
Mangalore Lions will face Karavali Tigers in the final of the Karnataka Coastal Big Bash League T20 on Saturday. Mangalore Lions got the better of Kulai Red Hawks by 5 wickets in the 1st Semi-final. On the other hand, Karavali Tigers humbled Team Bava Surathkal in the 2nd Semi-final by a whopping 156 runs to progress to the summit clash.
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Match Details:
Mangalore Lions vs Karavali Tigers, Final
Venue: Sahayadri College Grounds, Mangaluru
Date & Time: February 1st at 6:30 PM IST and Local Time
Live Streaming: FanCode
What is the Pitch Report for ML vs KT, Karnataka Coastal Big Bash League T20 2025, Final?
The batters can make merry of runs if they play to their full strength, even the bowlers will have their say given they bowl in the right areas. Close to 60 percent of the matches have been won by teams chasing, however, the captains will have to make a bold decision to bat second in the final.
Recent form:
Mangalore Lions: Won, Won, Lost, Lost, Lost
Karavali Tigers: Won, Lost, Won, Won, Won
ML vs KT, Karnataka Coastal Big Bash League T20 2025, Final Probable Winners:
Karavali Tigers are expected to win this match.
What is the Expected, Probable Playing XIs for ML vs KT, Karnataka Coastal Big Bash League T20 2025, Final?
Mangalore Lions
Rahul AS, Nihal Umesh Ullal (c & wk), Sooraj SA, Manoj M, LR Kumar, Bhargav S, Hardhik Suvarna, Nischith Rao, Deepak Devadiga, MN Vikas, Anand Doddamani.
Karavali Tigers
LR Chethan, BR Sharath (wk), Rohan Revankar, Hriddhiman Basu, Shubhang Hegde (c), KM Pravesh, Vikram PS, Nehal Dsouza, Pratham Rajesh, Amogh S, Amogh Docca.
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Injury Updates:
Currently, the players from both squads are doing well and fit. It will be added when there is an update.
What are the Fantasy Cricket Top Picks, Players for ML vs KT, Karnataka Coastal Big Bash League T20 2025, Final?
Top Pick – Batter
Sooraj SA is a solid batter at No.3 for Mangalore Lions, who made 201 runs in 6 matches in the competition at an average of 33.5 with the best score of 65.
Top Pick – All-Rounder
Shubhang Hegde is one of the marquee all-rounders in the tournament, who did an exceptional job for Karavali Tigers, scoring 162 runs and picking up 7 wickets across 6 matches.
Top Pick – Bowler
Amogh S has been brilliant with his left-arm spin in the competition, picking up 13 wickets in 6 matches with the best figures of 4 for 7.
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Top Pick – Wicketkeeper
LR Chethan is probably the best T20 batter in Karnataka at the moment. He is in a rich vein of form, amassing 270 runs in 4 matches in the tournament which includes 2 centuries.
X-Factor:
What are the Fantasy Suggested Teams for ML vs KT, Karnataka Coastal Big Bash League T20 2025, Final?
1. Nihal Umesh Ullal, BR Sharath, LR Chethan (c), Sooraj SA, Shubhang Hegde (vc), LR Kumar, Manoj M, KM Pravesh, Anand Doddamani, Nischith Rao, Amogh S.
2. Nihal Umesh Ullal, BR Sharath (vc), LR Chethan, Sooraj SA, Shubhang Hegde, LR Kumar, Manoj M, Nischith Rao, Amogh S (c), Deepak Devadiga, Hriddhiman Basu.
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Pre-Match Analysis:
Mangalore Lions underwent a hard grind on their way to the finals. They marginally qualified for the knockouts with a better run rate than 5th-placed Mathsyaraj Trescon Malpe. Even in the 1st Semi-final, they had to stretch till the final ball to have the last laugh against Kulai Red Hawks. Skipper Nihal Ullal was again up for the task for the team when it mattered as his crucial 47 from 35 balls proved vital along with a similar 47-run knock from Sooraj S A.
It seems, bowling is their main strength having the likes of Anand Doddamani (8 wickets), Nischith Rao( 8 wickets), and L R Kumar (5 wickets), who have all done well so far.
LR Chethan’s blazing ton (123) and bowlers’ combined efforts powered Karavali Tigers to an improbable 156-run win in the 2nd Semi-final on Friday. Now the Tigers are one win away from the crown and the stakes are high given their strong batting depth and diversified bowling.
The side is entirely dependent on Chethan LR, BR Sharath, and Shubhang Hegde in terms of batting, who all represented Karnataka at the highest level. Chethan is in mind-boggling form, having smacked 2 centuries in 4 innings, while Sharath (255 runs) and Shubhang (162) aren’t left behind in the run-making. Amogh S, one of the finds of the tournament has picked up 13 wickets most for the team in the competition.