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Madhya Pradesh vs Maharashtra, SMATE 2025, Today Match Prediction 04 December 2025
MPD vs MHA Win Probability
Toss Winner - Maharashtra won the toss and choose to bowl first
Madhya Pradesh beat Maharashtra by 21 runs
Madhya Pradesh look to bounce back as Maharashtra ride momentum to Eden Gardens
- Momentum vs recovery: Maharashtra have momentum after a successful chase of 176 vs Bihar. MP, however, will be looking to bounce back after a narrow defeat despite a decent 170/6 vs Goa.
- Batting strength meets venue boost: With Eden Gardens historically favoring batters — fast outfield, good bounce, relatively modest boundary sizes — both teams’ aggressive batting line-ups could flourish.
- Bowling & death-over discipline likely to trump flair: On a batting-friendly surface, early wickets and tight bowling (especially death overs) may be more decisive than pure batting firepower, given pitch tends to slow a bit later and spinners or disciplined seamers often gain value.
Maharashtra will win the match
| Tournament: | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 26.2°C|Mist |
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MPD vs MHA Match Prediction & Analysis
Madhya Pradesh take on Maharashtra under the lights at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. MP come in with a bit of a dent — their previous match against Goa ended in a loss despite posting a competitive 170/6; when defending, their death-overs bowling faltered. On the other hand, Maharashtra arrive buoyed by a convincing chase against Bihar, where their top-order fired and they comfortably chased 176. With conditions suited for batting at Eden and quick outfield likely under lights, this is set to be a high-stakes, high-scoring T20 clash. Execution in powerplays, middle overs and death overs — both batting and bowling — would determine who walks away with crucial points.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
MPD
L
W
W
L
W
MPD
171/3 in 18.3 9.24
SMATE 2025
Goa beat Madhya Pradesh by 7 wickets
170/6 in 20.0 8.5
184/7 in 20.0 9.2
SMATE 2025
Madhya Pradesh beat Uttar Pradesh by 37 runs
147/10 in 18.4 7.88
112/10 in 19.2 5.79
SMATE 2025
Madhya Pradesh won by 62 runs
174/8 in 20.0 8.7
145/5 in 18.1 7.98
SMATE 2025
Hyderabad beat Madhya Pradesh by 5 wickets
144/9 in 20.0 7.2
284/10 in 95.5 2.96
RNJT
Madhya Pradesh beat Goa by 3 wickets
328/7 in 94.0 3.49
MHA
W
L
W
L
W
MHA
176/3 in 20.0 8.8
SMATE 2025
Maharashtra beat Bihar by 3 wickets
182/7 in 19.1 9.5
142/5 in 19.4 7.22
SMATE 2025
Chandigarh beat Maharashtra by 5 wickets
139/7 in 20.0 6.95
191/8 in 20.0 9.55
SMATE 2025
Maharashtra beat Hyderabad by 8 wickets
192/2 in 18.4 10.29
132/5 in 18.4 7.07
SMATE 2025
Jammu and Kashmir beat Maharashtra by 5 wickets
130/10 in 19.5 6.55
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Madhya Pradesh Preview
Madhya Pradesh enter Match under pressure but with a clear plan: bat deep, post a competitive total, and rely on their bowlers to defend it. In their last game vs Goa, MP managed 170/6 — anchored by a solid top-order knock — but faltered in defense, hinting at vulnerability in the death overs. Their strength lies in a stable top and middle order capable of building 150–170 totals, provided they get a good start. On bowling side, MP will need to mix pace and spin — especially early overs and middle overs — to curb the flow of runs. If their pacers exploit early seam or bounce, or spinners grip the surface when it slows, they might induce mistakes from Maharashtra’s batters. For MP, discipline under pressure and smart use of bowling resources will be key to turning their season around.
Madhya Pradesh Predicted Playing XI:
Ankush Singh, Shivang Kumar, Harsh Gawali (wk), Rajat Patidar (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Aniket Verma, Rahul Batham, Tripuresh Singh, Shivam Shukla, Kumar Kartikeya
Madhya Pradesh Key Players From Previous Game Of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, 2025
Madhya Pradesh Actual Playing XI:
Arshad Khan, Rajat Patidar, Harsh Gawli, Ankush Singh, Harpreet Singh, Aniket Verma , Venkatesh Iyer, Rahul Batham, Tripuresh Singh, Shivam Shukla, Kumar Kartikeya
Maharashtra Preview
Maharashtra come into this clash with confidence and firepower. Their recent match — a successful chase of 176 vs Bihar — was led by a solid top-order performance (66 from their opener), and good contributions from middle and lower order, showing they can handle pressure under lights. Their batting lineup, with aggressive stroke-makers, stands to benefit from Eden Gardens’ batting-friendly conditions and quick outfield. On bowling front, while their seamers and spinners will have to adapt to a surface that favours batsmen early, disciplined bowling — especially in power-plays and death overs — could tilt balance. If they pick up early wickets or contain run-rate in middle overs, they have enough batting depth to win. Their recent chase shows their temperament under pressure — a big plus. Consistency and execution remain key.
Maharashtra Predicted Playing XI:
Prithvi Shaw (c), Arshin Kulkarni, Rahul Tripathi, Azim Kazi, Mandar Bhandari, Nikhil Naik (wk), Jalaj Saxena, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Vicky Ostwal, R. S. Hangargekar, Prashant Solanki
Maharashtra Key Players From Previous Game Of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, 2025
Maharashtra Actual Playing XI:
Ranjeet Nikam, Prithvi Shaw, Arshin Atul Kulkarni, Rahul Tripathi, Jalaj Saxena, Nikhil Naik, Vicky Ostwal, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Prashant Solanki, Tanay Sanghvi, Niraj Joshi
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
MPD vs MHA Pitch Report
Eden Gardens — iconic and historic — continues to favour batters in limited-overs cricket. Recent pitch reports describe it as a batting-friendly surface with good bounce, short boundaries and a fast outfield that rewards aggressive shot-making. Early overs might offer seamers some movement, but once the pitch settles, strokeplay becomes easier and spinners may gain grip only later. Evening conditions could bring in dew — making batting second slightly advantageous. Given these factors, expect a match where a total of 170–190 will be competitive; anything above 200 may be challenging to defend.
Toss: To Bowl
Given Eden Gardens’ recent T20 trends — relatively high-scoring games under lights and quick outfield — the toss-winning captain may choose to field first. Chasing has been successful at this venue thanks to easier stroke play with dew and predictable bounce. If the pitch shows greenish tinge or seam early, bowling first becomes more tempting; otherwise, chasing remains marginally advantageous.
MPD vs MHA
Winning Prediction
Considering form, balance, and conditions, Maharashtra start as slight favourites. Their recent chase under pressure shows they have both batting depth and composure under lights. At a batting-friendly venue like Eden Gardens, their aggressive top-order batsmen and solid middle-order can take full advantage. Madhya Pradesh, though capable of posting competitive totals, must improve their bowling discipline and death-over execution — failing which even 180+ totals may not be safe. If Maharashtra’s bowlers strike early or MP’s top order doesn’t deliver, the match could slip away. However, if MP bowlers execute tight spells and their batsmen build a big score, they can challenge strongly. Still, given recent momentum and batting firepower, Maharashtra are likely to edge this match.
Maharashtra will win the match
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