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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - Meerut Mavericks won the toss and choose to bat first
Meerut Mavericks beat Lucknow Falcons by 93 runs
In their previous clash this season, Lucknow Falcons defeated Meerut Mavericks by five wickets.
Meerut Mavericks are our picks for 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: | 34.1°C|Mist |
When Lucknow Falcons take on Meerut Mavericks in Match 20 of the Uttar Pradesh Premier League 2025, expect a competitive clash. Lucknow are placed third on the table with six points from six matches, while Meerut sit second, having also collected six points from six outings as well, but with a better net run rate. Although Lucknow got the better of Meerut in their last encounter, the Mavericks’ current form suggests they might turn the tables this time around. The matchup looks balanced, but momentum could be the deciding factor.
LUF
182/8 in 20.0 9.1
183/3 in 19.5 9.23
184/5 in 20.0 9.2
171/6 in 20.0 8.55
168/8 in 19.5 8.47
165/8 in 20.0 8.25
MEMA
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
Lucknow Falcons have had a reasonable start to the tournament, winning thrice but losing three times from six games to sit in third place. What they must focus on now is stringing consecutive wins together as the tournament progresses.
Priyam Garg has spearheaded their batting lineup, amassing 214 runs from six knocks at a strike rate of 145. He can dominate from the top order, and when he gets going, Lucknow become a real threat.
Aaradhya Yadav has provided similar punch, smashing 149 runs across six outings and bringing serious power during the middle phases.
Mohammad Saif and Kritagya Singh add further depth, with both players surpassing 140 runs so far this season.
Their bowling unit has done overall. Vipraj Nigam sets the example and has taken nine wickets from six games at an economy rate of 7.09. Akshu Bajwa and Parv Singh have combined for 10 dismissals, giving them good options in their attack.
Samarth Singh, Aaradhya Yadav (wk), Mohammad Saif, Mohd Shibli, Sameer Choudhary, Kritagya Singh, Parv Singh, Vipraj Nigam, Akshu Bajwa, Bhuvneshwar Kumar (c), Abhinandan Singh, Priyam Garg Substitute: Shoaib Siddiqui/Akshat Pandey
Akshu Bajwa, Mohammad Saif, Priyam Garg, Samarth Singh, Sameer Choudhary, Kritagya Singh, Vipraj Nigam, Shoaib Siddiqui, Abhinandan Singh , Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Parv Singh , Akshat Pandey
Meerut Mavericks have been really good so far, winning three and losing three from their six matches to occupy second spot on the table. With the competition moving into its final stages, they need to find more consistency to stay among the top two sides.
Swastik Chikara has been superb at the top, scoring 168 runs from six innings while maintaining a strike rate of 117.48. Rituraj Sharma and Madhav Kaushik have also contributed well, each surpassing 130 runs during the campaign.
Getting Rinku Singh back to his best makes their batting unit look far more dangerous. He's proven he can change matches during the death overs, and how he performs could decide this contest.
In terms of bowling, Vijay Kumar has been their go-to option, claiming 10 wickets across six games at an economy of 8.19. Spinner Zeeshan Ansari has kept runs down to provide good balance to the attack, while also managing eight dismissals.
Yash Garg and Vishal Chaudhary have combined for 14 wickets, adding more depth to their bowling options.
Madhav Kaushik, Sahab Yuvraj, Akshay Dubey (wk), Rinku Singh (c), Swastik Chikara, Ritik Vats, Yash Garg, Vaibhav Chaudhary, Zeeshan Ansari, Vijay Kumar, Vishal Chaudhary Substitute: Rituraj Sharma
Zeeshan Ansari, Divyansh Rajput, Madhav Kaushik, Rinku Singh, Rituraj Sharma, Swastik Chikara, Ritik Vats, Vishal Chaudhary , Akshay Dubey, Kartik Tyagi, Vijay Kumar, Yash Garg
The opening stage of the Uttar Pradesh Premier League 2025 has shown that Ekana Stadium provides a decent batting surface, though it isn’t without its challenges. The pitch can be slow at times, making shot timing difficult. Bowlers who mix up their pace with slower deliveries and cutters have found success, and spinners have managed to extract turn during the middle phase. Despite that, batters should still find conditions to their liking.
The weather in Lucknow is forecast to be mostly cloudy, with a chance of afternoon rain that might disrupt play.
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Average Turn
The average first-innings score at Ekana tends to hover near 175. This season’s Uttar Pradesh T20 League has seen occasional high-scoring thrillers, but most games have been decided in the 160 to 180 range. For this fixture, the team batting first will likely need 180 or more to create real pressure on the opposition.
The Ekana pitch in this year’s Uttar Pradesh Premier League has heavily favored teams batting first, with five out of the last seven games won by the side posting a total. That pattern makes it almost certain the team winning the toss will look to bat and set a challenging score for the opposition to chase.
Meerut Mavericks have shown promise this season, but they need to find a steadier rhythm as the competition heats up. Their next challenge is against Lucknow Falcons, who got the better of them in their previous meeting. The Falcons have been unpredictable, yet on their day, they can outplay any team. Judging by current form and the strength of their lineup, Meerut look the more reliable pick for this fixture.
Meerut Mavericks are our picks for the winners of this match.
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