Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2019-20: Gujarat vs Saurashtra, Group E, Round 3 – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The Group E, Round 03 match of the 2019-20 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy will be played between Gujarat and Saurashtra at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, Surat.

The match starts at 10:00 AM IST (4:30 AM GMT).

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

The Vijay Hazare Trophy has taken the centre stage after the first two rounds and the level of competition in the tournament has certainly intensified. Both Gujarat and Saurashtra have gathered four points each in the tournament. However, Saurashtra remain at the top of Gujarat after registering a win and a loss in their initial two games.

On the other hand, Gujarat have accumulated four points after both their initial matches failed to garner any result. Saurashtra is sitting at the second position of the points table with a positive net run-rate of 1.277 while Gujarat has successfully clinched the third position.  However, Gujarat have won all the last five encounters against Saurashtra and will certainly have an upper hand before coming into this game.

Saurashtra will be looking forward to registering their second victory of the tournament while Gujarat will be hoping to break their duck. Gujarat will be relying on Axar Patel’s all-round ability and Piyush Chawla’s bowling variations. The Parthiv Patel-led side will also be stabilized by Priyank Panchal’s batting. Panchal has amassed 209 runs at a strike rate 125.14 in his last eight matches of the tournament. On the other hand, Saurashtra will be relying on Kishan Parmar and Sheldon Jackson‘s batting abilities in order to stabilize their batting order.

Weather Report

While the weather is expected to be cloudy and humid, it’s very unlikely to rain. The temperature is expected to hover around 34 degrees Celcius. However, the temperature is expected to drop as the day progresses. Showers are not expected to play a spoilsport in the game.

Pitch Condition/Report:

In the previous two encounters in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Surat’s pitch has favoured the chasing side. Hence, the side which wins the toss is expected to bowl first with an objective to restrict the other team from posting a massive total on the board. Lalabhai Contractor Stadium had recently hosted six T20Is between India and South Africa Women. e. The pitches for the Women’s T20Is were on the slower side and the spinners are expected to make an impact in the game.

Average first innings score: 145 (last two completed matches at the venue)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 2; Lost – 0

Injury and Availability News: 

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs for Dream11 Fantasy

Saurashtra

Harvik Desai (WK), Kishan Parmar, Samarth Vyas, Sheldon Jackson, Aarpit Vasavada, Chetan Sakariya, Chirag Jani, Jaydev Unadkat, Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, Parth Chauhan, Vandit Jivrajani

Bench – Jay Chauhan, Rajdeep Darbar, Kushang Patel

Gujarat

Parthiv Patel (C), Priyank Panchal, Bhargav Merai, Chirag Gandhi, Urvil Patel/Tejas Patel, Axar Patel, Karan Patel, Piyush Chawla, Hemang Patel, Roosh Kalaria, Chintan Gaja.

Bench – Kshitij Patel, Urvil Patel/Tejas Patel, Hardik Patel

Top Picks

Gujarat 

Gujarat will be relying on Axar Patel’s all-round abilities. The 25-year-old impressed with the bat in the recently concluded Vijay Hazare Trophy as well. Patel will be handy for Gujarat with his left-arm orthodox spells as well. He had smashed 193 runs in 8 matches in the previous season at an average of 38.60. Picking him in your Dream11 Fantasy team would be crucial.

Saurashtra

Recently, Kishan Parmar has been in decent form for Saurashtra. The 27-year-old has already smashed a half-century against Jharkhand in the opening game of Saurashtra in the competition. He played a vital knock of 54 runs off 51 balls including 4 fours and 2 sixes. He will be assisted by Sheldon Jackson who also played an impressive knock of 41 runs against Jharkhand.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Parthiv Patel, Priyank Panchal, Jaydev Unadkat

Vice-Captain Options – Axar Patel, Piyush Chawla, Sheldon Jackson

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream11 Fantasy:

Keeper – Parthiv Patel, Sheldon Jackson (C)

Batters – Priyank Panchal (VC), Chirag Gandhi, Kishan Parmar, Samarth Vyas

All-Rounders – Axar Patel, Chirag Jani

Bowlers – Roosh Kalaria, Chintan Gaja, Jaydev Unadkat

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Dream11 Fantasy:

Keeper – Parthiv Patel, Sheldon Jackson, Harvik Desai

Batters – Kishan Parmar (C), Bhargav Merai (VC), Chirag Gandhi, Aarpit Vasavada

All-Rounders – Chirag Jani

Bowlers – Roosh Kalaria, Piyush Chawla, Jaydev Unadkat

Expert Advice:

Dream11’s player list surprisingly consists of players not in the squad as well. Kamlesh Makvana of Saurashtra has been picked by 76.41% of teams as of now but he isn’t in the squad itself. Do not pick him in your Dream11 Fantasy team. Same is the case with Prerak Mankad. Even he isn’t the part of the squad.

Chirag Jani has to be picked in your team. He bowled very well in the previous match as well and has been picked only in 20% of the teams.

Probable Winners:

Gujarat is expected to win the match.

*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.