Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 will see its 9th fixture of the Super league where 8 teams have qualified between Madhya Pradesh and Punjab on Tuesday ,16th December 2025, at 9:00 AM (IST) and is a clash between teams which are unfortunately at the very opposite side of things in this super league. The match will be played at the DY Patil Academy in Pune. Here’s a look at the pitch conditions, key stats, player props, and match winner prediction for Madhya Pradesh vs Punjab.
Madhya Pradesh vs Punjab Props
Stats
- H Gawli scored 61 off 49 in the last game
- H Singh scored 77 off 48 in the last game
- A Singh scored 47 Off 27 in the last game
DY Patil Academy , Pune - Pitch Report
The surface at the Dr. DY Patil Academy is known for being a batter-friendly track with even pace and reliable bounce, making it ideal for free flowing stroke play. Early in the match, fast bowlers can find some movement through the air, while spinners come into play as the game progresses.
The average score at the venue is around 190 and the best option would be to bowl first and chase the target at any cost as the 2nd innings makes it more easy and the super league matches played here have seen 2nd team winning even after the target was 236.
Madhya Pradesh vs Punjab Squads
Madhya Pradesh Squad :Ankush Singh, Arshad Khan, Rahul Batham, Rishabh Chouhan, Harsh Gawli, Harpreet Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Kumar Kartikeya, Abhishek Pathak, Ritik Tada, Kuldeep Sen, Shivam Shukla, Shivang Kumar, Tripuresh Singh, Aniket Verma, R Patidar(c)
Punjab Squad :Prabhsimran Singh (c)(wk), Anmolpreet Singh, Naman Dhir, Nehal Wadhera, Ashwani Kumar, Ramandeep Singh, Mayank Markande, Arshdeep Singh, Sanvir Singh, Harpreet Brar, Salil Arora, Gurnoor Brar, Uday Saharan, Vishwanath Singh
Madhya Pradesh vs Punjab Match Winner Prediction
Madhya Pradesh come into this fixture in a relatively better position, having shown their quality with a comprehensive win over Andhra in their opening Super League game. Although they were outplayed by Jharkhand in the following match, MP have looked more balanced overall, with both their batting and bowling units contributing at key moments.
Punjab, on the other hand, find themselves under serious pressure. Despite topping the group stage, their Super League campaign has derailed after conceding massive totals in consecutive games. Failing to defend 235 against Jharkhand and then giving away 200 again against Andhra has exposed concerns in their bowling execution, particularly in the middle and death overs.
Given the current form and momentum, Madhya Pradesh are favourites to win this encounter. Punjab will need a significant turnaround in their bowling performance to stay alive in the competition, but MP’s steadier Super League showing gives them the edge going into this crucial clash.
Our Prediction: Madhya Pradesh to Win!
