BIH vs MIZ Cricket Match Preview

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024
Group A, Rajkot
December 01, 2024, 11:00 GMT

Preview

The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 is set to witness an exciting encounter between Bihar (BIH) and Mizoram (MIZ) at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on December 01, 2024. Both teams will be looking to secure a win and gain momentum in the tournament.

Recent Performance

Bihar has had a mixed bag of results in their recent matches. They secured a thrilling 8-run victory over Meghalaya in their last match, but prior to that, they suffered defeats against Punjab and Rajasthan. Mizoram, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back from their recent losses.

Squad

Both teams have announced their squads for the match, with Bihar relying on their experienced players to deliver the goods. Mizoram, meanwhile, will be banking on their young talent to cause an upset.

Venue Details

The Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot has a reputation for being a batting-friendly wicket, with an average first innings score of 169. The pitch is expected to be dry and slow, which could favor the spinners. The temperature is expected to be around 25°C, with a humidity of 60%. The wind speed is expected to be around 15 km/h.

Key Players to Watch

Batters to Watch

• BK Saurabh (BIH) – 9 M, 375 Runs, 46.88 Avg, 147.05 SR
• S Gani (BIH) – 10 M, 262 Runs, 26.2 Avg, 139.36 SR
• AD Chopra (BIH) – 10 M, 351 Runs, 35.1 Avg, 143.85 SR
• M Jangra (BIH) – 10 M, 332 Runs, 55.33 Avg, 133.87 SR

Bowlers to Watch

• PS Singh (BIH) – 6 M, 9 Wkts, 8.05 Econ, 12.66 SR
• Sachin K Singh (BIH) – 9 M, 8 Wkts, 7.91 Econ, 16.87 SR
• M Jangra (BIH) – 10 M, 10 Wkts, 8.99 Econ, 20.7 SR
• KC Cariappa (BIH) – 10 M, 8 Wkts, 6.27 Econ, 27.75 SR

Prediction

Bihar, with their experienced squad and recent win over Meghalaya, are favorites to win this encounter. However, Mizoram cannot be written off, and they will be looking to cause an upset. The match is expected to be a closely contested one, with both teams giving it their all.

Predicted XI

BIH: BK Saurabh, S Gani, AD Chopra, M Jangra, PS Singh, Sachin K Singh, KC Cariappa, …

MIZ: …, …, …, …, …, …, …

Match Prediction

Bihar to win by 20-30 runs.

Toss Prediction

Bihar to win the toss and elect to bat first.