BIGB vs PUNS Match Prediction & Analysis Shriram Book
Shriram Book Match 16 of the Legend 90 League will see Big Boys Unikari take on Dubai Giants at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium. The Big Boys have had a rough tournament so far, failing to secure a single point in four matches. On the other hand, Dubai Giants sit in fifth place with four points from five games. Given the way Big Boys have performed throughout the competition, it’s hard to see them turning things around, which puts the Giants in a stronger position heading into this matchup.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Big Boys Preview
Big Boys Unikari have had a forgettable season, suffering four consecutive defeats that have left them anchored at the bottom of the table. With zero points and a net run rate of -4.029, their hopes of advancing are virtually gone, making the last two matches more about salvaging pride than anything else.
Naman Sharma has been one of the few positives for the team, scoring 157 runs across four innings at an impressive strike rate of 172.53. Robin Bist has also put in solid performances, tallying 115 runs at a strike rate of 151.
However, the rest of the batting unit has underperformed, which has been a key factor in their struggles. Players like Ishan Malhotra, Asela Gunaratne, and Saurabh Tiwary have the potential to make a difference, but they haven’t found their rhythm yet.
On the bowling front, things haven’t looked much better. Most bowlers have been expensive, with Jitendra Giri leading the attack, taking two wickets in three innings but conceding runs at an economy of 12.25. Gunaratne and Amaradeep Bankelal Sonkar have the skill to make an impact, but their form so far has been disappointing.
Big Boys Predicted Playing XI:
Saurabh Tiwary, Naman Sharma, Asela Gunaratne, Robin Bist, Ishan Malhotra (c), Jatin Saxena, Vikram Batra (wk), Karanveer Singh, Jitendra Giri, Nagendra Chaudhary, and Monu Kumar
Punjabi Sher Preview
Dubai Giants have struggled to find their rhythm this season, managing just two wins against three losses. While they’ve shown flashes of potential, consistency has been their biggest hurdle. With just one game left, time is running out fast for the Giants.
Irish legend Kevin O’Brien has been the standout performer with the bat, leading the scoring charts with 146 runs across four innings at a strike rate of 143. Brendan Taylor has chipped in with 99 runs and will be expected to bring stability to the batting order. Richard Levi, with 67 runs in four matches, could play a key role in providing early runs.
In the bowling department, Vikas Tokas has been the most effective, taking seven wickets in four matches while keeping an economy rate of 9.83. Luke Fletcher and Iqbal Abdulla have combined for another seven wickets, and their performances could be instrumental in turning things around for the team.
Punjabi Sher predicted Playing XI:
Richard Levi (c), Kevin O’Brien, Rahul Yadav (wk), Kithuruwan Vithanage, Brendan Taylor, Seekkuge Prasanna, Iqbal Abdulla, Isuru Udana, Luke Fletcher, Siddharth Trivedi, and Vikas Tokas
Weather Conditions
Raipur’s Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium usually rolls out batting-friendly tracks, with the hard, dry pitch perfect for shot-making. As the match wears on, the ball starts gripping the surface more, making life easier for the spinners. While quick bowlers might not get much help in terms of movement, mixing up their speeds and lengths can pay dividends.
The forecast looks good – warm temperatures and clear skies, with no rain in sight.
BIGB vs PUNS Pitch Report
With the side batting second being at an advantage at this venue, teams batting first should aim for 160-180 – that’s typically enough runs to put up a good fight on this ground.
Toss: To Bowl
Four of the last five games held at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in this tournament. So, we expect both captains to bowl first here.
BIGB vs PUNS
Winning Prediction
While Dubai Giants haven’t exactly set the world on fire this season, they’ve shown enough spark to grab a few wins. The same can’t be said for Big Boys Unikari, who are still hunting for their first victory. Comparing the two sides head-to-head, Dubai Giants pack more punch across departments, making them our pick to come out on top in this one.
We are backing Dubai Giants as the winners of this clash.
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