Published on: Aug 14, 2021 10:13 am IST|Updated on: Aug 14, 2021 7:42 pm IST
LIO vs TIG Dream11 Prediction: Lions XI and Tuskers XI will face-off in the Match 16 of the Pondicherry T20 League. Lions XI beat Bulls XI by 17 runs in their last game to post their second win of the season. Meanwhile, Tigers XI beat Sharks XI by five wickets in their most recent fixture.
Lions XI haven’t had a good run of form so far with just two wins from five matches. However, they are still in the Top 4 ahead of Tuskers XI and Bulls XI. On the other hand, Tigers XI are at the third spot with three wins from five matches. Another victory will really consolidate their qualification for the knock-outs.
Fixture Name: Match 16
Competition: Pondicherry T20 2021
Date: 14 August
Time: 1.30 PM 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 14 matches in this season, the average first innings score is 148 also reflects the point.
Brief score of the last result at the venue: Panthers XI (153/7) beat Tuskers XI (149/5) by three wickets on 13 Aug 2021
WICKET-KEEPER: R Ayyanar BATSMEN: A Kamaleeshwaran, Nitish Manik Salekar, Arjun Ganesh, Ajith Kumar A ALL-ROUNDERS: Kannan Vignesh, Paras Ratnaparkhe, S Jasvanth BOWLERS: S Santhamoorthy, Satish Jangir B, Siva Kumar S
This will be a re-match of the opening game of the tournament which saw Tigers XI beat Lions XI by 33 runs. After two bad losses, Tigers XI have also regrouped themselves with two impressive victories over Bulls XI and Sharks XI. They will hold an edge over Lions XI who have been inconsistent with the ball.
S Santhamoorthy is one of the main bowlers for Lions XI but he didn’t use himself with the ball against Bulls XI.
S Santhamoorthy in Pondicherry T20 2021: Six wickets from five matches
Tigers XI captain R Ragupathy’s patchy form in this season continued as he bagged a first-ball duck against Sharks XI. However, he has had decent scores in between too.
R Raghupathy in Pondicherry T20 2021: 117 runs from five matches.
Satish Jangir B has been one of the best bowlers in the tournament so far. He got two scalps in the last game against Bulls XI. Satish will be a top candidate to bag the ‘Man of the Match’ award.
Satish Jangir B in Pondicherry T20 2021: 65 runs and eight wickets from five matches
Satish Jangir B has been one of the best bowlers in the tournament so far. He got two scalps in the last game against Bulls XI.
Lions XI’s leading wicket-taker overall, Kannan Vignesh has started this season on a good note too. He got three scalps in the last game against Bulls XI.
Kannan Vignesh in Pondicherry T20 2021: Nine Wickets from five matches
Injury Update, Unavailability
Expected Team Changes
LIO Playing 11 (likely)
Paras Ratnaparkhe has been one of the rare performers for Tigers XI. The all-rounder took one wicket against Sharks XI.
Paras Ratnaparkhe in Pondicherry T20 2021: 111 runs and six wickets from five matches
S Jasvanth is a fine bowling all-rounder for Tigers XI. He took one wicket in the previous fixture against Sharks XI.
S Jasvanth in Pondicherry T20 2021: 33 runs and seven wickets from five matches
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TIG Playing 11 (likely)
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The tournament will not be broadcasted on television.
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