Prediction posted on 30^th August, 2022, at 6:15 PM IST (75 minutes before start of the match)

1^st Innings –

1. In the first 3 overs, wicket-fall possibility is slightly high. Scoring rate should be good. Either the bowling side will dominate this period, or nobody will.
2. Between overs 4 & 6, wickets are less likely to fall. The scoring rate is expected to go up because big shots are expected. The batting side will dominate this period.
3. Between overs 7 & 13, wicket-fall possibility will be less. Still 1-2 wickets may fall. Scoring rate will continue to be good. The batting side will dominate this period too.
4. Between overs 14 & 20, wicket-fall possibility will increase. Scoring rate will be good and is likely to increase in the last few overs. The batting side will dominate this period too.
5. It should be a higher than medium score. (175+)

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