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The upcoming match 10 in the Maharashtra Premier League (MPL) 2023 will feature the Eagle Nashik Titans (ENT) facing off against the Ratnagiri Jets (RT). The Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune will be hosting this exciting clash on Wednesday (June 21). The game is scheduled to begin at 8 pm IST.
ENT have emerged as the standout team in the MPL, maintaining an unbeaten record in the competition. With three matches played so far, they have emerged victorious in all three encounters. In their most recent game, they engaged in a thrilling contest against Puneri Bappa (PB) and came out on top.
ENT put up a formidable 203/9 runs after being asked to bat first by PB. Arshin Kulkarni (117 off 54) was the standout performer for Eagles. His explosive innings propelled the Titans to a commanding position. Defending the total, Kulkarni continued to shine as he showcased his all-round abilities and picked up four crucial wickets. His exceptional bowling played a pivotal role in the Titans’ narrow victory as they managed to defend their total by the slimmest of margins, winning the game by a single run as PB finished on 202/8.
RJ are placed third in the points table, with four points to their name. They have won two games out of three. In their previous fixture on Tuesday (June 20), the Jets defeated the Chhatrapati Sambhaji Kings (CSK) and secured their second win of the competition.
In a crucial match against the CSK, the Jets put up a competitive 173/5 runs on the scoreboard. Azim Kazi played a key role, scoring 53, supported by Nikhil Naik’s 38 and Divyang Hinganekar’s 46. Their contributions helped the Jets to reach a respectable total. The Jets’ bowlers then stepped up and delivered an excellent performance. Pradeep Dadhe was the standout performer, showcasing his skills by taking 3/18. His economical bowling helped Jets in restricting the Kings’ to 156/8.
The Jets will be high in confidence after the 17-run win and will look to repeat their performance against the Titans on Wednesday.
Pitch Report
The pitch at the MCA Stadium in Pune is regarded as a good surface for batting. In the initial stages of the game, there is some assistance for the bowlers, allowing them to extract movement and bounce. However, as the match progresses, the pitch tends to settle down and become more favourable for batting under the lights.
Probable XI
Eagle Nahik Titans:
Rahul Tripathi (c), Arshin Kulkarni, Harshad Khadiwale, Kaushal Tambe, Siddhesh Veer, Mandar Bhandari (wk), Dhanraj Shinde, Prashant Solanki, Akshay Kalokhe, Akshay Waikar, Samadhan Pagare
Ratnagiri Jets:
Azim Kazi (c), Dhiraj Phatangare, Preetam Patil, Nikhil Naik (wk), Divyang Hinganekar, Rohit Patil, Akhilesh Gawale, Pradeep Dadhe, Nikit Dhumal, Kunal Thorat, Vijay Pawale
Dream11 Prediction:
Wicketkeeper: Nikhil Naik
Batters: Rahul Tripathi (c), Harshad Khadiwale, Dhanraj Shinde, Preetam Patil
All-rounders: Azim Kazi, Arshin Kulkarni (vc)
Bowlers: Akshay Waikar, Kunal Thorat, Prashant Solanki
