Vijay Hazare Trophy 2019-20: Round 15, Elite Group C, Madhya Pradesh vs Rajasthan, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The Round 15 game of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2019 between Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan will be hosted by Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.

The match starts at 9:00 AM local time (IST) (3:30 AM GMT).

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy:

A resurgent Rajasthan side hosts Madhya Pradesh at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in a Round 15 clash of Vijay Hazare Trophy 2019/20. Both teams have won only two games although Rajasthan comes into this game on the back of a convincing win over Bihar. Their big guns, Rahul Chahar and Deepak Chahar are slowly finding their feet in the competition. Madhya Pradesh, on the other hand, hasn’t done too well this season with Rajat Patidar and Naman Ojha being the key to their fortunes.

Abhimanyu Lamba and Deepak Chahar form a potent new-ball pair for Rajasthan while captain, Mahipal Lomror assumes the middle-order responsibility. The presence of their big guns gives Rajasthan the edge in this game although Madhya Pradesh isn’t ones to be taken lightly. Their batsmen haven’t been able to convert their starts and will want one of their top-order batsmen to come good if they are to get something out of this game against Rajasthan.

Weather Condition/Report:

There isn’t any chance of rain with clear skies on the forecast in Jaipur. The temperature increases as the game progresses with 33 degrees Celsius expected in the second innings. A cloud cover of 31%, according to AccuWeather, could also have a say in the proceedings.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Sawai Mansingh Stadium hasn’t seen many high-scoring games this season with the average first innings score 253. Although earlier, it was a bat-first surface with the team posting a huge total and then defending it comfortably. But over the last few matches, the team batting first hasn’t been able to post big totals. Chasing will be preferred by either side winning the toss.

Average first innings score: 253 ( 13 Vijay Hazare Trophy Games in 2019-20)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 7, Lost – 5, Tie – 1

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs for Dream11 Fantasy:

Madhya Pradesh:

Rajat Patidar, Naman Ojha (C & WK), Venkatesh Iyer, Yash Dubey, Anand Bais, Rishabh Chouhan, Mihir Hirwani, Kumar Kartikeya, Ishwar Pandey, Gaurav Yadav, Avesh Khan

Bench: Parth Sahani, Abhishek Bhandari, Saransh Jain, Rahul Batham, Mukul Raghav

Rajasthan:

Yash Kothari, Chetan Bist (WK), Mahipal Lomror (C), Arjit Gupta, Aditya Garhwal, Rajesh Bishnoi, Deepak Chahar,  Rahul Chahar, Abhimanyu Lamba, SK Sharma, Aniket Choudhary.

Bench: Khaleel Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Amit Gautam, Tanveer ul Haq, Ashok Menaria

Top Picks:

Abhimanyu Lamba has done well ever since he was drafted into the playing 11 this season. With 9 wickets in just five games, Lamba is a genuine wicket-taking threat with the new ball for Rajasthan. His new-ball partner, Deepak Chahar is slowly finding his feet with both bat and ball. His quickfire fifty in the previous game holds him in good stead.

Naman Ojha is Madhya Pradesh’s best bet with the bat with the former India wicket-keeper averaging nearly 33 in List A cricket with nine hundreds to his name. He is due for a big knock for MP at the top of the order.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Deepak Chahar, Mahipal Lomror, Naman Ojha

Vice-Captain – Abhimanyu Lamba, Rajat Patidar, Chetan Bist

Top-order batsmen and pacers are crucial as the multiplier options.

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues for Dream11 Fantasy:

Keeper –Chetan Bist, Naman Ojha

Batsmen – Rajat Patidar, Arjit Gupta, Rajesh Bishnoi

All-Rounders – Venkatesh Iyer, Mahipal Lomror (C)

Bowlers – Abhimanyu Lamba, Deepak Chahar (VC), Rahul Chahar, Gaurav Yadav

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues for Dream11 Fantasy:

Keeper – Naman Ojha (C)

Batsmen – Rajat Patidar, Arjit Gupta, Anand Bais, Aditya Garhwal

All-Rounders – Mahipal Lomror (VC), Venkatesh Iyer

Bowlers – Deepak Chahar, Rahul Chahar, Gaurav Yadav, Ishwar Pandey

Expert Advice:

Rajasthan’s bowlers have done most of the damage in last three games which mandates the selection of Deepak Chahar and Abhimanyu Lamba. With Madhya Pradesh’s fragile middle order taking into account, Rahul Chahar should also pick a wicket or two on Wednesday. He should be picked in the Dream11 Fantasy team.

Probable Winners:

Rajasthan has a formidable bowling unit which should ultimately make the difference against Madhya Pradesh.

*Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.