Bulls XI will take on Lions XI in the 25th match of the Pondicherry T20 2021 on Thursday.
Bulls XI have played eight matches so far in the tournament, out of which they have won only two games. They are currently placed at the second last spot in the points table with 8 points in their account. They suffered a massive loss against Sharks XI in their previous match.
Lions XI, on the other hand, have also played eight matches so far in the tournament, where they too, won two games. They are currently placed at the fifth spot on the points table. Panthers XI defeated them by 2 wickets in their previous match.
It is a must-win match for both sides. The last time they played against each other in this season, Lions XI beat Bulls XI by 17 runs.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for Match 25 of the Pondicherry T20, 2021 between Lions XI and the Bulls XI.
Match Details
- Match: Bulls XI vs Lions XI, Match 25
- Date: Thursday, August 19, 2021
- Time: 9:30 AM (IST)
- Venue: Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground
- Live Streaming: Fancode
Pitch Report
The spinners can make use of the roughness in the surface to get more turn. The batters should play as long as possible and it’s difficult to dismiss them when they are set. Comparatively, it’s a much better surface to bat on, and whoever wins the toss should bowl first.
BUL vs LIO Probable Playing XI
Bulls XI Probable Playing XI
Vikneshwaran Marimuthu (C), P Surendiran (WK), S Karthik, Karthik B Nair, Sathya Kumar, Gautham Srinivas, N Vengadeshwaran, Jay Pandey, Lawrence Jawaharraj, Bhupender Chauhan, M Pooviarasan.
Lions XI Playing XI
Muhammad Salmanul Faris (WK), Murugan P, Shreeraj Anant Gharat, N Thennavan, Satish Jangir B, Ajith Kumar A, Magadevan Mathan, A Kamaleeshwaran, Shri Sivagunal S, S Parameeswaran, S Rajaram.
Average First Innings Score
The average first innings score at this venue in the last 5 matches played is 155 runs.
Record of Chasing Team
Based on the last 5 matches —
- Matches Won: 3
- Matches Lost: 2
- No Result/Abandoned: 0
Bulls XI & Lions XI Last 5 Matches Stats
BUL Form
LIO Form
BUL vs LIO Head-to-head
Based on the last 2 years data —
- Total Faceoffs: 2
- Bulls XI Won: 0
- Lions XI Won: 2
BUL vs LIO Dream11 Expert Picks
| Player | Dream11 Points |
|---|---|
| Karthik B Nair | 453 |
| M Pooviarasan | 426 |
| S Parameeswaran | 414 |
BUL vs LIO Player Record/Stats (Top 5)
| Player | Stats (This Tournament) |
|---|---|
| Karthik B Nair | 11 Wickets & 59 Runs |
| M Pooviarasan | 10 Wickets |
| S Parameeswaran | 169 Runs & 5 Wickets |
| A Kamaleeshwaran | 198 Runs |
| S Karthik | 193 Runs |
BUL vs LIO Captaincy Picks
- S Parameeswaran
- A Kamaleeshwaran
- Karthik B Nair
BUL vs LIO Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Fantasy Team Suggestion 1
- Wicket-Keeper: S Karthik
- Batsmen: N Thennavan, A Kamaleeshwaran, Nitish Manik-Salekar, Jay Pandey
- All-Rounders: S Parameeswaran, Vikneshwaran Marimuthu, Karthik B Nair
- Bowlers: Satish- Jangir B, M Mathan, M Pooviarasan
- Captain: S Parameeswaran
- Vice-Captain: Karthik B Nair
Fantasy Team Suggestion 2
- Wicket-Keeper: S Karthik, P Surendiran
- Batsmen: A Kamaleeshwaran, Jay Pandey, Shreeraj Anant Gharat
- All-Rounders: Vikneshwaran Marimuthu, S Parameeswaran, Karthik B Nair
- Bowlers: M Pooviarasan, Satish Jangir B, Murugan P
- Captain: A Kamaleeshwaran
- Vice-Captain: Vikneshwaran Marimuthu
Probable Winner Of The Match
Bulls XI is expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.
