We have opted for a fantasy cricket team based on the recent performances, overall impact, and credit points.
Pitch Report for Nellai vs Chepauk at Salem
It’s not a traditional T20 wicket at Salem. It continued to be on the slower side, making the batters work harder to score runs. With rain forecasted tonight, the captains will look to bowl first to have the DLS advantage during a chase.
Time: July 27, 7:15 PM IST
Probable XIs for Nellai & Chepauk
Probable XI for Nellai: Sri Neranjan, Laxmesha Suryaprakash, Baba Aparajith, Sanjay Yadav, Baba Indrajith (c & wk), M Rooban Raj, G Ajitesh, NS Harish, M Shajahan, V Athisayaraj Davidson, K Easwaran
Probable XI for Chepauk: Kaushik Gandhi (c), N Jagadeesan (wk), Sonu Yadav, Uthirasamy Sasidev, Rajagopal Sathish, S Radhakrishnan, S Harish Kumar, Manimaran Siddharth, Sandeep Warrier, R Alexander, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore
Power Players for Today’s Match
Sanjay Yadav has collected the most fantasy points (351) on My11Circle. He has scored a hundred and four fifties in seven games – all this at a strike rate of 188. His 376 runs are the most in the season. Above all this, he has also taken six wickets. The performance, in the literal sense of the word, is breathtaking.
Baba Aparajith has not been any less impactful. In his last six innings, he has scored three fifties and as many thirties. He has also provided additional fantasy points for three wickets and five catches.
In the league game between these teams, Kaushik Gandhi smashed 64 off 43 in a challenging run chase. Ever since he has collected a 30-run bonus twice in five matches
His opening partner Narayan Jagadeesan has regained form in his last five games, scoring 160 runs. He has also provided useful fantasy points with his wicketkeeping duties.
Smart Picks for Today’s Match
NS Harish went wicketless for the first time in his last 10 competitive T20 games. His 9 wickets are the most for Nellai.
Barring the opening encounter, Ramadoss Alexander has taken at least a wicket in the remaining games. He has shot down 10 wickets and maintained an economy of 7 RPO. His slow left-arm has been difficult to dispatch on the sluggishwickets in Tamil Nadu this season.
Laxmesha Suryaprakash’s top score (62 off 50) of the season has come against Chepauk. Overall, he has managed 188 runs at an impressive average of 31.
With 200 runs at 33, Uthirasamy Sasidev is the top run-scorer for Chepauk. His top scores read 65, 58, and 45* (last game).
K Easwaran has been effective with his right-arm medium. He has picked seven wickets at a strike rate of 12, including one three-wicket and two two-wicket hauls.
Harish Kumar’s all-round skills have made him a popular pick of late. He has the highest score of 39* and the best bowling figures of 3 for 25.
Nellai vs Chepauk Match Preview
The previous match between these teams ended in a Super Over, with scores levelling at 184. The batters from both teams went all guns blazing. Eventually, Nellai chased down 10 runs with a ball to spare in the Super Over. In other words, Nellai have been playing well under pressure throughout the tournament, hence topping the points table. Chepauk will have to put their best foot forward.
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