NMPL 2024: Match 17, MBL vs VAW Match Prediction: Who will win today’s match between MBL vs VAW?

The action will continue in the Navi Mumbai Premier League 2024 as Mira Bhayandar Lions and Vashi Warriors will take on each other in Match 17 on Tuesday, February 20 at Mazgaon Cricket Club Ground, Kalamboli, Navi Mumbai. Mira Bhayandar are coming into the game having lost their previous two fixtures against Ambernath Avengers and Belapur Blasters. They’re ranked on the third spot on the points table with two wins from four matches having four points to their name.

On the other hand, Vashi Warriors are coming into the game having won their previous two fixtures against Koparkhairne Titans and Ambernath Avengers. They’re ranked on the top of the points table with three wins from four matches having six points to their name. They will be eager to complete a hat-trick of wins in the upcoming fixture while Mira Bhayander will look to end their losing streak.

Match Details

Pitch Report

Out of the 15 matches played in the tournament so far, eight have been won by teams batting first. The average first innings score has been 141 while the highest target chased is 165. However, out of the last five games, three have been won by teams batting second. Hence, the captain winning the toss will look to bowl first in the upcoming fixture.

Probable Playing XI

Mira Bhayandar Lions (MBL)

Yaseen Shaikh, Om Kamat, Amit Panday, Sahil Jadhav, Shashank Shekhar(wk), Musavir Khote(c), Jahangir Ansari, Jitesh Raut, Ravindra Sante, Ajinkya Divekar, Vinayak Bhoir, Manish Yadav

Vashi Warriors (VAW)

Siddhant Singh, Ajay Mishra, Sachin Yadav(wk), Satyalaksh Jain, Shubham Punyarthi, Nirankar Sharma, Uzair Khan, Shreyansh Bogar, Yogesh Pawar, Sagar Mishra(c), Dhrumil Matkar, Aquib Shaikh

Probable Best Batter

Vashi Warriors’ Siddhant Singh is the fourth-highest run scorer of the season with 128 runs to his name from four matches at an average of 42.67 and a strike rate of 129.29. He will look to continue his form in the upcoming fixture.

Probable Best Bowler

Vashi Warriors’ Sagar Mishra is the leading wicket-taker of the season so far with eight wickets to his name from four matches at an average of 8.13 and an economy of 4.06. He will be eager to add more wickets to his tally in the upcoming fixture and maintain his position at the top.

Today's Match Prediction: Team Bowling first to win the match

Scenario 1

Mira Bhayandar win the toss and bowl
PP Score - 35-45
VAW - 140 - 160
Mira Bhayandar win the match

Scenario 2

Vashi Warriors win the toss and bowl
PP Score - 40-50
MBL - 130 - 150
Vashi Warriors win the match

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.