KAR vs SAU: Check our Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing Team Picks for Ranji Trophy 2022/23, Semi-Final 2

Karnataka will face Saurashtra in the 2nd Semi-Final of the Ranji Trophy 2022/23 starting from Wednesday. Karnataka thrashed Uttarakhand by an innings and 281 runs in the 2nd Quarter-Final to enter the Semi-Finals. Saurashtra earned a hard-fought 71-run win over Punjab in the 3rd Quarter-Final to make it to the final 4.

Match Details:

Karnataka vs Saurashtra, Semi-Final 2

Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Date & Time: February 8th-February 12th, at 9:30 AM IST and Local Time

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

What is the pitch report for KAR vs SAU, Ranji Trophy 2022/23, Semi-Final 2?

Moisture in the surface will help the fast bowlers in the first hour of play and later the wicket becomes completely flat where the batters can score runs easily. The curator has provided sporting wickets throughout this season and we can expect a similar one for this match as well. It’s a result-oriented surface.

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Recent form:

Karnataka: Won Won Draw Won Won

Saurashtra: Won Lost Lost Won Won

KAR vs SAU, Ranji Trophy 2022/23, Semi-Final 2 Probable Winners:

Karnataka are expected to win this match.

What is the expected, Probable Playing XIs for KAR vs SAU, Ranji Trophy 2022/23, Semi-Final 2?

Karnataka

Ravikumar Samarth, Mayank Agarwal (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Nikin Jose, Manish Pandey, Shreyas Gopal, Srinivas Sharath (wk), Krishnappa Gowtham, M Venkatesh, Vidwath Kaverappa, Vyshak Vijaykumar

Saurashtra

Harvik Desai (wk), Snell Patel, Vishvaraj Jadeja, Sheldon Jackson, Arpit Vasavada (c), Chirag Jani, Prerak Mankad, Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, Parth Bhut, Chetan Sakariya, Yuvrajsinh Dodiya

Injury Updates:

Sharath BR is ill and hence not available for selection, Nihal Ullal will replace him in the Karnataka squad.

What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for KAR vs SAU, Ranji Trophy 2022/23, Semi-Final 2?

Top Pick – Batter

Ravikumar Samarth is in good shape and adding valuable runs for Karnataka at the top of the order. In 8 matches in this competition, he has scored 659 runs at an average of 73.22 which comprised 3 centuries and 2 half-centuries.

Top Pick – All-Rounder

Shreyas Gopal is a seasoned campaigner for Karnataka who has performed consistently. He was the Player of the Match in the Quarter-Finals against Uttarakhand for his 161* runs and 3 wickets. Overall in this tournament, he has scored 341 runs and picked up 13 wickets.

Top Pick – Bowler

Dharmendrasinh Jadeja is the go-to-go bowler for Saurashtra. He is just shy of 7 from claiming 300 first-class wickets. In 8 matches this season, he has picked up 37 wickets and even scored 263 runs at an average of 26.3.

Top Pick – Wicketkeeper

Srinivas Sharath will don the gloves behind the stumps for Karnataka in this match. He has played only one game in this competition and managed to score 42 runs in an innings and affected 3 dismissals. He is agile behind the wickets and has taken some blinders in the past.

X-Factor:

Parth Bhut is a game-changer for Saurashtra and there is no doubt about that. In only 4 matches this season, he has scored 252 runs at an average of 63 and picked up 14 wickets.

What are the fantasy suggested teams for KAR vs SAU, Ranji Trophy 2022/23, Semi-Final 2?

1. Harvik Desai, Srinivas Sharath, Mayank Agarwal, Ravikumar Samarth, Devdutt Padikkal, Chirag Jani, Parth Bhut (vc), Shreyas Gopal (c), Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, Yuvrajsinh Dodiya, M Venkatesh

2. Harvik Desai, Arpit Vasavada, Mayank Agarwal, Nikin Jose, Ravikumar Samarth, Devdutt Padikkal (vc), Chirag Jani, Parth Bhut, Shreyas Gopal, Dharmendrasinh Jadeja (c), Vyshak Vijaykumar

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Pre-Match Analysis:

Karnataka has the luxury of hosting the knockout matches as they topped the Group standings. It became a boon for them as they were all over Uttarakhand in the 2nd Quarter-Final and won the game by an innings and 281 runs with a day left. M Venkatesh who made his first-class debut bagged 7 wickets in a match including a five-fer in the 1st innings. It was the experienced Shreyas Gopal who changed the dynamics of the game with his all-round prowess, scoring 161* runs and picking up 3 wickets. The opening combination of Ravikumar Samarth and Mayank Agarwal is doing wonders for them by chipping in with solid foundations consistently. The rookie batter Nikin Jose has made a name for himself scoring 420 runs in 8 matches this season. The pace battery comprised of Vidwath Kaverappa, Vyshak Vijaykumar, and M Venkatesh are ready to repeat the similar performances of the Quarter-Finals in this match as well.

Saurashtra are brimming with confidence after a 71-run win over Punjab in the 3rd Quarter-Final. Despite the absence of Jaydev Unadkat they played really well as a team to enter this position. Parth Bhut stole the show with his all-round heroics. They hunt as a pack and don’t rely on a single player which makes them a special side in Indian domestic cricket. Their record against Karnataka has been overwhelming as they have won 3 of their last 5 matches played. Stand-in skipper Arpit Vasavada has scored the most runs for the side whereas specialist spinner Dharmendrasinh Jadeja picked up 37 scalps. There is no dearth of talent among both sides and we can expect a good game of cricket between them.