Team Sapphire will be up against Team Pearl in the 19th match of the KCA Pink T20 Challengers 2023 at the Sanatana Dharma College Ground, Alappuzha on September 24 at 9:45 AM IST.
SAP vs PEA (Team Sapphire vs Team Pearl), Match 19 - Match Information
Match: Team Sapphire vs Team Pearl, Match 19
Date: September 24, 2023
Time: 9:45 AM IST
Venue: Sanatana Dharma College Ground, Alappuzha
SAP vs PEA (Team Sapphire vs Team Pearl), Match 19 Preview
Team Sapphire have played 6 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while Team Pearl have played 7 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table.
KCA Pink T20 Challengers 2023 Points Table
The points table of KCA Pink T20 Challengers 2023 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAP | 7 | 5 | 1 | 11 | +1.671 |
| AMB | 7 | 4 | 1 | 10 | +0.552 |
| PEA | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | +0.339 |
| RUB | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -0.988 |
| EME | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -1.087 |
In their previous encounter in this series, Akhila Ponnukuttan was the Player of the Match and Akhila Ponnukuttan scored the highest fantasy points for Team Sapphire with 61 match fantasy points while Najla Noushad topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Team Pearl with 114 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Team Sapphire against Team Ruby, Team Sapphire beat Team Ruby by 4 wickets (VJD method). The top fantasy player for Team Sapphire was Ajanya T P who scored 169 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Team Emerald, Team Emerald beat Team Pearl by 3 wickets. The top fantasy player for Team Pearl was Najla Noushad who scored 160 fantasy points.
SAP vs PEA, Sanatana Dharma College Ground, Alappuzha Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Sanatana Dharma College Ground, Alappuzha will assist the bowlers. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 87 runs.
Weather Report for Sanatana Dharma College Ground, Alappuzha
Temperature is expected to be around 28°C and humidity is expected to be around 75%. 2.51 m/s winds are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement.
Pace or Spin?
Spinners have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 73% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many spin bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the spinners.
SAP vs PEA, Head-to-Head
In the 7 matches played between these 2 teams, Team Sapphire batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Team Pearl.
SAP vs PEA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajanya T P | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 7 | 1.4 | 24, 0, 0, 4, 11 | 4, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
| Jipsa Joseph | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 8 | 1.6 | 9, 0, 0, 0, 4 | 0, 2, 5, 1, 0 |
| Drisya I V | 5 | 173 | 34.6 | 0 | 0 | 71, 12, 35, 22, 33 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Ajanya T P
Ajanya T P is a batter and has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. She is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 24, 0, 0, 4 and 11 runs at an average of 7.8 per match. Ajanya T P also bowls decently, bowling off-spin and in recent matches has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4 per match. She has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 2, 0, 2 and 1 wickets in recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the last 5 matches Ajanya T P played here and has taken 7 wickets.
- Jipsa V Joseph
Jipsa Joseph is a batter and has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. She is a batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 9, 0, 0, 0, 4 runs at an average of 2.6 per match. Jipsa Joseph is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium fast and in recent matches has taken 0, 2, 5, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 1.6 per match. She has been very successful at this venue in the recent 5 matches this player played here and has taken 8 wickets.
- Drisya I V
Drisya I V is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. Drisya I V is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, she has scored 173 runs at an average of 34.6 per match.
SAP vs PEA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinaya Surendran | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | 7 | 1.4 | 5, 0, 0, 1, 5 | 2, 0, 2, 0, 3 |
| Sourabhya P Balan | 5 | 93 | 18.6 | 0 | 0 | 9, 51, 10, 15, 8 | - |
| Aleena Ann Joy | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 4 | 0.8 | 6, 13, 4, 3, 11 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 2 |
- Vinaya Surendran
Vinaya Surendran is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Vinaya Surendran bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recently played 5 matches she has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 2, 2, 0, 3 and 1 wickets in recent matches. Vinaya Surendran has had a good time at this venue in the recent 5 matches she played here and has taken 2, 0, 2, 0 and 3 wickets.
- Sourabhya P Balan
Sourabhya P Balan is a bowler and has an average of 24 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls right-arm medium-fast.
- Aleena Ann Joy
Aleena Ann Joy is a bowler and has an average of 25 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.1 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Aleena Ann Joy is an off-spin bowler and in the recent 5 matches, she has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8.
SAP vs PEA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Najla Noushad | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 12 | 2.4 | 50, 0, 19, 0, 0 | 2, 3, 3, 3, 1 |
| Soorya Sukumar | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 5 | 1 | 3, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 2, 1, 0, 1, 1 |
| Keerthi James | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 8, 3, 0, 21 | 1, 1, 0, 1, 4 |
- Najla C M C Noushad
Najla Noushad can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Najla Noushad is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, she has scored 69 runs averaging 13.8 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling off-spin and in recent matches has taken 2, 3, 3, 3 and 1 wickets, averaging at 2.4 wickets per match. Najla Noushad has been very successful against this team, taking 3, 2, 3, 1 and 1 wickets in recent matches. She has had a good time at this venue as in the recent 5 matches this player played here, she took 2, 3, 3, 3 and 1 wickets.
- Soorya Sukumar
Soorya Sukumar is an all-rounder and has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Soorya Sukumar is a batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, she has scored 4 runs at an average of 0.8 per match.
- Keerthi K James
Keerthi James is an all-rounder and has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, Keerthi James has scored 0, 8, 3, 0 and 21 runs averaging 6.4 per match. She also bowls decently, bowling off-break and in recent matches has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4 per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 2, 0, 0 and 3 wickets in recent matches. Keerthi James has had a good time at this venue in the last 5 matches she played here and has taken 7 wickets.
SAP vs PEA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajanya T P | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 7 | 1.4 | 24, 0, 0, 4, 11 | 4, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
| Najla Noushad | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 12 | 2.4 | 50, 0, 19, 0, 0 | 2, 3, 3, 3, 1 |
| Soorya Sukumar | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 5 | 1 | 3, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 2, 1, 0, 1, 1 |
| Vinaya Surendran | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | 7 | 1.4 | 5, 0, 0, 1, 5 | 2, 0, 2, 0, 3 |
| Sandra Suren | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 3 | 0.6 | 11, 0, 0, 11, 2 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Keerthi James | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 8, 3, 0, 21 | 1, 1, 0, 1, 4 |
The top point-getters for Team Sapphire are Ajanya T P with 169 match fantasy points, Soorya Sukumar with 91 match fantasy points and Keerthi James with 39 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Team Pearl are Najla Noushad with 120 match fantasy points, Vinaya Surendran with 69 match fantasy points and Sandra Suren with 42 match fantasy points.
SAP vs PEA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Najla Noushad | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 12 | 2.4 | 50, 0, 19, 0, 0 | 2, 3, 3, 3, 1 |
| Vinaya Surendran | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | 7 | 1.4 | 5, 0, 0, 1, 5 | 2, 0, 2, 0, 3 |
| Ajanya T P | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 7 | 1.4 | 24, 0, 0, 4, 11 | 4, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
| Soorya Sukumar | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 5 | 1 | 3, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 2, 1, 0, 1, 1 |
| Keerthi James | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 8, 3, 0, 21 | 1, 1, 0, 1, 4 |
- Najla C M C Noushad
Najla Noushad is an all-rounder and has an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, Najla Noushad has scored 50, 0, 19, 0 and 0 runs at an average of 13.8 per match. She is also a handy bowler, bowling off-spin and in recent matches has taken 2, 3, 3, 3 and 1 wickets, averaging at 2.4 wickets per match. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 3, 2, 3, 1 and 1 wickets in the recent matches. Najla Noushad has had a good time at this venue as in the last 5 matches she played here, she took 12 wickets.
- Vinaya Surendran
Vinaya Surendran is a bowler and has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, Vinaya Surendran has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4. She has been very successful against this team, taking 2, 2, 0, 3 and 1 wickets in recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue as in the last 5 matches Vinaya Surendran played here, she took 7 wickets.
- Ajanya T P
Ajanya T P is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. She has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, Ajanya T P has scored 39 runs at an average of 7.8 per match. She is also a handy bowler, bowling off-spin and in recent matches has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4 per match. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 2, 0, 2 and 1 wickets in recent matches. Ajanya T P has a good record at this venue as in the recent 5 matches she played here, she has taken 4, 2, 0, 1 and 0 wickets.
- Soorya Sukumar
Soorya Sukumar is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Soorya Sukumar is a right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, she has scored 3, 0, 0, 1 and 0 runs at an average of 0.8 per match.
- Keerthi K James
Keerthi James is an all-rounder and has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, Keerthi James has scored 32 runs averaging 6.4 per match. She can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches has taken 1, 1, 0, 1 and 4 wickets at an average of 1.4 per match. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 2, 0, 0 and 3 wickets in the recent matches. Keerthi James has been very successful at this venue as in the last 5 matches she played, she has taken 1, 1, 0, 1 and 4 wickets.
SAP vs PEA Squad Information
Team Sapphire (SAP) Squad: Akshaya Sadanandan, Sourabhya P Balan, Akhila Ponnukuttan, Jipsa Joseph, Gayathri S, Ragi Mohan, Ajanya T P, Anaswara Santosh, Keerthi James, Yadhupriya, Soorya Sukumar, Nandini P T, Ananya K Pradeep, Vaishna P R, Janvi Venkatesh, Parvathy Kunjumon, Sneha Vinayakumar, Jane and Shijina.
Team Pearl (PEA) Squad: Niranjana Nagarajan, Aswathy Babu, Najla Noushad, Aleena Ann Joy, Drisya I V, Ansu Sunil, Shreya Roy, Aleena M P, Sandra Suren, Vinaya Surendran, Nithya Loordh, Steffy Stanley, Pavithra R Nair, Shreya Siju, Sruthy, Akshaya P P, Safiya, Namitha K and Anvitha RV.
SAP vs PEA Possible Playing XI
Team Sapphire (SAP) Possible Playing XI: Ajanya T P, Jipsa Joseph, Akhila Ponnukuttan, Vaishna P R, Ananya K Pradeep, Sourabhya P Balan, Jane, Yadhupriya, Soorya Sukumar, Keerthi James and Ragi Mohan.
Team Pearl (PEA) Possible Playing XI: Sruthy, Shreya Siju, Ansu Sunil, Aswathy Babu, Vinaya Surendran, Aleena Ann Joy, Najla Noushad, Niranjana Nagarajan, Sandra Suren, Aleena M P and Pavithra R Nair.
SAP vs PEA Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Aswathy Babu
Batters: Ajanya T P and Jipsa Joseph
All-Rounders: Keerthi James, Najla Noushad, Niranjana Nagarajan, Ragi Mohan, Shreya Roy and Soorya Sukumar
Bowlers: Sourabhya P Balan and Vinaya Surendran
Captain: Ragi Mohan
Vice-Captain: Najla Noushad
Photo credit: Alamy
