Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2019: Round 2, Hyderabad vs UP: Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI Updates & Fantasy Cricket Tips - February 22nd, 2019

In the second round of fixtures, Hyderabad take on Uttar Pradesh led by the likes of Akshdeep Nath and Suresh Raina. Hyderabad have done well this season in the domestic circuit with a semi-final finish in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Mohammed Siraj and Ambati Rayudu have even made a comeback to the Indian national side, who are detrimental to the Hyderabad fortunes while the young talents of Uttar Pradesh were on show against Maharashtra as well.

With only a win in their minds after their opening day losses, both evenly matched teams are destined to compete closely in what promises to be a cracker of a game.

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Squads to choose from:

Hyderabad:

Himalay Agarwal, Tanmay Agarwal, Ashish Reddy, Akash Bhandari, Mehdi Hasan, Chama V Milind, Mohammed Siraj, Telukupalli Ravi Teja, Ambati Rayudu, Akshath Reddy, Rohit Rayudu, Palakodeti Sairam, Bavanaka Sandeep, Kolla Sumanth, Jamalpur Mallikarjun

UP:

Akshdeep Nath, Ankit Rajpoot, Aryan Juyal, Shubham Chaubey, Priyam Garg, Mohit Jangra, Mohsin Khan, Suresh Raina, Samarth Singh, Saurabh Kumar, Shiva Singh, Rinku Singh, Upendra Yadav, Yash Dayal, Nalin Mishra, Bobby Yadav

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Playing XI Updates:

Hyderabad:

No changes are expected from the Hyderabad side that played against Puducherry. Ambati Rayudu, Rohit Rayudu and Bavanaka Sandeep form the core of the their batting unit and with each of them in good form, it should be a hard task for the UP bowlers to restrict them to a below par score. The bowling unit is well balanced with Mehedi Hasan and Siraj picking a couple of wickets each in the previous match while the presence of former SRH all-rounder, Ashish Reddy brings in the essence of balance to the playing XI.

Possible XI: Tanmay, Akshath, Rohit, Rayudu(C), Sandeep, Sumanth(WK), Ashish, Bhandari, Mehdi, Siraj and Milind.

UP:

Ankit Rajpoot wasn't included in the first match and could make in a comeback at the expense of Mohsin Khan, who was expensive in the first match. Bobby Yadav picked two wickets against Maharashtra and could keep his place while the likes of Suresh Raina, Akshdeep Nath and Rinku Singh have ample experience playing in the IPL to counter the Hyderabad bowling unit.

Possible XI: Samarth, Upendra(WK), Garg, Raina, Nath(C), Rinku, Saurabh, Shiva, Dayal, Rajpoot/Mohsin and Bobby.

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Match Details:

Hyderabad vs Uttar Pradesh, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2019, Round 2, Group E

22nd Ferbruary 2019, 2:00 PM IST

Palam B Stadium, Delhi

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Fantasy Tips and Suggestions:

Wicket-keeper: Upendra Yadav is the ideal option instead of counterpart, Sumanth with the opener capable of providing fast starts first up. Sumanth's batting position is also a major put off which directs towards the eventual selection of Yadav.

Batsmen: CSK teammates Suresh Raina and Ambati Rayudu are must haves in the fantasy side with their ability in the shorter format second to none as far as the two teams are concerned. Rohit Rayudu has experienced a new lease of life this domestic season which makes his selection a viable one along with the likes of Samarth Singh and Tanmay Agarwal.

All-rounders: Akshdeep Nath is one of go-to players for UP while Bavanaka Sandeep's blazing cameos in the death overs are bound to come in handy in any fantasy contest. Both of them are great options along with Saurabh Kumar, who put in an economical shift against Maharashtra.

Bowlers: Two of Mohammed Siraj, Mehdi Hasan and Chama Milind are great to have in the fantasy side with all of them almost certain to be amongst the wicket-takers. U-19 World Cup winner, Shiva Singh is also a great option to have in the side with his left-arm spin proving difficult to put away in the previous round.

Captain: Suresh Raina and Ambati Rayudu are the obvious choices for captaincy considering their expertise. In case of an alternative option, Rohit Rayudu and Akshdeep Nath are also viable options with both players in good form over the last year or so.

Fantasy Suggestion #1: Upendra Yadav (WK), Suresh Raina, Rohit Rayudu, Akshdeep Nath, Saurabh Kumar, Bavanaka Sandeep, Chama Milind, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal and Shiva Singh. Captain: Suresh Raina

Fantasy Suggestion #2: Upendra Nath(WK), Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Tanmay Agarwal, Akshdeep Nath, Ashish Reddy, Bavanaka Sandeep, Mohammed Siraj, Mehdi Hasan, Shiva Singh and Yash Dayal. Captain: Rohit Rayudu