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Ratnagiri Jets have won 3 out of the last 5 matches, while Eagle Nashik Titans have also won 3 matches. Ratnagiri Jets and Eagle Nashik Titans both reached the final last season where Jets defeated Titans by 24 runs. In that final match Satyajeet Bach bowled brilliantly by taking 4 wickets. Mukesh Choudhary did everything in his power to win the match for Eagles but failed being the lone warrior. The entire match was in the control of Ratnagiri and they dominated Titans from the beginning.
Ratnagiri Jets finished last season strongly, where they won the final. The team has an experienced spinner like Satyajeet Bachhav, who takes wickets at crucial moments. Their bowling attack is balanced, and the top order is also doing well. The team has won 3 out of the last 5 matches, so they have the momentum. The Jets' combination seems set, and they would want a strong start again.
Eagle Nashik Titans also reached the final last season but lost against the Jets. The team has a good mix of youth and experience. The top order has been a bit inconsistent, but the bowling has brought them back into the match many times. They have won 3 out of the last 5 matches. This time, the Titans would like to learn from their mistakes and make a strong comeback.
The rivalry between Ratnagiri Jets and Eagle Nashik Titans is a strong one as both the teams have been the top teams of this tournament since its beginning. This matchup has seen five matches so far in the tournament where Ratnagiri Jets are slightly better than Eagle Nashik Titans. The Jets have won three matches out of five. On the other hand, Eagle Nashik Titans have only won two matches against Ratnagiri Jets.
Dhiraj Phatangare, Azim Kazi, Divyang Hinganekar, Satyajeet Bacchav, Kiran Chormale, Abhishek Pawar, Nikhil Naik, Sahil Churi, Vijay Pawle, Pradeep Dadhe, Kunal Thorat
Injury Update: None
Mandar Bhandari, Arshin Kulkarni, Sahil Parakh, Kaushal Tambe, Atharva Kale, Mukesh Choudhary, Ranjit Nikam, Hari Sawant, Prashant Solanki, Akshay Waikar, Razeq Fallah
Injury Updates: None
If Eagle Nashik Titans take the bowling after winning the toss then the powerplay can score 45-55 and the first innings total can be between 160-170. In this condition also Ratnagiri Jets are looking strong.
If Ratnagiri Jets take the bowling after winning the toss then the powerplay can be a bit slow, there is a chance of around 35-45 runs and the total can be between 145-155. Still Jets seem to have the upper hand.
In both cases Ratnagiri Jets are expected to win this match.
Azim Kazi is the most important batsman of Ratnagiri Jets and also the captain of the team. Last season he scored 289 runs in 12 innings and had a strike rate of 105.47. He will give a solid start to the team in the opening game. Kazi usually anchors the innings by staying at the crease, so a big knock is expected from him. If anyone can be the top scorer for Jets then it can be Azim.
Satyajeet Bacchav grabbed everyone’s attention in the bowling department last season. He was the best bowler of the tournament by taking 25 wickets in 12 matches. In the final as well he took 4 wickets giving away just 31 runs and became the Player of the Match. Bachchav's role will be equally important this season too and wickets will be expected from him again. He has full chance of becoming the top bowler for the Jets.
The clear favourites in this match are Ratnagiri Jets. Their combination is strong, more players are in form and they have a mental edge over Titans because of the previous final. Titans will have to give their best if they have to win the match. But in this opening game, there are more chances because the defending champions will start with a win.
Match Prediction - Ratnagiri Jets will win the Match 1 match against Eagle Nashik Titans.
Disclaimer: CricOpinion provides predictions based on analysis, understanding, and intuition. Refer to records and stats before making decisions. You are not bound to follow these predictions. CricOpinion is not responsible for any losses, damages, or consequences resulting from the use of this information.
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