SAW vs BBT Dream11 Prediction, Match 8, Odisha Pro T20 League 2025
Sambalpur Warriors (SAW) and Bhubaneshwar Tigers (BBT) face off in Match 8 of the Odisha Pro T20 League 2025 at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. As the tournament progresses, this fixture will be important for both teams to gather points and boost their net run rate. Fantasy cricket players looking for SAW vs BBT Dream11 Prediction Today Match, playing XI, match preview, fantasy tips should focus on form batters and bowlers who can perform under pressure. With a balanced squad, good top-order batting, and wicket-taking bowling options, this match may come down to fielding and death overs.
Match Details
- Match: Sambalpur Warriors vs Bhubaneshwar Tigers, Match 8, Odisha Pro T20 League 2025
- Date: 21 September 2025
- Venue: Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
- Time: 2:00 PM IST
Pitch Report & Conditions
Barabati Stadium tends to favor batters with its relatively flat surface and short boundaries in T20 matches. Early overs favor fast bowlers who can swing or seam the new ball. Spin or slower bowlers may come into play in middle overs once the pitch slows a bit. Chasing might be slightly easier in the second half due to dew under afternoon-evening conditions. A total around 180-200 runs should be competitive.
Squads
Sambalpur Warriors (SAW)
Prabin Luha (WK); Sarthak S Prakash (WK); Hemant Rathi; Rakesh Pattnaik; Shreyansh Bhardwaj; Subhranshu Senapati; Swayam Srivastav; Aditya Rout; Rama Behera; Rohit Pradhan; Tarani Sa; Abhinab Nanda; Ayush Barik; Vimal Kumar; Prayash Singh
Bhubaneshwar Tigers (BBT)
Gourav Choudhury; Maroju Prasanth; Abhineet K Patnaik; Prayan Prantik Samal; Aryashree D Bhatta; Sambit Beja; Anshuman Mishra; Satyakam Bharadwaj; Bikram Samal (WK); Debabrata Pradhan; Suryakant Pradhan; Jayanta Behera; Anshuman Bej; Badal Biswal; Shubham Priyadarshi
Probable Playing XI
Sambalpur Warriors (SAW)
- Prabin Luha (WK)
- Rakesh Pattnaik
- Subhranshu Senapati
- Aditya Rout
- Shreyansh Bhardwaj
- Swayam Srivastav
- Ayush Barik
- Tarani Sa
- Rohit Pradhan
- Vimal Kumar
- Prayash Singh
Bhubaneshwar Tigers (BBT)
- Gourav Choudhury
- Maroju Prasanth
- Abhineet K Patnaik
- Prayan Prantik Samal
- Satyakam Bharadwaj
- Sambit Beja
- Bikram Samal (WK)
- Debabrata Pradhan
- Suryakant Pradhan
- Jayanta Behera
- Badal Biswal
Fantasy Tips & Key Picks
Captain / Vice-Captain Suggestions
- Captain: Gourav Choudhury – in-form batsman for BBT with capacity to score big.
- Vice-Captain: Subhranshu Senapati – consistent middle or top order batter for SAW.
Other Important Picks
- Top order batters: Rakesh Pattnaik, Maroju Prasanth likely to give solid starts.
- All-rounders / finishers: Prayash Singh, Vimal Kumar for utility and late batting punch.
- Bowlers: Debabrata Pradhan, Suryakant Pradhan for BBT; Tarani Sa and Rohit Pradhan for SAW in middle overs and death overs.
SAW vs BBT Match Prediction
Bhubaneshwar Tigers look slightly better due to a more settled batting core and reliable bowling, especially spin and seam options. However, Sambalpur Warriors have explosive batters and could surprise if their top order fires. If BBT sets a good total or restricts SAW in middle overs, they should win. Otherwise, SAW have chances especially chasing.
Winning Prediction: Bhubaneshwar Tigers to win Match 8, but expect a close finish.
Conclusion
This SAW vs BBT Dream11 Prediction highlights importance of selecting top order run-scorers, impactful all-rounders, and bowlers who perform in death overs. While BBT are marginal favourites, SAW offer good differential picks. Fantasy squads built with a mix of consistency and potential match-winners will perform well.
