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Mumbai Marines vs UP Brij Stars, BCLS2 2026, Today Match Prediction
MM vs UPBS Win Probability
Toss Winner - Mumbai Marines won the toss and choose to bat first
UP Brij Stars beat Mumbai Marines by 6 wickets
Can UP Brij Stars stun the defending champions?
- Mumbai Marines are the defending Big Cricket League champions, having won the Season 1 final against Southern Spartans.
- Mumbai Marines defeated UP Brij Stars by 4 wickets in the previous encounter.
- UP Brij Stars struggled in Season 1, winning just 1 of their 5 league matches and finishing outside the knockout positions.
We predict that Mumbai Marines will defeat UP Brij Stars!
| Tournament: | Big Cricket League - Season 2, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Gautam Buddh Nagar, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 34.2°C|Mist |
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MM vs UPBS Match Prediction & Analysis
The opening match of the Big Cricket League (BCL) Season 2 will see defending champions Mumbai Marines take on UP Brij Stars on 29 May 2026 at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground, Greater Noida. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST and marks the start of another exciting season featuring former international stars and emerging Indian talent.
The Big Cricket League has quickly established itself as one of India’s premier legends-style T20 tournaments. Mumbai Marines enjoyed a successful 2025 campaign, winning the championship after finishing among the top teams in the league stage and producing strong performances in the knockouts. UP Brij Stars, on the other hand, endured a difficult season, winning just one of their five league matches and missing out on the knockouts. The two sides also met in Season 1, where Mumbai Marines secured a comfortable victory.
With the defending champions beginning their title defense against a side eager to prove a point, this season opener promises to set the tone for the entire tournament. Will Mumbai Marines continue their dominance, or can UP Brij Stars spring an early surprise?
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271/2 in 20.0 13.55
219/6 in 20.0 10.95
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Mumbai Marines Preview
Mumbai Marines enjoyed a remarkable campaign in the inaugural Big Cricket League season, ultimately lifting the championship despite finishing fourth in the league stage. Led by former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan, Mumbai Marines overcame an inconsistent league phase to peak at the right time.
Their road to the title was anything but easy. Mumbai Marines lost a league match to MP Tigers but secured enough victories to qualify for the playoffs. Once in the knockouts, they produced their best cricket. In the first semi-final, Mumbai Marines defeated table-toppers MP Tigers by 15 runs and then went on to win a high scoring final.
The highlight of their season came in the final against the Southern Spartans. Chasing a daunting target of 211, Mumbai Marines delivered one of the finest batting performances of the tournament. Jesal Karia smashed 75 off 39 balls, while Manan Sharma played a match-winning knock of 89 from just 42 deliveries. Irfan Pathan contributed a valuable 27 off 18 as Mumbai chased down 211 with seven wickets in hand and five balls to spare. Earlier, Shivam Kumar and Manpreet Gony claimed two wickets each to help limit Southern Spartans to 210/6.
Among the standout performers last season, Manan Sharma and Jesal Karia were Mumbai Marines’ leading batters, while Shivam Kumar and Manpreet Gony were among their most effective bowlers, particularly during the knockout stages. With an experienced captain in Irfan Pathan and proven international match-winners in the squad, Mumbai Marines enter the new season looking to defend their title and continue their championship-winning momentum.
Key Players: Irfan Pathan, Manan Sharma, Jesal Karia, Manpreet Gony
Mumbai Marines Predicted Playing XI:
Mihir Agarwal, Malinda Pushpakumara, Jesal Karia, Manan Sharma, Irfan Pathan (c), Chamara Silva, Abhishek Kaul (wk), Manpreet Gony, Happy Nagarwal, Ankit Stephen, Shivam Kumar
Mumbai Marines Actual Playing XI:
Manan Sharma, Sreesanth, Naman Ojha, Ross Taylor, Anureet Singh, Saket Sharma, Ahmadnoor Pathan, Nitish Hooda, Shivansh Kapoor, Mohammad Yaseen, Mohammad Amaan, Sandeep Kunchikor
UP Brij Stars Preview
UP Brij Stars endured a difficult campaign in the inaugural Big Cricket League season, finishing fifth in the standings with just one win from five league matches and missing out on the knockout stage. Their season began with a four-wicket defeat to Mumbai Marines before heavy losses against MP Tigers (71 runs), Northern Challengers (52 runs), and Rajasthan Regals (9 wickets). Their only victory came against Southern Spartans, where they secured a narrow five-run win.
One of UP Brij Stars’ toughest outings came against current opponents Mumbai Marines. Batting first, UPBS were restricted to just 95 runs after struggling against a disciplined bowling attack. Aryan Kumar top-scored with 30, while Jitender Singh added 29. Mumbai Marines responded strongly, but veteran South African spinner Imran Tahir produced a brilliant spell of 4/10 from four overs to briefly raise hopes of a comeback. Despite his efforts, Mumbai Marines chased down the target in 15.2 overs to win by four wickets.
Among UPBS batters, Aryan Kumar and Jitender Singh were the most consistent contributors. With the ball, Imran Tahir and Monu Kumar emerged as their standout performers last season. With Shikhar Dhawan’s leadership and a squad packed with international experience such as Imran Tahir, Ben Dunk, UP Brij Stars will be aiming for a much stronger campaign this time around.
Key Players: Shikhar Dhawan, Imran Tahir, Aryan Kumar, Jitender Singh
UP Brij Stars Predicted Playing XI:
Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jitender Singh, Sumit Chaudhary, Raahat Agarwal, Chirag Gandhi, Aryan Kumar, Ben Dunk, Kevon Cooper, Imran Tahir, Monu Kumar, Miguel Cummins
UP Brij Stars Actual Playing XI:
Chirag Gandhi, Shikhar Dhawan, Kennar Lewis, Shubham Singh, Jermaine Blackwood, Vikas Sikarwar, Jeevan Mendis, Saurin Thakar, Jatin Mavi, Rohit Krishnan, Gopal Chaturvedi
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather on the match day at Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground, Greater Noida is expected to be sunny to partly cloudy throughout the day. The temperature will range between a high of around 41°C and a low of 30°C. There is only a slight possibility of rain, with dry conditions expected for most of the day.
MM vs UPBS Pitch Report
The venue of the match is Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground, Greater Noida, India. It is known for producing competitive batting surfaces. With an average first-innings T20I score of around 180, the venue generally offers good value for stroke-makers while still rewarding disciplined bowling.
Toss: To Bat
The Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground has produced fairly balanced results in T20 cricket, although teams batting first have enjoyed a slight edge. Of the six T20Is played at the venue, teams batting first have won three matches, while teams bowling first have won two. Teams winning the toss should consider batting first here.
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Winning Prediction
Mumbai Marines enter the contest with a clear advantage. They are the defending champions and showed remarkable character last season by qualifying fourth before winning both the semi-final and final. UP Brij Stars, meanwhile, finished fifth with just one victory from five league matches and struggled for consistency throughout the tournament. Mumbai also defeated UPBS in their only meeting last season. Mumbai Marines look better placed to start their campaign with a victory.
We predict that Mumbai Marines will defeat UP Brij Stars!
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