Arunachal Pradesh vs Assam, Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023-24, Today Match Prediction 03 December 2023

ap vs assam Match Prediction & Analysis

It is the most exciting stage in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023. Arunachal Pradesh will take on Assam in the 92nd game of the season. Both sides have struggled in the tournament and look to win. Arunachal Pradesh went down by a big margin against Himachal Pradesh. Assam lost to Uttar Pradesh in a close contest.   

Arunachal Pradesh is a side taking baby steps in the big league. Like previous seasons, they have struggled to challenge the bigger opponents this season. Assam will count its chances in this game and move up on the points table. It remains to be seen if Arunachal Pradesh can put up a surprise.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Arunachal Pradesh Preview

Neelam Obi's side has had a disastrous season, going from one loss to another. They were bowled out for 63 runs in the last game against Himachal Pradesh, going down by 10 wickets. It will take an exceptional show from the players to win this game, and Obi would like his players to do their best.  

Ayush Jaiswal and Sachin Sharma are key batters for the side, and they need to do well at the top. The middle order has seen batting collapses this season, and they need runs from Obi,  Aprameya Jaiswal, and Nabam Nigam. The side will also need contributions from Licha John, Techi Doria, and Teshi Tiku.  

The bowling attack hasn't fared well in the season, and the side will need a good show with the new ball from Yab Niya Niia and Siddharth Balodi with the new ball. Sachin Sharma and Nabam Nigam will have to bowl good spells in the middle overs. The side will also expect a good show from Happy Kashyap and Teshi Tiku.

Arunachal Pradesh Predicted Playing XI:

Neelam Obi (c), Techi Doria, Aprameya Jaiswal, Ayush Awasthi (wk), Sachin Sharma, Teshi Tiku, Licha John, Happy Kashyap, Siddharth Balodi, Yab Niya Niia, Nabam Nigam

Assam Preview

Riyan Parag's injury has hurt the side. Stand-in skipper Sibsankar Roy saw his side go down by 6 wickets in the last game against Uttar Pradesh in a rain-curtailed match. It is the right opportunity for the team to win and get their campaign back on track. Roy would like to see a clinical show from his players.  

Swarupam Purkayastha and Denish Das must deliver an excellent start to the side in this game. Sumit Ghadigaonkar has batted well and will look to add runs in the middle order with Sibsankar Roy and Saahil Jain. Pallavkumar Das and Bishal Roy will look to contribute in the lower middle order.  

Mukhtar Hussain and Mayukh Hazarika will look to strike early as the Arunachal batters have looked in poor form. Abir Chakraborty and Akash Sengupta will look to use the conditions well in the middle overs. Pallavkumar Das will look to pitch in with a good performance as the 5th bowler. 

Assam Predicted Playing XI:

Sibsankar Roy (c), Swarupam Purkayastha, Denish Das, Bishal Roy, Mayukh Hazarika, Sumit Ghadigaonkar (wk), Akash Sengupta, Pallavkumar Das, Abir Chakraborty, Mukhtar Hussain, Saahil Jain

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

We expect overcast conditions over Chandigarh. The track will be flat, where batsmen can play their strokes without fear. Bowlers need to use their variations and use the conditions to their advantage. A score of 280 runs is on the cards for the side batting first.

Venue Details

Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 26, is a small ground, and batsmen have done well at this venue. There is assistance for the fast bowlers in the morning with the new ball. Spinners get a lot out of this surface and can turn the ball.

Toss: To Bowl

There will be assistance for the bowlers early in the game, as in Chandigarh. Batting conditions will improve as the game progresses. Chasing scores is what most sides prefer at this venue, and they won't hesitate to bowl first after winning the toss.