GOA vs RJS Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update – Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021, Elite D Group

Match Details:

The Elite D Group match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2020-21 will be played between Goa and Rajasthan at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore.

The match is scheduled to start at 12:00 PM local time and IST on January 17th.

Preview:

Goa will face Rajasthan in the Elite D Group match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021 on Sunday. With one win and two losses, Goa has put them in the 3rd spot in the Elite D Group standings with 4 points to their name. They began the tournament with a loss against Madhya Pradesh in a close finish, their next two matches were a win and a loss respectively. Bowling is a bit worrying thing for them as their bowlers going for plenty of runs which shows they need to work more on that aspect. They need to win this match to stay in the competition.

On the other hand, Rajasthan has won all their 3 matches and are at the 2nd spot in Elite D Group standings with 12 points and they are just below Saurashtra on the basis of net run-rate. Their bowling attack looks dangerous with the likes of Rahul Chahar, Deepak Chahar, Ravi Bishnoi, Khaleel Ahmed, all have got experience playing at the highest level and can defend any scores. Not to forget their batting department looks decent as well with skipper Ashok Menaria, Ankit Lamba, and hard hitter Mahipol Lomror. Comparing two sides Rajasthan have an upper hand and they are likely to win this match.

GOA vs RJS Weather Report:

It’s going to be sunny in Indore, the temperature ranging from 25 to 27 degrees Celsius and the humidity will be 46 percent. There is no chance of precipitation for this match.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The team batting first has won the majority of the matches played at this venue so far this tournament. It’s a flat deck, the ball comes quite easily onto the bat, the bowlers need to be very precise with their line and length otherwise they will get smacked out of the park. The surface may favor the bowlers in the second half of the match, so whoever wins the toss should bat first.

Average first innings score:

189 (Last 5 matches played on this venue)

Record of chasing teams:

Won ­– 0, Lost – 5, Tie – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

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GOA vs RJS Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Goa

Aditya Kaushik, Snehal Suhas Kauthankar, Amit Verma (c), Vaibhav Govekar, Darshan Misal, Suyash Prabhudessai, Eknath Kerkar (wk), Lakshay Garg, Deepraj Gaonkar, Malliksab Sirur, Ashok Dinda

Bench:

Amogh Sunil Desai, Amulya Pandrekar, Felix Alemao, Heramb Parab, Vijesh Prabhudessai, Vishamber Kahlon, Shubham Desai, Nihal Surlaker

Rajasthan

Manender Singh (wk), Ankit Lamba, Rajesh Bishnoi, Ashok Menaria (c), Mahipol Lomror, Arjit Gupta, Deepak Chahar, Rahul Chahar, Ravi Bishnoi, Aniket Choudhary, Khaleel Ahmed

Bench:

Tanveer-Ul-Haq, Aditya Garhwal, Chandrapal Singh, Salman Khan, Yash Kothari, Akash Singh, Rajat Choudhary

GOA vs RJS Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Aditya Kaushik is giving starts for Goa while opening the batting, he already has scored112 runs in 3 matches which is the most runs for his side, not to forget he has a good strike rate of 133.33.

Eknath Kerkar is a tremendous striker of the ball, he can be the finisher for his side, coming at No.7 he has scored 78 runs at an average of 39 with a strike rate of 159.18.

Goa skipper Amit Verma is a very skillful player, in 3 matches he has scored 67 runs at an average of 22.33 with a strike rate of 136.73.

Rahul Chahar has been very effective with his leg-breaks, he rarely bowls a bad delivery which is his strength. In 3 matches he has picked up 10 wickets at an economy of 5.75.

We have seen how brilliant Ravi Bishnoi was for KXIP in the IPL, he continuing his form with the ball in this tournament also, he has picked up 5 wickets in 3 matches at an impressive economy of 4.08.

Ankit Lamba has scored the most runs for Rajasthan so far this tournament, scoring 99 runs in 3 matches at an average of 33 with a strike rate of 103.12.

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Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Amit Verma, Mahipal Lomror, Eknath Kerkar

Vice-Captain Options – Rahul Chahar, Aditya Kaushik, Ravi Bishnoi

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for GOA vs RJS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Eknath Kerkar, Aditya Kaushik

Batters – Rajesh Bishnoi, Ankit Lamba, Ashok Menaria, Snehal Suhas Kauthankar

All-Rounders – Mahipol Lomror, Amit Verma (c)

Bowlers – Ravi Bishnoi, Rahul Chahar (vc), Ashok Dinda

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for GOA vs RJS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Aditya Kaushik (vc)

Batters – Ankit Lamba, Ashok Menaria, Suyash Prabhudessai, Snehal Suhas Kauthankar

All-Rounders – Mahipol Lomror (c), Arjit Gupta, Amit Verma

Bowlers – Rahul Chahar, Deepak Chahar, Lakshay Garg

Expert Advice:

The spin twins Rahul Chahar and Ravi Bishnoi are troubling the opposition batters with their variations and have not conceded too many runs in this competition. They must be included in your Dream11 fantasy team

Today’s GOA vs RJS Probable Winners:

Rajasthan are expected to win this match.

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