Sikkim vs Tripura, SMAT, Today Match Prediction 03 December 2024

SKM vs TRI Match Prediction & Analysis

Sikkim will take on Tripura in match number 106 of the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. This Group B clash is all set to take place in Indore’s Holkar Stadium. Both teams are struggling at the bottom of the table and will be desperate to get some points on the board. Sikkim have lost five games in a row and are really struggling. Tripura are coming into this game on the back of a comprehensive win and will hence have a slight edge in this clash. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Sikkim Preview

Sikkim's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign has been a disaster so far, with five straight losses. Their latest defeat came against Gujarat, where they were bowled out for a paltry 101-6 and lost by six wickets with overs to spare.

The batting lineup has simply not clicked for Sikkim this year. Nilesh Lamichaney has been their most consistent batsman, scoring 98 runs in 5 innings at an average of 24.50 and a strike rate of 78.40. Ankur Malik has chipped in with 75 runs in 5 innings at a strike rate of 86.20. Ashish Thapa has also contributed, but it hasn't been enough to give Sikkim a fighting chance.

The bowling attack has fared a bit better. Md Saptulla has been their leading wicket-taker, claiming 6 wickets in 5 innings at an economy rate of 10.13. Captain Lee Yong Lepcha, Parth Palawat, and Roshan Kumar have also taken key wickets.

Sikkim Predicted Playing XI:

Nilesh Lamichaney, Parth Palawat, Ashish Thapa (wk), Pranesh Chettri, Palzor Tamang, Roshan Kumar, Ankur Malik, Lee Yong Lepcha (c), Saurav Prasad, Bhim Luitel, Md Saptulla

Tripura Preview

Tripura have had a tough season too, but they finally got their first win on the board after losing four games in a row. In their previous encounter, they chased down a target of 151 against Uttarakhand in just 14.2 overs with 8 wickets in hand. Sridam Paul (68* off 38 balls) and Bikramkumar Das (79 off 43) were the architects of this terrific chase.

Paul is now the team’s leading run-getter with 185 runs in 5 innings at a strike rate of 154.

Captain Mandeep Singh has led from the front, scoring 134 runs in 5 innings at an average of 44 and a strike rate of 138. 

Manisankar Murasingh is another batter to watch, as he's looked good in his shorter stints at the crease. He's also chipped in with 5 wickets at an economy of 8.34, proving his value goes beyond just batting. 

The rest of the bowlers have been decent, with Ajay Sarkar and Parvez Sultan also taking wickets. They should have a good chance against Sikkim's batting lineup, which has been struggling.

Tripura Predicted Playing XI:

Samrat Sutradhar, Sridam Paul, Mandeep Singh (c), Chiranjit Paul, Bikramkumar Das, Srinivas Sharath (wk), Manisankar Murasingh, Saurabh Das, Ajay Sarkar, Rajat Dey, Parvez Sultan

Weather Conditions

The Holkar Cricket Stadium is known for being a great place for batsmen to shine. We're expecting a high-scoring match, with the batters likely having the upper hand. While spinners might come into play later on, the focus will likely be on the batsmen putting on a show.

The weather in Indore will be a little cloudy but pleasant overall with no chance of rain. 

SKM vs TRI Pitch Report

Holkar Cricket Stadium is a place where runs seem to flow freely. This year in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, we've already seen some big scores here, with three 200-plus totals already. The highest total so far was Tamil Nadu's 234-5 against Tripura, a win for them by 43 runs. Both teams in this match are likely to be aiming for a score in the 180-200 range.

Toss: To Bowl

Nine of the 10 matches played at Indore’s Holkar stadium in year’s tournament have been won by the chasing side. The venue clearly favors the team batting and both captains are almost certain to field first in this game.