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Baroda (BRD) will face Mumbai (MUM) in the first semi-final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024. This exciting clash will take place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on December 13 at 11:00 AM IST.
Table of content
- 1 BRD vs MUM 1st Semi-Final Preview
- 2 BRD vs MUM Head-to-Head Record in T20s
- 3 BRD vs MUM Weather and Pitch Report
- 4 BRD vs MUM Fantasy Cricket Players Stats
- 5 Hot Picks for BRD vs MUM 1st Semi-Final
- 6 BRD vs MUM Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
- 7 BRD vs MUM Fantasy Teams
- 8 Expert Advice
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BRD vs MUM 1st Semi-Final Preview
Baroda
Baroda showcased excellent performance during the group stage, securing six wins out of seven matches to top Group B. In the quarter-final, they defeated Bengal convincingly by 41 runs. Batting first, Baroda posted 172/7 and then bowled out Bengal for 131 runs in 18 overs. With strong team form and momentum, Baroda will aim to secure their spot in the final.
Mumbai
Mumbai, led by Shreyas Iyer, also delivered a solid performance in the league stage, finishing second in Group E with five wins out of six matches. They triumphed in an intense quarter-final against Vidarbha, chasing a target of 222 with four balls to spare. Contributions from Ajinkya Rahane (84 off 45) and Prithvi Shaw (49 off 26) set the tone for the successful chase. Mumbai will look to continue their strong batting form in this semi-final.
BRD vs MUM Head-to-Head Record in T20s
| Categories | Baroda | Mumbai |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 13 | 13 |
| Matches Won | 6 | 7 |
| Matches Lost | 7 | 6 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
BRD vs MUM Weather and Pitch Report
Weather
The weather is expected to be cloudy with a chance of thundershowers in parts of the area. The temperature will peak at around 23°C, with a 41% chance of rain.
Pitch Report
The pitch at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for being batting-friendly. Historically, it has provided high-scoring encounters, with batters enjoying the surface. However, with overcast conditions, there may be some early movement for the bowlers.
Record of Chasing Teams at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in SMAT
While traditionally a good ground for chasing, both quarter-finals at this venue were won by teams batting first, suggesting a shift in dynamics.
BRD vs MUM Fantasy Cricket Players Stats
| Players | Fantasy Points | Tournament Stats |
| Hardik Pandya | 538 | 241 Runs, 5 Wickets in 7 Matches |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 507 | 334 Runs in 6 Matches |
| Atit Sheth | 483 | 13 Wickets in 8 Matches |
| Shreyas Iyer | 458 | 283 Runs in 6 Matches |
| Krunal Pandya | 438 | 106 Runs, 8 Wickets in 8 Matches |
Hot Picks for BRD vs MUM 1st Semi-Final
| Players | Roles | Team |
| Ajinkya Rahane | Batter | Mumbai |
| Shreyas Iyer | Batter | Mumbai |
| Shardul Thakur | Bowler | Mumbai |
| Hardik Pandya | All-rounder | Baroda |
| Atit Sheth | Bowler | Baroda |
| Bhanu Pania | Batter | Baroda |
BRD vs MUM Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
| Contests | Captain | Vice-captain |
| Small League Contests | Ajinkya Rahane | Bhanu Pania |
| Head-to-Head Contests | Suryakumar Yadav | Hardik Pandya |
| Grand League Contests | Prithvi Shaw | Krunal Pandya |
BRD vs MUM Fantasy Teams
Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Hardik Tamore
Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Suryakumar Yadav, S Rawat, Bhanu Pania
All-rounders: Atit Sheth, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Krunal Pandya
Bowlers: Shardul Thakur, Tanush Kotian
Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
Vice-captain: Hardik Pandya
Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Hardik Tamore
Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Prithvi Shaw, S Rawat, Bhanu Pania
All-rounders: Atit Sheth, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, N Rathva
Bowlers: Shardul Thakur, Tanush Kotian
Captain: Prithvi Shaw
Vice-captain: Krunal Pandya
Expert Advice
Given the conditions and expected team combinations, a 1-4-4-2 combination will work well for the fantasy contests. Focus on selecting top-order batters and all-rounders as captains and vice-captains for better chances of maximizing points.
