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On 23rd August at 7:30 PM IST, Meerut will square off against Gorakhpur in the sixteenth Uttar Pradesh Trophy T20 2026 match at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
Get the best MM vs GL Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 16th match of the Uttar Pradesh Trophy T20 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Hot Picks for MM vs GL Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips for My11Circle Team:
Captaincy Picks:
| Prince Yadav – The Gorakhpur Lions player has added valuable support with contributions across matches. |
| Siddarth Yadav – Gorakhpur Lions’ batter has accumulated an impressive 201 runs, providing consistent contributions throughout the campaign. |
Top Picks:
| Kartik Yadav – The player has supported his side with contributions during the tournament. |
| Rinku Singh – Meerut Mavericks’ explosive finisher has registered 210 runs, strengthening the middle order. |
Budget Picks:
| Abhay Pratap Singh – His consistent batting includes a notable 70-run innings, underlining his growing impact for the team. |
| Vijay Kumar – Primarily contributing with the ball, he has added useful support to the bowling attack. |
MM vs GL Uttar Pradesh Trophy T20 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
| Captain | Siddarth Yadav & Prince Yadav |
| Vice-Captain | Rinku Singh & Kartik Yadav |
MM vs GL Dream11 Prediction Team 1 (My11Circle Team 1):
- Keepers – Akshay Dubey
- Batsmen – Rinku Singh (VC), Swastik Chhikara, Siddarth Yadav ©
- All-rounders – Vishal Chaudhary, Prince Yadav, Shivam Sharma, Nishant Thakur
- Bowlers – Kartik Tyagi, Yash Garg, Zeeshan Ansari
MM vs GL Dream11 Prediction Team 2 (My11Circle Team 2):
- Keepers – Akshay Dubey
- Batsmen – Rinku Singh, Swastik Chhikara, Siddarth Yadav, Abhay Pratap Singh
- All-rounders – Prince Yadav ©, Shivam Sharma, Nishant Thakur
- Bowlers – Kartik Tyagi (VC), Zeeshan Ansari, Vijay Kumar
MM vs GL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 16 Uttar Pradesh Trophy T20 2026 Players to Avoid:
| Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
| Rahul Rajpal | NA | NA |
| Vishal Kumar | NA | NA |
MM vs GL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 16 Uttar Pradesh Trophy T20 2026 Expert Advice:
| SL Captaincy Choice | Siddarth Yadav |
| GL Captaincy Choice | Prince Yadav |
| Punt Picks | Vijay Kumar and Abhay Pratap Singh |
| Dream11 Combination | 1-3-4-3 |
MM vs GL Match Preview:
Meerut Mavericks will face Gorakhpur Lions in the 16th match of the Uttar Pradesh T20 League 2026 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on 23rd August at 7:30 PM IST. Meerut have maintained a perfect record, winning all four of their matches to collect eight points, while Gorakhpur have secured two victories from five games and have four points. With the league stage progressing, both teams will look to strengthen their positions in the standings.
Meerut enter the contest after securing a 23-run DLS victory over Noida Super Kings in their latest completed match. They were bowled out for 116 in 19.3 overs, with Akshay Dubey leading the scoring with 43 from 41 balls. Their bowlers then produced a disciplined effort to restrict Noida to 51/6 in 10.2 overs, with Kartik Tyagi claiming an impressive 3/12. Meanwhile, Gorakhpur arrive with renewed confidence after defeating Kashi Rudras by eight wickets. Chasing 139, they reached 139/2 in just 14.4 overs, with Aryan Chaudhary remaining unbeaten on 68 from 44 balls and Aryan Juyal contributing 31 from 29.
Meerut therefore carry the stronger overall record, but Gorakhpur have gained valuable momentum from their emphatic chase. Rinku Singh and Akshay Dubey will play important roles with the bat for Meerut, while Kartik Tyagi and their spin options can continue to apply pressure with the ball. Gorakhpur, on the other hand, will rely on Aryan Chaudhary, Aryan Juyal and Siddarth Yadav to challenge Meerut’s bowling attack. With Meerut determined to preserve their unbeaten run and Gorakhpur aiming to climb the table, the contest could be decided by whether Meerut’s disciplined bowling can contain Gorakhpur’s aggressive batting.
MM vs GL Head-to-Head Record:
| Teams | Matches Won |
| Meerut | 0 |
| Gorakhpur | 0 |
MM vs GL Weather & Pitch Report:
| Temperature | 30°C |
| Weather Forecast | Cloudy |
| Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
| Best Suited To | Pace |
| Average 1st innings score | 180 |
Record of chasing teams:
| Records | Good |
| Winning % | 56% |
MM vs GL Playing 11s (Predicted):
Meerut Playing 11:
1) Swastik Chhikara
2) Akshay Dubey
3) Rituraj Sharma
4) Divyansh Rajput
5) Divyansh Joshi
6) Rinku Singh
7) Sandeep Tomar
8) Yash Garg
9) Zeeshan Ansari
10) Kartik Tyagi
11) Vijay Kumar
Gorakhpur Playing 11:
1) Abhay Pratap Singh
2) Aryan Chaudhary
3) Ankit Chaudhary
4) Aryan Juyal
5) Parth Palawat
6) Prince Yadav
7) Shivam Sharma
8) Siddarth Yadav
9) Teerath Singh
10) Vasu Vats
11) Vishal Nishad
MM vs GL Match Winner Prediction:
Their position in the points table puts Meerut ahead, and they are expected to come out on top.
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