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Coastal Kings Mangaluru vs Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters, MTKSCAT20, Today Match Prediction 27 August 2025
MGD vs BLB Win Probability
Toss Winner - Coastal Kings Mangaluru won the toss and choose to bowl first
Mangalore Dragons won by 7 wickets
The team batting first in Qualifier 2 will look for a target of around 190 to keep themselves ahead in the game.
- Mangalore Dragons will rely on strong performances from Macneil Noronha, Lochan Gowda, and Kranthi Kumar.
- Bengaluru Blasters’ key players for this clash are LR Chethan, Shubhang Hegde, and Rohan Patil.
- Mangalore Dragons defeated Bengaluru Blasters in their previous clash this season.
We are backing Mangalore Dragons as the winners of Qualifier 2.
| Tournament: | Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wodeyar Indoor Stadium, Mysuru, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 20.5°C|Light drizzle |
MGD vs BLB Match Prediction & Analysis
The Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2025 has reached its final stage with only two games left before crowning a champion. Three sides remain alive for the title as Wednesday night brings Mangalore Dragons up against Bengaluru Blasters in Qualifier 2 at Mysore. The victor from this encounter will face Hubli Tigers in Thursday's decider at the same venue. It's do-or-die territory where surprises happen regularly, so we should get a thrilling contest that could go either way until the final ball.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
MGD
L
W
W
W
W
MGD
100/10 in 16.1 6.19
210/2 in 20.0 10.5
180/6 in 20.0 9
141/9 in 20.0 7.05
195/7 in 20.0 9.75
200/5 in 20.0 10
173/7 in 20.0 8.65
121/10 in 17.1 7.05
BLB
W
L
L
W
W
BLB
122/8 in 20.0 6.1
126/2 in 12.3 10.08
141/8 in 20.0 7.05
145/7 in 19.2 7.5
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 6 Matches
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174/6 in 19.0
175/7 in 18.4
TEAMS PREVIEW
Coastal Kings Mangaluru Preview
Mangalore Dragons enjoyed a brilliant run to secure their playoff berth, winning seven from nine games to finish first in the group phase and earn direct entry to Qualifier 1. But that match went horribly wrong as Hubli Tigers demolished them by a massive 110-run margin. They are a better team than that and now get another shot at redemption in Qualifier 2 and a path to the final.
Their batting unit has powered their impressive run this season. BR Sharath sits at the top with 300 runs from 10 innings while striking at 167.60. He's been in excellent touch and must deliver again in this big match with a score of 40 or more.
Solid contributions have arrived from Lochan Gowda and Macneil Noronha, both crossing 220 runs while maintaining good strike rates at the top of the batting order. Aneesh KV and S Shivaraj have also added useful runs, providing the side with plenty of batting depth throughout their lineup.
Their bowling attack has depended heavily on Kranthi Kumar, who's claimed 25 scalps in 10 matches while going at 10.69 per over. His showing will go a long way toward deciding their fate in this clash. Supporting him, Shreyas Gopal and Sachin Shinde have done well too, picking up 24 wickets combined.
Coastal Kings Mangaluru Predicted Playing XI:
Lochan Gowda, Thippa Reddy, Aneesh KV, Macneil Hadley Noronha, Aadarsh Prajwal (wk), Shreyas Gopal (c), S Shivaraj, Kranthi Kumar, Sachin Shinde, Ronit More, Shreevathsa Acharya Substitute: BR Sharath
Coastal Kings Mangaluru Key Players From Previous Game Of Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, 2025
Coastal Kings Mangaluru Actual Playing XI:
Pallav Kumar Das, Abhilash Shetty, Lochan Gowda, KV Aneesh, Macneil Noronha, Aadarsh Prajwal, Shreyas Gopal, S Shivaraj, Kranthi Kumar, Sachin Shinde, Shreevathsa Acharya
Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters Preview
Bengaluru Blasters have blown hot and cold in this Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 season. They barely squeezed into the playoffs with an even split of five wins and five losses, only making it through after suffering consecutive defeats in their last two group fixtures. However, they turned it around in the Eliminator, where a dominant bowling performance sent Gulbarga Mystics packing. That result could be the momentum shift they needed, putting them in a position to challenge the competition’s strongest teams.
Their batting lineup has been reliable, and they’ll need another strong showing in Qualifier 2. LR Chethan has been their top scorer, piling up 290 runs in 11 innings at a strike rate of 154.26. Rohan Patil hasn’t been far behind, adding 230 runs in 11 matches at 142.
Suraj Ahuja has been the anchor in the middle overs, proven by his match-winning 44 not out off 20 balls in the Eliminator. He’s gathered 239 runs in 11 games at 150, and Mayank Agarwal’s leadership and experience will be critical in this do-or-die game, providing stability under pressure.
With the ball, Shubhang Hegde has been their standout performer, taking 14 wickets in 11 games while conceding just 5.73 runs per over. Naveen MG and Mohsin Khan have combined for 25 dismissals, and Vidyadhar Patil has chipped in with 11 wickets. This bowling unit has the variety to test even the best batting orders, as they showed against Gulbarga in the Eliminator.
Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters Predicted Playing XI:
LR Chethan, Mayank Agarwal (c), Rohan Patil, Shubhang Hegde, Suraj Ahuja (wk), Naveen MG, Madhav Prakash Bajaj, Rohan Naveen, Mohsin Khan, Vidyadhar Patil, Prateek Jain Substitute: Rohan Raju/Niranjan Naik
Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters Key Players From Previous Game Of Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, 2025
Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters Actual Playing XI:
Mayank Agarwal, Shubhang Hegde, LR Chethan, Rohan Patil, Suraj Ahuja, Gneshwar Naveen, Mohsin Khan, Rohan Naveen, Madhav Prakash Bajaj, Vidyadhar Patil, Kruthik Krishna
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
This season’s Maharaja T20 Trophy at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground has favored batters, with a true surface and a fast outfield that encourages aggressive strokeplay. That said, the surface isn’t without its quirks, offering uneven bounce to keep bowlers in the hunt. Fast bowlers can make early inroads with movement, but the track flattens out as the match progresses. Spinners come into their own in the death overs, relying on clever changes of pace and lines.
Mysore’s weather will bring breezy conditions and overcast skies for much of the game.
MGD vs BLB Pitch Report
First-innings scores at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground usually average around 160, but this year’s Maharaja T20 Trophy has seen the pitch favor batters more. The average first-innings score in this competition has jumped to about 170, and there have been a few 200-plus totals as well, including one in the first Qualifier. In this high-stakes match, a total between 180 and 190 would likely be enough to dominate the chase.
Toss: To Bowl
Chasing sides have held the advantage at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground in the Maharaja T20 Trophy. In fact, both the playoff games so far have been won by the team batting second. Given that trend, and the forecast of showers in the evening on match day, it’s a safe bet both skippers will opt to field first if they win the toss in this crucial match.
MGD vs BLB
Winning Prediction
Mangalore Dragons will be frustrated after their poor showing in the first Qualifier, where neither their batters nor bowlers fired. They now get another shot in Qualifier 2 against Bengaluru Blasters, a team that comes into this game after a convincing win in the Eliminator. That said, Mangalore beat Bengaluru in their last clash this season, and have also been the better-performing team overall, which gives them a psychological edge and makes them a smart pick for this matchup.
We are backing Mangalore Dragons as the winners of Qualifier 2.
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