- Match: Himachal Pradesh vs Uttar Pradesh
- Date- 21st December 2021
- Match Format- 50-Over
- Venue- Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Time- 9:00 AM IST
- Weather Forecast- Sunny, 16-23 °C
HIM vs UP, General Betting Odds
Himachal Pradesh- 2.60
Uttar Pradesh- 1.60
HIM vs UP, Today Match Prediction, Vijay Hazare Trophy, 21st December
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Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh will lock horns with Uttar Pradesh in the first quarterfinal of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2021. Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur will host this fixture. Himachal has a phenomenal run in the Vijay Hazare so far with winning three out of five matches played so far and currently stands on the top of the Elite Group-A table.
They played their last match against Odisha where batting first they posted a total of 360 Runs. The top-order batters consisting of Shubham Arora, Prashant Chopra, Nikhil Gangta performed exceptional well giving their side a brilliant start. But it was Rishi Dhawan who played a captains’ knock scoring unbeaten 91* in just 58 balls.
In return, Odisha also had a great start to their innings where all of the top-order batters contributed runs. But as they returned to the pavilion there was nobody who stood up as wickets kept felling at regular intervals and they could only manage a total of 297 in 45.1 overs. Mayank Dagar just dismantled the whole opposition with a six-wicket haul while Rishi Dhawan took three scalps.
Top Batsmen for Himachal Pradesh-
- Rishi Dhawan- 282 Runs on 10 Matches, 62.86 Average
- Prashant Chopra- 3131 Runs in 10 Matches, 31.30 Average
Top Bowlers for Himachal Pradesh–
- Mayank Dagar-14 Wickets in 10 Matches, 5.43 Economy
- Rishi Dhawan- 25 Wickets in 10 Matches, 5.99 Economy
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh has done well in the Vijay Hazare Trophy despite their star players not being available. With a young core to fall back on, UP will be keen to keep their campaign alive with another win. However, they face a strong Himachal Pradesh side who are in excellent form at the moment.
In the last match in the pre-quarterfinals, they defeated Madhya Pradesh 5 Wickets where batting first Madhya Pradesh posted a target of 234 Runs. UP bowlers were exceptional with their bowling and economical figures. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Shivam Mavi took two scalps each while Yash Dayal got three wickets.
During the chase, the top order failed to run and got out cheaply but the middle order bolstered the innings where Akshdeep Nath scored 78 and Rinku Singh took his side to victory with an unbeaten 58* off 64. Singh will be a key player to watch out for as the 24-year-old has immense talent.
Top Batsmen for Uttar Pradesh–
- Madhav Kaushik- 364 Runs in 7 Matches, 60.67 Average
- Rinku Singh- 303 Runs in 6 MAtches, 101.00 Average
Top Bowlers for Uttar Pradesh–
- Yash Dayal- 21 Wickets in 9 Matches, 4.50 Economy
- Shivam Mavi- 15 Wickets in 10 Matches, 4.60 Economy
Venue Stats
STATS – ODI
| Venue | Jaipur |
| Total matches | 19 |
| Matches won batting first | 7 |
| Matches won bowling first | 12 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 244 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 227 |
| Highest total recorded | 362/1 (43.3 Ov) by IND vs AUS |
| Lowest total recorded | 125/10 (37 Ov) by ENG vs IND |
| Highest score chased | 362/1 (43.3 Ov) by IND vs AUS |
| Lowest score defended | 259/5 (50 Ov) by IND vs WI |
Weather Report
The weather will be mostly sunny with no chances of rain. It will be a bit warm which will ease down as the day goes by. Overall it will be a sunny and humid day for play.
- Precipitation: 0%
- Humidity: 27%
- Wind: 8 km/h
Pitch Report
The pitch at Jaipur is more of a friendly batting surface and the batters can score runs easily. The spinners are likely to get some turn as well. Bowling first is an excellent option here given the win rate it has.
HIM vs UP Today Match Prediction–
Let’s check out the crucial playing 11 for today’s game and the Prediction for this match.
Himachal Playing 11-
Shubham Arora (wk), Prashant Chopra, Nikhil Gangta, Amit Kumar, Rishi Dhawan (c), Sumeet Verma/Pankaj Jaswal, Akash Vasisht, Arpit Guleria, Mayank Dagar, Ayush Jamwal, Vinay Galetiya
Wicketkeeper– Shubham Arora
Batsmen- Prashant Chopra, Nikhil Gangta, Sumeet Verma
All-Rounder- Rishi Dhawan, Pankaj Jaswal, Akash Vasist
Bowler- Arpit Guleria, Mayank Dagar, Ayush Jamwal, Vinay Galetiya
Uttar Pradesh Playing 11-
Madhav Kaushik, Aryan Juyal (wk), Karan Sharma (c), Sameer Rizvi, Akshdeep Nath, Rinku Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shivam Mavi, Ankit Rajpoot, Yash Dayal, Shivam Sharma
Wicketkeeper- Aryan Juyal
Batsmen- Madhav Kaushik, Sameer Rizvi, Rinku Singh, Karan Sharma
All-Rounder- Shivam Mavi, Akshdeep Nath
Bowlers- Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ankit Rajpoot, Yash Dayal, Shivam Sharma
HIM vs UP, Who will win the match, Today Match Prediction
Himachal Pradesh is expected to win this match against Uttar Pradesh.
According to Kheltalk expert prediction, HIM vs UP match will be of a close margin win. Himachal Pradesh is favorites for the win given their top order and middle order performed in the last match against Odisha while their key bowler, Mayank Dagar just dismantled the whole opposition with a six-wicket haul. Rishi Dhawan is in excellent form at this point and will be key in this match.
On the other hand, Uttar Pradesh has done well in the Vijay Hazare Trophy so far despite many of their senior players not being available. Their young core has been consistent and managed to win it for them on given occasions. Considering the number of previous encounters between these two Uttar Pradesh has always come on top of Himachal in the last four outings together but given the current form Himachal is in, they look a stronger side on paper.
Popular Betting Odds For HIM vs UP, Vijay Hazare Trophy, 1st Quarterfinal, Today Match Prediction, Cricket Betting Tips
Top Batsman for Himachal Pradesh- Rishi Dhawan
The Himachal skipper has set a perfect example of leadership, scoring for his team whenever required. Dhawan has contributed for his side from both the departments and is currently at the pinnacle of his form. He has smashed 332 Runs in 5 matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy so far including a high score of 91 that came in the last against Odisha. He will be key in this match and will be looking forward to placing his team into the semis.
Top Batsman for Uttar Pradesh- Rinku Singh
Singh is currently the leading run-scorer for Uttar Pradesh in this tournament. In 5 innings, he has scored 303 runs at an average of 101, which includes a high score of 104. The 24-year-old has been exceptional in the Vijay Hazare so far and has not failed to disappoint despite major key players being out of the team.
Top Bowler for Himachal Pradesh- Mayank Dagar
Dagar is the leading wicket-taker for Himachal at the moment with 10 Wickets in 5 matches with an impressive economy of 5.48. In the last match against Odisha, he was on fire with a career-best six-wicket haul that helped his team seal the win. He will be booming with confidence after that stint and will be looking forward to carrying the same momentum in this match as well.
Top Bowler for Uttar Pradesh- Yash Dayal
Yash is a 24-year-old budding talent that has impressed everyone with his performance in the Vijay Hazare. In the last match against Madhya Pradesh, he proved vital taking three scalps while conceding just 35 runs. Given he has age on his side it is expected to see more promising performances from him further down the line. He is a good pick for this match as he is the leading wicket-taker for Uttar Pradesh with 14 Wickets in 6 matches including the best figure of 5/31.
