Charaideo Sunrisers vs Barpeta Braves, APL, Today Match Prediction

CSS vs BBS Match Prediction & Analysis

The domestic T20 thrills are back in Assam cricket as the iconic Assam Premier League returns with another power-packed season. As the tournament kicks off on August 1, the Charaideo Sunrisers are set to face the Barpeta Braves in the inaugural game at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium.  

Both teams boast some of the finest domestic players, and with this being the first match of the season, both will look to secure a winning start to build early momentum. While the Charaideo Sunrisers, led by Sumit Ghadigaonkar, feature a slightly more balanced batting order, the Barpeta Braves lack some experience with the bat. 

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TEAMS PREVIEW

Charaideo Sunrisers Preview

Charaideo Sunrisers enter the tournament with a well-balanced squad capable of adapting to different match situations.

Their batting unit boasts several aggressive stroke-makers who can accelerate the scoring rate and put pressure on the opposition. Sumit Ghadigaonkar is a massive strength in the batting lineup, having scored 482 runs in 23 matches. 

Pradyun Saikia is another key top-order batter; he has represented Assam in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, scoring 185 runs in 9 matches. If he gets going early on, the Sunrisers will have a great chance of posting a big total.

Amlanjyoti Das brings all-round experience, having played in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy where he picked up 3 wickets at an economy rate of 8, while also adding stability to the middle order with the bat.

The team has plenty of variety in its bowling department, featuring pace options for early breakthroughs and spin resources to slow down the game in the middle overs. The presence of Sambhav Agarwalla and Soumya Kanti Paul is a huge asset to the bowling unit. Sadek Hussain, with his raw pace, will also be key for the Sunrisers after picking up 5 wickets in his last 2 T20 matches.

Key Players: Sumit Ghadigaonkar, Pradyun, Tej Khan

Charaideo Sunrisers Predicted Playing XI:

Sumit Ghadigaonkar (C), Pradyun Saikia, Amlanjyoti Das, Ajit Kumar Yadav, Dibakar Johori, Himanshu Saraswat, Mayukh Hazarika, Sambhav Agarwalla, Soumya Kanti Paul, Sadak Hussain, Praseer Changmai.

Charaideo Sunrisers Actual Playing XI:

Sumit Ghadigaonkar, Mayukh Hazarika, Hrishikesh Tamuli, Pradyaun Saikia, Amlanjyoti Das, Reshab Dipak, Dibakar Johori, Abhinash Pukhan, Himanshu Saraswati, Soumya Kanti Paul, Manashjyoti Gogoi

Barpeta Braves Preview

The Barpeta Braves possess a batting unit capable of putting immense pressure on opponents right from the start. They feature players who can attack early, as well as batters who can build an innings patiently before accelerating during the death overs. Captain Denish Das holds a strong T20 record, having scored 478 runs in 32 matches.

Kabir Hassan, a stable batter known for anchoring the innings from one end, has scored 316 runs in 16 T20 matches at a strike rate of 130. He is likely to slot into the top four, bridging the top and middle order for the Barpeta Braves.

Safikul Islam, one of the inspiring stories emerging from Mangaldoi, is a power hitter capable of clearing the boundary with ease, boasting a strike rate close to 160.

The Barpeta Braves also feature plenty of options in the pace bowling department. Since the surface offers early assistance to fast bowlers, selecting a top-tier pacer could prove to be a game-changing move. With their core players available, the team stands a strong chance of performing well in the tournament and deep-diving into the knockout stages.

Kunal Sarma will lead the spin attack; having previously played four first-class games for Assam, he boasts 106 wickets in 100 T20 matches and will serve as a key strike bowler during the middle overs.

Key Players: Denish Das, Saurav Dihingia, Safikul Islam

Barpeta Braves Predicted Playing XI:

Denish Das (C), Saurav Dihingia, Rajesh Prasad, Arijit Datta, Dipjyoti Saikia, Shubham Kumar Gupta, Gaurav Chetry, Kabir Hassan, Kunal Sarma, Bineet Dey, Safikul Islam.

Barpeta Braves Actual Playing XI:

Denish Das, Saurav Dihigya, Shubham Kumar Gupta, Gaurav Thakuria, Safikul Islam, Abhilash Maurya, Kunal Sarma, Dipjyoti Saikia, Bikiran Das, Arun Sonar, Kabir Hasan

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Guwahati is likely to witness warm and humid conditions on match day, with light rain potentially affecting proceedings. The high humidity could make conditions uncomfortable, while the possibility of showers may add an element of uncertainty to the contest.

CSS vs BBS Pitch Report

The pitch is expected to offer plenty of assistance to the bowlers, with good pace and bounce to reward those who hit the right spots and make the ball move. Batters will need to adjust to the extra bounce before playing their shots, while spinners may find it challenging to take wickets unless they cleverly vary their speeds and trajectories.

The average first-innings score at this venue sits around 160 runs, making a total of around 170 a match-winning, par score. With conditions finely balanced between both innings, the team batting first will aim to set a commanding total before relying on their fast bowlers to utilize the pitch's natural movement and apply sustained pressure on the opposition.

Score Prediction

If Charaideo Sunrisers Bat First: 155–165 runs
If Barpeta Braves Bat First: 165–170 runs

Toss: To Bowl

The record between the teams batting first and bowling first is evenly split with the team batting first winning 11 matches and the team batting second won 11 matches. As it is the first match of the season expect a lively track with some assistance to the bowlers early on and the surface will get better for batting as the match progresses. The team that wins the toss will look to bowl first in this fixture. 

Toss Prediction: Barpeta Braves to win the coin toss