Jaipur, Rajasthan – The Rajasthan Premier League 2023 is reaching its peak, and the excitement is palpable as the Jaipur Indians take on the Jodhpur Sunrisers in the 1st Qualifier match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on September 7, 2023, at 07:30 PM local time. With both teams eager to secure a place in the knockout stage, this contest promises to be a thrilling battle of skills and determination.
Team Form and Performance
Jaipur Indians: The Jaipur Indians have emerged as the standout team in the Rajasthan Premier League 2023, maintaining an unblemished record so far. In their previous match, they faced a challenging situation after losing the toss and being asked to field first. However, the Indians executed their bowling plans effectively, restricting their opponents to a modest total of 136 runs. Rohit Khichar was the standout bowler for the Indians, claiming 3 crucial wickets for just 24 runs.
In response, the Indians navigated through occasional wickets and secured a comfortable victory with 4 wickets in hand. Sumit Godara played a pivotal role in anchoring the innings, contributing an impressive 48 off 41 balls.
Key Players for the Jaipur Indians in this match include Rohit Khichar, Shubham Garhwal, and Savya Gajraj.
Jaipur Indians Squad: Divya Gajraj, Sumit Godara, Mukul Choudhary (w), Shubham Garhwal (c), Mukesh Godara, Kapil Choudhary, Vishal Godara, Rohit Khichar, Savya Gajraj, Anas Malik, Ashok Sharma, Surendra Godara, Siddharth Saraf, Suryaprakash Suwalka, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Tanmay Tiwari, Arafat Khan, Manav Suthar, Nakul Ayachi, Danish Bhambhoo, Dhananjay Tiwari, Rajeev Duktawa, Shoaib.
Jodhpur Sunrisers: The Jodhpur Sunrisers, in their last outing, secured a thrilling 5-wicket victory. They began by bowling first, putting up an excellent performance to limit their opponents to 161 runs. Captain Rahul Chahar continued his wicket-taking form, claiming 2 crucial wickets in the innings.
The Sunrisers’ batting display was impressive, with Abhijeet Tomar playing a sensational knock of 70 runs at the top of the order. His brilliant innings set the foundation for their successful chase. The Sunrisers will be eager to maintain this winning momentum and pose a challenge to other teams in RPL 2023.
Key Players for the Jodhpur Sunrisers in this match include Rahul Chahar and Abhijeet Tomar.
Jodhpur Sunrisers Squad: Abhijeet Tomar, Bharat Sharma, Aniruddh Chauhan, Anshul Garhwal, Devesh Agarwal, Hemant Joshi, Rahul Bhatt (w), Rahul Chahar (c), Sangram Singh, Shubham Sharma, Abhimanyu Lamba, Dev Yadav, Himanshu Sharma, Ajayraj Singh, Ashutosh Dadhich, Vikas Johrar, Kushal Prajapat, Aman Rajawat.
Match Prediction
This 1st Qualifier match is poised to be a closely contested encounter, with both teams desperate to secure a victory and progress further in the Rajasthan Premier League 2023. However, considering the Jodhpur Sunrisers’ recent winning form and their overall performance in the tournament, they enter this contest as the favorites to come out on top.
With the stage set for a thrilling battle under the lights at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, cricket fans can expect an exciting showdown as the Jaipur Indians and the Jodhpur Sunrisers aim to outshine each other and move one step closer to RPL 2023 glory.