Mumbai (MUM) will lock horns with Tamil Nadu (TN) in the 136th game of the Ranji Trophy, 2024 at the Bandra Kurla Complex Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy, Mumbai on 2nd March at 09:30 AM IST.
MUM vs TN (Mumbai vs Tamil Nadu), 2nd Semi-Final - Match Information
Match: Mumbai vs Tamil Nadu, 2nd Semi-Final
Date: 2nd March, 2024
Time: 09:30 AM IST
Venue: Bandra Kurla Complex Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy, Mumbai
MUM vs TN (Mumbai vs Tamil Nadu), 2nd Semi-Final Preview
Mumbai have played 8 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while Tamil Nadu have also played 8 matches in the series and they will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot.
Both teams last played against each other in Match 59 of the Ranji Trophy, 2022/23 where Sarfaraz Khan scored the highest fantasy points for Mumbai with 218 match fantasy points while Pradosh Ranjan Paul topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Tamil Nadu with 265 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Mumbai against Baroda, Mumbai drew with Baroda. The top fantasy player for Mumbai was Musheer Khan who scored 287 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Saurashtra, Tamil Nadu beat Saurashtra by an innings and 33 runs. The top fantasy player for Tamil Nadu was Sai Kishore who scored 276 fantasy points.
MUM vs TN, Bandra Kurla Complex Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy, Mumbai Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Bandra Kurla Complex Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy, Mumbai will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. It will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket-taking is going to be difficult. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 14 matches is 339 runs. The pitch at the Bandra Kurla Complex Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy, Mumbai 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.
Weather Report for Bandra Kurla Complex Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy, Mumbai
The temperature is expected to be around 27°C and humidity is expected to be around 61%. 3.88 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
MUM vs TN, Head-to-Head
In the 23 matches played between these 2 teams, the batters of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
MUM vs TN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baba Indrajith | 4 | 437 | 87.4 | 0 | - | 80, 187, 48, 98, 24 | - |
| Prithvi Shaw | 3 | 354 | 70.8 | 0 | - | 33, 87, 30, 159, 45 | - |
| Narayan Jagadeesan | 3 | 133 | 33.3 | 0 | - | 37, 22, 26, 40, 8 | - |
- Baba Indrajith
Baba Indrajith is a batter with an average of 92 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, this player has scored 80, 187, 48, 98 and 24 runs at an average of 87.4 per match.
- Prithvi Pankaj Shaw
Prithvi Shaw is a batter with an average of 139 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Prithvi Shaw is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 33, 87, 30, 159 and 45 runs at an average of 70.8 per match.
- Narayan Jagadeesan
Narayan Jagadeesan is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 134 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. Narayan Jagadeesan is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 37, 22, 26, 40 and 8 runs averaging 33.3 per match.
MUM vs TN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Ajith Ram | 2 | 23 | - | 14 | 16.1 | 0, 23, 0, 0, 0 | 3, 0, 2, 0, 6 |
| Mohit Avasthi | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 50.5 | 0, 2, 0, 4, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Tushar Deshpande | 2 | 123 | 61.5 | 3 | 32.7 | 0, 0, 123, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 1 |
- Mohit Anil Avasthi
Mohit Avasthi is a bowler with an average of 126 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 2 matches, Mohit Avasthi has taken 2 wickets at an average of 50.5. He has done well against this opposition, taking 1, 0 and 1 wickets in recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue as in the recent 2 matches Mohit Avasthi played here, he has taken 2 wickets.
- Tushar Uday Deshpande
Tushar Deshpande can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 94 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player bowls right-arm medium and in recent matches, Tushar Deshpande has taken 0, 2, 0, 0 and 1 wickets at an average of 32.7. He has been successful against this team, taking 5, 0, 1, 0 and 2 wickets in recent matches.
MUM vs TN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Kishore | 2 | 80 | 40 | 13 | 13.3 | 0, 60, 0, 20, 0 | 5, 0, 4, 0, 2 |
| Pradosh Ranjan Paul | 2 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 0, 13, 0, 20, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Shams Mulani | 2 | 60 | 30 | 6 | 26.5 | 6, 0, 54, 0, 0 | 0, 4, 0, 0, 2 |
- Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore
Sai Kishore is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 145 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recently played matches, Sai Kishore has scored 0, 60, 0, 20 and 0 runs at an average of 40 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 5, 0, 4, 0 and 2 wickets at an average of 13.3 per match. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 0, 2, 0, 2 and 4 wickets in recent matches.
- Pradosh Ranjan Paul
Pradosh Ranjan Paul is an all-rounder with an average of 124 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Pradosh Ranjan Paul is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the last few matches, he has scored 0, 13, 0, 20 and 0 runs at an average of 13 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 15 per match.
- Shams Zakir Mulani
Shams Mulani is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Shams Mulani has an average of 135 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. He is a left-handed batter. In the last 2 matches, this player has scored 60 runs averaging 30 per match. Shams Mulani also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 0, 4, 0, 0 and 2 wickets. He has been successful against this team, taking 3, 0, 3, 0 and 4 wickets in recent matches.
MUM vs TN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Kishore | 2 | 80 | 40 | 13 | 13.3 | 0, 60, 0, 20, 0 | 5, 0, 4, 0, 2 |
| Tanush Kotian | 2 | 127 | 127 | 4 | 18.3 | 7, 0, 120, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 2, 0 |
| Hardik Tamore | 3 | 198 | 39.6 | 0 | - | 57, 114, 22, 5, 0 | - |
| Tushar Deshpande | 2 | 123 | 61.5 | 3 | 32.7 | 0, 0, 123, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 1 |
| S Ajith Ram | 2 | 23 | - | 14 | 16.1 | 0, 23, 0, 0, 0 | 3, 0, 2, 0, 6 |
| Sandeep Warrier | 2 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 22.8 | 0, 7, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 3, 0, 1 |
The top point-getters for Mumbai are Tanush Kotian with 246 match fantasy points, Hardik Tamore with 208 match fantasy points and Tushar Deshpande with 193 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Tamil Nadu are Sai Kishore with 276 match fantasy points, S Ajith Ram with 150 match fantasy points and Sandeep Warrier with 115 match fantasy points.
MUM vs TN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baba Indrajith | 4 | 437 | 87.4 | 0 | - | 80, 187, 48, 98, 24 | - |
| Sai Kishore | 2 | 80 | 40 | 13 | 13.3 | 0, 60, 0, 20, 0 | 5, 0, 4, 0, 2 |
| S Ajith Ram | 2 | 23 | - | 14 | 16.1 | 0, 23, 0, 0, 0 | 3, 0, 2, 0, 6 |
| Prithvi Shaw | 3 | 354 | 70.8 | 0 | - | 33, 87, 30, 159, 45 | - |
| Pradosh Ranjan Paul | 2 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 0, 13, 0, 20, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Baba Indrajith
Baba Indrajith is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 92 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, Baba Indrajith has scored 437 runs averaging 87.4 per match.
- Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore
Sai Kishore is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 145 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the recent few matches, Sai Kishore has scored 0, 60, 0, 20 and 0 runs averaging 40 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 5, 0, 4, 0 and 2 wickets at an average of 13.3 per match. This player has been successful against this team, taking 0, 2, 0, 2 and 4 wickets in recent matches.
- Prithvi Pankaj Shaw
Prithvi Shaw can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Prithvi Shaw has an average of 139 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 33, 87, 30, 159 and 45 runs at an average of 70.8 per match.
- Pradosh Ranjan Paul
Pradosh Ranjan Paul is an all-rounder with an average of 124 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Pradosh Ranjan Paul is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the recently played 2 matches, he has scored 13 runs averaging 13 per match.
MUM vs TN Squad Information
Mumbai (MUM) Squad: Ajinkya Rahane, Dhawal Kulkarni, Shardul Thakur, Royston Dias, Shreyas Iyer, Sarfaraz Khan, Jay Bista, Tushar Deshpande, Sagar Mishra, Armaan Jaffer, Shivam Dube, Aditya Dhumal, Prithvi Shaw, Tanush Kotian, Karsh Kothari, Khizer Dafedar, Shams Mulani, Hardik Tamore, Dhrumil Matkar, Amogh Bhatkal, Atharva Ankolekar, Bhupen Lalwani, Deepak Shetty, Harsh Tanna, Mohit Avasthi, Prasad Pawar, Saksham Jha, Suved Parkar, Suryansh Shedge, Sylvester Dsouza, Akash Anand, Himanshu Singh, Musheer Khan and Amol Tanpure
Tamil Nadu (TN) Squad: Vijay Shankar, M Mohammed, Sandeep Warrier, Baba Indrajith, T Natarajan, Washington Sundar, Sai Kishore, Suresh Lokeshwar, Narayan Jagadeesan, S Ajith Ram, H Trilok Nag, RS Mokit Hariharan, Pradosh Ranjan Paul, Sai Sudharsan, Kuldeep Sen, Ajay Krishna, Boopathi Kumar, S Mohamed Ali, Vimal Khumar and Balasubramaniam Sachin
MUM vs TN Possible Playing XI
Mumbai (MUM) Possible Playing XI: Prithvi Shaw, Bhupen Lalwani, Suryansh Shedge, Hardik Tamore, Ajinkya Rahane, Mohit Avasthi, Tushar Deshpande, Shardul Thakur, Shams Mulani, Tanush Kotian and Musheer Khan
Tamil Nadu (TN) Possible Playing XI: Narayan Jagadeesan, Baba Indrajith, Vijay Shankar, Boopathi Kumar, Vimal Khumar, S Ajith Ram, Sandeep Warrier, M Mohammed, S Mohamed Ali, Sai Kishore and Pradosh Ranjan Paul
MUM vs TN Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Narayan Jagadeesan
Batters: Baba Indrajith, Prithvi Shaw, Vijay Shankar and Suved Parkar
All-Rounders: Pradosh Ranjan Paul, Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian
Bowlers: S Ajith Ram, Mohit Avasthi and Sandeep Warrier
Captain: Tanush Kotian
Vice-Captain: S Ajith Ram
Photo credit: Alamy
