Published on: Aug 21, 2021 8:30 pm IST|Updated on: Aug 21, 2021 8:30 pm IST
PAN vs TUS Dream11 Prediction: Panthers XI and Tuskers XI will face-off in the first Semi-final of the Pondicherry T20 League. Panthers XU finished the group stage with a 30-run win over Bulls XI on Saturday. Meanwhile, Tuskers XI’s game against Sharks XI was washed out earlier in the day.
Panthers XI ended top of the pile in the group stage with eight wins from ten matches. They remained at the top from start to finish in what was a consistent campaign. On the other hand, Tuskers XI sneaked into the semi-finals with three wins from ten matches. Two points earned from the no-result game against Sharks XI proved to be vital in Tuskers XI’s qualification.
Fixture Name: 1st Semi-final
Competition: Pondicherry T20 2021
Date: 22 August
Time: 10.00 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 28 non-interrupted matches in this season, the average first innings score is 151 also reflects the point.
Brief score of the last result at the venue: Panthers XI (98/5) beat Bulls XI (68/7) by 30 runs on 21 Aug 2021
WICKET-KEEPER: Yash Avinash Jadhav BATSMEN: K Aravind, J Manikandan, Priyam Ashish ALL-ROUNDERS: Ameer Zeeshan N, P Thamaraikannan, Iqlas Naha, Damodaran Rohit BOWLERS: Bharat Bhushan Sharma, SB Sai Chetan, R Palani
Panthers XI had two defeats in their last five group matches but there is no denying that have been the best side in the competition so far. On the other hand, Tuskers XI made a late charge into the semi-finals with two victories and a no-result fixture in the last game after being out of the Top 4 for a long while. Panthers XI should still be fancied for a spot in the final.
Pondicherry and Panthers XI skipper Damodaran Rohit is a key all-rounder for the side. He made 20 runs in a rain-affected fixture against Bulls XI on Saturday.
Damodaran Rohit in Pondicherry T20 2021: 140 runs and six wickets from eight matches
All-rounder P Thamaraikannan led the Tuskers XI against Lions XI in the absence of Fabid Ahmed. Thamaraikannan missed out with the bat but he did take two wickets in that game.
P Thamaraikannan in Pondicherry T20 2021: 210 runs and eight wickets from nine matches
All-rounder P Thamaraikannan has been amazing throughout the tournament. Thamaraikannan missed out with the bat against Lions XI but he did take two wickets in that game. Th Tuskers XI stand-in skipper would be a good candidate to win the ‘Man of the Match’ award.
Ameer Zeeshan N has been the best batsman in this tournament by some distance. Ameer didn’t have much to do in the last game against Bulls XI as the Panthers XI pushed him down the order.
Ameer Zeeshan N in Pondicherry T20 2021: 312 runs and four wickets from ten matches.
Bharat Bhushan Sharma is a star bowler for Panthers XI. He took two wickets against Bulls XI on Saturday.
Bharat Bhushan Sharma in Pondicherry T20 2021: 58 runs and 14 wickets from ten matches
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PAN Playing 11 (likely)
Wicket-keeper Yash Avinash Jadhav is also a superb batsman for Tuskers XI. He made 42 runs against Lions XI.
Yash Avinash Jadhav in Pondicherry T20 2021: 213 runs from nine matches
K Aravind is an experienced batsman for the Tuskers XI side. He made 14 runs against in the last game against Lions XI
K Aravind in Pondicherry T20 2021: 269 runs from nine matches
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