Irani Cup 2024: Rest of India’s squad heads into high-voltage clash with Mumbai

I Iran Cup 2024one of the highlights of Indian domestic cricket, will delight the fans once again. Scheduled to begin on October 1, the match will be held at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Known for giving emerging players a chance to catch the attention of the selectors, this year’s tournament is full of promising talents who are determined to come out in the open.

In this edition, Mumbai, under the leadership of Ajinkya Rahanewill be playing against Rest of India, which is managed by Ruturaj Gaikwad. With a strong mix of seasoned professionals and energetic youngsters, Mumbai is expected to present a tough challenge. During that time, the All of India has assembled a star-studded squad, with players who have excelled at the domestic level and earned recognition at the national level.

All Indian players are ready to shine

The all India team, with outstanding players like Gaikwad, Abhimanyu Easwaranagain Sai Sudharsanyou are prepared to face the challenge. With a line-up capable of delivering quality performances, Rest of India is expected to put up a tough fight against Mumbai. Players are experienced and have the necessary skills to succeed in the critical situations of the game.

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India’s best XI against Mumbai:

1. Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain)
   • Power: Gaikwad is known for his strong and gentle technique, especially while opening the batting. He plays both pace and spin effectively, making him reliable in all kinds of situations. His ability to run innings according to the situation is one of his key strengths.
   • What is expected: As captain, Gaikwad is expected to lead by example. He needs to give a strong start, strengthen the innings, and guide the young players. His leadership skills will also be important in making strategic decisions in high pressure situations.
2. Abhimanyu Easwaran (Vice-Captain)
   • Power: Easwaran is a cool and composed batsman, who excels at playing long innings. He is an expert at breaking the new ball, which makes him a high value. His ability to absorb pressure and play with patience makes him suitable for longer formats.
   • What is expected: Easwaran will be tasked with catching one over, especially if there is a fall. He needs to build strong partnerships, keep the scoreboard ticking, and play the role of sheet anchor. His partnership with Gaikwad at the top could set the tone for the entire team.
3. Sai Sudharsan
   • Power: Sudharsan is an aggressive left-handed batsman who likes to take on the bowlers. He has plenty of shots and can find gaps with ease, putting pressure on the opposition bowlers. His ability to switch gears makes him dangerous in any direction.
   • What is expected: He will be expected to accelerate the scoring rate during the middle overs, especially after the team got off to a good start. He can change the game, add quick runs, and he needs to settle down if the team loses early wickets.
4. Devdutt Padikkal
   • Power: Padikkal is well known for his stroke play and his ability to move the innings. He is a powerful batsman against spinners, especially at cover. He also knows how to play orthodox and innovative shots.
   • What is expected: Padikkal will need to adjust according to the situation-whether he strengthens the innings or speeds it up. He has to focus on rotating the strike to maintain a healthy run rate, while stepping up when the big shots are needed.
5. Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper)
   • Power: Jurel is recognized for his sharp intelligence and runs behind the stumps. He is equally capable of being a batsman who can adapt to different game situations, providing useful runs at the bottom of the order.
   • What is expected: As a wicketkeeper, Jurel will play an important role in setting the field and supporting the bowlers with his strength. He is expected to step up to bat in tough times, stabilize the innings and accelerate towards the end if required.
6. Ishan Kishan (Wicket Keeper)
   • Power: Kishan is a powerful batsman who can play explosive innings. He is good at dealing with pressure and has the confidence to face any bowling attack. His unusual shooting and quick scoring make him a threat in midfield.
   • What is expected: He will be expected to score quick runs, especially in the middle and father overs. Kishan’s job will be to build rapport when the team is under pressure or to end the innings with an explosive hit. His strength on the pitch also adds value to the team’s versatility.
7. Manav Suthar
   • Power: Suthar is a talented all-rounder who can contribute effectively with both bat and ball. He has the ability to control the momentum of the game with his spin, and is also a low order batsman who can score useful runs.
   • What is expected: He will be expected to contribute at a crucial time with his good bowling, especially in the middle overs to control the flow of runs or take wickets. In batting, his focus will be on adding valuable runs at the tail end, supporting the big hitters.
8. Saransh Jain
   • Power: Jain is a brilliant spinner who uses variations of pace and flight to fool the batsmen. He can bowl quite economically, especially in the middle overs, and has the ability to take wickets at crucial points in the match.
   • What is expected: Jain will be relied upon to bowl economically, restricting the opposition’s scoring opportunities and breaking ties when required. His role is crucial in the middle overs, where he can put pressure on the batsmen and shift the momentum in his team’s favour.
9. Prasidh Krishna
   • Power: Prasidh is a tall, fast bowler who is known for extracting bounce and delivering well-aimed yorkers. His pace and aggression make him an ideal front in the bowling attack, able to terrorize the batsmen and take early wickets.
   • What is expected: Krishna is expected to lead the pace attack, especially with the new ball, and take key wickets in the powerplay. His pace and bounce will come in handy in the death overs, where he will be able to target the batsmen with his accurate yorkers and slow balls.
10. Mukesh Kumar
    • Power: Mukesh has built a reputation as a reliable medium pacer with impeccable line and length. He is particularly effective at maintaining discipline and building pressure by containing runs, even when the ball is not swinging.
    • What is expected: Mukesh will be tasked with supporting the other fast bowlers and keeping things tight in the middle overs. He will be expected to keep up the pressure on his opponents and look for opportunities to exploit any weaknesses in the batting line-up.
11. Yash Dayal
    • Power: Dayal, a left-arm seamer, adds variety to the bowling attack. He can swing the ball from both sides and use variations effectively to confuse the batsmen. His ability to bowl in the right places makes him a valuable asset.
    • What is expected: He will be expected to provide success, especially against right-handed hitters who use his angle of attack. Dayal will be tasked with bowling at critical moments—either early to get breakthroughs or in the middle overs to get important wickets.

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