Gurugram Thunders vs Maharashtra Tycoons, 7th Match

The Gurugram Thunders and Maharashtra Tycoons face off in the 7th Match of the World Legends Pro T20 League 2026 at the 1919 Sportz Cricket Stadium. Both teams have shown competitive form this season, with Gurugram Thunders securing three wins in their last five matches while Maharashtra Tycoons have won two and lost three. Gurugram's strength lies in their dependable middle order and a potent pace attack spearheaded by their captain, who has been in scintillating form. Maharashtra Tycoons, however, boast a strong top order led by a dynamic opener known for his ability to exploit powerplays, alongside a crafty spinner who has been taking wickets consistently. Historically, these two teams have met six times in this league, with the Thunders winning four and the Tycoons two, suggesting a psychological edge in favour of Gurugram. The Thunders’ strategy will likely focus on quick runs upfront and capitalizing on death-over bowling to restrict Tycoons’ chase. Maharashtra Tycoons will aim to set a competitive target or chase it, relying on their experienced middle order and spin bowlers to control the game in the middle overs. Considering the current form, head to head records, and individual player performances, Gurugram Thunders appear slightly more balanced and consistent. Though Maharashtra Tycoons have match-winning potential, Gurugram's overall team depth gives them an advantage going into this match.

Winning Probability: Gurugram Thunders 58%, Maharashtra Tycoons 42%

If Gurugram Thunders bat first, they are likely to post a total in the region of 165-175 runs. Their aggressive top order and ability to accelerate in the final overs suits the flat conditions anticipated at 1919 Sportz Cricket Stadium. On the other hand, if Maharashtra Tycoons bat first, they could reach around 160-170 runs due to their strong opener and a middle order capable of hitting boundaries consistently. The pitch is expected to offer true bounce with minimal assistance to bowlers, favoring batsmen. However, disciplined bowling during the death overs might restrict totals slightly below 180.

The 1919 Sportz Cricket Stadium typically offers a balanced pitch with even bounce and good carry for fast bowlers in the early stages. Average first-innings scores here hover around 168 runs. The ground favors batsmen during the second innings; teams chasing have about a 55% win rate. Weather forecast indicates a clear evening with temperature around 22°C and light winds, conducive to an uninterrupted game. Best Bowler at this venue (within the two teams): Rohit Singh (Gurugram Thunders) with 12 wickets in 6 matches. Best Batsman: Karan Mehta (Maharashtra Tycoons) who averaged 42.5 with 3 fifties here. Ground Record: Highest individual score in this fixture was 94 by Karan Mehta in last season’s encounter.

Matches Played	Gurugram Thunders Wins	Maharashtra Tycoons Wins
6	4	2

Team Recent Performance

Team	Last 5 Matches (W/L)
Gurugram Thunders	W, L, W, W, L
Maharashtra Tycoons	L, L, W, L, W

Rohit Singh (Gurugram Thunders): The pace spearhead recently grabbed 3 wickets in the last match and consistently delivers crucial breakthroughs early on.

Ajay Sharma (Gurugram Thunders): A versatile batsman with solid recent form, he scored 45 and 33 in his last two outings providing stability.

Deepak Yadav (Gurugram Thunders): Reliable spinner who picked 7 wickets in the last 3 games, vital for middle-over control.

Karan Mehta (Maharashtra Tycoons): The opening batsman is in fine touch with 3 fifties in 5 matches, known for exploiting powerplay conditions.

Vikram Rao (Maharashtra Tycoons): Middle-order batsman who plays impactful innings, recently scored a quickfire 40 to boost team totals.

Santhosh Kulkarni (Maharashtra Tycoons): Lead spinner and wicket-taker, picked key wickets in the middle overs during recent matches, anchoring bowling attack.