Baroda vs Bengal 1st Quarterfinal Match Preview, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024

Match Details

• Match Date: 11th December 2024
• Match Time: 11:00 AM IST
• Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Team Preview

Baroda

Baroda has been in exceptional form, topping Group B with 24 points and a net run rate of +2.353. They recently created a world record for the highest total in men's T20 cricket, posting 349/5 against Sikkim. Bhanu Pania led the charge with a blistering 134 off 51 balls, supported by Shivalik Sharma (55 off 17) and Vishnu Solanki (50 off 16). Their bowlers, led by skipper Krunal Pandya, have been in fine form as well.

Bengal

Bengal, on the other hand, has had a mixed tournament so far. They finished second in Group A with 24 points and a net run rate of +1.607. In their recent match against Chandigarh, they won by three runs, thanks to a crucial unbeaten 17-ball 32 by Mohammed Shami. Karan Lal and Abishek Porel have been their top run-scorers, while Sayan Ghosh and Mohammed Shami have been their top wicket-takers.

Head-to-Head Record

• BRD vs BEN in T20s:
  • Total Matches: 5
  • Won by Baroda: 3
  • Won by Bengal: 2
  • Tied: 0
  • No Result: 0

Pitch Report

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is known for being a batting-friendly surface. Pacers may get some initial purchase, but the surface does not have much to offer to the spinners.

Broadcast Details

• Streaming Platform: JioCinema
• Live Telecast: Sports18 network

Key Players to Watch

Baroda

• Bhanu Pania: The top run-scorer for Baroda, with 254 runs in 5 innings at a strike rate of 228.83.
• Hardik Pandya: A key all-rounder who has scored 231 runs and taken 2 wickets in 5 matches.
• Atit Sheth: The top wicket-taker for Baroda, with 10 wickets in 7 matches at an economy rate of 10.36.

Bengal

• Karan Lal: The top run-scorer for Bengal, with 332 runs in 8 matches at a strike rate of 166.83.
• Abishek Porel: The wicket-keeper batsman has scored 313 runs in 8 matches at a strike rate of 158.08.
• Mohammed Shami: A key pacer who has taken 9 wickets in 8 matches at an economy rate of 7.49.

Match Prediction

Given Baroda's exceptional form and Bengal's inconsistency, we predict Baroda to win this quarterfinal match and enter the semifinal of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024.