Published on: Aug 22, 2021 12:45 pm IST|Updated on: Aug 22, 2021 12:45 pm IST
TIG vs SHA Dream11 Prediction: Tigers XI and Sharks XI will face-off in the second Semi-final of the Pondicherry T20 League. Tigers XI beat Sharks XI by 18 runs in their final group stage match. Meanwhile, Sharks XI’s most recent game against Tuskers XI was washed out due to inclement weather
Tigers XI made it to the semi-finals with eight wins from ten matches. They missed out on the top spot to Panthers XI only due to an inferior net run-rate. On the other hand, Sharks XI qualified with five wins from ten matches.
Fixture Name: 2nd Semi-final
Competition: Pondicherry T20 2021
Date: 22 August
Time: 4.00 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 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-KEEPERS: Anand Subramanian, G Thivagar BATSMEN: Premraj, Arjun Ganesh, J Karthikeyan ALL-ROUNDERS: Anton Andrew Subikshan, S Jasvanth, Vijay Rajaram BOWLERS: Siva Kumar S, E Vignesh, T A Abeesh
Going by the performance of the two teams in this season so far, it is clear that Tigers XI are the better outfit. Tigers XI even beat Sharks XI comfortably with a second-string team. The recent form also doesn’t bode well for Sharks XI as they have lost three of the last five matches. On the other hand, Tigers XI are on a seven-match winning streak
Wicket-keeper M Mathavan will lead the Tigers XI side in this game. He made 34 runs in the last game against Sharks XI
M Mathavan in Pondicherry T20 2021: 75 runs from seven matches
Sharks XI will be led by Premraj if G Chiranjeevi misses out once again. He made a quiet outing in the group stage outing against Tigers XI.
Premraj in Pondicherry T20 2021: 154 runs and three wickets from seven matches.
Tigers XI’s premier bowler Siva Kumar will be a strong option to get the ‘Man of the Match’ award in this game. Siva Kumar S didn’t play the last two matches but he is expected to return for this semi-final.
Siva Kumar S in Pondicherry T20 2021: 14 wickets from eight matches
Anton Andrew Subikshan will be expected to return to the Tigers XI line-up for this semi-final. He has been a cracking batting all-rounder for the side. Anton produced 26 runs and two wickets in his last game against Tuskers XI.
Anton Andrew Subikshan in Pondicherry T20 2021: 221 runs and four wickets from nine matches.
S Jasvanth is a star bowler for Tigers XI. He took one wicket in the last group game against Sharks XI.
S Jasvanth in Pondicherry T20 2021: 46 runs and 12 wickets from eight matches
Injury Update, Unavailability
Expected Team Changes
TIG Playing 11 (likely)
G Thivagar is a quality all-rounder for the Sharks XI. He came up with 22 runs and three wickets in the last game against Tigers XI.
G Thivagar in Pondicherry T20 2021: 66 runs and five wickets from six matches.
T A Abeesh is definitely Sharks XI’s best bowler in this tournament. Abeesh took two wickets in his last game against Lions XI.
T A Abeesh in Pondicherry T20 2021: 10 wickets from six matches
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SHA Playing 11 (likely)
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The tournament will not be broadcasted on television.
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