UP Brij Stars vs Mumbai Marines, BCL, Today Match Prediction 13 December 2024

UPBS vs MM Match Prediction & Analysis

With the Big Cricket League beginning on Thursday, the initial excitement of day one may have dissipated by the time this game begins but there will still be plenty of nervous energy, ionate fans and anticipation as the UP Brij Stars and Mumbai Marines begin their campaigns!

Initial suggestions are that the pitch is expected to offer a bit extra for the bowling attacks across Thursday and the first game on Friday but by the time this (Match 3) gets underway we are anticipating the surface to be one which suits attacking stroke play from the batters.

Once again, the two teams have had good drafts and have a potent mix of the marquee players available as well as some exciting emerging names who could be the future of Indian cricket.

Read on as we preview this mouthwatering BCL clash.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

UPBS

MM

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

UP Brij Stars Preview

UP Brij Stars certainly have experience in their side and that could go a long way, particularly in this early season game, when there are sure to be some junior and emerging players slightly overawed at who they are playing with and against.

As the tournament progresses, we will see which of those emerging players are able to channel their energy into raising their game to match their team-mates and this early season fixture could well give us an indication of who has the ability to do so.

With the bat, we expect Ben Dunk, Hamilton Masakadza and Ben Laughlin to lead the charge. The bowling attack has some nice variety but the mystery spin of Imran Tahir is likely to be a real weapon in this game and the tournament as a whole.

UP Brij Stars Predicted Playing XI:

Ben Dunk, Hamilton Masakadza, Ben Laughlin, Ashley Nurse, Monu Kumar, Narendra Kumar Meena, Sumit Chaudhary, Gaurav Tomar, Garvit Agarwal, Kevon Cooper, Imran Tahir

UP Brij Stars Actual Playing XI:

Chirag Gandhi, Sumit Choudhury, Narendra Kr. Meena, Raahat Agarwal, Vedprakash Manda, Adharsh T, Garvit Agarwal, Imran Tahir, Monu Kumar, Salil Yadav, Aryan Praveen, Jitender Singh

Mumbai Marines Preview

The Mumbai Marines look like a powerful outfit who will take some stopping across this inaugural Big Cricket League and this opening game for them will be a key indicator of whether or not they are!

At the top of the order, captain Irfan Pathan and Lendl Simmons have both enjoyed fine careers and they will be setting the tone in of how to approach the game and how to build an innings. They are not just a two-man batting side though as Richard Levi and Chamara Silva are also likely to be in the top four and to show off their fine talents.

With the ball, Manpreet Gony and Malinda Pushpakumara are expected to take the new ball and will enjoy any pace on offer. Abhishek Kaul is also a bowler to watch who looks like he could have an exciting future in the game.

Mumbai Marines Predicted Playing XI:

Ifan Pathan, Lendl Simmons, Richard Levi, Chamara Silva, Manpreet Gony, Malinda Pushpakumara, Subodh Bhati, Manan Sharma, Abhishek Kaul, Shivam Kumar, Ankit Stephen

Mumbai Marines Actual Playing XI:

Malinda Pushpakumara, Manan Sharma, Manpreet Gony, Mohamed Faheem, Shivam Kumar, Suboth Bhati, Vineet Singh, Happy Nagarwal, Mihir Agarwal, Abhishek Kaul, Irfan Pathan, Jesal Karia

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

After what will be a warm day in Surat, we expect the temperature to drop to the mid-low twenties across this evening game. Humidity levels will be around 40% and under.

UPBS vs MM Pitch Report

This will be Match 3 on this pitch in Surat and any issues with the surface should not be a surprise for they players in this game by the time it gets underway. At this stage, it looks like a good batting wicket.

Toss: To Bowl

Both teams will be keen to ease their way into the tournament so we predict that both captains will choose to field first if they win the toss ahead of this match on Friday.