Vijay Hazare Trophy 2019-20: Round 3, Elite Group B, Maharashtra vs Uttar Pradesh, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The Round 3 game of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2019 between Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh will be hosted by Reliance Cricket Ground, Vadodara

The match starts at 9:00 AM local time (IST) (3:30 AM GMT). This game will be live on Star Sports. Streaming available on Hotstar

Preview:

Round 3 of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2019-20 sees Kedhar Jadhav-led Maharashtra face off against a youthful Uttar Pradesh side in Vadodara. After a good 2018-19 season, Maharashtra looks to build on their performances with the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad and AnkitBawne gaining experience playing for India A over the last few months.

Adding Kedhar Jadhav to the equation only makes it difficult for Uttar Pradesh, who is led by Samarth Singh this season. Although they possess a decent pace attack, they will need IPL regulars, Akshdeep Nath and Rinku Singh to step up against Maharashtra on Thursday.

Weather Condition/Report:

The forecast isn’t great for this game as well with the chances of this match completing being bleak. As per AccuWeather, thunderstorms are expected which could force another game to be washed out in Vadodara

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Reliance Cricket Ground is generally a high-scoring ground with the average score being 265 over the last few games. Although there isn’t any indication as to whether chasing is the preferred trade or not, spinners should ideally get some turn to exploit over the course of the game

Average first innings score: 265 (Last 5 List A Matches)

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

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Maharashtra:

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rahul Tripathi, Ankit Bawne, Naushad Shaikh, Kedhar Jadhav, Avdhoot Dandekar, Divyang Himganekar, Samad Fallah, Satyajeet Bachhav, Azim Kazi and Nikit Dhumal

Bench: S Kazi, Mukesh Choudhary, Yash Nahar, Swapnil Gugale

Uttar Pradesh:

Samarth Singh, Upendra Yadav, Akshdeep Nath, Umang Sharma, Rinku Singh, Saurabh Kumar, Abhishek Goswami, Ankit Rajpoot, Shivam Mavi, Mohsin Khan and Ankit Chaudhary

Bench: Mohit Jangra, Shanu Saini, Almas Shaukat

Top Picks:

Samarth Singh had a breakout year last time around with 265 runs in three Vijay Hazare Trophy matches. To go along with that performance, he top-scored for UP in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2018-19 as well. On a pitch that is expected to turn a bit, all-rounder Saurabh Kumar’s left-arm spin could be decisive against Maharashtra’s middle order.

In 42 List A games, Ruturaj Gaikwad averages a whopping 53 with 19 scores above 50 to go with it. Samad Fallah and Satyajeet Bachhav picked fifteen wickets each in last year’s competition and will be crucial in this tournament as well for Maharashtra.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Ruturaj Gaikwad, Samarth Singh, Kedar Jadhav

Vice-Captain – Akshdeep Nath, Saurabh Kumar, and Satyajeet Bachhav

Ruturaj Gaikwad’s form and experience over the last few months for India A should serve him good in this crucial encounter.

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper –Upendra Yadav

Batsmen –Naushad Shaikh, Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Samarth Singh (VC)

All-Rounders – Saurabh Kumar, Kedhar Jadhav, AkshdeepNath

Bowlers – Ankit Rajpoot, Samad Fallah, Shivam Mavi, Satyajeet Bachhav

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Upendra Yadav

Batsmen – Rinku Singh, Ankit Bawne, Ruturaj Gaikwad (VC), Samarth Singh

All-Rounders –Kedhar Jadhav (C), Saurabh Kumar

Bowlers – Ankit Rajpoot, Ankit Chaudhary, Samad Fallah, and Satyajeet Bachhav

Expert Advice:

With this being a good pitch to bat on, middle-order batsmen, who could roll their arm over like Kedhar Jadhav should be a great punt. Overcast conditions should provide extra help for the pacers, who should be able to swing the ball early on and pick a wicket or two.

Probable Winners:

Although both teams are evenly matched on paper, the experience of Maharashtra’s players such as Kedhar Jadhav and Samad Fallah gives them the edge over UP.