The Indian Domestic OD Trophy continues with an exciting clash between Punjab (PUN) and Karnataka (KAR). Both teams have been in decent form this season and will aim to secure a crucial victory. Karnataka's experienced players, including Mayank Agarwal, and Punjab's rising stars like Abhishek Sharma, make this an intriguing contest. With a mix of experience and young talent, fans can expect a competitive game.

Tournament: Indian Domestic OD Trophy
Match: Punjab (PUN) vs Karnataka (KAR)
Date: 26 Dec
Time: 09:00 AM IST
The pitch is expected to favor batters initially, with some assistance for bowlers in the middle overs. Spinners might come into play as the match progresses. A score of around 270-290 should be competitive on this surface. Teams winning the toss might opt to bat first to take advantage of early batting-friendly conditions.
1.Mayank Agarwal (KAR): Scored 60 points in the last match, making him a reliable choice for this game.
2.N Wadhera (PUN): Highly selected (94.05%) and capable of making a big impact.
3.K Aneesh (KAR): Scored 109 points recently, showcasing his ability to contribute significantly.
1.A Singh (PUN): Top pick with a selection rate of 98.09%; his bowling skills can dominate the game.
2.V Vijaykumar (KAR): A consistent performer and a crucial bowler for Karnataka.
3.M Markande (PUN): A key spinner who can exploit the pitch conditions.
1.K Shrijith (KAR): Scored 196 points recently, making him the top-choice wicketkeeper.
2.P Singh (PUN): Selected by 94.62% of users, he is another excellent choice behind the stumps.
1.A Sharma (PUN): Highly selected (98.84%) and a dependable performer.
2.P Dubey (KAR): Outstanding recent performance with 138 points; he’s a must-pick.
3.S Gopal (KAR): A consistent all-rounder with 41 points in his last outing.
Choice 1:
Captain: A Sharma (PUN)
Vice-Captain: Mayank Agarwal (KAR)
Choice 2:
Captain: P Dubey (KAR)
Vice-Captain: K Shrijith (KAR)
Wicketkeeper: P Singh
Batsmen: M Agarwal, N Wadhera, K Aneesh, N Jose
Bowlers: A Singh, M Markande, V Vijaykumar
All-Rounders: A Sharma (C), S Gopal, P Dubey (VC)

Wicketkeeper: K Shrijith
Batsmen: M Agarwal, N Wadhera, A Manohar, N Dhir
Bowlers: A Singh, H Brar, V Koushik
All-Rounders: P Dubey (C), R Singh, S Gopal (VC)

1.A Kumar (PUN): Low selection rate (0.29%) and no significant performance in recent games.
2.K Kukreja (PUN): Minimal impact and lowest selection rate (0.1%).
3.H Raj (KAR): Low impact player with a selection rate of just 0.5%.
4.G Brar Singh (PUN): Limited opportunities and low selection rate (0.72%).
Punjab (PUN) Probable XI:

Karnataka (KAR) Probable XI:

Based on current form and team strength, KAR are likely to have the edge in this contest. With experienced players like Mayank Agarwal and a strong all-round performance from players like P Dubey and S Gopal, they seem well-equipped to handle the conditions. Punjab (PUN), however, will be competitive with young talents like Abhishek Sharma and a solid bowling line-up. But Karnataka’s experience and recent form should give them the upper hand, making them the favorites for this match.
											
											
											
											
											
											
											
											
											
											
											
											
											
											
											
											
											
											
											
											
											
											
											
											
											
											
											
											
											
											
											
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|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
											
												 
												Joe Root
											
										 | 
										12972 | 
| 2 | 
											
												 
												Alastair Cook
											
										 | 
										12472 | 
| 3 | 
											
												 
												Steven Smith
											
										 | 
										9999 | 
| 4 | 
											
												 
												Hashim Amla
											
										 | 
										9282 | 
| 5 | 
											
												 | 
										9276 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
											
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										16056 | 
| 2 | 
											
												 
												Harbhajan Singh
											
										 | 
										13537 | 
| 3 | 
											
												 
												Ravichandran Ashwin
											
										 | 
										12255 | 
| 4 | 
											
												 | 
										11832 | 
| 5 | 
											
												 
												Mitchell Starc
											
										 | 
										10448 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
											
												 
												Jonny Bairstow
											
										 | 
										242 | 
| 2 | 
											
												 
												AB de Villiers
											
										 | 
										222 | 
| 3 | 
											
												 | 
										221 | 
| 4 | 
											
												 
												Joe Root
											
										 | 
										207 | 
| 5 | 
											
												 
												Steven Smith
											
										 | 
										195 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
											
												 
												Abhigyan Kundu
											
										 | 
										13 | 
| 2 | 
											
												 
												Josh Philippe
											
										 | 
										12 | 
| 3 | 
											
												 
												Dhruv Jurel
											
										 | 
										8 | 
| 4 | 
											
												 
												Joshua Da Silva
											
										 | 
										8 | 
| 5 | 
											
												 
												Thomas Rew
											
										 | 
										7 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
											
												 
												Virat Kohli
											
										 | 
										13906 | 
| 2 | 
											
												 
												Rohit Sharma
											
										 | 
										10866 | 
| 3 | 
											
												 | 
										10480 | 
| 4 | 
											
												 
												AB de Villiers
											
										 | 
										9577 | 
| 5 | 
											
												 
												Ross Taylor
											
										 | 
										8607 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
											
												 
												Shakib Al Hasan
											
										 | 
										9373 | 
| 2 | 
											
												 
												Harbhajan Singh
											
										 | 
										8973 | 
| 3 | 
											
												 
												Ravindra Jadeja
											
										 | 
										7936 | 
| 4 | 
											
												 | 
										7448 | 
| 5 | 
											
												 
												Adil Rashid
											
										 | 
										7214 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
											
												 | 
										242 | 
| 2 | 
											
												 
												Jos Buttler
											
										 | 
										221 | 
| 3 | 
											
												 | 
										206 | 
| 4 | 
											
												 
												AB de Villiers
											
										 | 
										176 | 
| 5 | 
											
												 
												Virat Kohli
											
										 | 
										152 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
											
												 
												Saad Baig
											
										 | 
										50 | 
| 2 | 
											
												 
												Sharujan Shanmuganathan 
											
										 | 
										19 | 
| 3 | 
											
												 
												Noman Shah
											
										 | 
										18 | 
| 4 | 
											
												 | 
										15 | 
| 5 | 
											
												 
												Shahbaz Badar
											
										 | 
										11 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
											
												 
												Rohit Sharma
											
										 | 
										4231 | 
| 2 | 
											
												 | 
										4223 | 
| 3 | 
											
												 
												Virat Kohli
											
										 | 
										4188 | 
| 4 | 
											
												 
												Martin Guptill
											
										 | 
										3911 | 
| 5 | 
											
												 
												Paul Stirling
											
										 | 
										3777 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
											
												 | 
										3671 | 
| 2 | 
											
												 
												Adil Rashid
											
										 | 
										3301 | 
| 3 | 
											
												 | 
										3237 | 
| 4 | 
											
												 
												Shakib Al Hasan
											
										 | 
										3144 | 
| 5 | 
											
												 
												Mustafizur Rahman
											
										 | 
										2854 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
											
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										84 | 
| 2 | 
											
												 
												David Miller
											
										 | 
										82 | 
| 3 | 
											
												 
												Martin Guptill
											
										 | 
										75 | 
| 4 | 
											
												 
												Jos Buttler
											
										 | 
										74 | 
| 5 | 
											
												 
												Mohammad Nabi
											
										 | 
										73 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
											
												 
												Ahmad Ramdoni
											
										 | 
										20 | 
| 2 | 
											
												 
												Babette De Leede
											
										 | 
										17 | 
| 3 | 
											
												 
												Zane Green
											
										 | 
										16 | 
| 4 | 
											
												 
												Sulaimon Runsewe
											
										 | 
										15 | 
| 5 | 
											
												 
												Sahaj Chadha
											
										 | 
										14 |