Vijay Hazare Trophy 2022: Semi-Final 1, KAR vs SAU Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Karnataka and Saurashtra clash in the first all-exciting semi-final match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT), scheduled to take place in the Narendra Modi Stadium A Ground, Ahmedabad. The two sides have produced some terrific cricket during the competition and have rightfully earned their spot in the last four of the VHT.

Saurashtra comfortably won their quarter final fixture against Tamil Nadu with a combined team effort coming with the bat and then Chirag Jani who was unbeaten with the bat was terrific with the ball as well as he scalped three wickets in his nine overs, giving away 53 runs.

On the other hand, Karnataka chased down a rather underwhelming total of 235 runs put by Punjab and cruised into the finals with their dominating performance. With just one match to go before cementing their spot in the summit clash, both sides will fire all cylinder to make their case strong for the title.  

Match Details

Karnataka vs Saurashtra, Semi-Final 1, Vijay Hazare Trophy 2022

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium A Ground, Ahmedabad

Date and Time: November 30, 9:00 AM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar app

Pitch Report

The surface at the Narendra Modi stadium has shown an inclination for the batters in the white-ball matches. Though the pitch has a something in it for the spinners, an average first innings score of 240 runs has been amassed thus far.

Probable Playing XIs for KAR vs SAU

Karnataka:

Ravikumar Samarth, Mayank Agarwal (c), Nikin Jose, Manish Pandey, Shreyas Gopal, Sharath BR (wk), Manoj Bhandage, Krishnappa Gowtham, Ronit More, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Vasuki Koushik

Saurashtra:

Harvik Desai (wk), Sheldon Jackson, Samarth Vyas, Arpit Vasavada, Jay Gohil, Prerak Mankad, Chirag Jani, Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, Jaydev Unadkat (c), Parth Bhut, Chetan Sakariya

Probable Top Performers from KAR vs SAU

Probable best batter: Nikin Jose

The Karnataka batter has scored 438 runs in his nine outings with the side thus far in the competition. Furthermore, he is the highest run getter for the side and will aim to score the vital runs for his side in the semi-final fixture. His nine innings have come at an average of 62.57 which also includes one century.

Probable best bowler: Jaydev Unadkat

The match could witness a neck-to-neck contest between the Saurashtra skipper and Karnataka’s Vasuki Koushik, as both have been among the leading wicket takers in the competition. Unadkat’s experience in the big matches could come in handy for the side and it remains to be seen if he can hand the major breakthroughs.

Today's Match Prediction: Karnataka to win the match

Also Check: Dream11 Team Prediction for KAR vs SAU

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.