1st Semi-Final of the Ranji Trophy, 2024 has Vidarbha taking on Madhya Pradesh. The match will be played at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Civil Lines, Nagpur on 2nd March at 09:30 AM IST.
VID vs MP (Vidarbha vs Madhya Pradesh), 1st Semi-Final - Match Information
Match: Vidarbha vs Madhya Pradesh, 1st Semi-Final
Date: 2nd March, 2024
Time: 09:30 AM IST
Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Civil Lines, Nagpur
VID vs MP (Vidarbha vs Madhya Pradesh), 1st Semi-Final Preview
Vidarbha have played 8 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while Madhya Pradesh 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 the Match 67 of the Ranji Trophy, 2022/23 where Lalit Yadav scored the highest fantasy points for Vidarbha with 124 match fantasy points while Avesh Khan topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Madhya Pradesh with 287 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Vidarbha against Karnataka, Vidarbha beat Karnataka by 127 runs. The top fantasy player for Vidarbha was Aditya Sarwate who scored 225 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Andhra, Madhya Pradesh beat Andhra by 4 runs. The top fantasy player for Madhya Pradesh was Anubhav Agarwal who scored 202 fantasy points.
VID vs MP, Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Civil Lines, Nagpur Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Civil Lines, Nagpur will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. The surface 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 20 matches is 347 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 58% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions.
Weather Report for Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Civil Lines, Nagpur
The temperature will hover around 32°C with 19% humidity. Winds at a speed of 2.64 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
VID vs MP, Head-to-Head
In the 49 matches played between these 2 teams, Madhya Pradesh's bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Vidarbha.
VID vs MP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atharva Taide | 3 | 215 | 43 | 0 | - | 109, 25, 11, 49, 21 | - |
| Himanshu Mantri | 3 | 275 | 55 | 0 | - | 49, 43, 50, 22, 111 | - |
| Karun Nair | 3 | 268 | 53.6 | 0 | - | 90, 34, 4, 11, 129 | - |
- Himanshu Sandeep Kumar Mantri
Himanshu Mantri is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 104 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 3 matches, Himanshu Mantri has scored 49, 43, 50, 22 and 111 runs averaging 55 per match.
- Karun Kaladharan Nair
Karun Nair is a batter with an average of 96 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 268 runs averaging 53.6 per match.
VID vs MP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kumar Kartikeya | 2 | 32 | 10.7 | 4 | 18.8 | 29, 0, 0, 0, 3 | 0, 3, 0, 1, 0 |
| Anubhav Agarwal | 2 | 20 | 6.7 | 9 | 9.4 | 0, 0, 8, 0, 1 | 0, 3, 0, 6, 0 |
| Umesh Yadav | 2 | 56 | 28 | 2 | 52 | 0, 21, 0, 10, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 1 |
- Kumar Kartikeya Singh
Kumar Kartikeya is a bowler with an average of 130 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the last 2 matches, this player has taken 0, 3, 0, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 18.8.
- Anubhav Santosh Agarwal
Anubhav Agarwal is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 88 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. This player bowls right-arm medium-fast and in the recently played 2 matches, Anubhav Agarwal has taken 0, 3, 0, 6 and 0 wickets at an average of 9.4.
- Umeshkumar Tilak Yadav
Umesh Yadav is a bowler with an average of 90 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recent 2 matches, this player has taken 0, 0, 2, 0 and 1 wickets at an average of 52. Umesh Yadav has been successful against this team, taking 0, 4 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
VID vs MP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aditya Sarwate | 2 | 154 | 51.3 | 7 | 18.3 | 26, 0, 29, 0, 0 | 0, 3, 0, 4, 3 |
| Saransh Jain | 2 | 41 | 41 | 1 | 47 | 41, 0, 0, 0, 3 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | 3 | 133 | 26.6 | 0 | - | 1, 17, 62, 18, 35 | - |
- Saransh Subodh Jain
Saransh Jain can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Saransh Jain has an average of 139 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. He bowls off-break and in the recent 2 matches, this player has taken 1 wicket at an average of 47.
- Venkatesh Rajasekaran Iyer
Venkatesh Iyer is an all-rounder with an average of 105 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Venkatesh Iyer is a batter who bats left-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 133 runs averaging 26.6 per match.
VID vs MP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aditya Sarwate | 2 | 154 | 51.3 | 7 | 18.3 | 26, 0, 29, 0, 0 | 0, 3, 0, 4, 3 |
| Anubhav Agarwal | 2 | 20 | 6.7 | 9 | 9.4 | 0, 0, 8, 0, 1 | 0, 3, 0, 6, 0 |
| Atharva Taide | 3 | 215 | 43 | 0 | - | 109, 25, 11, 49, 21 | - |
| Karun Nair | 3 | 268 | 53.6 | 0 | - | 90, 34, 4, 11, 129 | - |
| Himanshu Mantri | 3 | 275 | 55 | 0 | - | 49, 43, 50, 22, 111 | - |
| Kumar Kartikeya | 2 | 32 | 10.7 | 4 | 18.8 | 29, 0, 0, 0, 3 | 0, 3, 0, 1, 0 |
The top point-getters for Vidarbha are Aditya Sarwate with 225 match fantasy points, Atharva Taide with 177 match fantasy points and Karun Nair with 163 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Madhya Pradesh are Anubhav Agarwal with 202 match fantasy points, Himanshu Mantri with 148 match fantasy points and Kumar Kartikeya with 123 match fantasy points.
VID vs MP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aditya Sarwate | 2 | 154 | 51.3 | 7 | 18.3 | 26, 0, 29, 0, 0 | 0, 3, 0, 4, 3 |
| Saransh Jain | 2 | 41 | 41 | 1 | 47 | 41, 0, 0, 0, 3 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Atharva Taide | 3 | 215 | 43 | 0 | - | 109, 25, 11, 49, 21 | - |
| Himanshu Mantri | 3 | 275 | 55 | 0 | - | 49, 43, 50, 22, 111 | - |
| Kumar Kartikeya | 2 | 32 | 10.7 | 4 | 18.8 | 29, 0, 0, 0, 3 | 0, 3, 0, 1, 0 |
- Saransh Subodh Jain
Saransh Jain is an all-rounder with an average of 139 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls off-break and in the recently played matches, Saransh Jain has taken 0, 0, 0, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 47.
- Himanshu Sandeep Kumar Mantri
Himanshu Mantri can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 104 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a top-order batter who bats left-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 3 matches, Himanshu Mantri has scored 275 runs averaging 55 per match.
- Kumar Kartikeya Singh
Kumar Kartikeya is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 130 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recent 2 matches, Kumar Kartikeya has taken 0, 3, 0, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 18.8.
VID vs MP Squad Information
Madhya Pradesh (MP) Squad: Amarjeet Singh, Shubham Sharma, Avesh Khan, Saransh Jain, Aditya Shrivastava, Mihir Hirwani, Venkatesh Iyer, Rajat Patidar, Kulwant Khejroliya, Kumar Kartikeya, Yash Dubey, Rishabh Chouhan, Himanshu Mantri, Anubhav Agarwal, Ritesh Shakya, Harsh Gawli, Aryan Pandey and Sumit Kushwah
Vidarbha (VID) Squad: Faiz Fazal, Umesh Yadav, Akshay Wakhare, Karun Nair, Dhruv Shorey, Akshay Wadkar, Jitesh Sharma, Aditya Sarwate, Sanjay Raghunath, Rajneesh Gurbani, Lalit Yadav, Siddhesh Wath, Yash Thakur, Darshan Nalkande, Atharva Taide, Aditya Thakare, Yash Rathod, Mohit Kale, Harsh Dubey and Shubham Dubey
VID vs MP Possible Playing XI
Madhya Pradesh (MP) Possible Playing XI: Himanshu Mantri, Yash Dubey, Harsh Gawli, Sumit Kushwah, Kumar Kartikeya, Anubhav Agarwal, Avesh Khan, Kulwant Khejroliya, Saransh Jain, Venkatesh Iyer and Shubham Sharma
Vidarbha (VID) Possible Playing XI: Karun Nair, Atharva Taide, Akshay Wadkar, Dhruv Shorey, Yash Rathod, Mohit Kale, Umesh Yadav, Yash Thakur, Aditya Thakare, Aditya Sarwate and Harsh Dubey
VID vs MP Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Himanshu Mantri and Akshay Wadkar
Batters: Atharva Taide, Karun Nair, Sanjay Raghunath and Faiz Fazal
All-Rounders: Aditya Sarwate, Saransh Jain, Venkatesh Iyer and Harsh Dubey
Bowler: Kulwant Khejroliya
Captain: Venkatesh Iyer
Vice-Captain: Himanshu Mantri
Photo credit: Alamy
