MPL 2023, CSK vs KT | Match Preview, Pitch Report, Predicted XIs, Fantasy Tips, & Prediction
Kedar Jadhav in action during IPL 2023 (IPLT20.COM)
The Chhatrapati Sambhaji Kings will be taking on the Kolhapur Tuskers in match number 11 of the ongoing Maharashtra Premier League (MPL) 2023 season. The upcoming contest marks the fourth fixture for both sides this tournament.
The Chhatrapati Sambhaji Kings unit is yet to open its account on the points table this season. They have played three matches, and have suffered big defeats in each of them. They failed to chase down competitive totals laid out by the Eagle Nashik Titans and the Ratnagiri Jets in their opening and most recent games respectively. The Kings also failed to defend 147 against Puneri Bappa, thus making the upcoming contest a must-win one for the side.
The Kolhapur Tuskers, on the other hand, have secured two wins from their three matches. After losing their tournament opener to Puneri Bappa, they trashed Ratnagiri Jets and Solapur Royals in successive games to launch back into the competition. As of now, they remain one of the top contenders to qualify for the next round.
Match Details
Date and Time: June 22, 2:00 PM IST
Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
Live Streaming and Broadcast: FanCode & DD Sports Network
Pitch Report
The MCA Stadium in Pune is generally known for assisting spinners, with something on offer for the batters once they settle in. The average first innings score here off late has been 166. Considering the recent track record at the venue, the captain winning the toss should opt to bowl first.
Probable Playing XIs
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Kings: Saurabh Nawale (wk), Murtuza Trunkwala, Onkar Khatpe, Om Bhosale, Mohsin Sayyad, Abhishek Pawar, Ranjit Nikam, Shamsujama Kazi, Rajvardhan Hangargekar (c), Anand Thenge and Rameshwar Daud.
Kolhapur Tuskers: Kedar Jadhav (c), Ankit Bawne, Sahil Autade, Naushad Shaikh, Taranjitsingh Dhillon, Kirtiraj Wadekar, Siddharth Mhatre, Nihal Tuamad, Manoj Yadav, Akshay Darekar and Atman Pore.
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicketkeeper: Saurabh Nawale
Batters: Onkar Khatpe, Ankit Bawne, Sahil Autade, Naushad Shaikh
All-Rounders: Kedar Jadhav, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Shamsujama Kazi
Bowlers: Rameshwar Daud, Manoj Yadav, Anand Thenge
Captain: Kedar Jadhav
Vice-Captain: Ankit Bawne
Prediction
The Kolhapur Tuskers are expected to defeat a winless Chhatrapati Sambhaji Kings unit in Pune.
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