Nagaland vs Services, SMAT 2024, Today Match Prediction 29 November 2024

NGL vs SER Match Prediction & Analysis

Nagaland and Services are set to lock horns in the 65th fixture of the 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy this Friday. The match, part of Group E, will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Nagaland have had a tough start to the tournament, losing all three of their games. Services, meanwhile, have managed one win and one loss, putting them in fourth place. The two teams will be meeting for the first time, and Services' recent performance suggests they might have the upper hand in this one.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Nagaland Preview

Nagaland are still searching for their first win, having lost all three of their games so far. They are coming off an 8-wicket loss to Kerala at the Gymkhana Ground where they could only post 120-8 and the opposition got to the target in 11.2 overs.

Nagaland's batting woes have been a major issue, with Shamphri Terang being the lone exception, having scored 105 runs in 3 innings at an average of 52.50 and a strike rate of 102.

Chetan Bist and captain Rongsen Jonathan have chipped in with some handy contributions too but the team's overall batting performance has been underwhelming.

The team's bowling has also been a concern, with opposition batters scoring freely against them. Dip Borah and Khrievitso Kense have been decent, sharing 5 wickets between them. The rest of the bowling lineup has been a letdown. But the rest of the lineup doesn’t inspire much confidence. 

Nagaland Predicted Playing XI:

Shamphri Terang, Dega Nischal, Rongsen Jonathan (c), Chetan Bist (wk), Hokaito Zhimomi, Jagadeesha Suchith, Khrievitso Kense, Dip Borah, Chopise Hopongkyu, Imliwati Lemtur, Afzal Hussain

Services Preview

Services started their campaign with a loss against Kerala but have bounced back with a solid 22-run win over Goa. Batting first at the Gymkhana Ground, Services put up a commanding 187-5 on the board and restricted Goa to 165-5.

Kunwar Pathak led the charge in the previous game, smashing a quickfire 63 off 42 balls. Rajat Paliwal and Mohit Rathee also played important roles, scoring 40 off 23 balls and 33 off 15 balls, respectively, to help propel the team's total.

The team will also be expecting some runs from skipper Mohit Ahlawat and Shubham Rohilla – their top two run-getters last season – in this game. 

Services’ bowling is looking in good health with almost every bowler among the wickets. Pulkit Narang and Vishal Gaur have been a class apart, taking 4 wickets each. Also keep your eyes on Poonam Poonia, who has 8 wickets in his last 7 matches. 

Services Predicted Playing XI:

Kunwar Pathak, Shubham Rohilla, Mohit Ahlawat (c), Arun Kumar (wk), Pulkit Narang, Mohit Rathee, Poonam Poonia, Gaurav Sharma, Vishal Gaur, Vineet Dhankhar, Rajat Paliwal

Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is generally flat and conducive to batting. As the ball wears out, spinners may find some grip, but overall, the conditions are expected to favor the batsmen.

The weather in Hyderabad will be slightly cloudy and cool. There is very little chance of rain so we should get a full game.

NGL vs SER Pitch Report

The average score batting first at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is 163. The highest total posted at the venue this season is Maharashtra’s 189-6 while chasing a target of 188 against Kerala. This shows that this is a happy hunting ground and the team batting first needs to score at least around 200 runs to feel safe.

Toss: To Bowl

All the five games played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in this season of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy have been won by the chasing side. Thus, bowling first will be the way to go here.