Match 5 of Andhra Premier League Season 2, 2023 will be played between Bezawada Tigers and Godavari Titans (BZW vs GOD) at the Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam on 18th August 2023 at 05:00 PM IST.
BZW vs GOD (Bezawada Tigers vs Godavari Titans), Match 5 - Match Information
Match: Bezawada Tigers vs Godavari Titans, Match 5
Date: 18th August 2023
Time: 05:00 PM IST
Venue: Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
BZW vs GOD (Bezawada Tigers vs Godavari Titans), Match 5 Preview
Bezawada Tigers have played 1 match in the series and they are currently ranked fifth on the points table, while Godavari Titans have also played 1 match in the series and they will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot.
Andhra Premier League Season 2, 2023 Points Table
The points table of Andhra Premier League Season 2, 2023 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOD | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | +2.800 |
| CSR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | +0.600 |
| RYLS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | +0.335 |
| UTL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.335 |
| BZW | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.600 |
| VZW | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -2.800 |
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 10 of the Shriram Andhra Premier League, 2022 where Bandaru Ayyappa scored the highest fantasy points for Bezawada Tigers with 117 match fantasy points while Yadla Vasu topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Godavari Titans with 106 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Bezawada Tigers against Coastal Riders, Coastal Riders beat Bezawada Tigers by 12 runs. The top fantasy player for Bezawada Tigers was Lalith Mohan who scored 101 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Vizag Warriors, Godavari Titans beat Vizag Warriors by 56 runs. The top fantasy player for Godavari Titans was CR Gnaneshwar who scored 119 fantasy points.
BZW vs GOD, Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 149 runs. The pitch at the Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
Temperature is expected to be around 25.62 °C and humidity is expected to be around 87%. 3.04 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. Light rain is forecasted which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
BZW vs GOD, Head to Head
In the only match played between these 2 teams, Godavari Titans lost against Bezawada Tigers. Godavari Titans batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Bezawada Tigers.
BZW vs GOD Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Bhui | 5 | 116 | 23.2 | 0 | 0 | 3, 23, 37, 16, 37 | - |
| Pyla Avinash | 5 | 136 | 27.2 | 0 | 0 | 1, 23, 35, 46, 31 | - |
| CR Gnaneshwar | 5 | 170 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 80, 23, 52, 4, 11 | - |
- Ricky Kannakumar Bhui
Ricky Bhui can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches Ricky Bhui has scored 116 runs averaging 23.2 per match.
- Pyla Avinash
Pyla Avinash can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. This player is a top order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches Pyla Avinash has scored 1, 23, 35, 46, 31 runs averaging 27.2 per match.
- Chengalpet Rajan Gnaneshwar
CR Gnaneshwar is a batter and has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order opening batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 170 runs at an average of 34 per match.
BZW vs GOD Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lalith Mohan | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | 6 | 1.2 | 8, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 3, 1, 2, 0, 0 |
| Santosh Kumar | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 3, 2, 2 |
| Hemanth Reddy | 5 | 148 | 29.6 | 0 | 0 | 20, 39, 31, 57, 1 | - |
- Akkaraju Lalith Mohan
Lalith Mohan is a bowler and has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Lalith Mohan bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in the recent matches. Lalith Mohan has had a good time at this venue in the last 5 matches he played here and has taken 11 wickets.
- Bugidi Santosh Kumar
Santosh Kumar can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. Santosh Kumar is a left-arm medium fast bowler and in the last 5 matches he has taken 8 wickets at an average of 1.6. This player has a good record at this venue in the recent 5 matches Santosh Kumar played here and has taken 0, 1, 3, 2, 2 wickets.
- Maramreddy Hemanth Reddy
Hemanth Reddy is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8.
BZW vs GOD Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KV Sasikanth | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 4 | 0.8 | 17, 9, 26, 6, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Sai Rahul | 5 | 50 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 23, 16, 9, 2, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 3 |
| B Munish Varma | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 1, 33, 4, 0, 13 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 2 |
- Kodiramakrishna Venkata Sasikanth
KV Sasikanth is an all-rounder and has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 5 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. KV Sasikanth bowls right-arm medium and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8.
- Kadiyam Pavana Sai Rahul
Sai Rahul is an all-rounder and has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches Sai Rahul has scored 50 runs at an average of 10 per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in the recent matches.
- Bhupathiraju Munish Varma
B Munish Varma is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. B Munish Varma bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 5 matches he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 2, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
BZW vs GOD Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lalith Mohan | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | 6 | 1.2 | 8, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 3, 1, 2, 0, 0 |
| SK Ismail | 5 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 0, 0, 2, 8, 0 | 3, 3, 0, 4, 0 |
| Yara Sandeep | 5 | 124 | 24.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 63, 22, 22, 15, 2 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
| KV Sasikanth | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 4 | 0.8 | 17, 9, 26, 6, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Ricky Bhui | 5 | 116 | 23.2 | 0 | 0 | 3, 23, 37, 16, 37 | - |
| Sai Rahul | 5 | 50 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 23, 16, 9, 2, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 3 |
The Top Point Getters for Bezawada Tigers are Lalith Mohan with 101 match fantasy points, Ricky Bhui with 51 match fantasy points and Sai Rahul with 35 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Godavari Titans are SK Ismail with 97 match fantasy points, Yara Sandeep with 90 match fantasy points and KV Sasikanth with 90 match fantasy points.
BZW vs GOD Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lalith Mohan | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | 6 | 1.2 | 8, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 3, 1, 2, 0, 0 |
| KV Sasikanth | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 4 | 0.8 | 17, 9, 26, 6, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Ricky Bhui | 5 | 116 | 23.2 | 0 | 0 | 3, 23, 37, 16, 37 | - |
| Pyla Avinash | 5 | 136 | 27.2 | 0 | 0 | 1, 23, 35, 46, 31 | - |
| Sai Rahul | 5 | 50 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 23, 16, 9, 2, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 3 |
- Akkaraju Lalith Mohan
Lalith Mohan is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Lalith Mohan has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.7. He bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recently played 5 matches this player has taken 3, 1, 2, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 1.2. Lalith Mohan has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the recent 5 matches this player played here and has taken 11 wickets.
- Kodiramakrishna Venkata Sasikanth
KV Sasikanth can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. KV Sasikanth has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 5 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. He bowls right-arm medium and in the last 5 matches this player has taken 2, 0, 0, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 0.8.
- Ricky Kannakumar Bhui
Ricky Bhui is a batter and has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Ricky Bhui is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 3, 23, 37, 16, 37 runs at an average of 23.2 per match.
- Pyla Avinash
Pyla Avinash can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. Pyla Avinash is a top order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 1, 23, 35, 46, 31 runs at an average of 27.2 per match.
- Kadiyam Pavana Sai Rahul
Sai Rahul is an all-rounder and has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches Sai Rahul has scored 50 runs at an average of 10 per match. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in the recent matches.
BZW vs GOD Squad Information
Godavari Titans (GOD) Squad: KV Sasikanth, CR Gnaneshwar, SK Ismail, B Munish Varma, Dheeraj Kumar, Yara Sandeep, Vamsi Krishna, Hemanth Reddy, Tripurana Vijay, Gavvala Mallikarjuna, Bendalam Satvik, Penmetsa Raju, P V Syam Prasad, Madhav Rayudu, Shaik Kamil, Penmetsa Raju, Battina Yashwanth, Gadde Samanvith, Nimmala Himakar and Chennupati Teja
Bezawada Tigers (BZW) Squad: Lalith Mohan, Ricky Bhui, Shoaib Md Khan, Manish Golamaru, Maheep Kumar, Jagdish Reddy, Sai Rahul, Santosh Kumar, Pyla Avinash, Chitikela Jogesh, Jarajapu Durgakumar, Kavuri Saiteja, Marella Kumar, Shambu Akhil, Revanth Kumar, Munnangi Abhinav, Amam Susamkeerth, Myla Harshavardhan, Nodagala Sathish and Suryadevara Chakravarthy
BZW vs GOD Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Ricky Bhui
Batters: CR Gnaneshwar, Maheep Kumar, Pyla Avinash and Yara Sandeep
All-Rounders: KV Sasikanth and Sai Rahul
Bowlers: Hemanth Reddy, Lalith Mohan, Santosh Kumar and Tripurana Vijay
Captain: Lalith Mohan
Vice-Captain: Ricky Bhui
Photo credit: Alamy
