Nagaland vs Saurashtra,Round 4, Group C,Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25,2024-12-28 03:30 GMT

Nagaland vs Saurashtra Preview: Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024

Match Details

• Date: 28 December 2024
• Time: 03:30 GMT
• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium B Ground, Ahmedabad

Match Preview

The 64th match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024 will feature Nagaland taking on Saurashtra at the Narendra Modi Stadium B Ground in Ahmedabad. Saurashtra, who are favorites to win this match, will look to capitalize on their strong batting lineup and favorable pitch conditions.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The Narendra Modi Stadium B Ground has been a high-scoring venue this season, with teams batting first targeting scores of around 350 runs or more. The pitch is expected to be dry and suitable for stroke play, with minimal grass reducing early swing. Spinners might find turn as the game progresses, and reverse swing could become a factor later in the game. The weather is expected to be clear and cool, with plenty of sun, making it ideal for a high-scoring encounter.

Team News and Predicted Playing XI

Nagaland have struggled in this Vijay Hazare Trophy, losing all three of their games so far. They will rely on Dega Nischal, who has been their standout batter, scoring 152 runs across 3 innings at an average of 50.66. Chetan Bist has also been reliable, amassing 105 runs at 52.50 in the same number of outings. Imliwati Lemtur has been Nagaland's standout bowler, taking 6 wickets in three matches at an economy rate of 5.70.

Saurashtra, on the other hand, will bank on Harvik Desai and Jay Gohil to provide a strong start. Arpit Vasavada and Parswaraj Rana will look to build on their starts, while Jaydev Unadkat will lead the bowling attack.

Predicted Playing XI:

Nagaland:

• Sedezhalie Rupero
• Dega Nischal
• Yugandhar Singh
• Rongsen Jonathan (c)
• Hem Chetri
• Chetan Bist (wk)
• Jagadeesha Suchith
• Imliwati Lemtur
• Tahmeed Rahman
• Nagaho Chishi
• Khrievitso Kense

Saurashtra:

• Harvik Desai (wk)
• Sheldon Jackson
• Jay Gohil
• Arpit Vasavada
• Parswaraj Rana
• Chirag Jani
• Ruchit Ahir
• Dharmendrasinh Jadeja
• Jaydev Unadkat (c)
• Pranav Karia
• Navneet Vora

Toss and Prediction

Given the trend of teams batting second winning all three games at this venue, both captains will be tempted to field first. However, Saurashtra's strong batting lineup and favorable pitch conditions make them favorites to secure a big win in this match.

Prediction: Saurashtra to win by a margin of 50-70 runs.