1st Semi-Final of the Maharaja T20 Trophy, 2024 will be played between Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters and Gulbarga Mystics (BB vs GMY). The match will be played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on August 30th, 2024 at 07:00 PM IST.
BB vs GMY (Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters vs Gulbarga Mystics), 1st Semi-Final - Match Information
Match: Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters vs Gulbarga Mystics, 1st Semi-Final
Date: August 30th, 2024
Time: 07:00 PM IST
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
BB vs GMY (Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters vs Gulbarga Mystics), 1st Semi-Final Preview
Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters have played 10 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while Gulbarga Mystics have also played 10 games in the series and are currently ranked fourth on the points table.
In their previous encounter in this series, Gnaneshwer Naveen was the Man of the Match and Gnaneshwer Naveen scored the highest fantasy points for Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters with 69 match fantasy points while Luvnith Sisodia topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Gulbarga Mystics with 128 match fantasy points.
The last match played by Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters against Mangaluru Dragons was abandoned. The top fantasy player for Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters was Mayank Agarwal who scored 4 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Hubli Tigers, Gulbarga Mystics won by 4 wickets. The top fantasy player for Gulbarga Mystics was Monish Reddy who scored 120 fantasy points.
BB vs GMY, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru is balanced. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 161 runs. It will provide decent assistance for both batters and bowlers. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Temperature will hover around 22.26 °C and humidity is expected to be around 79%. Winds at a speed of 6.81 m/s are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement. There is moderate rain expected which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
BB vs GMY Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
- Luvnith Sujith Sisodia
Luvnith Sisodia can be a differential pick in your team. He has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top-order left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, Luvnith Sisodia has scored 115 runs averaging 23 per match.
- Suraj Ajay Ahuja
Suraj Ahuja is a wicket-keeper with an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, Ahuja has scored 213 runs averaging 53.3 per match.
- Smaran Ravichandran Sankaran
Smaran Ravichandran possesses an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. Smaran Ravichandran is a top-order left-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 274 runs at an average of 91.3 per match.
BB vs GMY Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
- Lavish Kaushal
Lavish Kaushal can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. Lavish Kaushal bowls left-arm medium and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 9 wickets at an average of 9.6.
- Monish Mallikarjuna Reddy
Monish Reddy is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. Monish Reddy bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the last 5 matches, he has taken 7 wickets at an average of 21.
- Aditya Goyal
Aditya Goyal is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 22 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. Aditya Goyal is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recent 5 matches, he has taken 7 wickets at an average of 26.3.
BB vs GMY Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
- Shubhang Hegde
Shubhang Hegde is an all-rounder with an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, Shubhang Hegde has scored 104 runs at an average of 104 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and has taken 2 wickets at an average of 36 per match recently.
- Abhishek Prabhakar
Abhishek Prabhakar is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Abhishek Prabhakar is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, he has taken 11 wickets at an average of 14.3.
- Kranthi Kumar Melu
Kranthi Kumar is an all-rounder with an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a right-arm medium bowler and in the last 3 matches, Kranthi Kumar has taken 5 wickets at an average of 18.2.
BB vs GMY Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Shubhang Hegde
Shubhang Hegde is an all-rounder with an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 104 runs at an average of 104 per match. Shubhang Hegde can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches has taken 2 wickets, averaging at 36 per match.
- Luvnith Sujith Sisodia
Luvnith Sisodia has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a punt pick in your team. He is a top-order left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 115 runs at an average of 23 per match.
- Suraj Ajay Ahuja
Suraj Ahuja is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Suraj Ahuja has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 213 runs averaging 53.3 per match.
- Abhishek Prabhakar
Abhishek Prabhakar is an all-rounder with an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Abhishek Prabhakar is a right-arm medium bowler and in the last 5 matches, he has taken 11 wickets at an average of 14.3. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in the recent matches.
- Smaran Ravichandran Sankaran
Smaran Ravichandran can be a differential pick in your team. This player has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. Smaran Ravichandran is a top-order left-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 274 runs averaging 91.3 per match.
BB vs GMY Squad Information
Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters (BB) Squad: Mayank Agarwal, Aniruddha Joshi, Nischal Dega, Kranthi Kumar, Gnaneshwer Naveen, Shivkumar Rakshith, Shubhang Hegde, Prateek Jain, Lavish Kaushal, Suraj Ahuja, Aditya Goyal, LR Chethan, Mohsin Khan, Santokh Singh, Varun Rao, Bhuvan Raju, Shikhar Shetty, Niranjan Naik, Varun Kumar HC and Bheem Rao Navale
Gulbarga Mystics (GMY) Squad: Pravin Dubey, Devdutt Padikkal, Prithviraj Shekhawat, Sharan Goud, Rithesh Bhatkal, Vijaykumar Vyshak, BR Sharath, Luvnith Sisodia, Shimon Luiz, Shashi Kumar, Smaran Ravichandran, Monish Reddy, Yashovardhan Parantap, KV Aneesh, Sheetal Kumar, Aaditya Nair, Nathan D'mello, Sourav Muttur, Faizan Riaz, Wahid Faizan Khan and Abhishek Prabhakar
BB vs GMY Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Luvnith Sisodia and Suraj Ahuja
Batters: Smaran Ravichandran, LR Chethan and Devdutt Padikkal
All-Rounders: Shubhang Hegde and Gnaneshwer Naveen
Bowlers: Abhishek Prabhakar, Kranthi Kumar, Lavish Kaushal and Sharan Goud
Captain: Suraj Ahuja
Vice-Captain: Lavish Kaushal
Photo credit: Imago
