The Hubli Tigers will face off against the Mangalore Dragons in the grand finale of the Maharaja T20 Trophy 2025 at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground, Mysore. The Tigers have been in sensational form lately, securing a massive 110-run victory over the Dragons in Qualifier 1. They finished second in the league stage, winning seven out of ten games. Entering the final, Hubli Tigers carry momentum from dominating wins against Shivamogga Lions and Mangalore Dragons, by 105 runs and 110 runs, respectively.

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Meanwhile, the Mangalore Dragons will look to bounce back strongly in the title clash after a mixed run in the knockout stages. They finished at the top of the points table with consistent performances, including a four-match winning streak before stumbling against the Tigers in Qualifier 1. However, they responded in style, defeating Bengaluru Blasters by seven wickets in Qualifier 2. With redemption on their minds, the Dragons will aim to lift the trophy in Mysore.

Hubli Tigers vs Mangalore Dragons, Final: Live Streaming Details

Hubli Tigers vs Mangalore Dragons, Final: Probable Playing XI

Hubli Tigers (HT):

Devdutt Padikkal, Mohammed Taha (c), Abhinav Manohar, Manvanth Kumar L, Krishnan Shrijith, Karthikeya KP, Shivkumar Rakshith (wk), Ritesh Bhatkal, KC Cariappa, Shreesha Achar, Nithin Nagaraja

Impact Player: Nathan D'Mello

Mangalore Dragons (MD):

Lochan Gowda, Sharath BR, Thippa Reddy, Aneesh KV, Macneil Hadley Noronha, S Shivaraj, Aadarsh Prajwal (wk), Shreyas Gopal (c), Kranthi Kumar, Sachin Shinde, Ronit More

Franchise Mangaluru Dragons (ML) will lock horns with Bengaluru Blasters (BB) in Qualifier 2 of the Maharaja T20 Trophy 2025 at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground, Mysore, on Wednesday, August 27. The Dragons showcased great consistency in the league stage, finishing at the top of the points table with seven wins from 12 matches. However, their momentum was dented in Qualifier 1 as they faltered against Hubli Tigers, getting bowled out for just 100 runs while chasing a daunting target of 211.

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On the other hand, Bengaluru Blasters (BB) have built strong momentum heading into this clash. They finished fourth in the league stage with five wins in 10 matches but came alive in the Eliminator against Gulbarga Mystics, sealing an emphatic eight-wicket win. With confidence on their side, the Blasters will aim to upset the Dragons in this knockout battle. The victor will advance to face Hubli Tigers in the grand final.

Mangaluru Dragons vs Bengaluru Blasters, Qualifier 2: Where To Watch, Live Streaming Details

Mangaluru Dragons vs Bengaluru Blasters, Qualifier 2: Probable Playing 11

Mangaluru Dragons (ML):

Lochan Gowda, Thippa Reddy, Aneesh KV, Macneil Hadley Noronha, Aadarsh Prajwal(w), Shreyas Gopal(c), S Shivaraj, Kranthi Kumar, Sachin Shinde, Ronit More, Shreevathsa Acharya

Bengaluru Blasters (BB):

LR Chethan, Mayank Agarwal(c), Rohan Patil, Shubhang Hegde, Suraj Ahuja(w), Naveen MG, Madhav Prakash Bajaj, Rohan Naveen, Mohsin Khan, Vidyadhar Patil, Prateek Jain

Abhinav Manohar is on song. In two back-to-back matches, the middle-order batter smashed two consecutive fifties for the Maharaja Trophy T20 side Hubli Tigers. During the Qualifier 1 match between Mangalore Dragons and Hubli Tigers, Manohar came late to the crease and ran over the Mangalore bowlers to complete his fifty and confirmed the hundred-plus total for his team.

Batting first, Hubli registered 210 against only two wickets in the crucial game of the tournament. Skipper Devdutt Padikkal came to open the innings and paved the path for destruction, which was precisely done by his teammate Manohar.

Padikkal remained not out for 99, missing the century only by 1 run, while Abhinav lost his wicket, scoring 50 off only 23. The five boundaries and three over boundaries took his strike rate to above two hundred. Hubli Tigers won Qualifier 1 with ease. Mangalore Dragons lost all of their wickets with 100 runs on the scoreboard. Hubli Tigers won by 110 runs.

Abhinav delivered a power-packed batting show 🔥

Abhinav Manohar | #PlayWithFire pic.twitter.com/JDHxpHX6lP

— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) August 26, 2025

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Manohar's previous 50 in the tournament 

Before Qualifier 1, in match 29, Manohar played an outstanding unbeaten 63-run knock against Namma Shivamogga. In the 63-run innings against Shivamogga, the right-handed batter hit five boundaries and 3 over boundaries to maintain a strike rate of 180.00 after facing 35 deliveries. Manohar's IPL 2025 journey with Sunrisers Hyderabad was not a sweet reality; it was a disappointing season for the Karnataka-born.

Before the tournament, when IPL 2025 was already over, Manohar had to lie down in bed because of illness. At first, he had to suffer from jaundice and then a viral fever. Through the ongoing tournament, he started to get back his natural rhythm. 

The Gulbarga Mystics (GMY) are set to lock horns with the Bengaluru Blasters (BB) in the Eliminator of the Maharaja T20 Trophy 2025 at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground, Mysore, on Tuesday, August 26. The Mystics had a solid league phase, finishing third with 12 points. However, a loss in their final league outing dented their rhythm. They will now look to regroup quickly, display their all-round strength, and book a ticket to Qualifier 2, keeping their championship dreams alive.

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Meanwhile, the Bengaluru Blasters sneaked into the playoffs by securing fourth place with 10 points. Their campaign has been a mix of ups and downs, but they held their nerves when it mattered most. Now, with everything on the line in this knockout clash, the Blasters will aim to bring their A-game against the Mystics. A win here would carry them into Qualifier 2, fueling hopes of reaching the coveted grand finale.

Gulbarga Mystics vs Bengaluru Blasters, Eliminator: Live Streaming Details

Gulbarga Mystics vs Bengaluru Blasters, Eliminator: Probable Playing XI

Gulbaraga Mystics:

Luvnith Sisodia, Lavish Kaushal (wk), Likhit M Bannur, Prajwal Pavan, Smaran Ravichandran, Krishnamurthy Siddharth, Praveen Dubey, Prithviraj Shekhawat, Vijaykumar Vyshak (c), Harsha Wardhan Khuba, Shashi Kumar Kamble

Bengaluru Blasters:

Mayank Agarwal (c), Rohan Patil, LR Chethan, Bhuvan Raju, Shubhang Hegde, Suraj Ahuja (wk), Rohan Naveen, Naveen MG, Mohsin Khan, Madhav Prakash Bajaj, Vidyadhar Patil

The Mangalore Dragons (MD) are set to clash with the Hubli Tigers (HT) in Qualifier 1 of the Maharaja Trophy T20 2025 on Tuesday, August 26, at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground, Mysore. The high-stakes encounter offers a direct ticket to the grand finale. Mangalore Dragons, who dominated the league stage with 15 points, have displayed exceptional consistency and suffered only two losses. Riding on their strong form, the Dragons will look to extend their winning momentum and seal their spot in the summit clash.

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Meanwhile, the Hubli Tigers enter the knockout stage on the back of a highly successful league campaign, finishing second on the table with seven victories in ten matches. Known for their balanced performances, the Tigers will aim to put up a stern challenge against the table-toppers. A win would propel them directly into the final, while a loss would force them into Qualifier 2, giving them another chance to fight for a place in the title decider.

Shivamogga Lions vs Hubli Tigers, Qualifier 1: Live Streaming Details

Shivamogga Lions vs Hubli Tigers, Qualifier 1: Probable Playing XI

Mangalore Dragons:

Lochan Gowda, Sharath BR (wk), Macneil Hadley Noronha, Aneesh KV, Aadarsh Prajwal, Shreyas Gopal (c), S Shivaraj, Kranthi Kumar, Thippa Reddy, Ronit More, Sachin Shinde

Hubli Tigers:

Devdutt Padikkal, Mohammed Taha (c), Krishnan Shrijith, Karthikeya KP, Abhinav Manohar, Shivkumar Rakshith (wk), Ritesh Bhatkal, Manvanth Kumar L, KC Cariappa, Nithin Nagaraja, Shreesha Achar

Will Abhinav Manohar's run drought come to an end? He played an outstanding unbeaten 63-run knock in match 29 of the ongoing Maharaja Trophy T20 2025. Manohar and Krishnan Shrijith's authoritative batting cornered Namma Shivamogga bowlers. The power-hitter duo took their team, Hubli Tigers, to a total of 195, batting first.

Like the bowlers, Shivamogga batters too were looking clueless and bundled for only 90 runs while chasing the competitive target of 196. Manohar is one of the most expensive players in this season's Maharaja Trophy T20 tournament. Because of his hard-hitting abilities and experience in playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL), cricket fans have high hopes for the middle-order batsman.

Manohar's IPL 2025 journey with Sunrisers Hyderabad was not a sweet reality; it was a disappointing season for the Karnataka-born. Today's match (August 25, 2025) can be a turning point, marking the end of his run drought. In the 63-run innings against Shivamogga, the right-handed batter hit five boundaries and 3 over boundaries to maintain a strike rate of 180.00 after facing 35 deliveries.

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Manohar went through a tough time 

Before the tournament, when IPL 2025 was already over, Manohar had to lie down in bed because of illness. At first, he had to suffer from jaundice and then a viral fever. "Back-to-back illnesses have taken a toll on my body. But that happens, I mean. I'm just focusing on getting fit now. "Fit and healthy, basically," he said in a media conversation. 

Sunrisers Hyderabad wanted to shape Manohar into a pure finisher, one of the most crucial and hard roles for any batter. It was a new assignment and a challenge for the batter. His IPL journey, as previously mentioned, was not a pleasant one, but he learned a lot during this period, which was reflected in today's game when he was on full flow. "Six-hitting just became very natural to me. From a young age, I've been able to do it. And I realized that that is my strength. And I decided to go with it and not change my batting," he added. 

The Mangalore Dragons (MD) will lock horns with the Gulbarga Mystics (GMY) in Match No. 30 of the Maharaja T20 Trophy 2025 at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground, Mysore, on Monday, August 25. Both teams have already sealed their places in the knockout stage, making this a crucial battle for better positioning on the points table. The Dragons, placed third, will play their final league fixture and aim to improve their net run rate with a win that could push them into Qualifier 1 contention.

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Meanwhile, the Gulbarga Mystics stand second on the points table with 12 points and will enter the clash with confidence. Their focus will be on consolidating their strong position while also eyeing the top spot to carry momentum into the knockouts. A victory could secure them a finish at the summit, further boosting their confidence as they head into the decisive stages of the competition.

Mangalore Dragons vs Gulbarga Mystics, Match 30: Live Streaming

Mangalore Dragons vs Gulbarga Mystics, Match 30: Probable Playing XI

Mangalore Dragons:

Lochan Gowda, Sharath BR, Thippa Reddy, Aneesh KV, Aadarsh Prajwal (wk), Shreyas Gopal (c), Macneil Hadley Noronha, S Shivaraj, Kranthi Kumar, Sachin Shinde, Ronit More

Gulbaraga Mystics:

Luvnith Sisodia (wk), Krishnamurthy Siddharth, Bangalore Mohith, Smaran Ravichandran, Vijaykumar Vyshak (c), Prajwal Pavan, Praveen Dubey, Prithviraj Shekhawat, Likhit M Bannur, Lavish Kaushal, Shashi Kumar Kamble

Hubli Tigers showcased excellent form in this tournament, winning six out of their nine matches and currently hold the third position in the points table with 10 points and have qualified for the playoffs. They won their last match by five wickets against Mysore Warriors.

On the other hand, the Shivamogga Lions are struggling, having won just one match and been eliminated from the tournament. They also won their last match by three wickets against Mysore Warriors.

SL vs HT Match Details

Date: 25th August, 2025

Time: 3:15 PM IST

Venue: Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground, Mysore 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

SL vs HT Weather Report

Clear weather 

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Top Batters SL vs HT

• Muhammad Taha (HT) - 270 runs in this tournament 

• Devdutt Padikkal (HT) - 307 runs in this tournament 

• Tushar Singh (SL) - 170 runs this tournament 

Top Bowler SL vs HT

• Yash Punja (HT) - 18 wickets in this tournament 

• KC Cariappa (HT) - 12 wickets in this tournament 

• Shreesha Achar (HT) - 9 wickets in this tournament 

SL vs HT Recent Performance

SL vs HT Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If HT bats first

• First Innings score prediction- HT is expected to score 185-190 runs

• Result prediction- HT will win the match by 20-30 Runs 

Scenario 2- If SL bats first

• First Innings score prediction- SL is expected to score 150-165 runs.

• Result prediction- HT will win the match by 4 wickets 

SL vs HT Predicted Playing XI

Shivamogga Lions (SL) Playing XI 

Nihal Umesh Ullal (WK), Tushar Singh, Dhruv Prabhakar, Aniruddha Joshi.Aneeshwar Gautam, Bharat Dhuri, Hardik Raj, V Kaushik, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Anand Doddamani, and MB Darshan.

Hubli Tigers (HT) Playing XI

Mohammed Taha, Devdutt Padikkal (c), Karthikeya KP, Abhinav Manohar, Shivkumar Rakshith (wk), Manvanth Kumar L, Ritesh Bhatkal, KC Cariappa, Sanjay Kumar, Shreesha Achar, Yash Raj Punja.

SL vs HT Complete Squad

Shivamogga Lions - 

Koushik V, Hardik Raj, Avinash B, Nihal Ullal, Vidwath Kaverappa, Anirudha Joshi, Aneeshwar Gautam, Dhruv Prabhakar, Sanjay C, Anand Doddamani, Sahil Sharma, Bharath Dhuri, Deepak Devadiga, Rohit Kumar K, Tushar Singh, Darshan MB, Maribasava C Gowda, Sireesh Balgaar

Hubli Tigers -

Manvanth Kumar L, Shrijith KL, KC Cariappa, Karthikeya KP, Abhinav Manohar, Devdutt Padikkal, Mohammed Taha, Vijayaraj B, Prakhar Chaturvedi, Sankalp SS, Samarth Nagaraj, Rakshith S, Nithin S Nagaraja, Yash Raj Punja, Ritesh L Bhatkal, Shreesha S Achar, Nathan JF D Mello, Nischith Pai.

SL vs HT Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Hubli Tigers to win

We predict that Hubli Tigers will win this Karnataka T20 Maharaja Trophy 2025 match. The likes of Muhammad Taha, Devdutt Padikkal and Yash Punja will be key players to watch out for.

Shreyas Gopal sparked at the right time for Mangaluru Dragons during the 27th match of the ongoing 2025 Maharaja Trophy T20. With his 3-wicket spell, defeating Bengaluru Blasters, Dragons edge closer to a top-two finish.

Shreyas Gopal, the skipper of Mangaluru Dragons, took some of the dangerous batters of Blasters. Bengaluru was already under pressure as they lost their three top-order batters cheaply, including captain Mayank Agarwal. When they lost their 3rd wicket, only 10 runs were on the scoreboard.

To pull out the team from the trouble, the middle order try to do their best. At the moment when Blasters' middle order was about to shift the gears, Gopal struck. Not once, but on three occasions. He took the wickets of the set batsmen Bhuvan Raju and Shubhang Hegde, who scored 25 and 39, respectively, and Rohan Naveen returned for a duck. Batting first, Bengaluru Blasters scored 146/9 in 20 overs, which Mangaluru Dragons chased down with ease and won the match by 9 wickets.

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Gopal entered into this year's Maharaja Trophy T20 carrying the good form that he showed before with Karnataka. The 31-year-old became a regular wicket taker for his state team. Mangaluru openers Lochan Gowda scored 55, and BR Sharath remained not out for 72 runs. 

Captain leads from the front 🔥

Shreyas Gopal spins magic - 3 wickets for 29! His brilliant spell helped Mangaluru Dragons edge closer to a top-two finish ⚡#MaharajaTrophy pic.twitter.com/vf0Wur81O6

— FanCode (@FanCode) August 24, 2025

Recent matches of Shreyas Gopal for Karnataka:

Karnataka vs Punjab: 3/19

Karnataka vs Vidharbha: 0/55

Karnataka vs Haryana: 2/36

Karnataka vs Baroda: 2/38

Karnataka vs Nagaland: 4/24

Karnataka vs Saurashtra: 4/63

Bengaluru Blasters are gearing up to face Mangaluru Dragons in Match 27 of the Maharaja T20 Trophy 2025 at Mysore’s Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground on August 24. This will be the second meeting between the two sides, with the Blasters having clinched the previous contest by three wickets via the VJD method. Currently placed second with five wins and three losses, they aim to continue their momentum, add crucial points, and strengthen their playoff chances after taking on Gulbarga Mystics in their preceding match.

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Mangaluru Dragons, meanwhile, have already sealed their playoff berth and sit at the top of the points table. With five wins from eight games, they have been one of the most consistent sides of the tournament. Led by strong performances across departments, the Dragons will look to consolidate their position further and maintain their dominance as the league progresses. Their clash with the Blasters promises to be a high-stakes contest between two in-form teams.

Bengaluru Blasters vs Mangaluru Dragons, Match 27: Live Streaming Details

Bengaluru Blasters vs Mangaluru Dragons, Match 27: Probable Playing XI

Bengaluru Blasters:

LR Chethan, Rohan Patil, Shubhang Hegde(c), Bhuvan Raju, Suraj Ahuja(w), Rohan Naveen, Madhav Prakash Bajaj, Naveen MG, Mohsin Khan, Vidyadhar Patil, Prateek Jain

Mangaluru Dragons:

Lochan Gowda, Sharath BR, Thippa Reddy, Aneesh KV, Aadarsh Prajwal(w), Shreyas Gopal(c), Macneil Hadley Noronha, S Shivaraj, Kranthi Kumar, Sachin Shinde, Ronit More