The second match of the Deodhar Trophy pits India A against India C at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. While India C plays its first game on Friday, India A is at the cusp of elimination after losing to India B on Thursday. India C will enter this game as the clear favourites with the likes of Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav leading the way for them although their opponents also have some firepower in their batting unit. With a couple of youngsters set to take centre-stage in this crucial game, both teams will be eager to win the game and boost their chances of making it to the finals. Considering the nature of the pitch, an exciting clash awaits between India A and India C
Match Details
India A vs India C, Match 2
JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
November 1st, 2019
8:45 AM IST
Pitch Report
A decent batting track awaits the two sides with the India B batsmen showing that wickets in hand could well mean a big score. 270-280 will be par with the seamers getting help with the ball. Chasing will be preferred although spinners should come into play as the game progresses.
Weather Report
The weather is all clear for this game with some clouds also expected to make an appearance. While there is no chance of rain, the slightly overcast conditions should favour the pacers with the new ball.
Injuries: No injuries are reported
Predicted XI
India A:
Although they did lose their first game, India A should field a similar side with Devdutt Padikkal and Ravichandran Ashwin being key to their fortunes. Vishnu Vinod could sit this game out for Gujarat batsman, Bhargav Merai while the likes of Jaydev Unadkat and Siddharth Kaul are expected to lead the bowling attack on Friday. Ravi Bishnoi is another youngster who could find a place in the side at the expense of Shahbaz Ahmed while Hanuma Vihari is one to watch out for in this game
Devdutt Padikkal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Bhargav Merai, Hanuma Vihari, Ishan Kishan, Amandeep Khare, Ravi Ashwin, Ravi Bishnoi, Sandeep Warrier, Jaydev Unadkat, Siddarth Kaul
India C:
India C has a solid batting unit with captain, Shubman Gill opening alongside Mayank Agarwal. Anmolpreet Singh and Suryakumar Yadav will ideally bat in the middle order with Dinesh Karthik’s finishing abilities also being a valuable asset to their side. They have a well-rounded bowling attack as well with Axar Patel and Mayank Markande handling the spin duties. Avesh Khan’s ability to pick wickets with the new ball will be key against Devdutt Padikkal on Friday
Shubman Gill, Mayank Agarwal, Anmolpreet Singh, Suryakumar Yadav, Dinesh Karthik, Jalaj Saxena, Axar Patel, Mayank Markande, Avesh Khan, Dhawal Kulkarni and Ishan Porel
Top Picks:
Devdutt Padikkal couldn’t translate his Vijay Hazare Trophy form in the first game against India B and will look to make amends against the likes of Avesh Khan and Axar Patel. He is a must have in the side along with Shubman Gill, who leads the India C side on Friday. The experience of Ravichandran Ashwin and Dinesh Karthik should also earn some fantasy points while Indian Test opener, Mayank Agarwal is also a useful option to have in the fantasy side. While Axar Patel and Hanuma Vihari also warranty a spot, much is expected of Jaydev Unadkat, who picked only one wicket in the previous game for India A
Captaincy Picks:
1. Devdutt Padikkal
2. Shubman Gill
3. Hanuma Vihari
Fantasy Team & Point Projections
D Karthik, Points: 38-40, Grade: A
Shubman Gill, Points: 80-82, Grade: A
Mayank Agarwal, Points: 60-62, Grade: A
Hanuma Vihari, Points: 55-57, Grade: A
Axar Patel, Points: 25-27, Grade: B
Devdutt Padikkal, Points: 75-77, Grade: A
Ravichandran Ashwin, Points: 39-41, Grade: B
Sandeep Warrier, Points: 50-52, Grade: A
Mayank Markande, Points: 48-50, Grade: A
Avesh Khan, Points: 60-64, Grade: A
Jaydev Unadkat, Points: 40-42, Grade: A
Disclaimer: The views expressed here are that of the author and not an actual reflection of the number of points that the player will earn.
