Hyderabad will clash against Karnataka in the Group C match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25 on Tuesday. Further journey seems uphill for Hyderabad, who won 2 of their 4 matches played so far. On the other hand, with their current run of form, Karnataka are the favorites to top the Group C standings, having won all of their 4 matches.
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Match Details:
Hyderabad vs Karnataka, Group C
Venue: ADSA Railways Cricket Ground, Ahmedabad
Date & Time: December 31st at 9:00 AM IST and Local Time
What is the Pitch Report for HYD vs KAR, Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25, Group C?
It’s a tough place to bat first as sides chasing have won the last 4 matches played so far here in the tournament. Moisture in the surface aids the seamers upfront and later the spinners will take control of the game. The toss will be crucial on Tuesday as sides will definitely look to bowl first.
Recent form:
Hyderabad: Won, Lost, Lost, Won, Won
Karnataka: Won, Won, Won, Won, Lost
HYD vs KAR, Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25, Group C Probable Winners:
Karnataka are expected to win this match.
What is the Expected, Probable Playing XIs for HYD vs KAR, Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25, Group C?
Karnataka
Mayank Agarawal (c), Nikin Jose, KV Aneesh, Smaran R, Krishnan Shrijith (wk), Abhinav Manohar, Shreyas Gopal, Praveen Dubey, Vyshak Vijaykumar / Hardik Raj, Vasuki Koushik, Abhilash Shetty.
Hyderabad
Tanmay Agarwal, P Nitesh Reddy, Tilak Varma (c), Kodimela Himateja, Nitesh Reddy, Tanay Thyagarajan, Aravelly Avanish Rao (wk), Varun Goud, Mohammad Muddassir, Saranu Nishanth, Chama Milind.
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Injury Updates:
Currently, the players from both squads are doing well and fit. It will be added when there is an update.
What are the Fantasy Cricket Top Picks, Players for HYD vs KAR, Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25, Group C?
Top Pick – Batter
Top Pick – All-Rounder
Shreyas Gopal is always up for the task when his team is in a crisis. He had picked up 5 wickets and scored 69 runs in the competition so far.
Top Pick – Bowler
Vasuki Koushik might not have the express pace but has the knack of getting wickets with his genuine swing and seam movement. In 4 matches in the tournament, he picked up 7 wickets at an economy of 3.7 with the best figures of 4 for 30.
Top Pick – Wicketkeeper
Aravelly Avanish Rao has scored the most runs for Hyderabad in the tournament with 205 runs in 4 matches at an average of 51.25 with the best score of 100.
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X-Factor:
It’s high time for Tilak Varma to deliver big as a captain of Hyderabad. Including a half-century, he made 63 runs in 4 matches in the tournament.
What are the Fantasy Suggested Teams for HYD vs KAR, Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25, Group C?
1. Krishnan Shrijith, Aravelly Avanish Rao (vc), Mayank Agarawal (c), Tanmay Agarwal, Tilak Varma, Shreyas Gopal, Praveen Dubey, Tanay Thyagarajan, Chama Milind, Vasuki Koushik, Abhilash Shetty.
2. Krishnan Shrijith (vc), Aravelly Avanish Rao, Mayank Agarawal, Tanmay Agarwal, Abhinav Manohar, Tilak Varma (c), KV Aneesh, Shreyas Gopal, Tanay Thyagarajan, Chama Milind, Abhilash Shetty.
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Pre-Match Analysis:
Hyderabad needs something special going forward to keep their knock-out hopes alive. As of now, their current position isn’t encouraging, as they sit 5th in the Group C standings with 8 points. They lost to bigger teams Mumbai and Saurashtra while getting the better of Puducherry and Nagaland. From now on, every game is a must-win, given their mixed results so far. Aravelly Avanish Rao is their go-to-go batter, with a century and two half-centuries to his name in the tournament. Chama Milind is their standout bowler with 8 scalps in 4 matches.
Following their disappointing Ranji Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Karnataka has gathered the courage to make a big statement in the Vijay Hazare Trophy as they won 4 matches on the trot to emerge as the front runners to top Group C. In the process, they beat heavyweights Mumbai and Punjab, while edging past least favorites Puducherry and Arunachal Pradesh. Their net run rate skyrocketed to 1.809 following their 10 wickets win over Arunachal Pradesh and they hold the pole position in the Group with 16 points.
Skipper Mayank Agarwal is setting up a massive example with the bat, having already accounted for 304 runs across 4 innings that include 2 centuries. With the ball, Vasuki Koushik and company are doing a tremendous job. They shouldn’t take anything for granted as one loss from here on might prevent them from advancing further.
