Gujarat vs Manipur, VHT, Today Match Prediction 31 December 2024

GRT vs MNP Match Prediction & Analysis

Gujarat and Manipur are set to face off in match number 75 of the Vijay Hazare Trophy this Tuesday at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Gujarat are leading Group A with 16 points after four matches, while Manipur are at the bottom after losing all their games so far. Gujarat’s current form and Manipur’s current struggles gives the former a clear advantage heading into this game.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Gujarat Preview

Gujarat are flying high in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, winning all their four games so far. They are coming off a 6-wicket win against Jharkhand where they chased down a target of 200 in just 24.2 overs.

Opener Urvil Patel has led the team’s batting unit this year, racking up 204 runs in 4 innings at a strike rate of 127.50

Aarya Desai is another one to watch out for with 197 runs in 4 innings. Umang Kumar and Vishal Jayswal have also chipped in with key contributions.

In the bowling department, Priyajitsing Jadeja has been the wrecker-in-chief, taking 12 wickets at an economy of 5.85. Captain and Arzan Nagwaswalla have been consistently good as well, bagging 10 wickets each.

Gujarat Predicted Playing XI:

Aarya Desai, Urvil Patel (wk), Umang Kumar, Saurav Chauhan, Chintan Gaja (c), Kshitij Patel, Hemang Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arzan Nagwaswalla, Vishal Jayswal, Priyajitsing Jadeja

Manipur Preview

Manipur are having a disastrous season, having lost all their four games so far. They are coming off a crushing 9-wicket loss to Odisha where they were shot out for just 100 and their opponents chased down the target in 20 overs.

Manipur’s batting just hasn’t worked this season. Kangabam Priyojit Singh tops their batting charts this tournament with 105 runs in 4 innings at an average of 26.25 and a strike rate of 60.69. Pheiroijam Jotin has provided him valuable , accumulating 98 runs in 4 innings at 33.

Basir Rahman has also been on the act at the top, collecting 82 runs in 4 innings. We are also backing L Kishan Singha to get some handy runs in this game.

Among the bowlers, Pheiroijam Jotin has been the standout, bagging 6 wickets in 4 innings at an economy of 6.51. Bishworjit Konthoujam and L Kishan Singha our other picks for the bowlers who can make an impact. 

Manipur Predicted Playing XI:

Karnajit Yumnam, Basir Rahman, Ulenyai Khwairakpam (wk), Pheiroijam Jotin, Kangabam Priyojit Singh, Johnson Singh, Lamabam Singh, L Kishan Singha, Bishworjit Konthoujam (c), Sultan Karim, Kishan Thokchom

Weather Conditions

The Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur often offers a batting-friendly surface, with a touch of assistance for seamers early on due to the morning moisture. Spinners come into play as the game progresses, especially in the second innings. With its relatively short boundaries, expect a high-scoring contest if the batters settle in.

The weather in Jaipur will be clear and sunny throughout the day. 

GRT vs MNP Pitch Report

The average first innings score at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium is 255. The highest total posted at this venue in the Vijay Hazare Trophy is Maharashtra’s 291-4 in a chase versus Services last year. 

Toss: To Bowl

Three of the four matches played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in this year’s Vijay Hazare Trophy have been won by the chasing side. Thus, it’s very likely that both captains will look to field first here.