RCB's Rajat Patidar And...? 3 Players To Watch Out In Delhi vs MP SMAT Semifinal

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

Rajat Patidar batting for RCB [Source: @imkevin149/x.com]Rajat Patidar batting for RCB [Source: @imkevin149/x.com]

In the second semi-final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024, Delhi and Madhya Pradesh will be playing against each other. This match will take place at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

This match is expected to be an intense battle between the two teams as a spot in the final is up for grabs. While the major battle will be decided by the nerve of the players on the field there will be a key cogs to watch out for during the game.

Here are three players who will be important in deciding the fate of the match - 

3. Kumar Kartikeya

Kumar Kartikeya for Mumbai Indians [Source: @AvengerReturns/x.com]Kumar Kartikeya for Mumbai Indians [Source: @AvengerReturns/x.com]

The left-arm spinner has been the biggest asset for Madhya Pradesh in this tournament. Kumar Kartikeya has picked up 15 wickets in the tournament while conceding runs at an economy of 7.35. His overs in the middle phase has been gold dust for the team as it has helped them take the advantage in most of the games. The team management will hope the he becomes equally effective in this game and plays a key role in taking them to the final.

2. Rajat Patidar

The young RCB batter has played a key role for Madhya Pradesh in this tournament. In seven innings, Rajat Patidar has scored 281 runs at an average of 40.14. He has scored these runs at an excellent strike rate of 174.53. So far in SMAT, Patidar has not only been consistent but also has been destructive and impactful. Given the form and momentum that Patidar has, he will be a very important payer in this game.

1. Priyansh Arya

Priyansh Arya [Source: @Rokte_Amarr_KKR/x.com]Priyansh Arya [Source: @Rokte_Amarr_KKR/x.com]

The young Delhi batter impressed with this intent in the Delhi Premier League 2024. This earned him a lot of attention and he was soon seen getting an IPL contract during the auction for 2025 season. Priyansh Arya has continued his form and has done well in this edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The southpaw has scored 296 runs in eight matches at an average 42.29 and a strike rate of 181.60. Priyansh Arya has left great impact with the bat in hand in this tournament and will be a key players in this game.