RJ vs KT Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, MPL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Qualifier 1 of MPL 2023

The qualifier 1 of the Maharashtra Premier League 2023 is scheduled to take place on June 26th at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Ratnagiri Jets (RJ) and Kolhapur Tuskers (KT), both with four wins from five matches, will be competing in this match. However, Ratnagiri Jets secured the top spot in the table due to their higher net run rate compared to Kolhapur Tuskers.

In their previous match against Puneri Bappa, Ratnagiri Jets emerged victorious by eight runs through the VJD method. Puneri Bappa posted a total of 129/6 in their allotted 15 overs, and in response, Ratnagiri Jets managed to score 70/3 in 7.4 overs before the game was interrupted by rain. Eventually, Ratnagiri Jets were declared the winners by eight runs based on the VJD method.

On the other hand, Kolhapur Tuskers faced Eagle Nashik Titans in their last game and secured a 9-wicket victory. The match was shortened due to rain, and Eagle Nashik Titans managed to score 88/9 in 10 overs. Kolhapur Tuskers' pacer Manoj Yadav played a remarkable role, taking five wickets, including a hat-trick, which was the first in the Maharashtra Premier League 2023. He finished with impressive figures of 5-6 in his two overs. While chasing the target of 90, Ankit Bawane continued his excellent form and scored an unbeaten 62 off just 27 balls, hitting six fours in an over bowled by Prashant Solanki.

Both Ratnagiri Jets and Kolhapur Tuskers will be aiming to secure a victory in Qualifier 1 to secure a direct entry into the final. The losing team of this match will face the winner of the Eliminator in Qualifier 2, which will determine the other finalist of the tournament.