Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 KAR vs PUN Live Updates: RCB’s Devdutt Padikkal to clash against SRH’s Sandeep Sharma in Elite Group A encounter: Up against Uttar Pradesh in their opening match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021, Punjab showed that they have the ability to down the best of teams this season. Despite finding themselves in a soup at one stage as Uttar Pradesh threatened to run away with the match, Punjab showcased the requisite comprise to forage a win.
The 11 run triumph for the team was a statement of intent. Laying down an early marker, Punjab will be looking to snag another big fish when they take on Karnataka today.
Elsewhere, Karnataka’s season opening win was a massively more straightforward affair with the side having little qualms in putting down a way inferior Jammu and Kashmir unit.
KAR Vs PUN – Probable Winner
This clash will test Karnataka way more than their previous outing. And we envision them faltering under the increased pressure with Punjab making it two wins on the bounce.
KAR Vs PUN – Pitch Conditions And Toss
Not the easiest of wickets to bat on, the surface tends to open up and favour the spinners in the second part. The team winning the toss is set to come out and post a target.
KAR Vs PUN – Weather
Luscious weather conditions await the players with a tinge of breeze being accompanied by the pleasant sun.
Chasing Side’s Record
Win: 2 Lost: 3
Average First Innings Score
135
KAR Vs PUN – Probable Playing 11
Karnataka – Devdutt Padikkal, Karun Nair, Rohan Kadam, Pavan Deshpande, Aniruddha Joshi, KL Shrijith, Krishnappa Gowtham, Abhimanyu Mithun, Ronit More, Jagadeesha Suchith, Prasidh Krishna
Punjab – Simran Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Mandeep Singh, Gurkeerat Singh, Anmolpreet Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Mayank Markande, Sandeep Sharma, Arshdeep Singh, Siddarth Kaul
Match Details – KAR Vs PUN
Syed Mushtaq Ali
Match: Karnataka Vs Punjab
Date And Time: 12th January, Tuesday- 12:00pm IST
Venue: KSCA Cricket Ground, Alur
Telecast: Star Sports 1/HD
Wicket-Keeper
At a time when wickets were tumbling at the other end, Prabhsimran Singh went about undeterred to conjure up a mammoth 43 runs.
Karnataka’s leading scorer in their league opener with 46 runs, KL Shrijith lines up for us from the side.
Batsmen
Anmolpreet Singh was crucial for Punjab in their win the last time around with his 35 run knock helping carve out a well worked score the side. We’ll be sticking with Mandeep Singh as well despite his early dismissal the last time around.
Karnataka on the other hand will also feature a partnership. Its one comprising of Karun Nair who peddled a 27 run knock with the electric Devdutt Padikal slotting in alongside him.
All-Rounders
Krishnappa Gowtham ended up striking twice in the bygone scrimmage to see him be inducted in our setup.
Bowling Order
Both Prasidh Krishna and Jagadeesha Suchith ended up with the two wickets apiece as well in the same encounter to see both make a foray into our fray as well from the side.
Punjab will meanwhile see us make the quick bowling, new ball unit our pick from the side. Both Arshdeep Singh and Sandeep Sharma not only accrued the two wickets in between the last time around but more importantly had Uttar Pradesh in a bind.
Captain And Vice-Captain
Punjab Bat First: Padikkal’s ability to come out and open his arms make him our captain while Singh is the vice-captain.
Karnataka Bat First: We’ll be sticking with the same picks as aforementioned.
Dream11 Team
Singh, Shrijith, Anmolpreet, Mandeep, Padikkal, Nair, Gowtham, Sandeep, Arshdeep, Krishna, Jagadeesha
Dream11 Team Disclaimer
The veracity of our selections and team is based on earnest analysis of the league, matches and playing 11s. We implore you to forage your team by your own accord with these facets helping spur your decision making.