Mumbai will face Saurashtra in the Group C Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25 contest on Sunday. It’s a must-win game for Mumbai to stay alive in the knockout race. On the other hand, Saurashtra dropped their hopes of qualifying for the knockouts, following their loss to Karnataka on Friday.
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Match Details:
Mumbai vs Saurashtra, Group C
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Date & Time: January 5th at 9:00 AM IST and Local Time
What is the Pitch Report for MUM vs SAU, Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25, Group C?
Morning conditions assist the fast bowlers well. Later, it gets flat, and run-scoring becomes easier. Even though batting second is not tough, chasing above 270 requires courage.
Recent form:
Mumbai: Won, Won, Lost, Won, Won
Saurashtra: Lost, Lost, Won, Won, Won
MUM vs SAU, Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25, Group C Probable Winners:
Mumbai are expected to win this match.
What is the Expected, Probable Playing XIs for MUM vs SAU, Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25, Group C?
Mumbai
Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ayush Mhatre, Shreyas Iyer (c), Hardik Tamore (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube / Siddhesh Lad, Suryansh Shedge, Shardul Thakur, Vinayak Bhoir, Atharva Ankolekar, Royston Dias / Harsha Tanna.
Saurashtra
Harvik Desai (wk), Tarang Gohel, Jay Gohil, Arpit Vasavada, Vishvaraj Jadeja, Chirag Jani, Ruchit Ahir, Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, Jaydev Unadkat (c), Pranav Karia, Krains Fuletra.
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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 MUM vs SAU, Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25, Group C?
Top Pick – Batter
Shreyas Iyer has smacked 2 centuries in 4 innings in the tournament and has collected 312 runs at a strike rate of 138.66 with the best score of 137*.
Top Pick – All-Rounder
Chirag Jani is a key player for Saurashtra, who has been a consistent performer over the years. He made 125 runs and picked up 6 wickets across 6 matches in the tournament.
Top Pick – Bowler
Saurashtra has found a gem in the form of off-spinner Pranav Karia, who has picked up 13 wickets in 5 matches in the tournament with the best figures of 4 for 44.
Top Pick – Wicketkeeper
Harvik Desai has made the headlines with his stupendous batting display over the last month. He is the leading run-scorer for Saurashtra in the competition with 330 runs in 6 matches at a strike rate of 108.19.
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X-Factor:
Ayush Mhatre made a statement with the bat in his first season across formats. In 6 matches in the tournament, he scored 310 runs at an average of 51.66 with the best score of 181.
What are the Fantasy Suggested Teams for MUM vs SAU, Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25, Group C?
1. Harvik Desai (c), Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer (vc), Arpit Vasavada, Jay Gohil, Chirag Jani, Suryansh Shedge, Ayush Mhatre, Shardul Thakur, Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, Pranav Karia.
2. Harvik Desai, Shreyas Iyer, Arpit Vasavada, Jay Gohil, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Chirag Jani, Shivam Dube, Ayush Mhatre (c), Shardul Thakur, Atharva Ankolekar, Pranav Karia (vc).
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Pre-Match Analysis:
Mumbai needs to give it all to stay in the knockout contention in their final round of the Group C contest against Saurashtra. A couple of losses against Karnataka and Punjab made their journey difficult and they currently sit 3rd in the standings with 16 points. Other results should also go in their favor in the final Group C fixtures.
Shreyas Iyer’s led side regained their confidence with back-to-back wins over minnows Puducherry and Nagaland by a whopping margin of 163 runs and 189 runs respectively. Skipper Shreyas Iyer is making waves with his extraordinary batting, scoring 312 runs across 4 innings. Mumbai, who is known for producing young batting talents, preferred Ayush Mhatre over Prithvi Shaw, and the former at the age of 17, struck 310 runs at an average of 51.66. The form of Indian T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav is a concern as he only made 38 runs in the tournament. Shardul Thakur is among the wickets for the side with 10 scalps.
Saurashtra’s knockout dreams were shattered following a convincing 60-run loss over Karnataka on Friday. They looked ordinary with the ball for the 2nd consecutive time and leaked 349 runs, this comes on the back of 424 which they conceded against Punjab. Harvik Desai’s impressive ton (114) went in vain as they bundled out for 289 against Karnataka.
Batting is sorted as they had no issues whatsoever, however, their bowling has cost them plenty in the last 2 outings. Pranav Karia (13) and Dharmendrasinh Jadeja (10) are among the wickets for the side in the tournament. With 3 wins and as many losses, they occupy 4th spot in the standings with 12 points.
