The KSCA’s Maharaja T20 Trophy 2025 is set to kick off on Monday, 11 August, with an exciting match—Gulbarga Mystics vs. Mangalore Dragons. The 1st match will be played at Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground, Mysore, at 3:15 PM IST. Gulbarga Mystics, led by Vijaykumar Vyshak, features players like Luvnith Sisodia, Smaran Ravichandran, and Krishnamurthy Siddharth. On the other hand, Mangalore Dragons, led by Shreyas Gopal, have names like Sharath BR, Thippa Reddy, and Abhishek Prabhakar. Check out the Maharaja T20 Trophy 2025 Gulbarga vs. Mangalore match preview, squads, pitch report, where to watch, and more.
Maharaja T20 Trophy 2025: Gulbarga Mystics vs Mangalore Dragons Details
| Match | Gulbarga Mystics vs Mangalore Dragons |
| Date | 11 August 2025 |
| Time | 3:15 PM IST |
| Venue | Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground, Mysore |
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Gulbarga Mystics preview
Gulbarga Mystics is led by Vijaykumar Vyshak, who impressed with his controlled death bowling in IPL 2025. The team features a balanced squad with amazing options in both the batting and bowling departments. Gulbarga has names like Luvnith Sisodia as a wicket-keeper option along with players like Smaran Ravichandran, Faizan Raiz, Praveen Dubey, and EJ Jasper. The team finished at 4th place in the last season, and now they will aim to kick off the tournament with a win over Mangalore Dragons.
Mangalore Dragons preview
Mangalore Dragons, led by prominent leg spinner Shreyas Gopal, also features a solid squad with players like Sharath BR, Thippa Reddy, Kranthi Kumar, and Pallavkumar Das. The team finished at the bottom of the table last season with just 2 wins in 10 matches. However, this time they have a good squad, but captain Shreyas Gopal’s performance will be the key for the team.
Gulbarga vs Mangalore Pitch Report and H2H Record
Gulbarga vs Mangalore, the 1st match of the Maharaja T20 Trophy 2025, is set to be played at Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground, Mysore. The pitch here is a batting-friendly surface. Fans can expect a high-scoring encounter in the 1st match. In a total of 80 T20 matches played at this venue, the team batting first won 35 while the chasing team emerged victorious 44 times.
H2H Record
| Winner | Won by | Date |
| Gulbarga Mystics | 5 wickets | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Gulbarga Mystics | 8 wickets | 27 Aug 2023 |
| Gulbarga Mystics | 5 wickets | 20 Aug 2023 |
| Gulbarga Mystics | 28 runs | 19 Aug 2022 |
| Mangalore Dragons | 3 wickets | 14 Aug 2022 |
Gulbarga Mystics vs Mangalore Dragons Prediction: Who will win 1st match of Maharaja T20 Trophy 2025?
The 1st match of the Maharaja T20 Trophy 2025 between the Gulbarga Mystics and the Mangalore Dragons is set to be an exciting encounter. However, with a more balanced squad, a good H2H record, and a good batting lineup, the Gulbarga Mystics are expected to win this match.
