Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2019-20: Baroda vs Goa, Group A, Round 1 – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The Round 1 match in the Group A of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2019-20 will be played between Baroda and Goa at the Jadavpur University Complex in Kolkata.

The match starts at 2:00 PM local time (IST) (8:30 AM GMT).

Preview:

Baroda is one of the two sides to have won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy twice but their recent performances aren’t satisfactory. Even in the last month’s Vijay Hazare Trophy, Baroda finished in the 2nd half in their group. Baroda will kick start their campaign in the 2019/20 Mushtaq Ali tournament on Friday when they face Goa team. CM Gautam was announced to be lead the Goa team in this tournament. However, he was arrested for his involvement in KPL’s spot-fixing on the eve of the tournament. His contract with Goa has been terminated in this process.

Weather Condition/Report:

There is a possibility of rain towards evening on Friday at Jadavpur University. Since this game starts at 2 PM local time, the match will be interrupted during the chase.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Jadavpur University Complex last hosted T20 matches in 2013/14 season. A lot of things could have changed in these six years. The matches played back then produced scores around 140. The teams batting first were successful as the tracks got slowed down.

Average first innings total: 146 (T20 matches)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 2, Lost – 3

Injury and Availability News:

CM Gautam has been arrested for his involvement in spot-fixing in KPL.

Probable Playing XIs:

Baroda:

Kedar Devdhar (C), Aditya Waghmode, Deepak Hooda, Vishnu Solanki, Mitesh Patel (WK), Yusuf Pathan, Swapnil Singh, Rishi Arothe, Atit Sheth, Lukman Meriwala, Ninad Rathva.

Bench: Babashafi Pathan, Abhijit Karambelkar, Viraj Bhosale, Parth Kohli.

Goa:

Aditya Kaushik (C), Snehal Kauthankar, Amit Verma, Darshan Misal, Shubham Dessai, Lakshay Garg, Suyash Prabhudesai, Rajasekhar Harikant (WK), Amulya Pandrekar, Felix Alemao, Vaibhav Govekar

Bench: CM Gautam, Deepraj Gaonkar, Achit Shigwan, Heramb Parab.

Top Picks:

Suyash Prabhudesai scored 116 runs in the previous edition alongside taking four wickets despite going expensive. Atit Sheth was Baroda’s leading wicket-taker in the previous edition with seven wickets. He also batted five times in that tournament without getting dismissed even once. Swapnil Singh took six wickets in that tournament and also scored 71 runs.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Deepak Hooda, Kedar Devdhar, Amit Verma, Darshan Misal

Vice-Captain – Aditya Waghmode, Atit Sheth, Suyash Prabhudesai, Aditya Kaushik

Kedar Devdhar scored both the fifties by a Baroda player during the 2018/19 Mushtaq Ali T20.

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Mitesh Patel

Batsmen – Kedar Devdhar, Aditya Waghmode, Aditya Kaushik, Snehal Kauthankar

All-Rounders – Amit Verma (VC), Deepak Hooda (C)

Bowlers – Atit Sheth, Darshan Misal, Felix Alemao, Lukman Meriwala

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Mitesh Patel

Batsmen – Kedar Devdhar (C), Yusuf Pathan, Aditya Kaushik (VC), Vaibhav Govekar

All-Rounders – Shubham Dessai, Amit Verma, Deepak Hooda

Bowlers – Atit Sheth, Lakshay Garg, Rishi Arothe

Expert Advice:

As many as four different versions of Baroda squad is available online as they is no official news from the Baroda Cricket Association. However, the Dream11 included proven performers and they can be picked if there will be no toss update.

Probable Winners:

Baroda is expected to start with a comfortable win over Goa.

*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.