Medak Falcons vs Hyderabad e-Champions, TG T20, 2026, Today Match Prediction

MDF vs HYD-eCH Match Prediction & Analysis

Medak Falcons will take on Hyderabad E-Champions in Match 12 of the Telangana Premier League 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.

Hyderabad E-Champions have made an outstanding start to the tournament, winning both of their matches to sit 1st on the points table with 4 points and a healthy Net Run Rate of +1.848. 

They head into this contest after registering a comfortable 6-wicket victory over Ranga Reddy Risers, which has further boosted their confidence.

On the other hand, Medak Falcons have endured a mixed campaign so far. They have won 1 and lost 2 of their 3 matches, placing them 6th on the points table with 2 points and a Net Run Rate of -0.666. 

The Falcons are coming off a 5-wicket defeat to Palamuru Strikers and will be eager to bounce back with a strong performance.

With Hyderabad E-Champions carrying the momentum of back-to-back victories and Medak Falcons desperate to return to winning ways, both teams will be aiming to collect crucial points in what promises to be an entertaining contest.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Medak Falcons Preview

Medak Falcons will be looking to bounce back after suffering a 5-wicket defeat against Palamuru Strikers in their previous match. 

Batting first, the Falcons posted a competitive 164/9 in 20 overs, but their bowlers were unable to defend the total as the Strikers chased it down with 13 balls to spare.

The batting unit showed decent contributions throughout the innings, with Vikram Naik and Varun Yerram top-scoring with 36 runs each. While Naik anchored the middle order with a 33-ball knock, Yerram provided the late acceleration by smashing 36 off just 23 deliveries at a strike rate of 156.52. 

Naman Agarwal also chipped in with a quick 21 off 13 balls, but the Falcons could not build enough partnerships to push their total beyond 170.

The bowling attack struggled to contain the opposition despite picking up regular wickets. Varun Yerram impressed with 2 wickets for 20 runs in 3 overs, while Ghazi Abbas, Ravi Teja, and Shrunjith Reddy claimed one wicket each. 

However, the bowlers failed to apply sustained pressure during the chase, allowing Palamuru Strikers to complete the target comfortably.

The Falcons will now aim for a stronger all-round display. Their batting lineup has shown the ability to score quickly, but the bowling unit will need to be more disciplined if they want to challenge one of the tournament's strongest sides.

Medak Falcons Predicted Playing XI:

Sai Kakulamarri, Shrunjith Reddy, Telukupalli Ravi Teja (c), Vikram Naik, Ishan Sharma (wk), Naman Agarwal, Bunny Jagan, Ashwin Ram Burgubavi, Varun Yerram, Ghazi Abbas, Madhukar Manne, Hari Om Singh

Hyderabad e-Champions Preview

Hyderabad E-Champions will head into this match full of confidence after registering an impressive 6-wicket victory over Ranga Reddy Risers in their previous outing. 

Chasing a challenging target of 196, the E-Champions produced a dominant batting display to finish on 198/4 in just 18 overs, completing the chase with 12 balls to spare.

The batting was led by captain Abhirath Reddy, who played a sensational unbeaten knock of 99 runs off just 45 balls, smashing 10 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 220.00. He narrowly missed out on a deserved century and anchored the chase brilliantly. 

Shanmukha Ashwin provided strong support with 30 off 18 balls, while Yashveer Goud finished the game in style with an unbeaten 30 off just 13 deliveries. Gadugu Ganesh also remained unbeaten on 25 from 19 balls, ensuring there were no late hiccups.

The bowlers also played their part earlier in the match by restricting a powerful batting lineup to 195/4. 

Pranav Varma was the standout performer with 2 wickets for 27 runs in 4 overs, while Shanmukha Ashwin and Akhil Rathod chipped in with a wicket each. Their disciplined bowling during the middle overs helped keep the target within reach.

With both the batting and bowling units firing consistently, Hyderabad E-Champions look like one of the most balanced teams in the tournament and will aim to carry the same momentum into this encounter.

Hyderabad e-Champions Predicted Playing XI:

Abhirath Reddy (c), Vikas Reddy, Anvith Reddy, Shanmukha Ashwin, Gadugu Ganesh, Yashveer Goud, Ajay Dev Goud, Pranav Varma, Akhil Rathod, P Arvind (wk), Gudelli Jashwanth

Weather Conditions

The weather is expected to be light, rainy and cloudy during the afternoon. The temperature will be around 29°C, with 67% humidity and 14 km/h winds. There is a 45% chance of rain, so brief rain interruptions during the match cannot be ruled out.  

MDF vs HYD-eCH Pitch Report

The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has been excellent for batting, offering good bounce and plenty of value for stroke play. High-scoring matches have been common at this venue. In the last 5 completed matches, teams batting first have won 1 match, while chasing teams have won 4 matches. The average first-innings score is 198 runs. 

Score Prediction

If Medak Falcons bat first: 180-195 runs
If Hyderabad E-Champions bat first: 195-210 runs

Toss: To Bowl

The captain winning the toss is expected to bowl first. Chasing teams have enjoyed more success at this venue, winning 4 of the last 5 completed matches. With batting remaining good throughout the innings, teams are likely to prefer chasing a target.

Toss Prediction: Hyderabad E-Champions to win the toss.