Published on: Aug 17, 2021 7:51 pm IST|Updated on: Aug 17, 2021 7:51 pm IST
SHA vs BUL Dream11 Prediction: Sharks XI and Bulls XI will face-off in the Match 23 of the Pondicherry T20 League. Sharks XI beat Lions XI in a super over after the match was tied with both teams scoring 136. Meanwhile, Bulls XI suffered a six-wicket defeat at the hands of Tigers XI in their previous fixture.
So far, Sharks XI have registered four victories from seven matches. They occupy the third spot in the points table below Tigers XI and Panthers XI. On the other hand, Bulls XI are at the fifth spot with two wins from seven matches. They are tied on points with Lions XI who are ahead due to a better net run-rate
Fixture Name: Match 23
Competition: Pondicherry T20 2021
Date: 18 August
Time: 9.30 AM IST
Ground: CAP Siechem Ground, Pondicherry
Pitch Report: The pitches at the Siechem Ground have been a mixed bag so with both high and low scores being seen. After 22 matches in this season, the average first innings score is 150 also reflects the point.
Brief score of the last result at the venue: Tigers XI (157/8) beat Tuskers XI (124/10) by 33 runs on 17 Aug 2021
WICKET-KEEPER: Anand Subramanian, S Karthik-II BATSMEN: Mohit Mittan, P Logesh, Premraj ALL-ROUNDERS: G Chiranjeevi, Vikneshwaran Marimuthu BOWLERS: Raghu Sharma, T A Abeesh, Karthik B Nair, M Pooviarasan
Sharks XI are obviously the more rounded side amongst these two sides and this is reflected through the points table. Bulls XI have struggled with both bat and ball but the former is a bigger worry. Only S Karthik-II has been consistent in making runs for the side.
Sharks XI captain G Chiranjeevi has done decently with both bat and ball so far. Chiranjeevi came up with 13 runs and one wicket against Lions XI.
G Chiranjeevi in Pondicherry T20 2021: 84 runs and eight wickets from seven matches.
Bulls XI captain Vikneshwaran Marimuthu disappointed against Tigers XI as he only made six runs off ten balls. However, he did find some form in the previous two matches.
Vikneshwaran Marimuthu in Pondicherry T20 2021: 123 runs from seven matches
Bowlers rarely bag the ‘Man of the Match’ award but T A Abeesh could be an exception. After all, he has been in exceptional form through this tournament. Abeesh took two wickets against Lions XI
T A Abeesh in Pondicherry T20 2021: 48 runs and ten wickets from six matches
Raghu Sharma has been one of the key bowlers for Sharks XI. He took one wicket against Lions XI and has been consistent throughout the season
Raghu Sharma in Pondicherry T20 2021: Ten wickets from seven matches
P Logesh is a crucial batsman for Sharks XI who has had decent success in this edition. He made 22 runs in the last game against Lions XI.
P Logesh in Pondicherry T20 2021: 241 runs from seven matches
Injury Update, Unavailability
Expected Team Changes
SHA Playing 11 (likely)
M Pooviarasan is a leading bowler for Bulls XI. Pooviarasan came back with two wickets against Tigers XI after a couple of quiet outings.
Pooviarasan Pooviarasan in Pondicherry T20 2021: 35 runs and ten wickets from seven matches.
Karthik B Nair has been one of the best bowlers in the tournament so far. Karthik took one wicket in the last game against Tigers XI.
Karthik B Nair in Pondicherry T20 2021: 58 runs and nine wickets from seven matches.
READ: England vs India, 2nd Test: Players Ratings for Indian Cricket Team
BUL Playing 11 (likely)
READ: NOS vs BPH Dream 11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report, Team Details
Watch Sharks XI vs Bulls XI Pondicherry T20 Live score and streaming on Fancode
The tournament will not be broadcasted on television.
Click to join our Telegram Channel to get updated Dream11 team