The 40th match of the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 will feature Group A’s Hyderabad (HYD) and Rajasthan (RJS) taking on each other. The game will be played at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot on November 27, at 11:00 AM. Both teams are currently placed among the ‘top four’ teams in the Group A standings, which makes this match a crucial one for both to succeed further in the tournament.

Hyderabad are currently placed in the fourth spot in the Group A points tally, having won and lost one game each in their two games. They lost to the table toppers, Bengal (BEN) by 8 wickets in the last game following a massive 179-run win against Meghalaya in their campaign opener. A win in this game will take them closer to the top spot in the tally.

On the other hand, Mahipal Lomror-led Rajasthan have been in a brilliant run of form in the tournament, registering two successive wins in their two matches so far. They started their campaign with a huge 108-run win against Bihar in their campaign opener followed by a 62-run win against Mizoram. They will look ahead to advance to the top spot in Group A table, with a win in this game against Tilak Varma’s men.

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The wicket of the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot is known for its batting-friendly nature, mostly in the second innings of the game. The average first-innings score here has been 157 runs while the highest chased score is 194. So, the toss-winning skipper will look ahead to bowl first to utilize the second half’s batting-friendly conditions.

This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.