Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: Punjab vs Rajasthan Preview

Date: 23rd November 2024
Time: 08:00 GMT
Venue: Niranjan Shah Stadium complex, Rajkot

The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 is all set to kick off on November 23, with Punjab taking on Rajasthan in the opening match of Group A. Both teams will be looking to start their campaign on a high note and set the tone for the rest of the tournament.

Punjab Squad:

Abhishek Sharma (c), Prabhsimran Singh (vc & wk), Naman Dhir, Anmolpreet Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Sanvir Singh, Baltej Singh, Gurnoor Brar, Mayank Markhande, Sanyam Arora, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Ashwani Kumar, Sohraab Dhaliwal, Harnoor Singh, Jassinder Singh

Rajasthan Squad:

Mahipal Lomror (c), Manav Suthar (vc), Deepak Hooda, Sumit Godara, Kartik Sharma, Abhijeet Tomar, Rajesh Bishnoi, Aditya Rathore, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Rahul Chahar, Deepak Chahar, Aniket Choudhary, Bharat Sharma, Ram Chouhan, Zubair Ali

Head-to-Head:

Punjab and Rajasthan have faced each other four times in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, with Punjab leading the head-to-head 3-1.

Key Players:

• Punjab: Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh, Arshdeep Singh
• Rajasthan: Mahipal Lomror, Deepak Hooda, Rahul Chahar

Pitch and Conditions:

The Niranjan Shah Stadium complex in Rajkot is known for its flat and dry surface, which is expected to favor the batsmen. The weather is expected to be sunny with a high of 28°C and a low of 18°C.

Prediction:

Both teams have a strong squad and it's difficult to predict a clear winner. However, Punjab's bowling attack, led by Arshdeep Singh, might give them an edge over Rajasthan. Punjab are expected to win this match.

Live Streaming:

The match will be live streamed on the Jio Cinema app and website.