UHB vs MANT Match Prediction
The last Legends League Cricket 2023 league stage match was scheduled to pit Manipal Tigers against Urbanrisers Hyderabad. Rain forced the abandonment of that game without a toss.
The two will now play in the first qualifier in Surat at the Lalabhai Contractor Stadium, which has played host to 39 domestic T20 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy matches.
With teams scoring above 150 runs on 31 occasions and below 150 runs on 34 occasions, it appears to be a balanced wicket. We anticipate that there will be a new wicket in this specific game, which will improve batting conditions.
Both teams have some formidable legends that are well-maintained. In order to help Urbanrisers reach the 145-run mark, the 42-year-old English star Rikki Clarke recently hit an incredible 73 off 44 balls against Bhilwara Kings.
Colin de Grandhomme, at number three, spearheaded the Manipal Tigers’ comeback, hitting 58 off 35 balls as they chased down 187 runs against the India Capitals.
This match promises to be exciting and both teams appear to be in excellent form going into it.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Manipal Tigers Preview
Manipal Tigers, batting first, concluded with 124 for 9 against Southern Super Stars in Jammu, a severe defeat. While Masakadza, Badrinath, and Uthappa all fell short of the top three, Angelo Perera contributed in the middle order to prevent additional humiliation for the squad.
This outing followed two straight victories in which the Tigers batted brilliantly. Fortunately for captain Harbhajan Singh, the Manipal Tigers swiftly turned things around with a successful run chase in their very next game, meaning it was simply a bump on their path to the playoffs.
With Uthappa, Badrinath, and Masakdza absent, their batting lineup appeared much different this time. The innings was started by Kyle Coetzer and Chadwick Walton, with Colin de Grandhomme coming in at number three.
The number three hitters and Amit Verma at number four were instrumental in the run chase. When it comes to Surat, the top three players will once again be crucial in laying the groundwork for a large total, while Thisara Perera will be the one to end the innings with a bang.
In the middle order, they also have Muhammad Kaif and Angelo Perera, but the latter hasn’t been very consistent with the bat. Aside from their costly performance in their most recent game, the Tigers have also demonstrated excellent bat skills.
Imran Khan, Praveen Gupta, and Harbhajan Singh should lead the Tigers in wicket totals. At the Lalabhai Contractor Stadium, they might have some success off this surface and be able to make breakthroughs when they’re needed.
Manipal Tigers Predicted XI:
Colin de Grandhomme, Imran Khan, Harbhajan Singh (c), Mitchell McClenaghan, Pankaj Singh, Kyle Coetzer, Angelo Perera, Amit Verma, Thisara Perera, Chadwick Walton (wk), Praveen Gupta, Mohammad Kaif
Urbanrisers Hyderabad Preview:
This season, Urbanrisers Hyderabad have only suffered one defeat. And the squad led by Suresh Raina fell by one run in a thrilling match against the Gujarat Titans.
Bowling should be the Urbanrisers’ first priority going into the playoffs. This is the area where they need to make improvements. In their most recent game, they displayed promise by holding Bhilwara Kings to 144 for 6 when they bowled first.
In order to overcome the Manipal Tigers in this match, the Urbanrisers will require a comparable bowling effort. Chris Mpofu, Stuart Binny, and Shadab Jakati will be the main protagonists in this endeavor.
Hyderabad’s strength is in the batting division. This batting order from top to bottom includes some of the top T20 players, and the majority of them are playing quite well.
The middle order is occupied by Gurkeerat Singh and Suresh Raina after Dwayne Smith and Martin Guptill open the innings. More recently, Rikki Clarke entered the game before those two to hit a game-winning knock at number three.
Reliable all-rounders like Peter Trego, Asghar Afghan, and Stuart Binny at positions six, seven, and eight in the lower order are also available. Overall, it’s a really attractive team, and they should provide the Manipal Tigers with a serious challenge in Qualifier 1.
Hyderabad’s Urbanrisers Predicted XI:
Asghar Afghan, Stuart Binny, Dwayne Smith, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Suresh Raina (c), Peter Trego, Rikki Clarke, Amit Paunikar (wk), Pawan Suyal, Chris Mpofu, and Shadab Jakati
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Because of its balance, the bat and ball may engage in a fair contest. Stuart Binny and Shadab Jakati of Hyderabad, as well as the bowlers for the Tigers, might have an excellent day here. Surat’s weather is expected to be clear with a maximum temperature of 29°C.
Location Details
Legends League Cricket Qualifier 1 will take place at Lalabhai Contractor Stadium in Surat, where Manipal Tigers and Urbanrisers Hyderabad will compete for a position in the Final. There are very few occasions when the total reaches more than 200 runs on this field, making it a low scoring venue. In this game, a first-inning total of 185 runs might win the game.
Toss: To Bowl
Although there will undoubtedly be nervousness and batting first because it’s a knockout match, we believe bowling first would be the better choice because both sides have shown remarkable performance when chasing a score and because most of these players are legends with a ton of experience.
Winning Prediction
Manipal Tigers will Win this Match
These two sides complement one another so beautifully that there is little to no distinction between them. Both of their batting lineups are loaded with reliable and productive guys. Hyderabad has the ability to consistently deal blows to the Manipal batting order, despite their recent pricey bowling. The two teams are tied overall, and our match prediction places the Manipal Tigers, who have a little stronger bowling attack as the early favorites.
