Baroda will face Punjab at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad for the Elite Group C match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025. This promises to be an exciting encounter between two strong domestic T20 teams with contrasting positions in the points table.
The head-to-head record between these two teams is perfectly balanced. In their 2 matches played in T20 domestic cricket, both Baroda and Punjab have won 1 match each, making this contest highly competitive.
BRD vs PUN Elite Group C – SMAT Match Preview
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad will host this crucial SMAT Elite Group C encounter. Based on recent T20 matches played at this venue, the ground has an average score of 203 runs in the last 5 T20s, indicating excellent batting conditions with good assistance for pace bowlers.
Punjab are currently at 1st position in Elite Group C with 8 points from 3 matches, having won 2 and lost 1 match. Baroda occupy the 7th position with 4 points from 3 matches, with 1 win and 2 losses to their name. This match is crucial for Baroda as they look to improve their position in the group and keep their knockout hopes alive, while Punjab aim to consolidate their top position.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Baroda vs Punjab |
| Date | December 2nd, 2025 |
| Time | 11:00 AM IST |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Tournament | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 – Elite Group C |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Expected to be a batting-friendly wicket |
| Average Score | 203 runs (average in last 5 T20s at this venue) |
| Favors | Pacers – pitch offers good assistance with favorable conditions |
| Surface | Excellent batting conditions with pace-friendly surface |
| Weather Impact | Partly cloudy with 3% precipitation chance |
| Toss Factor | Teams winning the toss prefer to bowl first – 76% opted to chase |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 20°C with partly cloudy conditions expected |
| Humidity | 72% – High humidity levels |
| Wind Speed | 6 km/h – Light winds |
| Rain Chance | 3% precipitation expected – minimal rain threat |
| Overall | Partly cloudy morning conditions, ideal for cricket |
Toss Prediction
Historical data from Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium shows teams winning the toss have a 76% preference to bowl first over the last 5 years in T20s. Teams bowling first have achieved a 65.52% win rate at this venue. The team winning the toss is strongly expected to bowl first.
Injury Updates
No major injuries reported. Both teams are expected to field their full-strength squads for this crucial group stage match.
Dream11 Team For BRD vs PUN
BRD vs PUN Head-to-Head Records
- PUN beat BRD by 20 runs: BRD – 203/7 (20), PUN – 223/4 (20) (06 Nov, 2023)
- BRD beat PUN by 25 runs: BRD – 160/3 (20), PUN – 135/8 (20) (29 Jan, 2021)
- PUN beat BRD by 9 wickets: BRD – 126/10 (18.5), PUN – 132/1 (14.4) (27 Mar, 2013)
- BRD beat PUN by 8 runs: BRD – 149/6 (20), PUN – 141/8 (20) (27 Mar, 2012)
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| A Sharma (Captain) | Scored 187 runs in 5 matches |
| Krunal Pandya (Vice Captain) | Scored 12 runs and took 4 wickets in 5 matches |
| Hardik Pandya | Scored 48 runs and took 4 wickets in 5 matches |
| Shubham Sharma | Scored 70 runs in 5 matches |
| Ramandeep Singh | Scored 47 runs and took 2 wickets in 5 matches |
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