SAW vs BBT Dream11 Prediction, 1st Semi-Final, Odisha Pro T20 League 2025
The Odisha Pro T20 League 2025 intensifies as Sambalpur Warriors (SAW) meet Bhubaneshwar Tigers (BBT) in the 1st Semi-Final at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, on 25 September 2025. SAW have shown consistent performances in the league stage, while BBT have had spark plays and will aim to upset. This semi-final is do-or-die, making it crucial for both teams to bring their best. Fantasy managers and cricket fans alike will closely track top performers, tactical moves, and predicted lineups.
Match Details
- Fixture: SAW vs BBT, 1st Semi-Final
- Tournament: Odisha Pro T20 League 2025
- Date & Time: 25 September 2025, 2:00 PM IST
- Venue: Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
Probable Playing XIs
Based on latest squad listings and playing XI info:
Sambalpur Warriors (SAW)
- Prabin Luha (WK)
- Sarthak S Prakash
- Hemant Rathi
- Rakesh Pattnaik
- Shreyansh Bhardwaj
- Subhranshu Senapati
- Swayam Srivastav
- Aditya Rout
- Rama Behera
- Rohit Pradhan
- Sarthak Panda
- Tarani Sa
- Abhinab Nanda
- Ayush Barik
- Vimal Kumar
- Prayash Singh
- Manas Ranjan Patra
- Priyanshu Mohanty
- Sukhmeet Gills
- Sumit Sharma
Bhubaneshwar Tigers (BBT)
- Bikram Samal (WK)
- Gourav Choudhury
- Maroju Prasanth
- Abhineet K Patnaik
- Aryashree D Bhatta
- Prayan Prantik Samal
- Sambit Beja
- Anshuman Bej
- Bivash Shaw
- Satyakam Bharadwaj
- Swagat Mishra
- Debabrata Pradhan
- Suryakant Pradhan
- Anshuman Mishra
- Badal Biswal
- Jayanta Behera
- Shubham Priyadarshi
- SK Ajharuddin
Match Preview & Key Battles
- SAW’s strength lies in consistency and depth in batting, with Subhranshu Senapati expected to anchor innings and Swayam Srivastav / Aditya Rout to accelerate. Their bowling attack with Vimal Kumar and Rakesh Pattnaik could be key in early overs.
- BBT have firepower in Gourav Choudhury and Prayan Prantik Samal, and their bowling options Debabrata Pradhan and Swagat Mishra might make breakthroughs.
- Toss and early momentum will be crucial — the team that wins toss may look to bowl first to exploit any early movement.
Fantasy / Dream11 Tips
Captain Picks: Subhranshu Senapati, Gourav Choudhury
Vice-Captain Picks: Aditya Rout, Prayan Prantik Samal
Safe Picks: Prabin Luha, Bikram Samal, Debabrata Pradhan
Differential Picks: Swayam Srivastav, Swagat Mishra
Team Combination Suggestion:
- 5–6 batters / all-rounders
- 3–4 bowlers (mix of pace & spin)
- 1 wicketkeeper
SAW vs BBT Prediction – Who Will Win?
SAW’s consistency and depth give them a slight edge in the semi-final. However, in knockout matches, BBT cannot be underestimated if their key players fire. Expect a close contest, but SAW are favorites to advance to the final.
Prediction: Sambalpur Warriors to win by 10–15 runs
Conclusion
The SAW vs BBT semi-final is poised to be a thrilling match in Odisha Pro T20 2025. With both teams holding strengths in batting and bowling, the contest may come down to pressure moments, fielding contributions, and performance of all-rounders. Fantasy players should focus on top-order batters and wicket-taking bowlers. SAW appear to have slight advantage on paper, but BBT can upset if their match-winners deliver.
