Prediction posted on 9^th August, 2022, at 6:00 PM IST (2 hrs before start of the match)

1^st Innings –

1. In the first 6 overs, wicket-fall possibility is less. Scoring rate should be good. Batting team will dominate this period.
2. Between overs 7 and 11, wicket-fall possibility will increase. Scoring rate will also fall with wickets. More dot balls are likely. Bowling will dominate this period.
3. Between overs 12 and 18, possibility of wicket-fall will reduce slightly, still 1-2 can fall. Scoring rate will improve. Either the bowling side will dominate this period or nobody will.
4. In the last 2 overs, some attempt to push-up the scoring rate will be made, but bowling is likely to be better.
5. It is likely to be a medium score. (145 – 165). Minimum 4 wickets should fall in the first innings. 

Match Result – A close-finish is likely. Team batting first has an advantage. See prediction for the 2^nd inning in the full prediction text.