Published on: Aug 14, 2021 8:00 pm IST|Updated on: Aug 14, 2021 8:00 pm IST
TUS vs BUL Dream11 Prediction: Tuskers XI and Bulls XI will face-off in the Match 17 of the Pondicherry T20 League. Tuskers XI went down by three wickets against Panthers XI in their last game. Meanwhile, Bulls XI suffered a seven-wicket defeat at the hands of Panthers XI on Saturday.
Tuskers XI have struggled with four losses out of five matches. Another loss would be massive dent to their knock-out hopes. Their opponents for the day, Bulls XI have been as bad with just one win from four matches. Bulls XI are on a three-match losing streak currently.
Fixture Name: Match 17
Competition: Pondicherry T20 2021
Date: 15 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 16 matches in this season, the average first innings score is 149 also reflects the point.
Brief score of the last result at the venue: Tigers XI (178/8) beat Lions XI (174/10) by four runs on 14 Aug 2021
WICKET-KEEPER: Yash Avinash Jadhav BATSMEN: K Aravind, Atleti Karthik Reddy, Jay Pandey ALL-ROUNDERS: P Thamaraikannan, S Ashwath-II, Fabid Ahmed BOWLERS: A Aravindaraj, N Vengadeshwaran, M Pooviarasan, Karthik B Nair
Tuskers XI have to be favoured in this game as they have in-form players as compared to Bulls XI. The likes of Yash Avinash Jadhav, K Aravind and P Thamaraikannan are all in fine form with the bat for the Tuskers XI. On the other hand, Bulls XI have no proven performer with the bat.
Tuskers XI regular skipper Fabid Ahmed came up with a fantastic all-round performance against Panthers XI. He produced 22 runs and two wickets in that game.
Fabid Ahmed in Pondicherry T20 2021: 62 runs and four wickets from four matches
Bulls XI captain Vikneshwaran Marimuthu finally performed in this season as he made 54 runs against Panthers XI. Vikneshwaran will look to maintain some consistency from now onwards.
Vikneshwaran Marimuthu in Pondicherry T20 2021: 82 runs from five matches
P Thamaraikannan is a quality all-rounder in the Tuskers XI side. He made 35 runs in the last game against Panthers XI. Thamaraikannan will be a prime candidate to bag the ‘Man of the Match’ award.
P Thamaraikannan in Pondicherry T20 2021: 168 runs and three wickets from five matches
Wicket-keeper batsman Yash Avinash Jadhav has been in great form so far. Yash had a quiet game against Panthers XI as he only made five runs.
Yash Avinash Jadhav in Pondicherry T20 2021: 120 runs from five matches
K Aravind has been a really consistent batsman for Tuskers XI. He made 51 runs in the last game against Panthers XI.
K Aravind in Pondicherry T20 2021: 204 runs from five matches
Injury Update, Unavailability
Expected Team Changes
TUS Playing 11 (likely)
M Pooviarasan is a leading bowler for Bulls XI. Pooviarasan went wicket-less against Panthers XI but he has been consistent otherwise.
Pooviarasan Pooviarasan in Pondicherry T20 2021: 35 runs and eight wickets from five matches.
Karthik B Nair has been one of the best bowlers in the early part of the tournament. Karthik bowled economically against Bulls XI although he didn’t take a wicket.
Karthik B Nair in Pondicherry T20 2021: 45 runs and six wickets from five matches.
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BUL Playing 11 (likely)
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