Published on: Aug 8, 2021 7:21 pm IST|Updated on: Aug 8, 2021 7:21 pm IST
BUL vs TIG Dream11 Prediction: Bulls XI and Tigers XI will face-off in the Match 9 of the Pondicherry T20 League. Bulls XI registered their first win of the tournament by beating Tuskers XI by ten runs in the last game. On the other hand, Tigers XI suffered their second successive defeat with a six-wicket loss against Tuskers XI on Sunday.
Bulls XI did well to come back after a defeat against Sharks XI with a ten-run victory over Tuskers XI. P Surendiran’s 72-run knock took Bulls XI to 158/8 after which S Ashwath and Pooviarasan starred with the ball. On the other hand, Tigers XI’s batting failed again as they made only 137/7. In response, Tuskers XI chased it down with 13 balls to spare.
Fixture Name: Match 8
Competition: Pondicherry T20 2021
Date: 9 August
Time: 9.30 AM IST
Ground: CAP Siechem Ground, Pondicherry
Pitch Report: The pitches at the Siechem Ground have produced sporting contests so far. The average first innings score after eight matches is 146 but that has been greatly influenced by Tigers XI’s 76-run total against Panthers XI.
Brief score of the last result at the venue: Tuskers XI (138/4) beat Tigers XI (137/7) by six wickets on 9 Aug 2021
WICKET-KEEPERS: P Surendiran, S Karthik-II BATSMEN: Mohamed Safeequddin, R Ragupathy, Neyan Kangayan ALL-ROUNDERS: S Jasvanth, S Ashwath-II, Paras Ratnaparkhe BOWLERS: Pooviarasan Pooviarasan, Siva Kumar S, Karthik B Nair
Bulls XI will be the more confident side after defeating Tuskers XI in the last game. On the other hand, Tigers XI will be short of confidence after two big defeats against Panthers XI and Tuskers XI. Tigers XI’s batting has especially been a massive let down in these two defeats.
Bulls XI captain Vikneshwaran Marimuthu hasn’t had the best start to the tournament as he bagged a duck against Tuskers XI.
Vikneshwaran Marimuthu in Pondicherry T20 2020: 97 runs from five matches
Tigers XI captain R Ragupathy has had two quiet matches after scoring 78 runs in the first game against Lions XI. His form or the lack of it has also produced two losses for Tigers XI.
Raghupathy R in Pondicherry T20 2020: 187 Runs, Bat. AVG. 46.75
Paras Ratnaparkhe will be a solid candidate to bag the ‘Man of the Match’ award for this clash. He showed his quality in the last game against Tuskers XI.
Paras Ratnaparkhe in Pondicherry T20 2020: 136 runs and three wickets from five matches
Pooviarasan Pooviarasan is a leading bowler for Bulls XI. He took four wickets in the last game against Tuskers XI. Pooviarasan has five scalps from two matches.
Pooviarasan Pooviarasan in Pondicherry T20 2020: Two wickets from one match.
S Ashwath-II has started this season on a fantastic note. He has contributed 18 runs and four scalps from two matches.
S Ashwath-II in Pondicherry T20 2020: Seven wickets from four matches
Injury Update, Unavailability
Expected Team Changes
BUL Playing 11 (likely)
Paras Ratnaparkhe finally showcased his potential against Tuskers XI albeit in a losing cause. He starred with 80 runs and two wickets in that game.
S Jasvanth is a fine bowling all-rounder for Tigers XI. He has been consistent with 33 runs and four scalps from three matches.
S Jasvanth in Pondicherry T20 2020: Nine wickets from six matches
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TIG Team News
TIG Playing 11 (likely)
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The tournament will not be broadcasted on television.
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