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The upcoming match of the Maharashtra Premier League (MPL) 2023 will see Chhatrapati Sambhaji Kings (CSK) facing off against Kolhapur Tuskers (KT). The Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune will be hosting this exciting clash on Thursday (June 22). The game is scheduled to begin at 2 pm IST.
The Kings are struggling in the competition, as they have lost all three matches so far this season. As a result, they are currently placed fifth in the points table. However, they will be eager to turn their fortunes around and secure their first win of the tournament.
In their previous game against the Ratnagiri Jets (RJ), the Kings bowled first and picked up five wickets, restricting them to a total of 173/5. Onkar Khatpe played a notable inning in their chase, scoring 60 runs. However, the lack of significant contributions from other batters resulted in the Kings falling short of the target by 17 as Kings finished on 156/8. With their next match scheduled for Thursday, CSK will need to be at their absolute best to secure their first victory in the tournament.
The Tuskers have been performing well in the competition, currently holding the fourth position in the points table with two wins and one loss in their three matches. They secured a convincing victory in their previous game against the Solapur Royals (SR).
After being asked to bat first, Kedar Jadhav (85) and Ankit Bawne (63) led the charge with the bat which helped them finish their innings on 186/5. Manoj Yadav starred with the ball as he picked up three wickets to help the Tuskers win the game by 26 runs. The Kings could only reached to 160/8 in their quota of 20 overs.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Pune’s Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium is known to favour batsmen and provides excellent batting conditions. The pitch tends to be flat and offers good bounce, allowing the ball to come onto the bat nicely. This makes it easier for the batsmen to time their shots and play strokes with confidence. Fans can expect a high-scoring affair on Thursday.
Probable XI
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Kings:
Murtaza Trunkwala, Saurabh Nawale (wk), Om Bhosale, Onkar Khatpe, Abhishek Pawar, Shamshuzama Kazi, Ranjeet Nikam, Rajvardhan Hangargekar (c), Hitesh Walunj, Rameshwar Daud, Swaraj Chavan
Kolhapur Tuskers:
Kedar Jadhav (c & wk), Ankit Bawne, Naushad Shaikh, Siddharth Mhatre, Sahil Autade, Taranjitsingh Dhillon, Akshay Darekar, Manoj Yadav, Shreyash Chavan, Atman Pore, Nihal Tusamad
Dream11 Prediction:
Wicketkeeper: Kedar Jadhav (c)
Batters: Ankit Bawane, Saurabh Nawale, Omkar Katape
All-rounders: Rajvardhan Hangargekar (vc), Manoj Yadav, Naushad Shaikh
Bowlers: Shreyansh Chavan, Shamshuzama Kazi, Rameshwar Daud
