Madhya Pradesh vs Saurashtra, SMAT, Today Match Prediction 11 December 2024

MPD vs SRT Match Prediction & Analysis

The stage is set for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 quarterfinals, and what a matchup we have in store - Madhya Pradesh is gearing up to face off against Saurashtra in Quarter Final 3 at the KSCA Cricket Ground in Alur. MP dominated the Group A standings, claiming the top spot, while Saurashtra secured the second position in Group B. This knockout game is shaping up to be an absolute thriller.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Madhya Pradesh Preview

Madhya Pradesh are having a stellar campaign in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. They topped Group A by winning six of their seven games decisively. Given their current momentum, MP will be confident about reaching the semis.

Captain Rajat Patidar has been leading by example, amassing 253 runs in 6 innings at an average of 42.16 and a strike rate of 177. Harpreet Singh and Subhranshu Senapati have also been in good form, each contributing over 200 runs, showcasing the team's solid batting depth.

Venkatesh Iyer is another player to keep an eye on, with his ability to either build innings or deliver explosive performances as needed.

In of bowling, Kumar Kartikeya has been a standout, claiming 15 wickets in 7 innings at an economy rate of 7.10. Tripuresh Singh, Avesh Khan, and Shivam Shukla have also been reliable, adding depth to the bowling lineup.

Madhya Pradesh Predicted Playing XI:

Arpit Gaud, Harsh Gawli (wk), Subhranshu Senapati, Venkatesh Iyer, Rajat Patidar (c), Tripuresh Singh, Kamal Tripathi, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Rahul Batham/ Shivam Shukla, Kumar Kartikeya, Avesh Khan

Saurashtra Preview

Saurashtra have had a fantastic season so far, winning six games and losing only one. Their batting has been spearheaded by opener Harvik Desai, who has scored 306 runs in 7 innings at an average of 43.71 and a strike rate of 154.54.

Prerak Mankad has been a steady presence in the middle order, accumulating 206 runs in 7 innings at a strike rate of 158. Ruchit Ahir and Vishvaraj Jadeja have also made valuable contributions and are reliable options.

Jadeja has been influential with the ball as well, taking 12 wickets in 7 innings at an economy rate of 6.58. Chirag Jani has been equally impressive, securing 10 wickets in seven innings at an economy rate of 8.16. 

Captain Jaydev Unadkat, along with Ankur Panwar and Prerak Mankad, have also contributed to the team's bowling success.

Saurashtra Predicted Playing XI:

Harvik Desai (wk), Tarang Gohel , Prerak Mankad, Ruchit Ahir, Sammar Gajjar, Vishvaraj Jadeja, Jaydev Unadkat (c), Jay Gohil, Ankur Panwar, Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, Chirag Jani

Weather Conditions

The KSCA Cricket Ground in Alur is a relatively new venue, and the pitch has been known to be batting-friendly. The surface is expected to be flat and hard, with a thin layer of grass that won't provide much assistance to the bowlers. Seamers can  try to use the new ball to get some swing and trouble the batsmen early on. As the game progresses, the spinners might come into play, especially if the batsmen try to accelerate the scoring rate. The pitch can get a bit slower and more receptive to spin as the game wears on.

The weather in Alur will be cloudy and pleasant. There is very little chance of rain and we are likely to get a full game.

MPD vs SRT Pitch Report

The pitch should be full of runs and the team batting first will look to set a target of around 170-180 runs.

Toss: To Bowl

This is a morning game and those have generally favored the team batting second this season in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.