PB vs KT, Maharashtra Premier League 2023: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips for Match 1 (Source: Twitter)
The latest edition of the Maharashtra Premier League (MPL) in a new format is all set to kick off with a clash between Puneri Bappa (PB) and Kolkapur Tuskers (KT) on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune at 8.00 PM IST.
Six franchise-based teams will participate in this two-week competition, with the mega final set to be played on Thursday, June 29. The other four teams consist of Solapur Royals, Ratnagiri Jets, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Kings, and Eagle Nashik Titans. As mentioned earlier, all the matches will take place at the same venue. Ruturaj Gaikwad, Kedar Jadhav, and Rahul Tripathi are some notable players who will participate in MPL 2023.
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However, before the game begins, here is a look at some of the important player stats, the prime player picks, and the best-suggested XIs for the fantasy contests of this contest.
PB vs KT, Must Picks
Puneri Bappa
Ruturaj Gaikwad
- IPL 2023 Stats: 590 runs in 15 innings
- Recent Form: 86 runs in the last two innings
- Venue Record: 200 runs in three innings
Kolhapur Tuskers
Kedar Jadhav
- T20 Stats: 2496 runs in 136 innings
- Recent Form: 142 runs in the last three innings (All formats)
- Venue Record: 10 runs in two innings
PB vs KT, Risky Picks
Puneri Bappa
Pavan Shah
- T20 Stats: 117 runs in six innings
- Recent Form: 18 runs in the last three innings (All formats)
Kolhapur Tuskers
Ankit Bawne
- T20 Stats: 638 runs in 28 innings
- Recent Form: 90 runs in the last two innings (All formats)
PB vs KT, Top captain or vice-captain choices
Ruturaj Gaikwad (PB)
Reasons
- Ruturaj Gaikwad has been coming on the back of a terrific Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
- The right-handed batter struck 4 half-centuries at an average of 42.14.
- Gaikwad finished the title-winning campaign as second highest run-getter for his Chennai Super Kings (CSK) side.
Kedar Jadhav (KT)
Reasons
- The exeprienced and veteran Kedar Jadhav has played 157 T20s in his career so far.
- The right-hander has struck 14 half-centuries in 136 innings in the format.
PB vs KT, Team for Head-to-Head/Small League Contests
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PB vs KT, Match 1: Team for Head-to-head Contests (Powered by Cricket Exchange)
Wicketkeepers: Suraj Shinde, Sahil Autade
Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Harsh Sanghvi, Kedar Jadhav
All-rounders: Advay Shidhaye, Azhar Ansari, Naushad Shaikh
Bowlers: Sohan Jamale, Atman Pore, Taranjit Singh Dhillon
Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
Vice-captain: Kedar Jadhav
PB: 6 Players, KT: 5 Players
PB vs KT, Team for Winner Takes All/Grand League Contests
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PB vs KT, Match 1: Team for Winner Takes All Contests (Powered by Cricket Exchange)
Wicketkeepers: Suraj Shinde, Sahil Autade
Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Pavan Shah, Kedar Jadhav, Ankit Bawne
All-rounders: Ajay Borude, Naushad Shaikh
Bowlers: Prashant Kore, Aditya Daware, Nihal Tuamad
Captain: Kedar Jadhav
Vice-captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
PB: 6 Players, KT: 5 Players