APL 2026: Match 27, SVL vs TW Match Prediction – Who will win today’s APL match between Simhadri Vizag Lions vs Tungabhadra Warriors?

A clash between two teams in contrasting forms, the Simhadri Vizag Lions (SVL) take on the Tungabhadra Warriors (TW) in Match 27 of the 2026 Andhra Premier League on Saturday, June 27, as part of a double header at the ACA International Stadium.

SVL come into the game on the back of some excellent form in the league. They have won four consecutive matches after losing thrice in a row to begin the 2026 season. Their most recent win came against the Royals of Rayalaseema by four runs. 

TW, on the other hand, languish at the foot of the standings, having lost four out of their last five matches. A loss to the Kakinada Kings in their previous fixture sees them with just four points from seven matches. 

SVL vs TW: Match Details

ACA International Stadium, Mangalagiri: Pitch Report

The ACA International Stadium in Mangalagiri is the third venue of the 2026 Andhra Premier League, and like the previous two, it offers conditions favourable for batting. Scores of above 200 are extremely possible, but are never guaranteed to be winning totals with the pitch remaining batting-friendly in the second innings. 

SVL vs TW: Head-to-Head Record

SVL vs TW: Predicted Playing XIs

Simhadri Vizag Lions:

Ricky Bhui (C, WK), Nimmala Himakar, Kogatam Haneesh Reddy, Maheep Kumar, P Roshan Kumar Pavan, Dhanush Marthala, Girinath Reddy, Tripurana Vijay, Bodhala Vinay, V Srikanth, Kamil Shaik

Tungabhadra Warriors:

CR Gnaneswar (C), Shree Samanyu Datta, Pranith Manyala, Kancherla Anand Josiah, Kaki Jayanth, Gutta Rohit, Sathwik Kondapaturi, Saurabh Kumar, Andimani Brahma Teja, Sai Charan Nidamanuri, Cheepurapalli Stephen

SVL vs TW: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Ricky Bhui

SVL captain Ricky Bhui continues to remain a vital member of the SVL outfit in this season’s Andhra Premier League. He has scored 210 runs from seven matches at an average of 35, whilst striking at 161.54. He has scored just one run less than teammate Kogatam Haneesh Reddy.

Probable Best Bowler: Bodhala Vinay

SVL’s joint-highest wicket-taker with 10 scalps from seven games, Bodhala Vinay has been consistent all season long. He is level on wickets with teammate Girinath Reddy, but bowls at a much better economy rate of 8.65. 

Today’s Match Prediction: Simhadri Vizag Lions to win the match