HYD vs MP Preview: Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024

Match 94, Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot
December 03, 2024, 08:00 GMT

Match Preview

Hyderabad takes on Madhya Pradesh in Match 94 of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on December 03, 2024. The match is scheduled to start at 08:00 GMT.

Recent Form

Hyderabad has had a mixed bag of results in their recent matches. They lost to Punjab by 7 runs in their last match, but prior to that, they had a convincing 9-wicket win over Bihar. Madhya Pradesh, on the other hand, has been in good form, with a strong batting line-up that has been consistently scoring big runs.

Key Players to Watch

Batters

• NT Tilak Varma (Hyderabad): With 470 runs in 10 matches at an average of 67.14 and a strike rate of 164.33, Tilak Varma is one of the top run-scorers in the tournament.
• TD Agarwal (Hyderabad): Agarwal has been in decent form, scoring 247 runs in 10 matches at an average of 24.7 and a strike rate of 132.79.
• RM Patidar (Madhya Pradesh): Patidar has been in excellent form, scoring 391 runs in 10 matches at an average of 39.1 and a strike rate of 162.91.
• VR Iyer (Madhya Pradesh): Iyer has been consistent, scoring 245 runs in 10 matches at an average of 61.25 and a strike rate of 149.39.

Bowlers

• T Ravi Teja (Hyderabad): Teja has been the pick of the bowlers for Hyderabad, taking 24 wickets in 10 matches at an economy rate of 7.71 and a strike rate of 9.5.
• CV Milind (Hyderabad): Milind has been supporting Teja well, taking 11 wickets in 10 matches at an economy rate of 6.48 and a strike rate of 19.36.
• K Kartikeya (Madhya Pradesh): Kartikeya has been the top bowler for Madhya Pradesh, taking 18 wickets in 10 matches at an economy rate of 6.89 and a strike rate of 12.33.
• Arshad Khan (Madhya Pradesh): Khan has been impressive, taking 7 wickets in 5 matches at an economy rate of 5.82 and a strike rate of 9.42.

Pitch and Conditions

The Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot has a reputation for being a batting-friendly wicket. The average first innings score is 169, while the average second innings score is 163. The pitch has been known to assist pacers, with 53.61% of wickets falling to pace bowlers. The temperature is expected to be around 25°C, with a humidity of 60% and a wind speed of 15 km/h.

Prediction

Based on recent form and team strength, Madhya Pradesh looks like the favorites to win this match. However, Hyderabad has the potential to upset them if their top-order batsmen fire. Expect a high-scoring match with both teams looking to post a big total.

Prediction: Madhya Pradesh to win.