Punjab vs Delhi, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023: Fantasy Tips, Prediction, Captaincy Pick

Punjab will face Delhi in the first semi-final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023 on November 4 at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali, India. The match commences at 11:00 AM IST. The Punjab cricket team heads into the upcoming match on the back of a five-wicket victory over Uttar Pradesh in the quarter-finals. En route to the last eight, they secured the top position in Group C with 24 points. Despite a setback in the opening game against Saurashtra, Punjab regrouped to win six out of seven matches to progress to the quarter-finals. On the other hand, Delhi sealed their semi-final berth by defeating Vidarbha by a 39-run margin. In the group stage, the Delhi cricket team remained unbeaten and claimed first place in Group E with 22 points. They won six of their five matches, with one game yielding no result.

PUN vs DEL pitch report

The pitch at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali favours bowlers. The pacers will be able to generate good bounce as well as make the new ball move both ways. For the batters, shot-making will be easy as the ball will come onto the bat nicely. The average score by the team batting first in the last 10 matches at this stadium is 160.

Bowling first is recommended at this stadium, with the team batting second winning 70 per cent of its matches.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for bowlers. Pack your fantasy team with bowling all-rounders.

PUN vs DEL weather report

The temperature at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium is expected to hover around 28 degrees Celsius with 27 per cent humidity.

PUN vs DEL Fantasy Prediction: Top captain and vice-captain picks

Abhishek Sharma: Punjab batter Abhishek Sharma has racked up 408 runs in eight