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.
| Rank | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Joe Root
|
12972 |
| 2 |
Alastair Cook
|
12472 |
| 3 |
Steven Smith
|
9999 |
| 4 |
Hashim Amla
|
9282 |
| 5 |
|
9276 |
| Rank | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
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 |
|
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 |