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Rajasthan Lions is gearing up to face the Maharashtra Tycoons in their first match of the World Legends Pro (WLP) 2026 at 1919 Sportz Cricket Stadium in Goa on Tuesday, 27th January. Both teams will be aiming to get a good start in the tournament. 

 

Rajasthan Lions

 

The Rajasthan Lions will be playing their first match against the Maharashtra Tycoons. The former skipper of England, Eoin Morgan, has been appointed as the skipper of the team. The side features a healthy lineup and boasts good bowling options in the squad, including Suresh Raina, Ben Cutting, Naman Ojha, Jean-Paul Duminy, and Abhimanyu Mithun. With strong names on the paper, the Lions will look to start their tournament on a positive note.

 

Maharashtra Tycoons

 

Meanwhile, the Maharashtra Tycoons will be aiming to get a good start as well. Dinesh Karthik will be taking the leadership duties for the sides and features some prominent names in the squad for this tournament. Some of the notable names include Chris Gayle, Shaun Marsh, Stuart Binny, Dale Steyn, and Carlos Brathwaite. Packed with explosive talent and big-match experience, the Tycoons will look to get a good start in the tournament under Dinesh Karthik. 

 

RL vs MT Match Details

 

RL vs MT WLP Match Details
Match	Rajasthan Lions vs Maharashtra Tycoons 3rd WLP Match
Date and Time	Tuesday, January 27; 7:30 p.m. IST
Venue	1919 Sportz Cricket Stadium, Goa
Broadcasting and live streaming	TV-NA, Live Stream-FanCode

 

RL vs MT Pitch Report

 

The surface at 1919 Sportz Cricket Stadium is expected to offer a good contest. To begin with, early assistance will be provided to the spinners, and there would be some swing for the pacers initially with the new ball. Meanwhile, batters, if they settle down, can go on to score heavy runs due to consistent bounce. However, the first innings will be difficult due to the consistent bounce and good length deliveries.

 

RL vs MT Weather Report

 

The weather is expected to remain clear but humid, with no rain predicted during the game. As this is an afternoon game, the surroundings are expected to be warm and pleasant. The temperatures are likely to hover around 31 °C, under mostly clear skies.

 

RL vs MT Head-to-Head Records

 

• This will be the first encounter between these two sides.

 

RL vs MT 3rd T20 WLP Probable XI

 

• Rajasthan Lions: Eoin Morgan (c), Naman Ojha (wk), Angelo Perera, Suresh Raina, Ben Cutting, Jean-Paul Duminy, Abhimanyu Mithun, Anureet Singh, Shadab Jakati, Callum Ferguson, Bipul Sharma

 

• Maharashtra Tycoons: Dinesh Karthik (c/wk), Alastair Cook, Shaun Marsh, Chris Gayle, Stuart Binny, Carlos Brathwaite, Dale Steyn, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Rahul Sharma, Manvinder Bisla, Pawan Suyal

 

Players To Watch Out For in the RL vs MT T20 WLP Match

 

• Suresh Raina | RL: Suresh Raina has been an asset for the teams he has represented in his career. He is an attacking left-arm batter who can take down any bowler in the powerplay itself. He has played 336 T20 matches in his career so far, scoring 8654 runs and taking 54 wickets as well. He will be a player to watch out for. 

 

• Chris Gayle | MT: Chris Gayle needs no introduction when it comes to this format. He is a legendary batter who has garnered praise by playing all different T20/T10 leagues across the world. He has featured in 463 matches in his T20 career so far and has scored 14562 runs, including 22 centuries and 88 half-centuries. He will be a player to watch out for in this match.

 

RL vs MT 3rd T20 WLP Toss Prediction

 

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

 

• In the two matches played at this venue, the team winning the toss has opted to bat and bowl once.

 

Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch

 

• In the total of 1 T20 played at this venue, the team that batted second has won it.

 

RL vs MT Today's Match Scenario

 

Scenario 1

 

• Toss Winner: RL (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 40-45
• MT Total: 160-170
• Match Winner: RL

 

Scenario 2

 

• Toss Winner: MT (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 42-52
• RL Total: 170-180
• Match Winner: MT

 

Who will win today's RL vs MT T20 WLP match?

 

Both teams will be looking to get a good start to their campaign in the tournament. But Maharashtra Tycoons are looking more solid on paper, with prominent names like Chris Gayle and Shaun Marsh, they will start this match as favourites.