📢Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026: Match 3, CKM vs HT Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between CKM vs HT?

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026: Match 3, CKM vs HT Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between CKM vs HT? (Source - Coastal Kings Mangaluru vs Hubli Tigers /Instagram)

The Coastal Kings Mangaluru (CKM) will take on the Hubli Tigers (HT) in Match 3 of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026 at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground in Mysore on Sunday, June 21 .

The Coastal Kings Mangaluru enter the new season carrying plenty of confidence after an impressive 2025 campaign. The Kings won the final of the 2025 season, beating the Hubli Tigers. They will once again rely on a strong core featuring experienced campaigners and exciting young talents to set the tone early in the competition.

The Hubli Tigers, on the other hand, will be seeking revenge after that final loss. With several proven performers returning to the setup, Hubli will be aiming to build on last year's momentum and establish themselves as early title contenders.

CKM vs HT: Match Details

Match

Coastal Kings Mangaluru vs Hubli Tigers , Match 3 , Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, 2026

Date and Time (IST)

Sunday, June 21, 2026, 2:30 PM

Venue

Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground, Mysore

Broadcast and Live Streaming

Fancode (App & Website)

Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground, Mysore: Pitch Report

The venue of Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground, Mysore, hosted the whole of the 2025 season of Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20. This time though, the matches will be split. The pitch at this venue is known to be a cricketing wicket, with assistance to both batters and bowlers. With the game being played in the afternoon, there might be some assistance for the spinners.

CKM vs HT: Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played

7

Won By CKM

2

Won By HT

5

No Result

0

First Meeting

August 26, 2023 (HT Won)

Recent Meeting

August 26, 2025 (HT Won)

CKM vs HT: Predicted Playing XIs

Coastal Kings Mangaluru :

Nikin Jose, Dheeraj J Gowda, Karun Nair (C), Aadharsh SJ, Suraj Ahuja (WK), Muralidhara Venkatesh, Siddharth Akhil, Shreyas Gopal, Prithviraj Shekhawat, Aaron Christie, Rajvir Wadhwa

Hubli Tigers :

Mayank Agarwal , Mohammed Taha, Abhinav Manohar, Kruthik Krishna (WK), Aneeshwar Gautam (C), Hardik Raj, Manvanth Kumar L, Abhishek Ahlawat, Shikhar Shetty, LR Kumar, Tanish Mahesh

CKM vs HT: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Mohammed Taha

The 32-year-old Mohammed Taha will be the batter to watch out for in this contest. The attacking batter had a stellar season in 2025, where he scored 342 runs in 12 matches with a strike rate of 146.15. Taha was one of the leading run-scorers of the tournament and now will be eager to replicate the same in the 2026 edition of the marquee state league.

Probable Best Bowler: Shreyas Gopal

The experienced leg-spinner Shreyas Gopal will be the bowler to watch out for in this contest. He had a great season in 2025, where he picked up 17 wickets in just 12 matches and was the third-highest wicket-taker of the season. The seasoned campaigner will be looking to carry his form from the previous season forward.

Today's Match Prediction : Chasing team to win the match

5 IPL captains who left one team to lead another
Over the years, several prominent captains have made high-profile switches, leaving behind successful stints with one franchise to begin a new chapter elsewhere.

📢5 IPL captains who left one team to lead another

5 IPL captains who left one team to lead another. (Source -Twitter/X)

Captaincy changes are always among the biggest talking points in the Indian Premier League (IPL). While players switching franchises has become common over the years, seeing a captain leave one team and take charge of another often grabs even more attention.

Over the years, several prominent captains have made high-profile switches, leaving behind successful stints with one franchise to begin a new chapter elsewhere. Some managed to recreate their success, while others found it difficult to make the same impact in different environments.

Here are 5 IPL captains who left one franchise to lead another:

5. Adam Gilchrist

Adam Gilchrist. (Source: IPL)

The legendary player from Australia, Adam Gilchrist , was one of the pioneers of the Indian Premier League in the early years of the competition. The dashing left-hander led the Deccan Chargers to a championship victory in IPL 2009 as a captain. He led his side from the front that season, smashing 495 runs in 16 matches, with a strike rate of 152.30.

But, ahead of IPL 2011, Gilchrist was picked up by Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in the player auction and was naturally named as captain of the side as well. In the Punjab jersey, though, he could not replicate the same impact as a captain. His record at KXIP was poor, with just 12 wins in 34 matches as a captain. This switch remains one of the major switches in IPL history by a captain.

4. Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson (Photo source: RR)

The most successful Rajasthan Royals captain ever, Sanju Samson shocked everyone with his stunning trade ahead of IPL 2026 to Chennai Super Kings. The former RR captain led the franchise for five years, with 33 wins in just 67 matches as captain.

Under his captaincy, RR reached their first-ever IPL final since 2008 when they played the IPL 2022 final against the Gujarat Titans. But, after having a poor season in 2025 and struggling with injuries, Sanju Samson decided to part ways with the franchise and was involved in one of the biggest trades in IPL history, with Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran going to the Jaipur-based franchise.

Shreyas Iyer

IPL 2024 Champions. (Source - IPL/BCCI)

Shreyas Iyer remains one of the most successful IPL captains ever. He has led three different IPL teams, namely DC, KKR, and PBKS to an IPL final as a captain, and that speaks volumes of his credentials as a captain.

In IPL 2024, the three-time IPL winners KKR claimed their third IPL title under Shreyas Iyer’s leadership, and everyone expected that this would be the start of a long journey for both Iyer and KKR. But, to everyone’s surprise, Shreyas was released in the IPL 2025 auctions by KKR. He was then bought by PBKS for a record price of INR 26.75 crore. This remains one of the few instances where an IPL-winning skipper was released by a team ahead of the next season.

Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir. (Source - IPL/BCCI)

Gautam Gambhir enjoyed a stellar IPL career, both as a player and as a captain. The left-hander first captained an IPL side in IPL 2009 when he was named the captain of the Delhi Daredevils (now Capitals). He led them for one more year before switching to KKR in IPL 2011.

He was bought by KKR for a record price of $2.4 million in 2011, and that marked the start of his beautiful journey with the Kolkata-based franchise. He built a literal dynasty at KKR under his captaincy, winning the IPL title twice. But, ahead of the IPL 2018 auction, he decided to part ways with the franchise and returned back to Delhi as a captain. After a string of poor results, he stepped down as Delhi’s captain and eventually retired from IPL after the same season.

Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya (Source: JioStar)

The most high-profile IPL switch happened in 2024 when Gujarat Titans' championship-winning captain Hardik Pandya was traded to the Mumbai Indians ahead of the 2024 edition. What made this even more surprising was that he replaced Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians’ captain. Hard

ik remains one of the most successful IPL captains ever, but his stint with MI has been far from successful.

In the three seasons under the star all-rounder's leadership, the five-time champions managed to reach the playoffs only once while finishing at the last position in 2024. They further had a ninth-spot finish in the most recent 2026 season, following which, talks of the Choryasi-born player being traded to other franchises have caught fire once again, with Rajasthan Royals and CSK being the frontrunners to bag him.

APL 2026: Match 19, ROR vs TW Match Prediction – Who will win today’s APL match between Royals of Rayalaseema vs Tungabhadra Warriors?
Royals of Rayalaseema (ROR) square off against Tungabhadra Warriors (TW) in match No. 19 of the ongoing Andhra Premier League (APL) 2026 at the YS Raja Reddy Stadium in Puttampalli.

Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Ailsa Lister handed demerit point for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Scotland Women are third in the points table with one win from two games.

📢APL 2026: Match 19, ROR vs TW Match Prediction – Who will win today’s APL match between Royals of Rayalaseema vs Tungabhadra Warriors?

Royals of Rayalaseema and Tungabhadra Warriors (Source- Royals of Rayalaseema and Tungabhadra Warriors /Instagram)

Royals of Rayalaseema (ROR) square off against Tungabhadra Warriors (TW) in match No. 19 of the ongoing Andhra Premier League (APL) 2026 at the YS Raja Reddy Stadium in Puttampalli.

Dhruva Kumar Reddy-led Royals have played four matches so far. They are languishing at No. 6 on the points table, only above the Tungabhadra Warriors. In four matches, the Royals have only won one and lost three. Meanwhile, the Warriors also have a similar win-loss record, but they are holding the wooden-spoon position due to their abysmal net run rate of -1.706, the worst in this season so far.

The Royals had met the Warriors earlier in the season. The latter won the closely contested encounter, chasing down a 149-run target off the last ball, with two wickets to spare.

ROR vs TW: Match Details

Match

Royals of Rayalaseema vs Tungabhadra Warriors, Match 19 , Andhra Premier League 2026

Date and Time (IST)

Sunday, June 21, 2026, 1:30 PM (IST)

Venue

YS Raja Reddy Stadium, Puttampalli

Broadcast and Live Streaming

JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website)

YS Raja Reddy Stadium, Puttampalli: Pitch Report

YS Raja Reddy Stadium has been a happy hunting ground for the batters in the tournament so far. In the first five matches held at the venue this season, the average first-innings score has been 208. Teams batting first have scored 200-plus totals in four matches. Defending totals is very difficult at this venue and captains would want to win the toss and bowl first.

ROR vs TW: Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played

2

Won by ROR

1

Won by TW

1

First-Ever Fixture

August 13, 2025 (ROR win)

Most Recent Fixture

June 12, 2026 (TW win)

ROR vs TW: Predicted Playing XIs

Royals of Rayalaseema:

Dhruva Kumar Reddy (C), Sai Sandeep Kumar, Mamidi Vamsi Krishna (WK), Garimella Teja, Allareddi Teja Reddy, Yadla Vasu, Y-Teja Reddy, Jagarlapudi Ram, Kodavandla Sudharsan, Pattan Sharief, Ganesh Sathivada.

Tungabhadra Warriors:

CR Gnaneswar (C), Shree Samanyu Datta, Gutta Rohit, Kaki Jayanath, Cheepurapalli Stephen, Kancherla Anand Josiah, Charanjith GV, Saurabh Kumar, Tegada Sai Kumar (WK), Gavvala Mallikarjuna, Sai Charan Nidamanuri.

ROR vs TW: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Garimella Teja

Garimella Teja has been in fine form this season. He has played four matches so far, and in three innings, he has scored 160 runs at an average of 80 and a strike rate of 145.50. The right-handed batter will have a key role to play in the middle-order.

Probable Best Bowler: Saurabh Kumar

Saurabh Kumar is going to be the bowler to watch out for on Sunday. The left-arm spinner is a wily customer who knows how to keep the batters in check and build pressure, even on surfaces which have very little help for him.

Today's Match Prediction : Chasing team to win the match

📢Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Ailsa Lister handed demerit point for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Ailsa Lister handed demerit point for breaching ICC Code of Conduct (Source:Gettyimage)

Scotland batter Ailsa Lister has been officially reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during Scotland’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group B clash against the West Indies on June 18.

Lister was found guilty of violating Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to the abuse of cricket equipment, clothing, ground equipment, fixtures, or fittings during an international match. In addition to the reprimand, one demerit point has been added to her disciplinary record. It is Lister’s first offence within a 24-month period.

The incident took place in the 19th over of Scotland’s innings. After being dismissed, Lister expressed her frustration by throwing her bat and gloves onto the ground while leaving the field. She then kicked and knocked over a bin placed next to the team dugout.

Lister admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by GS Lakshmi of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, eliminating the need for a formal hearing. The charge was levelled by on-field umpires Claire Polosak and Kerrin Klaaste, along with third umpire N. Janani and fourth umpire Nimali Perera.

Under the ICC Code of Conduct, Level 1 offences carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand and can result in a fine of up to 50 percent of a player's match fee, along with one or two demerit points.

Talking about the match, West Indies Women posted a competitive total of 153/6 after electing to bat first. Veteran batter Stafanie Taylor top-scored with an unbeaten 47, while Katherine Fraser was the pick of Scotland’s bowlers with figures of 2/34.

In reply, Scotland Women were bowled out for 146, falling seven runs short of the target. Darcey Carter led the chase with a fighting 59, while Lister contributed 33 runs. For the West Indies, Aaliyah Alleyne starred with figures of 3/11, while captain Hayley Matthews claimed 3/19 and Afy Fletcher chipped in with 2/16.

Scotland currently sit third in Group B with one win from two matches and are set to face England Women in Leeds on June 20.

'Let's not take a crystal ball and try to assess what he can become' - WV Raman on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
"He has shown he is not afraid of taking on the best in the business," WV Raman said about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

📢'Let's not take a crystal ball and try to assess what he can become' - WV Raman on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Photo by Johan Rynners-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)

WV Raman urged cricket enthusiasts around the world to be patient with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and to allow him time to learn from experience. The 15-year-old is still very new to domestic cricket and has just received his maiden call-up to the Indian team after stunning performances against legendary bowlers in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Sooryavanshi has been named in India's squads for the T20I series in Ireland and England and the subsequent Asian Games later this year. The southpaw is in line to become the youngest player to have made his debut for India. Sachin Tendulkar currently holds the record, having made his international debut at the age of 16 years and 205 days. Sooryavanshi is expected to break this record easily, as he just turned 15 in March.

While the cricket fraternity is excited to see what achievements Sooryavanshi can achieve in his career, Raman advised them not to put him under undue pressure by weighing him down with their expectations.

"Let's not take a crystal ball and try to assess what he can become. Things will pan out because he has done well in two back-to-back IPL seasons. He has shown he is not afraid of taking on the best in the business. Experience is obviously a tough teacher because it punishes you first and teaches you the lessons. So, along the way, he would be punished by experience, and then he'll be taught lovely lessons too. Age is on his side. Just allow him to play his cricket," WV Raman was quoted as saying by NDTV.

Sooryavanshi is currently in Sri Lanka, where he is playing for India A under Tilak Varma's leadership. However, the opening batter hasn't been at his best in testing conditions. He also got involved in a heated altercation with the Sri Lanka A players in the fourth match of the tournament, which was decided in the Super Over. Sooryavanshi pushed Vishen Halambage, who had reportedly been sledging him since the first meeting between India A and Sri Lanka A.

In four matches, Sooryavanshi has scored 117 runs at an average of 29.25 and a strike rate of 153.95. The teenager would want to finish the campaign on a high with a big score in the summit clash on Sunday, June 21.

Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Match 17, WI W vs SL W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women?
West Indies enter this clash with two consecutive wins under their belt.

📢IND vs AFG: The reason behind India's unusual 5/0 start while chasing

IND vs AFG: The reason behind India's unusual 5/0 start while chasing (Source:jioStar)

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi inadvertently cost his side five crucial runs during the third ODI against India at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai after repeatedly running on the protected area of the pitch.

The incident occurred during the 40th over of Afghanistan’s innings. Shahidi, who was batting brilliantly and went on to score his maiden ODI century, had already been warned multiple times by the on-field umpires for running in the danger area of the pitch. Despite the warnings, he once again ran through the protected zone while completing a single.

As a result, on-field umpires Chris Gaffaney and Rohan Pandit penalised Afghanistan under the Laws of Cricket. The single taken by Shahidi was disallowed, and five penalty runs were awarded to India. The decision proved costly for Afghanistan as they looked to post a competitive total against a strong Indian bowling attack.

According to Law 41.14 of the MCC Laws of Cricket, batters are prohibited from running on the protected area of the pitch, a 5-foot by 2-foot strip located in the centre of the wicket. The law is designed to prevent damage to the surface, which could unfairly affect the contest between bat and ball.

For a first offence, the batting side receives an official warning. Any subsequent infringement by either batter results in a five-run penalty being awarded to the fielding side. Additionally, any runs completed on that delivery are cancelled.

Despite the setback, Shahidi played a captain’s knock and remained the standout performer for Afghanistan. He scored a well-compiled 102, while Azmatullah Omarzai contributed 50 runs. Afghanistan were eventually bowled out for 218 in 44.2 overs. India’s bowling attack was led by Prasidh Krishna, who delivered a match-winning spell of 5/23 in 8.2 overs.

The Men in Blue had already secured the three-match ODI series with victories in the first two games. Indian captain Shubman Gill played a pivotal role in those wins, scoring a half-century in the opening ODI before following it up with a commanding 150 in the second match to help India take an unassailable 2-0 lead.

📢Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Match 17, WI W vs SL W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women?

Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Match 17, WI W vs SL W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women? (Source -Sameera Peiris/Getty Image)

The West Indies Women (WI W) will take on Sri Lanka Women (SL W) in Match No. 17 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the County Ground in Bristol . With the group stage entering a crucial phase, both teams will be eager to secure a vital win in this Group B encounter and boost their chances of reaching the semi-finals.

West Indies Women have enjoyed a strong start to their campaign, winning both of their matches so far. Hayley Matthews and her team currently occupy second place in the Group B standings with four points. They will be looking to strengthen their position in the global tournament with a comprehensive win against the Lankan Lionesses.

Sri Lanka Women, on the other hand, have had a mixed tournament so far, registering one win and one defeat from their first two matches. They sit fifth in the standings with two points and will be desperate to improve their net run rate after a heavy loss earlier in the competition.

WI W vs SL W Match Details

Match

West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women, Match 17 , Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Date and Time (IST)

Sunday, 21 June 2026, 03:00 PM

Venue

County Ground, Bristol

Broadcast and Live Streaming

JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website)

County Ground, Bristol: Pitch Report

The venue of County Ground, Bristol, is known to be a batting-friendly surface. The pitch is hard, and the ball comes onto the bat nicely. The short boundaries and the fast outfield help batters even more. With both sides consisting of several hard-hitters, expect a cracking encounter.

WI W vs SL W: Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played

29

Won by WI W

20

Won by SL W

07

No Result

02

Tied

00

First Fixture

April 21, 2010 (Won by WI W)

Recent Fixture

March 03, 2026 (Won by SL W)

WI W vs SL W Predicted Playing XIs

West Indies Women (WI W):

Qiana Joseph, Hayley Matthews (C), Shemaine Campbelle (WK), Deandra Dottin, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Jahzara Claxton, Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack

Sri Lanka Women (SL W):

Chamari Athapaththu (C), Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Kaushani Nuthyangana (WK), Sugandika Kumari, Kawya Kavindi, Mithali Ayodhya, Nimasha Meepage

WI W vs SL W Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Shemaine Campbelle

Shemaine Campbelle. (Photo Source: Andrew Matthews/PA Images via Getty Images)

The West Indies batter Shemaine Campbelle will be the batter to watch out for in this contest. Campbelle has been a standout batter for them in this tournament so far, scoring 126 runs in just two innings, with a strike rate of 143.18.

Probable Best Bowler: Aaliyah Alleyne

Aaliyah Alleyne. (Photo Source: Twitter/X)

West Indies pacer Aaliyah Alleyne will be the bowler to watch out for in this contest. The right-arm pacer has been exceptional in their first couple of outings in the tournament thus far. She has picked up seven wickets, with an exceptional average of 5.43. She is also the joint-highest wicket-taker of the competition so far and will be looking to better her tally.

Today's Match Prediction : West Indies to win the match

IND vs AFG: The reason behind India's unusual 5/0 start while chasing
India need 219 to whitewash Afghanistan in three-match ODI series.

APL 2026: Match 20, KK vs VSS Match Prediction – Who will win today’s APL match between Kakinada Kings vs Vijayawada Sunshiners?
Kakinada Kings (KK) lock horns with Vijayawada Sunshiners (VSS) in Match No. 20 of the Andhra Premier League (APL) 2026 on June 21 at the YS Raja Reddy Stadium in Puttampalli.

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026: Match 4, KBB vs SMY Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between KBB vs SMY?
The Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters will take on the Shivamogga Yodhas in Match 4 of the 2026 Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground in Mysore on Saturday, June 21.

📢Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026: Match 4, KBB vs SMY Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between KBB vs SMY?

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026: Match 1, KBB vs SMY Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between KBB vs SMY? (Source:MaharajaTrophy)

The Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters (KBB) will take on the Shivamogga Yodhas (SMY) in Match No. 4 of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026 at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground in Mysore on Sunday, June 21 .

The Yodhas finished at the bottom of the table in the 2025 season, managing just three points from 10 games. They will be hoping that new colours and new appearances will bring them newer fortunes. They are boosted by a solid young domestic core, which includes players like Smaran Ravichandran, Luvnith Sisodia and Dhanush Gowda.

The Blasters are the only team, along with the Yodhas, to have not lifted the trophy. They were beaten by eventual winners Mangaluru in the final of the 2025 season and will be aiming to go one step further in the 2026 season.

SMY vs KBB: Match Details

Match

Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters vs Shivamogga Yodhas, Match 4 , Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, 2026

Date and Time (IST)

Sunday, June 21, 2026, 7:00 PM (IST)

Venue

Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground, Mysore

Broadcast and Live Streaming

Fancode (App & Website)

Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground, Mysore: Pitch Report

The entire 2025 season of the tournament was held at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground in Mysore. A range of games were played at the historic venue, including thrillers with low scores, games with scores above 200, and multiple one-sided run chases. The surface aids both bowlers and batters, but with this being a nighttime game, dew may have a big impact.

KBB vs SMY: Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played

8

Won By KBB

6

Won By SMY

2

No Result

0

First Meeting

August 12, 2022

Recent Meeting

August 21, 2025

KBB vs SMY: Predicted Playing XIs

Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters:

Shubhang Hegde (c), Krishnan Shrijith (wk), Bhuvan Mohan Raju, Rohan Patil, S Shivaraj, Shreevathsa Acharya, Samit Dravid, Praveen Dubey, Rohan Naveen, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Rohan Raju

Shivamogga Yodhas:

Luvnith Sisodia (WK), Smaran Ravichandran (C), Aneesh KV, Harshil Dharmani, Dhanush Gowda, Chiranth Shivarudra, Yashovardhan Parantap, Shreesha Achar, Abhilash Shetty, Naveen MG, Yash Raj Punja

KBB vs SMY: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Smaran Ravichandran

Smaran Ravi (Source : smaran.ravi on IG)

For the Shivamogga Yodhas, Smaran Ravichandran is the senior batter, coming off a stellar domestic season for Karnataka. He finished narrowly behind southpaw Devdutt Padikkal in the run total for the 2025 season, scoring 415 runs at a strike rate of 156.02.

Probable Best Bowler: Yash Raj Punja

Yashraj Punja(Source : IPL/X)

One of the best players of the 2025 season was the tall leg-spinner Yash Raj Punja, who claimed 23 wickets at an economy of 7.45 in ten games. Due to his success, he was picked up by the Rajasthan Royals for the IPL, where he took nine wickets at an economy rate of 9.80 in eight games. It is expected that he would serve as one of the Yodhas' top strike bowlers.

Today's Match Prediction : Chasing team to win the match

📢APL 2026: Match 20, KK vs VSS Match Prediction – Who will win today’s APL match between Kakinada Kings vs Vijayawada Sunshiners?

Kakinada kings and vijayawada sunshiners (Source- Kakinada kings and vijayawada sunshiners /Instagram)

Kakinada Kings (KK) lock horns with Vijayawada Sunshiners (VSS) in Match No. 20 of the Andhra Premier League (APL) 2026 on Sunday, June 21, at the YS Raja Reddy Stadium in Puttampalli.

The Kings, led by Manish Golamaru, have had a decent start to the season. After playing four matches, the Kings have registered two wins and two defeats. Ahead of this clash, they will face the Amaravati Royals on Saturday.

Meanwhile, the Vijayawada Sunshiners have also won two matches like the Kings. However, they have lost three matches and are positioned fifth in the standings.

These two teams faced each other earlier in the tournament in Visakhapatnam. The Sunshiners won the match by 51 runs, restricting the Kings to 151/9 after setting a target of 203.

KK vs VSS: Match Details

Match

Kakinada Kings vs Vijayawada Sunshiners, Match 20 , Andhra Premier League 2026

Date and Time (IST)

Sunday, June 21, 2026, 6:30 PM (IST)

Venue

YS Raja Reddy Stadium, Puttampalli

Broadcast and Live Streaming

JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website)

YS Raja Reddy Stadium, Puttampalli: Pitch Report

Fans can expect a run-fest at the YS Raja Reddy Stadium. After the first six matches at the YS Raja Reddy Stadium this season, batting first has yielded three wins and so has chasing. Bowlers will have to be on the money from the word go. Batters are expected to dominate proceedings.

KK vs VSS: Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played

02

Won By KK

00

Won By VSS

02

No Result

00

First Fixture

August 10, 2025

Most recent Fixture

June 12, 2026

KK vs VSS: Predicted Playing XIs

Kakinada Kings :

Abhishek M Reddy, Arjun Tendulkar Pitta, Tapaswi Pinninti, Manish Golamaru (C), Lekhaz Reddy (WK), Sai Rahul Kp, Yuvan Muvvala, Ashish Siraparapu, Ranjeet Darji, Saiteja Kavuri, Anjaneyulu Midde.

Vijayawada Sunshiners :

K Ashwin Hebbar (C), Munnangi Abhinav, Maddila-Harsh Vardhan, Shaik-Zaheer Abbas, Penmetsa Raju (WK), Chennu Siddhardha, Akula Veera-Venkata Vijay, Prasanth Kumar, Sai Venkata Sumith, Lalith Mohan, T Bharath.

KK vs VSS: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Ashwin Hebbar

The Vijayawada Sunshiners captain Ashwin Hebbar has been on fire and has taken a commendable lead on the list for the highest run-getter in the tournament. In five innings, he has amassed 348 runs at an average of 69.60 and a strike rate of 207.10. Hebbar will look to continue his purple patch on Sunday.

Probable Best Bowler: T Bharath

T Bharath has been one of the most impressive bowlers this season in the APL. In four matches, he has picked up 10 wickets at an average of 12.30. He has been a bit expensive but with the amount of wickets he is taking, the Sunshiners wouldn't mind.

Today's Match Prediction : Chasing team to win the match

Women's T20 World Cup 2026: AUS W vs NED W Today's Match Highlights: Unmissable video recap, POTM, match analysis, stats and more
Australia Women won by 98 runs.

📢Women's T20 World Cup 2026: AUS W vs NED W Today's Match Highlights: Unmissable video recap, POTM, match analysis, stats and more

Women's T20 World Cup 2026: AUS W vs NED W Today's Match Highlights: Unmissable video recap, POTM, match analysis, stats and more (Photo Source: Ashley Allen/Getty Images)

How did Match 14 of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 go between Australia Women and Netherlands Women?

Australia Women continued their dominant run in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a comprehensive 98-run victory over Netherlands Women at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on June 20.

After being asked to bat first, Australia posted a formidable total of 219/6 in their allotted 20 overs. The batting effort was led by Beth Mooney and Ashleigh Gardner, both of whom scored impressive half-centuries. Iris Zwilling was the standout performer with the ball for the Netherlands, finishing with figures of 3/52, while Caroline De Lange chipped in with 2/39.

Chasing a daunting target of 220, Netherlands Women showed some resistance but never seriously threatened Australia’s total. They finished on 121/3 in their 20 overs, falling well short of the target. Babette de Leede was the bright spot for the Dutch side, scoring a fighting unbeaten 56 and holding the innings together. Kim Garth was the pick of the bowlers, claiming two wickets and playing a key role in restricting the opposition.

Best Batting Performance of the Match: Beth Mooney

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Australian opener Beth Mooney was the top batting performer of the match, scoring 74 runs off 42 balls, including nine fours and one six, at a strike rate of 176.19. She also shared a 101-run partnership for the third wicket with Ashleigh Gardner, with the stand coming in just 53 balls.

Best Bowling Performance of the Match: Kim Garth

Right-arm pacer Kim Garth was the standout bowler of the match, returning figures of 2/20 from her four overs. She claimed the wickets of Heather Siegers and Phebe Molkenboer. Meanwhile, Lucy Hamilton also impressed with the ball, maintaining an excellent economy rate of 3.20 runs per over.

Who won the Player of the Match award?

Beth Mooney was named Player of the Match for her brilliant half-century. The Australian opener scored 74 runs off just 42 balls before being forced to retire hurt. Her explosive knock, which included nine fours and a six, put Australia in a commanding position and nearly helped the team equal the highest total in Women's T20 International history.

Records broken and milestone achieved

Iris Zwilling conceded 52 runs in her spell, the most runs ever conceded by a Netherlands women's bowler in a Women's T20I innings, surpassing the previous record of 46 runs.

The 96-run partnership between Sterre Kalis and Babette de Leede is now the highest third-wicket stand for the Netherlands Women's team in Women's T20Is.

When is the next match?

Australia Women will face Pakistan Women on June 23 in Leeds. Meanwhile, Netherlands Women will take on South Africa Women on June 25 in Bristol.

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