New York Strikers vs Punjab Royals, Legends Cricket Trophy, 2024, Today Match Prediction

nys vs pjr Match Prediction & Analysis

New York Strikers will be looking to continue their winning momentum when they take on Punjab Royals in the eighth match of the Legends Cricket Trophy 2024 played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on Tuesday.

New York Strikers have got off to a perfect start with back-to-back victories in the competition. Skipper Yuvraj Singh will be hoping that the side can maintain their standards with bat and ball against Punjab Royals.

On the other hand, Punjab Royals comfortably brushed aside Rajasthan Kings, courtesy excellent batting performances from Tilakaratne Dilshan and Dwayne Smith. Skipper Tilakaratne Dilshan will be hoping that the side can put on a decent show against New York Strikers.

TEAMS PREVIEW

New York Strikers Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Lahiru Thirimanne, wicket-keeper Chadwick Walton. Asela Gunaratne, Alviro Petersen and Yuvraj Singh to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the opening match, Lahiru Thirimanne was the star of the show with the bat for New York Strikers and finished the innings with the top-score of 90 runs off 39 balls with the help of eleven fours and five sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Isuru Udana, Nuwan Pradeep, Colin de Grandhomme, Daniel Christian, Asela Gunaratne and Rahul Sharma to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, former Sri Lankan pacer Isuru Udana was the pick of the bowlers for Strikers and claimed 3 for 34 in his four overs.

New York Strikers Predicted Playing XI:

Chadwick Walton (wk), Lahiru Thirimanne, Alviro Petersen, Yuvraj Singh (c), Asela Gunaratne, Daniel Christian, Chamara Kapugedera, Colin de Grandhomme, Isuru Udana, Nuwan Pradeep, Rahul Sharma

Punjab Royals Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of captain Tilakaratne Dilshan, Dwayne Smith, Anton Devcich, Phil Mustard. Cameron White and wicket-keeper Naman Ojha to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the game played against Rajasthan, Dwayne Smith played exceedingly well and finished the innings with the top-score of 62 runs off 36 balls with the help of nine fours and two sixes. He was supported by captain Tilakaratne Dilshan, who scored a half-century off 37 balls with the help of seven boundaries.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Rahat Ali, Javon Seales, Miguel Cummins, Dwayne Smith and Upul Indrasiri to deliver the important breakthroughs.

In the previous match, former Pakistani pacer Rahat Ali was the pick of the bowlers for Punjab Royals and claimed 2 for 21 in his full quota of overs.Besides Ali, Upul Indrasiri conceded 33 runs and claimed 2 wickets in his three overs.

Punjab Royals Predicted Playing XI:

Tillakaratne Dilshan (c), Naman Ojha (wk), Phil Mustard, Anton Devcich, Dwayne Smith, Dilshan Munaweera, Cameron White, Rahat Ali, Upul Indrasiri, Miguel Cummins, Javon Searles

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at Pallekele is going to be full of runs for the batting units. The seamers will get some help from the surface. The weather forecast for Tuesday’s match is going to be partly cloudy with humidity around 83%.

Venue Details

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele is going to host the 8th match of the Legends Cricket Trophy 2024 between New York Strikers and Punjab Royals.

Toss: To Bat

Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive total in excess of 180 runs. The previous match played at Pallekele was won by side batting first