MPL 2023, PB vs SR | Match Preview, Pitch Report, Predicted XIs, Fantasy Tips & Prediction
Ruturaj Gaikwad in MPL [Source: Twitter]
A high-flying Puneri Bappa unit will face a winless Solapur Royals side in match 12 of the ongoing MPL 2023 season. Both teams have played three games this tournament, albeit with contrasting campaigns. The upcoming contest will be the second of a doubleheader at Pune’s MCA Stadium on June 22.
Puneri Bappa have secured two wins out of their three games. They thumped Kolhapur Tuskers and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Kings in successive matches upfront before the Eagle Nashik Titans halted their juggernaut with a one-run difference.
Chasing a monumental 204-run target posed by the Titans, the Puneri Bappa managed a fighting 202 from their 20 overs. Despite their latest defeat, they remain one of the favourites to qualify for the next round.
Meanwhile, the Solapur Royals are currently at the bottom of the MPL 2023 points table. They are yet to register their opening points of the season, having sustained massive defeats at the hands of Ratnagiri Jets, Eagle Nashik Titans and the Kolhapur Tuskers in their first three games.
With three big losses to their name, the upcoming match marks a must-win one for the Royals.
Match Details
Date and Time: June 22, 8:00 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
Puneri Bappa: Pavan Shah, Yash Kshirsagar, Rohan Damle, Prashant Kore, Suraj Shinde (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Advay Shidhaye, Harsh Sanghvi, Sachin Bhosale, Shubham Kothari, Piyush Salvi.
Solapur Royals: Yash Nahar, Pravin Deshetti, Swapnil Parmod Fulpagar, Rushabh Rathod, Vishant More (wk), Atharva Kale, Mehul Patel, Prathamesh Gawade, Vicky Ostwal, Sunil Yadav, Satyajeet Bachhav (C)
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicketkeeper: Vishant More
Batters: Pravin Deshetti, Yash Kshirsagar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Atharva Kale, Suraj Shinde
All-Rounders: Prashant Kore, Mehul Patel
Bowlers: Sunil Yadav, Piyush Salvi, Sachin Bhosale
Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
Vice-Captain: Yash Kshirsagar
Prediction
The Puneri Bappa is considered as favourites to defeat a struggling Solapur Royals unit.
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