North Zone (NZ) will lock horns with West Zone (WZ) in the 12th game of the Deodhar Trophy, 2023  at the Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground, Puducherry on 30th July 2023 at 01:30 PM IST.

NZ vs WZ (North Zone vs West Zone), Match 12 - Match Information

Match: North Zone vs West Zone, Match 12
Date: 30th July 2023
Time: 01:30 PM IST
Venue: Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground, Puducherry

NZ vs WZ (North Zone vs West Zone), Match 12 Preview

North Zone have played 3 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table, while West Zone have also played 3 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table.

Deodhar Trophy, 2023 Points Table

The points table of Deodhar Trophy, 2023  Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.

Team P W L Pts. NRR
SZ 3 3 0 12 +2.806
EZ 3 3 0 12 +1.434
WZ 3 2 1 8 +0.802
NZ 3 1 2 4 -1.758
CZ 3 0 3 0 -0.478
NEZ 3 0 3 0 -3.348

Both teams last played against each other in the Final of the Deodhar Trophy, 2013/14  where Rishi Dhawan scored the highest fantasy points for North Zone with 68 match fantasy points while Kedar Devdhar topped the fantasy points leaderboard for West Zone with 113 match fantasy points.

In the last match played by North Zone against East Zone, East Zone beat North Zone by 88 runs. The top fantasy player for North Zone was Mayank Yadav who scored 115 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against Central Zone, West Zone beat Central Zone by 1 wicket. The top fantasy player for West Zone was Atit Sheth who scored 118 fantasy points.

NZ vs WZ, Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground, Puducherry Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground, Puducherry is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 3 matches is 223 runs. Chasing a target should be the preferred option at the venue since the team batting first has only won 33% of its matches.

Weather Report for Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground, Puducherry

Temperature will hover around 37.96 °C and humidity is expected to be around 29%. 7.56 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.

NZ vs WZ, Head to Head

In the 31 matches played between these 2 teams, North Zone bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while batters have earned the most fantasy points for West Zone.

NZ vs WZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Harvik Desai 5 203 40.6 0 0 57, 11, 85, 50, 0 -
Nitish Rana 5 167 33.4 8 1.6 27, 51, 4, 34, 51 0, 4, 1, 3, 0
Shubham Rohilla 5 359 71.8 0 0 41, 99, 57, 114, 48 -
  1. Harvik Manishbhai Desai

    Harvik Desai is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 203 runs at an average of 40.6 per match.

  2. Nitish Rana

    Nitish Rana can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Nitish Rana has an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. He is a batter who bats left-handed. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 167 runs averaging 33.4 per match.

NZ vs WZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Chintan Gaja 5 24 4.8 12 2.4 11, 0, 0, 13, 0 1, 1, 5, 2, 3
Mayank Yadav 5 7 1.4 10 2 6, 0, 0, 1, 0 4, 3, 1, 1, 1
Rajvardhan Hangargekar 5 63 12.6 10 2 24, 13, 11, 15, 0 1, 2, 2, 0, 5
  1. Chintan Tarunbhai Gaja

    Chintan Gaja is a bowler and has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Chintan Gaja bowls right-arm medium and in the last 5 matches he has taken 1, 1, 5, 2, 3 wickets at an average of 2.4.

  2. Mayank Prabhu Yadav

    Mayank Yadav is a bowler and has an average of 73 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-arm medium fast bowler and in the recently played 5 matches Mayank Yadav has taken 4, 3, 1, 1, 1 wickets at an average of 2.

  3. Rajvardhan S Hangargekar

    Rajvardhan Hangargekar is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 5 matches Rajvardhan Hangargekar has taken 10 wickets at an average of 2.

NZ vs WZ Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Abhishek Sharma 5 159 31.8 1 0.2 44, 19, 1, 61, 34 0, 0, 0, 0, 1
Shams Mulani 5 118 23.6 7 1.4 15, 6, 0, 51, 46 2, 2, 2, 0, 1
Atit Sheth 5 93 18.6 5 1 53, 40, 0, 0, 0 1, 1, 1, 0, 2
  1. Abhishek Sharma

    Abhishek Sharma is an all-rounder and has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 159 runs averaging 31.8 per match.

  2. Shams Zakir Mulani

    Shams Mulani is an all-rounder and has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Shams Mulani is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 2, 2, 2, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 1.4.

  3. Atit Arpit Sheth

    Atit Sheth is an all-rounder and has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches Atit Sheth has scored 53, 40, 0, 0, 0 runs at an average of 18.6 per match.

NZ vs WZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Atit Sheth 5 93 18.6 5 1 53, 40, 0, 0, 0 1, 1, 1, 0, 2
Mayank Yadav 5 7 1.4 10 2 6, 0, 0, 1, 0 4, 3, 1, 1, 1
Harshit Rana 5 39 7.8 6 1.2 12, 5, 13, 9, 0 3, 2, 1, 0, 0
Harvik Desai 5 203 40.6 0 0 57, 11, 85, 50, 0 -
Shams Mulani 5 118 23.6 7 1.4 15, 6, 0, 51, 46 2, 2, 2, 0, 1
Mandeep Singh 5 208 41.6 0 0 50, 43, 18, 6, 91 -

The Top Point Getters for North Zone are Mayank Yadav with 115 match fantasy points, Harshit Rana with 94 match fantasy points and Mandeep Singh with 69 match fantasy points.

The Top Point Getters for West Zone are Atit Sheth with 118 match fantasy points, Harvik Desai with 85 match fantasy points and Shams Mulani with 78 match fantasy points.

NZ vs WZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Abhishek Sharma 5 159 31.8 1 0.2 44, 19, 1, 61, 34 0, 0, 0, 0, 1
Harvik Desai 5 203 40.6 0 0 57, 11, 85, 50, 0 -
Shams Mulani 5 118 23.6 7 1.4 15, 6, 0, 51, 46 2, 2, 2, 0, 1
Chintan Gaja 5 24 4.8 12 2.4 11, 0, 0, 13, 0 1, 1, 5, 2, 3
Nitish Rana 5 167 33.4 8 1.6 27, 51, 4, 34, 51 0, 4, 1, 3, 0
  1. Abhishek Sharma

    Abhishek Sharma is an all-rounder and has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a top order opening left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 159 runs at an average of 31.8 per match.

  2. Harvik Manishbhai Desai

    Harvik Desai is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Harvik Desai is a top order opening right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 57, 11, 85, 50, 0 runs at an average of 40.6 per match.

  3. Shams Zakir Mulani

    Shams Mulani is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. Shams Mulani bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4.

  4. Chintan Tarunbhai Gaja

    Chintan Gaja is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. Chintan Gaja is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 1, 1, 5, 2, 3 wickets at an average of 2.4.

  5. Nitish Rana

    Nitish Rana is a batter and has an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a batter who bats left-handed. In the last 5 matches Nitish Rana has scored 167 runs averaging 33.4 per match.

NZ vs WZ Squad Information

North Zone (NZ) Squad: Rishi Dhawan, Mandeep Singh, Sandeep Sharma, Shubham Khajuria, Nitish Rana, Himanshu Rana, Shubham Rohilla, Mayank Dagar, Abhishek Sharma, Mayank Markande, Prabhsimran Singh, Yudhvir Singh, Vaibhav Arora, Vivrant Sharma, Nishant Sindhu, Mayank Yadav and Harshit Rana

West Zone (WZ) Squad: Rahul Tripathi, Ankit Bawne, Priyank Panchal, Sarfaraz Khan, Atit Sheth, Chintan Gaja, Samarth Vyas, Shivam Dube, Harvik Desai, Het Patel, Prithvi Shaw, Shams Mulani, Arzan Nagwaswalla, Rajvardhan Hangargekar and Parth Bhut

NZ vs WZ Possible Playing XI

North Zone (NZ) Possible Playing XI: Shubham Rohilla, Nitish Rana, Mandeep Singh, Himanshu Rana, Prabhsimran Singh, Mayank Yadav, Harshit Rana, Sandeep Sharma, Mayank Markande, Abhishek Sharma and Nishant Sindhu

West Zone (WZ) Possible Playing XI: Rahul Tripathi, Harvik Desai, Priyank Panchal, Ankit Bawne, Sarfaraz Khan, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Parth Bhut, Chintan Gaja, Shams Mulani, Atit Sheth and Shivam Dube

NZ vs WZ Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Harvik Desai

Batters: Priyank Panchal, Rahul Tripathi and Shubham Rohilla

All-Rounders: Abhishek Sharma, Atit Sheth, Nitish Rana and Shams Mulani

Bowlers: Chintan Gaja, Mayank Yadav and Rajvardhan Hangargekar

Captain: Abhishek Sharma

Vice-Captain: Harvik Desai

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