT20 2026
Hubli Tigers beat Gulbarga Mystics by 10 wickets143/0 in 12.1 11.75
MGD
L
L
L
W
W
MGD
162/7 in 20.0 8.1
MTKSCAT20 2026
Shivamogga Yodhas beat Coastal Kings Mangaluru by 8 wickets165/3 in 18.2 9
167/8 in 18.4 8.95
MTKSCAT20 2026
Mysore Warriors beat Coastal Kings Mangaluru by 2 wickets
161/9 in 19.0 8.47
68/0 in 7.0 9.71
179/6 in 20.0 8.95
113/8 in 17.0 6.65
MTKSCAT20 2026
Coastal Kings Mangaluru beat Shivamogga Yodhas by 8 wickets
118/2 in 12.4 9.32
195/4 in 17.4 11.04
MTKSCAT20 2026
Coastal Kings Mangaluru beat Mysore Warriors by 7 wickets191/9 in 20.0 9.55
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 9 Matches
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143/7 in 16.0
69/1 in 5.1
TEAMS PREVIEW
Hubli Tigers Preview
Hubli Tigers will be looking to bounce back after a 38-run defeat against Shivamogga Yodhas in their previous match. Chasing 208, they managed 169/9 in 20 overs despite a few fighting knocks from the middle order.
The batting unit showed some resistance. Shivkumar Rakshith top-scored with an aggressive 52 off 27 balls while Abhinav Manohar contributed 38 off 27 deliveries. Captain Aneeshwar Gautam also chipped in with 25 off 19 balls, but the rest of the batting lineup failed to build substantial partnerships.
With the ball, LR Kumar was the standout performer, returning figures of 2/31 in his four overs. Shikhar Shetty, Aditya Goyal, and Hardik Raj picked up a wicket each, but the bowling attack struggled to contain Shivamogga's batters as they conceded 207/6.
Hubli Tigers now face a must-win encounter to keep their playoff hopes alive. They will be hoping for a much stronger all-round performance as they look to stay in contention for a top-four finish.
Key Players: Abhinav Manohar, Shivkumar Rakshith, Vaibhav Sharma
Hubli Tigers Predicted Playing XI:
Mohammed Taha, Harsha Wardhan Khuba, Abhinav Manohar, Shikhar Shetty, Hardik Raj, Aneeshwar Gautam (c), Abhishek Ahlawat (wk), LR Kumar, Aditya Goyal, Kruthik Krishna, Manvanth Kumar L
Hubli Tigers Key Players From Previous Game Of Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, 2026
Hubli Tigers Actual Playing XI:
Abhinav Manohar, Mohammed Taha, Aneeshwar Gautam, Hardik Raj, Manvanth Kumar L, Aditya Goyal, Shivkumar Rakshith, Shikhar Shetty, Kumar L R, Vinayaka Holla , Vaibhav Sharma A, Harsha Wardhan Khuba
Coastal Kings Mangaluru Preview
Coastal Kings Mangaluru will be eager to bounce back after suffering a 7-wicket defeat against Shivamogga Yodhas in their previous match. Batting first, they posted 162/7, but their bowlers were unable to defend the total as the opposition chased it down with 10 balls to spare.
The batting unit had a few encouraging performances despite the defeat. Nikin Jose top-scored with a composed 51 off 41 balls, while Suraj Ahuja provided late acceleration with a quick 39 off 19 deliveries. Codanda Ajit Karthik also played a valuable unbeaten cameo of 36* from 20 balls, helping Mangaluru reach a competitive total.
With the ball, Nishchith Pai was the standout performer, claiming 2/35. Vasuki Koushik picked up a wicket and bowled economically, but the remaining bowlers struggled to contain Shivamogga's batting lineup during the chase.
Coastal Kings Mangaluru will be looking for a stronger all-round performance in this crucial encounter as they aim to strengthen their chances of finishing in the top two.
Key Players: Nikin Jose, Shreyas Gopal, Suraj Ahuja
Coastal Kings Mangaluru Predicted Playing XI:
Karun Nair (c), SJ Nikin Jose, Kushaal M Wadhwani, Venkatesh M, Codanda Ajit Karthik, Shreyas Gopal, Santokh Singh, Vasuki Koushik, Aaron Cyril Christie, Suraj Ahuja (wk), Dheeraj J Gowda
Coastal Kings Mangaluru Key Players From Previous Game Of Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, 2026
Coastal Kings Mangaluru Actual Playing XI:
Karun Nair, Dheeraj J Gowda, Nikin Jose, Siddharth Akhil, Suraj Ahuja, Shreyas Gopal, Santokh Singh, Prithviraj Shekawat, Aadharsh SJ, Vasuki Koushik, Nischith Pai, Prajwal Pavan
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather in Bengaluru is expected to be partly cloudy during the afternoon, with the temperature around 28°C. Humidity will be close to 57%, with fresh winds blowing at around 32 km/h. There is a 35% chance of light rain, but a full 20-over match is still expected to be completed without major interruptions.
HT vs MGD Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BattingBatting Conditions
High ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Average Turn
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru has offered a balanced surface in the Maharaja T20 Trophy so far. Across the 2 matches played here this season, teams batting first and bowling first have won 1 match each. The average first-innings score is 178, while the average second-innings score is 160. Batters can score freely once set, but bowlers who hit the right lengths can also make an impact.
Score Prediction
If Hubli Tigers bat first: 165–179 runs
If Coastal Kings Mangaluru bat first: 168–182 runs
Toss: To Bowl
Although the last two Maharaja T20 Trophy matches at this venue have seen one win each for the team batting first and bowling first, the overall trend across the last five completed T20 matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium favours chasing. Teams bowling first have won 4 of the last 5 matches, making bowling the preferred option after winning the toss.
Toss Prediction: Hubli Tigers to win the toss.
HT vs MGD
Winning Prediction
Coastal Kings Mangaluru head into this contest with slightly better momentum despite losing their previous game. They have won two of their last four completed matches, sit above Hubli Tigers in the points table, and have looked more consistent overall. Their squad features experienced match-winners like Karun Nair, Nikin Jose, Shreyas Gopal, and Suraj Ahuja, giving them a strong balance in both batting and bowling.
Hubli Tigers are coming off a 38-run defeat against Shivamogga Yodhas and find themselves in a must-win situation to keep their playoff hopes alive. While players like Abhinav Manohar, Shivkumar Rakshith, LR Kumar, and Vaibhav Sharma have produced good individual performances, the team has struggled to put together a complete performance consistently.
Considering current form, squad balance, and overall performances in the tournament, Coastal Kings Mangaluru hold a slight edge heading into this important clash.
Coastal Kings Mangaluru to win the match.
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