PAN vs SHA Dream11 Prediction: Panthers XI and Sharks XI will face-off in the final of the Pondicherry T20 League. After topping the group stage points table, Panthers XI beat Tuskers XI by seven wickets in the first semi-final. Meanwhile, Sharks XI defeated Tigers XI by a mere two runs in their semi-final fixture.
Panthers XI have been the most consistent side in the competition so far and they showcased their quality in the semi-final against Tuskers XI by chasing down a tough total. On the other hand, Sharks XI have had mixed run to the final with the semi-final against Tigers XI going right down to the wire.
Fixture Name: Final
Competition: Pondicherry T20 2021
Date: 23 August
Time: 8.00 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 30 non-interrupted matches in this season, the average first innings score is 153 also reflects the point.
Brief score of the last result at the venue: Sharks XI (162/6) beat Tigers XI (160/6) by two runs on 22 Aug 2021
WICKET-KEEPER: G Thivagar
BATSMEN: Premraj, P Logesh, Priyam Ashish
ALL-ROUNDERS: Ameer Zeeshan N, G Chiranjeevi, Iqlas Naha, Damodaran Rohit
BOWLERS: Bharat Bhushan Sharma, T A Abeesh, Raghu Sharma
The two sides have various strengths going into this all-important final. Panthers XI are a batting heavy side while Sharks XI depend more on their bowling to win matches. However, both teams have decent personnel in the other departments too. Panthers XI will be the favourites due to the number of match-winners in their side.
Pondicherry and Panthers XI skipper Damodaran Rohit is a key all-rounder for the side. He made 22 runs in the semi-final against Tuskers XI.
Damodaran Rohit in Pondicherry T20 2021: 162 runs and six wickets from nine matches
Sharks XI skipper G Chiranjeevi was back into the side after missing a couple of matches. He immediately made an impression with 24 runs and two wickets in the semi-final against Tigers XI.
G Chiranjeevi in Pondicherry T20 2021: 84 runs and eight wickets from seven matches.
Ameer Zeeshan N has been the best batsman in this tournament by some distance. He made a brilliant 71 off 39 balls in the semi-final against Tuskers XI. Ameer will be a favourite to bag the ‘Man of the Match’ in this final.
Ameer Zeeshan N in Pondicherry T20 2021: 383 runs and four wickets from 11 matches.
Priyam Ashish is a young Panthers XI opener who has done well in this competition. He made a quick-fire 38 off 21 balls in the semi-final against Tuskers XI.
Priyam Ashish in Pondicherry T20 2021: 262 runs from nine matches
Bharat Bhushan Sharma is a star bowler for Panthers XI. He took two wickets in the semi-final against Tuskers XI.
Bharat Bhushan Sharma in Pondicherry T20 2021: 58 runs and 16 wickets from 11 matches
Injury Update, Unavailability
Expected Team Changes
PAN Playing 11 (likely)
The vice-captain of the Sharks XI, Premraj is a fine batting all-rounder. He made 46 runs in the semi-final against Tigers XI.
Premraj in Pondicherry T20 2021: 200 runs and three wickets from eight matches
T A Abeesh is definitely Sharks XI’s best bowler in this tournament. Abeesh took three wickets in the semi-final against Tigers XI.
T A Abeesh in Pondicherry T20 2021: 13 wickets from seven matches
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Injury Update, Unavailability
Expected Team Changes
SHA Playing 11 (likely)
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