MPL 2025: Match 2, RAR vs STW Match Prediction – Who will win today’s MPL match between RAR vs STW?

In this article, we will analyze the RAR vs STW Match Prediction. The Raigad Royals (RAR) are all set to take on the Satara Warriors (STW) in Match No. 2 of the ongoing MPL 2025 at the iconic Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday, June 05.

Inaugural champions, Raigad Royals, have put together a strong squad for this season. After lifting the trophy in the inaugural edition in 2009 and finishing as runners-up in the subsequent two seasons, the Royals will be hoping to add another title to their name.

On the other hand, Satara Warriors are yet to get hold of the title. Notably, Warriors are a rebranded name for the Chhatrapati Sambhaji Kings, and finished fourth in the last season.

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium Pitch Report

The surface at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune has proven excellent for batting. The batters will aim for the shorter square boundaries, although variable bounce will be a factor to consider. There is around a 25% chance of rain playing spoilsport in this encounter, but it won’t be a washout.

RAR vs STW Head-to-Head Record

Raigad Royals (RAR):

Siddhesh Veer, Digvijay Patil, Omkar Khatpe, Vishant More (C), Rushabh Rathod, Vaibhav Agam, Vicky Ostwal, Ajay Borude, Tanay Sanghvi, Nikhil Kadam, Hitesh Walunj

Satara Warriors (STW):

Om Bhosale, Mehul Patel, Murtaza Trunkwala (C), Saurabh Nawale, Aniruddha Sable, Saurabh Singh, Shamshuzama Kazi, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Vaibhav Dhurgundhe, Atish Kumbhar, Vivek Shelar

Probable Best Batter of the Match

Siddhesh Veer could be the best batter in the upcoming game against Satara Warriors. Notably, he was the top run-scorer for the Royals last season, scoring 349 runs in 10 innings at a strike rate of 138.49 with three fifties to his name. Veer will be confident coming into this season and perform similarly.

Probable Best Bowler of the Match

Rajvardhan Hangargekar could be the best bowler in the upcoming game against Raigad Royals. In the previous season, he bagged 12 wickets. Hangargekar was also part of LSG’s squad in IPL 2025 and will look to use that experience to his benefit.

Today’s Match Prediction: Team Batting first to win the match

Scenario 1

RAR win the toss and opt to bowl. 

• Power Play score: 40-50
• RAR: 150-160
• RAR win the match.

Scenario 2

STW win the toss and opt to bowl.

•  Power Play score: 50-60
• STW: 160-170
• STW 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.