2020-21 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy – Punjab vs Uttar Pradesh Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Punjab vs Uttar Pradesh taking place? Sunday 10th January, 2021 – 06:30 (UK)
Where is Punjab vs Uttar Pradesh taking place? KSCA Cricket (2) Ground, Alur
Where can I get tickets for Punjab vs Uttar Pradesh? No tickets are available as this tournament is taking place without spectators
What channel is Punjab vs Uttar Pradesh on? This match will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Punjab vs Uttar Pradesh? Those in the UK can stream the match live online with a subscription to Hotstar
THE PREDICTION
One of the more entertaining games takes place in Alur as Punjab face off against Uttar Pradesh. The hosts are led by Mandeep Singh once again and will be able to count on some high-calibre players such as Harpreet Brar, Gurkeerat Singh, Anmolpreet Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Mayank Markande, Siddarth Kaul, Sandeep Sharma and Arshdeep Singh. They will not have star batsman Shubman Gill due to him playing for India in Australia right now but they still possess plenty of quality in their ranks. They face Uttar Pradesh and both teams will have hopes of reaching the knockout phase of the competition. The visitors failed to do so last year and their hopes have been dented this season by the unavailability of star pace bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar who continued to rehab from a serious thigh injury. With star spinner Kuldeep Yadav in Australia with the national team, they are seriously weakened by the absence of the duo and they will struggle to compete here against a strong Punjab side.
