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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - MP Tigers won the toss and choose to bowl first
Mumbai Marines beat MP Tigers by 15 runs
MP Tigers prevailed against Mumbai Marines in their most recent duel earlier this week.
MP Tigers are favorites to win the first semi-final.
Tournament: | Big Cricket League, 2024 |
Format: | t20 |
Venue: | Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, Surat, India |
Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
Weather: | 28.1°C|Sunny |
The Big Cricket League moves into its knockout stage as Mumbai Marines and MP Tigers face off in a much-anticipated first semi-final matchup tomorrow at Lalabhai Contractor Stadium. Both sides have enjoyed a superb run, with MP Tigers finishing the group stage atop the standings while Mumbai Marines trailed just behind them. MP overcame Mumbai in their earlier encounter and will feel confident about pulling off a repeat when they head into the semifinals tomorrow morning.
MP Tigers have had a terrific campaign so far in the Big Cricket League so far, winning four of their five matches so far. They enter the semis with a commanding win over Mumbai Marines, where they chased down a target of 193 in just 18.1 overs with 5 wickets remaining.
MP's batting appears very strong right now, with several batters delivering impressive form. Heading the charge is Saket Sharma, who has clobbered 344 runs in only 5 innings at a strike rate of 188. In the last meeting with Mumbai, the opener’s fluent 53 from 28 balls provided a solid base for the chase.
Other batters to watch include Naman Ojha, Pawan Negi, and Yusuf Pathan, each accumulating very well over 100 runs so far this season overall.
On the bowling front, Dilshan Munaweera and A Faizal have performed irably, together bagging 11 wickets between them. Pawan Negi and Sandeep Kumar remain dependable options.
Naman Ojha (wk), Saket Sharma, Jatin Saxena, Pawan Negi (c), Stuart Binny, Dilshan Munaweera, Peter Trego, Saumil Das, Daivik Nayak/ Amit Mishra, Faizal A, Sandeep Kumar
Dilshan Munaweera, Saket Sharma, Stuart Binny, Yusuf Pathan, Naman Ojha, Pawan Negi, Sandeep Kumar, Faizal A, Arnav Kumar, Saumil Das, Peter Trego, Amit Mishra
Mumbai Marines have been the second-best team in the Big Cricket League, recording three victories and two defeats, the most recent one at the hands of MP Tigers. Despite posting 193, the Marines still could not keep up with their strong opponents.
However, Mumbai can take confidence from Jesal Karia’s display, as he guided the batting overall with a brilliant unbeaten 101 off 57 balls. Mihir Agarwal (66 off 47) gave him reliable . Karia leads his side's batting charts with 305 across 5 innings at a strike rate of 177. He is likewise their second-most effective bowler, collecting 9 wickets at an economy of 7.62.
Manan Sharma, Mihir Agarwal, and Irfan Pathan have each pitched in with some key contributions as well with the bat.
Among their other bowlers, Malinda Pushpakumara has proven to be a star, grabbing 10 wickets at only 7.05. Manan Sharma is another solid choice, with 7 wickets to his name at a tidy economy rate of 6.85.
Abhishek Kaul (wk), Mihir Agarwal, Chamara Silva, Mohamed Faheem, Jesal Karia (c), Manan Sharma, Malinda Pushpakumara, Vineet Singh, Manpreet Gony, Subodh Bhati, Shivam Kumar
Chamara Silva, Happy Nagarwal, Mihir Agarwal, Abhishek Kaul, Ankit Stephen, Irfan Pathan, Malinda Pushpakumara, Manan Sharma, Manpreet Gony, Shivam Kumar, Vineet Singh, Jesal Karia
The Lalabhai Contractor Stadium usually provides a balanced T20 surface offering decent bounce. Batters can settle in and play strokes, while fast bowlers benefit from early lateral movement at night. The outfield is quick, allowing batters to keep the scoreboard moving briskly. Spinners often gain turn as the match unfolds.
The weather forecast in Surat predicts clear and cool conditions, ideal for a T20 match.
The Lalabhai Contractor Stadium is known for its high-scoring matches, with first innings totals often reaching the 190-run mark. This season, Northern Challengers set a new high for the venue with 271-2 against UP Brij Stars. In the last match there, MP Tigers comfortably chased down 193 runs against Mumbai Marines. This makes it clear that teams batting first will likely need to score over 200 runs to have a secure total.
Teams batting first second won four of the last five matches at the Lalabhai Contractor Stadium in the Big Cricket League. Thus, we reckon both captains will be looking to field first here.
Both Mumbai Marines and MP Tigers have put on strong showings in the Big Cricket League this season. Both sides field a well-rounded squad, making this a highly anticipated knockout clash. However, based on recent results and their overall team strength, MP Tigers are the slight favorites to win.
MP Tigers are favorites to win the first semi-final.
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