MAH vs SAU Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Match 77 of Ranji Trophy 2024

Maharashtra will aim to win this match and enhance their standing in the points table.

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Updated - 01 Feb 2024, 23:39 IST

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Get ready for a gripping encounter as Maharashtra (MAH) faces off against Saurashtra (SAU) in Match 77 of the Ranji Trophy 2024 at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in Solapur. Both teams, belonging to Elite Group A, have had a mixed journey in the tournament. Maharashtra have played four matches, winning one and drawing two, while Saurashtra, with a similar record, have won one and drawn two out of their four matches.

In their recent outing against Haryana, Maharashtra experienced a draw. Haryana posted a total of 195 runs in the first innings, and Maharashtra responded with 194 runs. In the second innings, Haryana declared on 211 runs for the loss of six wickets, setting a target for Maharashtra. The match concluded with Maharashtra scoring 96 runs for the loss of two wickets on the final day. Pavan Shah's 51 runs and Pradeep Dadhe's impressive 10-wicket haul were the standout performances for Maharashtra in that match.

Saurashtra's previous encounter against Services also ended in a draw. Services declared their innings at 536 runs for the loss of seven wickets. In response, Saurashtra managed to score 462 runs before the match concluded on the fifth day. Cheteshwar Pujara and Vishvaraj Jadeja's contributions with the bat scoring 91 runs and 88 runs respectively, along with Dharmendrasinh Jadeja's three-wicket haul, were noteworthy for Saurashtra.

Match Information

Maharashtra vs Saurashtra, Elite, Group A

Ranji Trophy, 2 Feb 2024, Fri, 9:30 AM IST ,Indira Gandhi Stadium

Live Stream

N/A

Weather Report

Indira Gandhi Stadium

Clear

17.2Ā°C

29% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Maharashtra

T
L
T
W
L

Saurashtra

T
W
L
T
W

Players Stats in current Series

832 Runs

8Ā Matches

2

Ankit Bawne

MAHA - bat

690 Runs

7Ā Matches

3

Prerak Mankad

SAU - all

541 Runs

7Ā Matches

4

502 Runs

8Ā Matches

5

Kedar Jadhav

MAHA - bat

453 Runs

5Ā Matches

6

Harvik Desai

SAU - wk

421 Runs

8Ā Matches

1

Prashant Solanki

MAHA - bat

109.09

1Ā Match

2

Dhanraj Shinde

MAHA - bat

93.40

3Ā Matches

3

Manoj Ingale

MAHA - bowl

92.31

1Ā Match

4

Kedar Jadhav

MAHA - bat

79.47

5Ā Matches

69.08

2Ā Matches

1

Hitesh Walunj

MAHA - bat

62 Wkts

7Ā Matches

46 Wkts

8Ā Matches

3

Pradeep Dadhe

MAHA - bowl

30 Wkts

7Ā Matches

4

Yuvrajsinh Dodiya

SAU -

28 Wkts

6Ā Matches

5

Parth Bhut

SAU - bowl

27 Wkts

5Ā Matches

6

Ashay Palkar

MAHA - bowl

18 Wkts

5Ā Matches

1

Vicky Ostwal

MAHA - bowl

1.70

1Ā Match

2

Arshin Kulkarni

MAHA - all

2.05

1Ā Match

3

Taranjitsingh Dhillon

MAHA - all

2.80

2Ā Matches

4

Aditya Jadeja

SAU - bat

2.83

2Ā Matches

5

Pradeep Dadhe

MAHA - bowl

2.91

7Ā Matches

6

Chetan Sakariya

SAU - bowl

3.00

1Ā Match

Probable Playing XI

Maharashtra

Pawan Shah, Siddhesh Veer, Om Bhosale, AR Bawne (C), AN Kazi, NS Naik (wk), VV More, Dhanraj Shinde, A Palkar, H Walunj, PC Dadhe

Bench : KM Jadhav, Onkar Khatpe, NS Shaikh, Vicky Ostwal, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Prashant Solanki

Saurashtra

HM Desai, Kevin Jivrajani, VM Jadeja, CA Pujara, SP Jackson, AV Vasavada, CS Jani, DA Jadeja (wk), Jaydev Unadkat (C), Parth Bhut, Ankur Panwar

Bench : SS Patel, PN Mankad, Devang Karamta, Yuvrajsinh Dodiya, Aditya Jadeja, SB Vyas, Jay Gohil, KD Patel

Injury and availability news

Will be added if there is an update.

Pitch Report

The pitch at Indira Gandhi Stadium is expected to favor batters while offering assistance to pacers, making chasing the preferred strategy.

70%

Pace Bowling

30%

Spin Bowling

70%

Batting Pitch

299

Average Score

30%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

Ankit Bawne MAHA | BAT

Ankit Bawne has been a prolific run-scorer for Maharashtra in the tournament, amassing a total of 376 runs. His contributions at the top of the order have played a crucial role in Maharashtra's performances.

8.5
VC

Cheteshwar Pujara SAU | BAT

Cheteshwar Pujara, a stalwart in the top order, has been in sublime form, accumulating a notable 480 runs in the tournament. His ability to anchor the innings and play long innings makes him a linchpin for Saurashtra.

8

Hitesh Walunj MAHA | BAT

Hitesh Walunj, the left-arm orthodox bowler, has been a standout performer with the ball, claiming an impressive tally of 22 wickets in the tournament. His ability to create breakthroughs has made him a key asset for Maharashtra.

7

Chirag Jani SAU | ALL

Chirag Jani has been a valuable all-round asset for Saurashtra, contributing with both bat and ball. With 92 runs and 14 wickets in the tournament, he adds balance to the team's performances.

7

Pradeep Dadhe MAHA | BOWL

Pradeep Dadhe, the right-arm fast bowler, has been among the wickets, securing a total of 15 dismissals in the tournament. His pace and consistency have troubled opposition batsmen, providing vital breakthroughs for Maharashtra.

8

Dharmendrasinh Jadeja SAU | BOWL

Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, the left-arm orthodox bowler, has been a consistent wicket-taker for Saurashtra, claiming a total of 13 wickets in the tournament. His variations and control have troubled batters, providing crucial breakthroughs.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

7.5

Nikhil Naik

MAHA | WK

His batting performance is unimpressive in this tournament, so he can be avoided in your fantasy team.

7.5

Kevin Jivrajani

SAU | BAT

His bowling performance is unimpressive in the last match, so he can be avoided in your fantasy team.

Last Updated On - Feb 1 2024 11:39 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

MAHA

5 : 6

SAU

Credits Left
13/100

Head To Head
Sheldon Jackson

7.5

Cheteshwar Pujara
VC

8.5

Ankit Bawne
C

9

Chirag Jani

7

Siddhesh Veer

8

Ashay Palkar

8.5

Dharmendrasinh Jadeja

8

Jaydev Unadkat

7.5

Ankur Panwar

8

Hitesh Walunj

8

Pradeep Dadhe

7

Players
11/11

Team 1

MAHA

5 : 6

SAU

Credits Left
14.5/100

Mega League
Harvik Desai

8

Cheteshwar Pujara

8.5

Ankit Bawne

9

Dhanraj Shinde

8.5

Om Bhosale

6

Chirag Jani
VC

7

Dharmendrasinh Jadeja

8

Jaydev Unadkat

7.5

Ankur Panwar

8

Hitesh Walunj
C

8

Pradeep Dadhe

7

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