Match No. 5 of the KhiladiX Legends Cricket Trophy 2023 is set to take place on Friday, March 24, between Nagpur Ninjas and Patna Warriors at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Ghaziabad. This exciting encounter has cricket enthusiasts eagerly waiting to witness the outcome.
In their last match, the Ninjas lost to Vizag Titans by just one run. After opting to bat first, the Titans set a challenging target of 190 for the Ninjas to chase. Richard Levi scored 94 runs off 44 balls with seven fours and eight sixes, but the Ninjas ultimately fell short in their run chase.
Nagpur Ninjas, led by Harbhajan Singh, have not had the best start to the tournament. Currently, they are placed fifth on the table with a net run rate of -3.000. Nagpur Ninjas lost to Vizag Titans by just one run in their previous match on March 23, despite a fantastic knock by Richard Levi. The opening batsman scored 94 runs off 44 balls with seven fours and eight sixes, but it was not enough to secure a victory for his team.
In contrast, Patna Warriors have a formidable team with Manvinder Bisla and Robin Uthappa as their opening batsmen. Uthappa is currently in good form after playing some decent knocks for the India Maharajas in the LLC in Doha. Patna Warriors also have experienced players like Rikki Clarke, who has played on the English domestic circuit for several years. The bowling attack is equally impressive with Chris Mpofu, Farvez Maharaoof, and Pragyan Ojha.
Pitch Report:
The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Ghaziabad is known to provide an excellent pitch for the batters, and bowlers may not have much room for error. Teams may choose to field first after winning the toss, as it may give them an advantage.
Weather Forecast:
The weather forecast suggests that there is a 30 to 40 percent chance of rain, which could lead to delays and interruptions. Temperatures are expected to be around 27-degree Celsius.
Match Details:
Match 5 of the tournament features a clash between Nagpur Ninjas and Patna Warriors on Friday, March 24. The match is set to take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Ghaziabad and will start at 03:00 pm IST.
The Probable XIs For The Match:
The probable XI for Nagpur Ninjas includes Richard Levi, Virender Singh, Satnam Singh, Abhimanyu Khod (wk), Kuldeep Hooda, Reetinder Sodhi, Prince, Vishwajeet Solanki, Parwinder Awana, Harbhajan Singh (C), and Dilhara Fernando.
The Patna Warriors’ probable XI includes Manvinder Bisla, Robin Uthappa, D Govind, O Boken, Rikki Clarke, K Khan, Farvez Maharoof, Pragyan Ojha, Chris Mpofu, Praveen, and R Anant.
In conclusion, the upcoming match between Nagpur Ninjas and Patna Warriors is expected to be a thrilling encounter. Cricket fans are eagerly waiting to see how the two teams will perform and who will come out on top. The KhiladiX Legends Cricket Trophy 2023 has been an exciting tournament so far, and this match promises to add to the excitement.
