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Toss Winner - Kashi Rudras won the toss and choose to bat first
Meerut Mavericks beat Kashi Rudras by 7 wickets
Earlier this season, Kashi Rudras had the upper hand over Meerut Mavericks, sealing a dominant 91-run victory.
Back Kashi Rudras as the winners of this match.
| 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: | 30.4°C|Patchy light rain with thunder |
The 27th fixture of Uttar Pradesh Premier League 2025 brings together Kashi Rudras and Meerut Mavericks tomorrow evening. Kashi have established themselves firmly in the top position after securing 14 points from eight games. Meerut haven't been far behind either, occupying the second spot with four points from three outings. Kashi’s form makes them favorites for this clash, but Meerut can’t be ruled out either, as they have the ability to beat any team on their day.
KARS
135/4 in 16.0 8.44
132/8 in 20.0 6.6
224/3 in 20.0 11.2
133/9 in 20.0 6.65
85/10 in 12.0 7.08
173/6 in 20.0 8.65
MEMA
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
224/3 in 20.0 11.2
133/9 in 20.0 6.65
168/4 in 18.5 8.92
167/9 in 20.0 8.35
Kashi Rudras have been unstoppable this campaign, collecting seven victories from eight contests to grab pole position. They tasted defeat for the first time when Kanpur Superstars crushed them by 128 runs in their seventh outing. They bounced back immediately, though, beating Noida Kings by 14 runs to prove they have what it takes to go all the way.
Their batting lineup has depth throughout. Karan Sharma tops their scoring charts with 320 runs from eight outings, maintaining a strike rate of 160. He's scored one century and two half-centuries, making him a good bet to chip in with around 30 runs in this match.
The supporting cast has delivered, too. Abhishek Goswami and Uvais Ahmad have both been valuable contributors, each surpassing 180 runs for the campaign. This batting order has genuine class, with Shubham Chaubey and Deepak Rana both timing the ball sweetly and capable of explosive cameos whenever the situation demands.
Their bowling unit has also been excellent. Atal Bihari Rai and Shivam Mavi have spearheaded the attack, sharing 30 wickets while maintaining tight control. Kartik Yadav has been outstanding, picking up 12 wickets across eight games at a superb economy rate of 5.17.
Sunil Kumar deserves mention too, having collected nine wickets at 6.57 to anchor this bowling setup. The entire attack has functioned smoothly in the tournament and can be expected to deliver another strong performance here against Meerut Mavericks.
Abhishek Goswami, Shiva Singh, Deepak Rana, Uvais Ahmad (wk), Saksham Rai, Shubham Chaubey, Shivam Mavi, Karan Sharma (c), Kartik Yadav, Atal Bihari Rai, Sunil Kumar Substitute: Rishabh Rajput, Yashovardhan Singh
Abhishek Goswami, Shubham Chaubey, Yashovardhan Singh, Karan Sharma, Rishabh Rajput, Atal Bihari Rai, Shiva Singh, Sunil Kumar, Uvaish Ahmed, Bhavy Goyal, Kartik Yadav, Ashish Kumar Yadav
Meerut Mavericks are going reasonably well, banking four wins and four losses from eight games to claim second place. They are coming off a seven-wicket loss to Gaur Gorakhapur Lions, and as the tournament enters its business end, they must become more consistent to secure a top-two finish.
Swastik Chikara has been excellent as the opener, accumulating 265 runs from eight knocks at a strike rate of 127. Rituraj Sharma and Madhav Kaushik have both played important parts, with each man passing 180 runs during this competition.
Rinku Singh is the player who makes their batting lineup truly threatening. He proved earlier this season that he can turn games around during the closing stages with that amazing match-winning century against Gorakhpur Lions, and his form could swing this match.
Looking at their bowling, Vijay Kumar has been their main weapon, taking 12 scalps from eight games while going at 8.19 per over. Spinner Zeeshan Ansari has been economical to give the attack good variety, plus he's grabbed 11 wickets too.
Yash Garg and Kartik Tyagi have taken 20 wickets between them, giving the side plenty of bowling choices.
Swastik Chikara, Akshay Dubey (wk), Madhav Kaushik, Rituraj Sharma, Rinku Singh (c), Ritik Vats, Yash Garg, Vishal Chaudhary, Vijay Kumar, Zeeshan Ansari, Kartik Tyagi, Divyansh Rajput Substitute: Vaibhav Chaudhary, Divyansh Joshi
Madhav Kaushik, Rinku Singh, Rituraj Sharma, Swastik Chikara, Ritik Vats, Vishal Chaudhary , Akshay Dubey, Kartik Tyagi, Vijay Kumar, Yash Garg, Zeeshan Ansari
At Ekana Stadium during the Uttar Pradesh Premier League 2025, the pitch has generally suited batters, but it isn’t always easy to bat on. The surface can lose pace, making shot timing more difficult. Bowlers who use slower deliveries and cutters have managed to trouble batsmen, while spinners have picked up wickets in the middle overs. That said, the conditions still lean toward batting.
The forecast for Lucknow suggests overcast skies, with possible afternoon rain that could push back the start time.
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Average Turn
The trend at Ekana during this Uttar Pradesh T20 League shows first-innings totals generally sitting around 175. A handful of matches have produced big scores, but the bulk of games have been decided in the 160 to 180 range. To create a tough chase, the side batting first will look to set a target of 180-190.
This season’s Uttar Pradesh Premier League has shown a distinct advantage for teams batting first, as four of the previous six games were claimed by the side setting the target. With that pattern in mind, expect the toss-winning captain to bat first and challenge the opposition to chase down their score.
Kashi Rudras have dominated this season, holding the top spot in the table with just two group matches remaining. Their place in the playoffs is nearly guaranteed, and they’ll push hard to stay in the top two to ensure a place in Qualifier 1. Meerut Mavericks have performed well but need more consistency to lock in a top-two finish. While Kashi enter as the favorite, a powerful batting display from Meerut could shift the momentum their way.
Back Kashi Rudras as the winners of this match.
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