The Shivamogga Yodhas (SMY) take on the Gulbarga Mystics (GBM) in Match 18 of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026 at the KSCA Rajnagar Stadium in Hubbali on Tuesday, June 30. This will be the reverse fixture of the season.
The Mystics have been in dominant form, winning three matches of their five. They will be looking to carry this momentum forwards into the crunch parts of the season.
The Yodhas have played six games, having won just two of those clashes. They need to rack up wins to push for a semifinal spot towards the end of the season. The two teams met on June 23, where the Mystics thrashed the Yodhas by 95 runs.
SMY vs GBM: Match Details
| Match | Shivamogga Yodhas vs Gulbarga Mystics, Match 18, Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 2:30 PM |
| Venue | KSCA Rajnagar Stadium, Hubbali |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming | Click here to watch SMY vs GBM Live Stream on Sports Live Hub (SLH) |
KSCA Rajnagar Stadium, Hubballi: Pitch Report
The KSCA Rajnagar Stadium in Hubbali has a sporting wicket, which offers consistent bounce and carry. Seamers and spinners also get considerable aid, but the bounce helps batters score runs on the up. The three games that have been played at the venue, though, have been low-scoring affairs, with 177 being the highest total at the ground.
SMY vs GBM: Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 09 |
| Won By GBM | 05 |
| Won By SMY | 04 |
| No Result | 0 |
| First Meeting | August 9, 2022 |
| Recent Meeting | June 23, 2026 |
SMY vs GBM: Predicted Playing XIs
Gulbarga Mystics:
Manish Pandey (C), Lochan Gowda (WK), Prakhar Chaturvedi, Aarav Mahesh, Thippa Reddy, Dhruv Prabhakar, Macneil Noronha, Kranthi Kumar, Ronit More, Paras Gurbax Arya, Kranthi Kumar
Shivamogga Yoddhas:
Luvnith Sisodia (WK), Tushar Singh, Aneesh KV, Smaran Ravichandran (C), Harshil Dharmani, Shreesha Achar, Yash Raj Punja, Yashovardhan Parantap, Naveen MG, Mohsin Khan, Abhilash Shetty
SMY vs GBM: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Luvnith Sisodia
Luvnith Sisodia has been the Yodhas’ most prolific batter, and with 242 runs in six games sits as the competition’s top run scorer. He has struck at a blistering 161.33 all season and has scored three half-centuries. The Yodhas will be relying on the southpaw to provide them with blistering starts.
Probable Best Bowler: Kranthi Kumar
Kranthi Kumar of the Mystics has been a dependable bowler for the group. When these teams previously faced off, he recorded figures of 3 for 17, demonstrating his worth as a strike bowler. He has taken six wickets in five games, and he aims to increase his total.
Today’s Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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