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The Legend 90 League 2025 is heating up as Big Boys Unikari face Dubai Giants in Match 16 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur.
Big Boys have endured a disastrous run, failing to collect a single point after four outings. With a net run rate of -4.029, they are out of contention for further progress and will be playing for pride.
Dubai Giants, sitting in fifth place with four points from five matches, are still in the hunt for a turnaround. A victory here would improve their position on the points table and keep their campaign alive.
MATCH DETAILS
| Match | Big Boys Unikari vs Dubai Giants, Match 16 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, 3rd March 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur |
| Live Streaming | Official Broadcasters & Online Platforms |
TEAM PREVIEWS
Big Boys Unikari Preview
Big Boys have had a rough tournament, losing all four matches so far. Their batting has been inconsistent, and their bowling unit has struggled to contain opposition batters.
Naman Sharma has been the only bright spot, accumulating 157 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 172.53. Robin Bist has also contributed 115 runs, but beyond them, there hasn’t been much support from the middle order.
Ishan Malhotra, Asela Gunaratne, and Saurabh Tiwary have underperformed, leading to collapses in key moments.
The bowling unit has also been ineffective. Jitendra Giri has managed just two wickets in three games, conceding runs at an economy of 12.25. Karanveer Singh, Monu Kumar, and Nagendra Chaudhary will need to step up to avoid another defeat.
Key Players: Naman Sharma, Robin Bist, Asela Gunaratne
Predicted Playing XI:
Saurabh Tiwary, Naman Sharma, Asela Gunaratne, Robin Bist, Ishan Malhotra (c), Jatin Saxena, Vikram Batra (wk), Karanveer Singh, Jitendra Giri, Nagendra Chaudhary, Monu Kumar
Dubai Giants Preview
Dubai Giants have had mixed results, winning two matches while suffering three defeats. Inconsistency has been their biggest issue, but they have shown glimpses of brilliance.
Kevin O’Brien has been their top scorer, amassing 146 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 143. Brendan Taylor and Richard Levi provide experience, but their form has been patchy.
The bowling attack is led by Vikas Tokas, who has grabbed seven wickets in four matches at 9.83 economy rate. Luke Fletcher and Iqbal Abdulla have also chipped in with crucial breakthroughs.
Dubai Giants have more match-winners in their squad, which gives them the upper hand in this encounter.
Key Players: Kevin O’Brien, Brendan Taylor, Vikas Tokas
Predicted Playing XI:
Richard Levi (c), Kevin O’Brien, Rahul Yadav (wk), Kithuruwan Vithanage, Brendan Taylor, Seekkuge Prasanna, Iqbal Abdulla, Isuru Udana, Luke Fletcher, Siddharth Trivedi, Vikas Tokas
FANTASY TEAM XI
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Kevin O’Brien | Batter (C) |
| Naman Sharma | Batter |
| Robin Bist | Batter |
| Brendan Taylor | Batter |
| Asela Gunaratne | All-rounder |
| Seekkuge Prasanna | All-rounder |
| Richa Yadav | Wicketkeeper |
| Vikas Tokas | Bowler |
| Luke Fletcher | Bowler |
| Jitendra Giri | Bowler |
| Karanveer Singh | Bowler |
PITCH REPORT
The Raipur pitch has traditionally favored batters, with a flat surface and even bounce. However, as the game progresses, the spinners get some assistance.
- Batting conditions: Good for stroke play
- Pace bowling: Minimal movement, but changes in pace can be effective
- Spin bowling: Grip and turn available later in the match
- Par Score: 160-180
Toss Prediction: To Bowl
With four of the last five matches at this venue won by the team batting second, captains will likely opt to chase.
MATCH PREDICTION
Dubai Giants have been inconsistent but have more balance compared to Big Boys. Big Boys Unikari have struggled throughout the competition, making it difficult to see them turning things around.
Given the stronger squad and better performances so far, Dubai Giants are favorites to win this match.
Prediction: Dubai Giants to win.
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