Vijay Hazare Trophy Final, RAJ vs HAR | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

Deepak Hooda played a magnificent knock for Rajasthan in the semis [X.com]

Haryana and Rajasthan will go head-to-head on December 16 at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. Having never won this Prestigious Vijay Hazare trophy before, both teams are vying for the chance to be crowned as new champions this Saturday.

RAJ vs HAR: Team Previews

Rajasthan

Deepak Hooda's spectacular innings propelled Rajasthan into their inaugural Vijay Hazare Trophy final. The skipper's phenomenal 180 off 128 balls secured a triumph over a challenging 283-run target with almost seven overs to spare. 

Hooda, the tournament's leading run-scorer with 480 runs in 9 matches, has shouldered much of the team's batting responsibility. Concerns linger about the consistency of other batters, notably Abhijeet Tomar and Mahipal Lomror. 

Karan Lamba's recent form, marked by a crucial 73* in the last match, adds promise. Key bowlers Aniket Choudhary and Rahul Chahar have been consistent forces, amassing 15 and 17 wickets respectively.

Haryana

Haryana secured a historic spot in the Vijay Hazare Trophy final after a convincing win against Tamil Nadu. Himanshu Rana's unbeaten century and Sumit Kumar's explosive finish set the foundation with a total of 293/7. 

Despite missing Yuzvendra Chahal, the bowling unit led by Anshul Kamboj and Sumit Kumar dismantled Tamil Nadu for 230. Ankit Kumar and Rahul Tewatia, top run-scorers, are expected to contribute in the final. Harshal Patel's impressive performance with 16 wickets could be crucial in the upcoming match.

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RAJ vs HAR: Match Details & Live Streaming

RAJ vs HAR: Saurashtra Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium is known for its batter-friendly wicket, offering a smooth surface for easy shot-making. Although bowlers find some early assistance, the second half becomes favourable for batters due to dew. With pleasant weather expected in Rajkot, it's historically a high-scoring venue. In the recent semi-final, Haryana set a formidable 293-7, indicating that the team batting first in the final aims for a target between 300-320 runs.

RAJ vs HAR: Probable Playing 11

Rajasthan: Ram Mohan Chouhan, Kukna Ajay Singh, Kunal Singh Rathore (wk), Aniket Choudhary, Mahipal Lomror, Abhijeet Tomar, Khaleel Ahmed, Deepak Hooda (c), Arafat Khan, Rahul Chahar, Karan Lamba

Haryana: Anshul Kamboj, Ankit Kumar, Ashok Menaria (c), Harshal Patel, Himanshu Rana, Nishant Sindhu, Rahul Tewatia, Rohit Parmod Sharma (wk), Sumit Kumar, Amit Rana, Yuvraj Singh

RAJ vs HAR: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

RAJ vs HAR: Winner Prediction

Our bet is on Rajasthan clinching the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023 victory, with standout performances expected from key players like Deepak Hooda, Karan Lamba, and Rahul Chahar. Keep an eye on these players—they could be the game-changers in this exciting match. 

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