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MPL 2023: Qualifier 2 – Kolhapur Tuskers vs Puneri Bappa – Match Details, Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Weather Forecast, Probable XI, And Fantasy Tips

Puneri Bappa

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The Maharashtra Premier League 2023 is heading towards the business end. The second qualifier between the Kolhapur Tuskers and the Puneri Bappa is all set to take place on Wednesday, June 28 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. The winner will play against Ratnagiri Jets in the final of the inaugural edition of the Maharashtra Premier League.

Kolhapur Tuskers missed out on a direct entry to the finals as they lost to the Ratnagiri Jets in the first qualifier. In the ran-curtailed game, Ratnagiri Jets scored 136 runs in 15 overs. In response, Kolhapur Tuskers fell short by six runs. Kedar Jadhav was the top-scorer for the team with 55 runs. The rest of the top-order couldn’t manage to get going in the innings.

Meanwhile, the Puneri Bappa defeated Eagle Nashik Titans in the Eliminator by three wickets. They restricted the Eagle Nashik Titans to 131/8 in 18 overs. Sachin Bhosale, Rohan Damle and Sohan Jamale took two wickets each. Valuable contributions from Pawan Shah, Advay Shidhaye and Yash Kshirsagar powered them to a win.


Match Details

Date and Time: Wednesday, June 28, 7:30 PM IST

Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune

Live Streaming: Fancode


Pitch Reports

The pitch at the Maharashtra Cricket Association stadium is a balanced surface. The team that wins the loss is likely to bowl first as the teams batting second have had more success in terms of winning matches.

Weather Forecast

Heavy rains are predicted in Pune on Wednesday, June 28, which is likely to have an impact on the match. There are expected to ve several rain interruptions in the game.


Top Player Picks

Ankit Bawane: Ankit Bawane is the Orange Cap holder in the Maharashtra Premier League currently. He has scored 357 runs in six matches, at an average of 89.25, including a century. He has been at the fore for the Kolhapur Tuskers in the tournament.

Piyush Salvi: Piyush Salvi is the leading wicket-taker in the Maharashtra Premier League so far. He has taken 12 wickets in six matches, at an average of 13.42. He has conceded runs at a decent economy rate of 7.67.

Kedar Jadhav: Kedar Jadhav has led the Kolhapur Tuskers well in the Maharashtra Premier League. His experience has come in handy for them. In six matches, he has scored 193 runs at an average of 32.17.


Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

Ankit Bawane: Veteran batter Ankit Bawane has showcased his consistency in the Maharashtra Premier League. He will be the perfect captain in the fantasy team, given his great run in the tournament.

Piyush Salvi: Piyush Salvi has been very impressive in the Maharashtra Premier League so far. He has taken wickets regularly, proving to be an asset for the Puneri Bappa.


Predicted Playing XIs

Kolhapur Tuskers:  Kedar Jadhav (C), Ankit Bawne, Naushad Shaikh, Sahil Autade, Nihal Tusamad, Akshay Darekar, Taranjitsingh Dhillon, Shreyash Chavan, Atman Pore, Manoj Yadav, Siddharth Mhatre

Puneri Bappa: Rohan Damle (c), Pawan Shah, Shubham Taiswal, Yash Kshirsagar, Suraj Shinde, Shripad Nimbalkar, Vaibhav Chougalle, Piyush Salvi, Sachin Bhosale, Advay Shidhaye, Aditya Daware


Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keeper(s) – Kedar Jadhav, Sanjay Shinde

Batters – Ankit Bawane, Yash Kshirsagar, Pawan Shah

All-around- Akshay Darekar, Manoj Yadav, Rohan Damle

Bowlers – Sachin Bhosale, Shreyash Chavan, Piyush Salvi


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