Baroda vs Sikkim, SMAT, Today Match Prediction 05 December 2024

BCA vs SKM Match Prediction & Analysis

Baroda will face Sikkim in the Group B match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 played at Emerald High School, Ground on Thursday.

With five wins out of six matches played so far, Baroda are placed at third position in the Group B. Captain Krunal Pandya will be hoping that the side can continue their winning ways in this fixture.On the other hand, Sikkim are lying at the bottom of the league table in Group B after losing six matches on the bounce. 

Baroda and Sikkim have yet to face each other in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

TEAMS PREVIEW

Baroda Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Shashwat Rawat, Bhanu Pania, all-rounder Hardik Pandya, captain Krunal Pandya and Shivalik Sharma to do the bulk of the scoring.

In the previous match, Shashwat Rawat played well for Baroda and finished the innings with the top-score of 63 runs off 37 balls with the help of seven fours and two sixes. He was well ed by Bhanu Pania, who scored 42 runs off 24 balls with the help of four boundaries and two sixes.

Wicket-keeper Vishnu Solanki scored 28 not out off 21 balls with the help of one four and one six. He was well ed by Shivalik Sharma, who scored 22 runs to help Baroda complete the chase in the penultimate over of the innings.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Atit Sheth, Krunal Pandya, Lukman Meriwala, Akash Maharaj Singh and Mahesh Pithiya to deliver important breakthroughs.

In the previous match, left-arm spinner Krunal Pandya was the pick of the bowlers for Baroda and claimed 2 for 19 in his three overs.

Baroda Predicted Playing XI:

Krunal Pandya (c), Hardik Pandya, Vishnu Solanki (wk), Mahesh Pithiya, Shashwat Rawat, Abhimanyu Singh Rajput, Shivalik Sharma, Bhanu Pania, Atit Sheth, Akash Maharaj Singh, Lukman Meriwala

Sikkim Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Pranesh Chettri, Nilesh Lamichaney, Ashish Thapa, Palzor Tamang, Ankur Malik and Parth Palawat to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, opener Pranesh Chettri scored 23 runs off 21 balls with the help of two sixes, whereas captain Lee Yong Lepcha chipped in with 21 runs off 17 balls with the help of two boundaries and one six.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Ankur Malik, Md Saptulla, Parth Palawat, Palzor Tamang and Lee Yong Lepcha to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Ankur Malik was the pick of the bowlers for Sikkim and claimed 1 for 16 in his two overs.

Sikkim Predicted Playing XI:

Nilesh Lamichaney, Palzor Tamang, Ashish Thapa (wk), Parth Palawat, Pranesh Chettri, Roshan Kumar, Lee Yong Lepcha (c), Ankur Malik, Md Saptulla, Saurav Prasad, Anwesh Sharma

Weather Conditions

The average first innings score at Emerald High School Ground, Indore in the previous three matches is around 205 runs. The highest total posted here was by Saurashtra, who scored 266 for 6 against Baroda. Saurashtra ed a comprehensive 78-run win over Baroda.

The weather forecast for the game is going to be sunny with light winds.

BCA vs SKM Pitch Report

Emerald High School Ground, Indore is going to host the Group B match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 played between Baroda and Sikkim.

Toss: To Bowl

Emerald High School Ground, Indore has been a great venue for chasing sides. Three matches out of four played at Indore have been won by side batting second.Both the skippers will be keen to win the toss, bowl first.