Pondicherry T20 2021, Match 1: LIO vs TIG Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report, and Injury Update

Preview:

In the opening match of the Pondicherry T20 tournament 2021, fans will witness a clash between Tigers XI and Lions XI. Both the teams will be pumped up and looking to start their campaign with a win. 

Tigers XI had a great group stage last time around, as they had won four out of their five matches. Lions XI would be looking to improve as they had lost four matches and won only one. Interestingly enough, the Lions also lost a match against the Tigers XI.

Match Details:

Lions XI vs Tigers XI, Match 1

Venue: Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground

Date & Time: 5th August at 9:30 AM IST & Local Time

Live Streaming: Fancode

Pitch Report:

There is a lot of uncertainty about this pitch as this is going to be the first match. We can expect the curators to make a batting-friendly wicket for the few matches at least.

Probable Playing XIs for LIO vs TIG:

Lions XI

S Sivagunal S, A Kumar A, N Salekar, A Anant Gharat, Thennavan N, B Surendar, K Vignesh, Kamaleeshwaran A, Ayyannar R, M Mathan, Murugan P, Rajaram S

Tigers XI

A Raj R, A Shetty, N Kangayan, Prabhu B, A Subikshan, Jasvanth S, P Ratnaparkhe, Mathavan M, S Sharan Y, S Kumar S, V Raja, V Rajaram

Top Picks for LIO vs TIG Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Lions XI

N Salekar has not played for a while but has the ability to make a difference with the bat and with the ball. In his last match for Lions, he had taken two wickets.

B Surender is a crucial player in this team and could be the most effective player in this team. He is a solid all-rounder who can bat well and also change the momentum of the game with the ball.

Top Picks – Tigers XI

Arjun Ganesh is one of the better players in this team and can be trusted in this fantasy team combination. He was been picked up by more than 85% of fantasy players on Dream11 at the time of writing.

J Karthikeyan is a disciplined batter and has a lot of talent. He was been picked by 92.07% of players on Dream11 when this piece was written.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for LIO vs TIG Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

M Mathavan, Ragupathy R, J Karthikeyan, N Salekar, A Ganesh, S Jasvanth (VC), B Surendar, A Subikshan (C), S Rajaram, Murugan P, M Kumar 

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for LIO vs TIG Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

M Mathavan, Ajith Kumar A, A Ganesh (C), J Karthikeyan (VC), Raghupathy R, A Subikshan, S Jasvanth, Shri Sivagunal S, Murugan P, S Rajaram, S Santhamoorthy

Today’s LIO vs TIG Probable Winners:

Tigers XI 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.