Nagaland vs Punjab, VHT, Today Match Prediction 23 December 2024

NGL vs PCA Match Prediction & Analysis

Nagaland will face Punjab in the Group C match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024 at ADSA Railways Cricket Ground in Ahmedabad on Monday.

In their opening match, Nagaland suffered 42-run defeat at the hands of Hyderabad. Skipper Rongsen Jonathan will be hoping that the side can put on a decent show in this fixture.On the other hand, Punjab comprehensive nine-wicket win over Arunachal Pradesh, courtesy excellent performances from Anmolpreet Singh, Mayank Markande and Ashwani Kumar. With this result, Punjab ed their first win of the competition.

Punjab will take heart from the fact that they have won their previous two matches played against Nagaland.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Nagaland Preview

In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Sedezhalie Rupero, Rongsen Jonathan, Dega Nischal and Yugandhar Singh to score the bulk of the runs.

In the game played against Hyderabad, Yugandhar Singh played well for Nagaland and finished the innings with the top-score of 80 runs off 110 balls with the help of seven boundaries and two sixes.Besides Singh, Jagadeesha Suchith showcased decent form with the bat and finished the innings with the top-score of 66 runs off 54 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Dip Borah, Rongsen Jonathan, Chopise Hopongkyu, Imliwati Lemtur and Jagadeesha Suchith to provide crucial breakthroughs.

In the game played against Hyderabad, Imliwati Lemtur was the pick of the bowlers for Nagaland and claimed 4 for 48 in 8.1 overs.Besides Lemtur, Rongsen Jonathan played well and finished with figures of 3 for 41 in his full quota of overs.

Nagaland Predicted Playing XI:

Rongsen Jonathan(c), Imliwati Lemtur, Chetan Bist(w), Jagadeesha Suchith, Dega Nischal, Sedezhalie Rupero, Yugandhar Singh, Hem Chetri, Nagaho Chishi, Chopise Hopongkyu, Dip Borah

Punjab Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Abhishek Sharma, Anmolpreet Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Prabhsimran Singh and Anmol Malhotra to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the game played against Arunachal Pradesh, Anmolpreet Singh was the star of the show with the bat for Punjab and finished the innings with the top-score of 115 runs off 45 balls with the help of twelve fours and nine sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Ashwani Kumar, Mayank Markande, Raghu Sharma, Baltej Singh and to provide crucial breakthroughs.

In the game played against Arunachal Pradesh, Ashwani Kumar and Mayank Markande bowled well for Punjab and claimed three wickets apiece.

Punjab Predicted Playing XI:

Abhishek Sharma(c), Anmol Malhotra(wk), Ramandeep Singh, Sanvir Singh, Anmolpreet Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Prabhsimran Singh, Ashwani Kumar, Mayank Markande, Raghu Sharma, Baltej Singh

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at ADSA Railways Cricket Ground will have something for the bowlers with the new-ball. The weather forecast is going to be bright and sunny with humidity around 64%.

NGL vs PCA Pitch Report

ADSA Railways Cricket Ground in Ahmedabad is going to host the Group C match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 played between Nagaland and Punjab.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the teams will be keen to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposition to less than 250 runs. The previous match played at ADSA Railways Cricket Ground was won by side batting second.