MPL 2023, KT vs SR | Match Preview, Pitch Report, Predicted XIs, Fantasy Tips, & Prediction
Kedar Jadhav in action during IPL 2023 (IPLT20.COM)
The Kolhapur Tuskers and the Solapur Royals will compete against each other in match number eight of the ongoing Maharashtra Premier League (MPL) 2023 season.
The Tuskers have played two matches this year, and are placed at number four on the MPL 2023 points table. They lost their opening fixture, also the first game of the tournament, to Puneri Bappa by eight wickets and nearly six overs to spare. Ankit Bawne top-scored with 72 in the game but received little-to-no assistance from his teammates.
Kolhapur regrouped and fought back with a win in their next fixture against Ratnagiri Jets in a high-scoring encounter. Opener Bawne registered a match-winning 105* to steer his side past their 177-run task in a thrilling final over.
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On the other hand, the Solapur Royals are yet to register their opening points this season, as they have sustained big defeats in both their games. For starters, they went down to Ratnagiri Jets by five wickets. Later, they were dusted out for just 79 in pursuit of Eagle Nashik Titans’ 161, to succumb to a demoralising 82-run defeat.
Match Details
Date and Time: June 20, 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 this season has been 160. Considering the recent track record at the venue, the captain winning the toss should opt to bowl first.
Probable Playing XIs
Kolhapur Tuskers: Kedar Jadhav (c), Ankit Bawne, Naushad Shaikh (wk), Sachin Dhas, Manoj Yadav, Akshay Darekar, Siddharth Mhatre, Taranjit Dhillon, Nihal Tusamad, Ravi Chaudhari and Shreyash Chavan.
Solapur Royals: Vishant More (wk), Yash Nahar, Atharva Kale, Yaasar Shaikh, Rushabh Rathod, Satyajeet Bachhav (c), Sunil Yadav, Vicky Ostwal, Parthamesh Gawade, Sanket Pharate and Pranay Singh.
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicketkeeper: Naushad Shaikh
Batters: Ankit Bawne, Sachin Dhas, Yash Nahar, Vishant More, Yaasar Shaikh
All-Rounders: Kedar Jadhav, Satyajeet Bachhav
Bowlers: Ravi Chaudhari, Vicky Ostwal, Shreyash Chavan
Captain: Kedar Jadhav
Vice-Captain: Satyajeet Bachhav
Prediction
The Kolhapur Tuskers are expected to defeat the Solapur Royals in the upcoming MPL 2023 game.
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