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Cricket fans are in for a treat as the inaugural season of the Big Cricket League (BCL T20) 2024 begins on Thursday, December 12, with a riveting clash between Southern Spartans (SS) and Northern Challengers (NC) at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium in Surat.
The Spartans, captained by experienced batter Suresh Raina, boast a lineup of skilled players, including Herschelle Gibbs, Abhimanyu Mithun and Phil Mustard. Meanwhile, the Challengers, led by dynamic opener Shikhar Dhawan, bring a balanced mix of youth and seasoned talent to the table. With names like Darren Bravo, Gurkeerat Singh Mann and Upul Tharanga in their ranks, the Challengers aim to make a powerful statement in the tournament opener.
As two formidable teams collide to kick off the BCL T20, fans can expect an action-packed evening in Surat, where cricketing excellence takes centre stage.
Big Cricket League 2024, Southern Spartans vs Northern Challengers:
- Date and Time: December 12: 02:00 pm GMT / 07:30 pm IST
- Venue: Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, Surat
Lalbhai Contractor Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at Lalbhai Contractor Stadium is favourable for stroke play, offering a comfortable surface for batters. Bowlers are likely to face challenges, as the conditions provide minimal support for wicket-taking. The venue’s average first-innings score is 166, and teams batting first have emerged victorious in 55% of the matches played here.
SS vs NC Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Upul Tharanga, Phil Mustard
- Batters: Suresh Raina, Herschelle Gibbs, Shikhar Dhawan, Darren Bravo
- All-rounders: Bipul Sharma, Samiullah Shinwari, Aman Khan
- Bowlers: Abhimanyu Mithun, Anureet Singh
SS vs NC Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan
Choice 2: Abhimanyu Mithun, Upul Tharanga
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SS vs NC Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Sher Singh, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Santosh Yadav, Dane Vilas
SS vs NC Dream11 Team for today’s match (December 12, 02:00 pm GMT):
Squads:
Southern Spartans: Suresh Raina, Abdul Rehman, Abhimanyu Mithun, Abhishek Kumar Yadav, Abhishek Sakuja, Aman Khan, Asmut Fayaz, Dinesh Bhunu, Faiz Fazal, Herschelle Gibbs, Karthik RK, Milin Yadav, Paul Valthaty, Phil Mustard, Sher Singh, Shrestha, Santosh Yadav, Solomon Mire
Northern Challengers: Shikhar Dhawan, Anureet Singh, Ashish Kumar Trivedi, Babar Ali, Bhuneshwar Pratap Singh, Bipul Sharma, Dane Vilas, Darren Bravo, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Kundan Kumar, Mahaveer Singh Rathore, Prakash Naskar, Rajat Singh, Samiullah Shinwari, Sandeep Chauhan, Srujan Shetty, Upul Tharanga, Vishal Prasad
Also READ: Big Cricket League 2024 Squads – Full list of players for all six teams
