Punjab vs Baroda Live Streaming: The final showdown of the 2023 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) promises an exhilarating contest between Punjab and Baroda. Punjab, eager to clinch the prestigious trophy for the first time, have reached the final on four previous occasions but haven't done so since the 2014/15 season. In contrast, Baroda, led by Krunal Pandya, boast two championship titles, having claimed victory in the 2011/12 and 2013/14 editions. Their most recent final appearance was in the 2020/21 season, where they were the runners-up to Tamil Nadu.


Punjab's journey to the final has been remarkable, finishing atop Group C with an impressive record of six wins and just one defeat, 


On the other hand, Baroda secured their spot in the final by finishing third in Group A, registering five wins out of six matches.


Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2023 final is of great significance to both teams, with Punjab aiming to end their streak of final losses, while Baroda looks to add another championship to their tally.


Punjab vs Baroda Final Match Weather Report, SMAT 2023:


A day with humidity levels reaching up to 61%, featuring a mix of clouds and sunshine is on the cards. The temperature is set to peak at 27°C around midday but will gradually decrease to 21°C later in the day. According to Weather.com, there is a slight 1% chance of rain.


Punjab vs Baroda Final Match Pitch Report, SMAT 2023:


The pitch at the IS Bindra Stadium is renowned as one of India's premier batting tracks, known for its excellent bounce and favourable conditions for batsmen. However, it's not just a paradise for batsmen; it also offers some assistance to fast bowlers, providing extra pace for a more balanced contest.


This stadium has a history of favoring teams chasing targets, with 92 wins for chasing teams and 51 for teams setting a target. The average run rate for teams batting first here is 8.13.


Punjab vs Baroda Head To Head in SMAT:


In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Punjab and Baroda have crossed paths three times, with Baroda holding the upper hand with two victories. Their most recent encounter took place in 2021 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where Baroda secured a 25-run victory.


Punjab vs Baroda Final Match, SMAT 2023 Venue & Timing Details:


The final will be held at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on November 6 at 4:30 PM IST.


Punjab vs Baroda Final Match, SMAT 2023 Live Streaming Details:


The SMAT 2023 final featuring Punjab and Baroda will be broadcast on the Sports 18 network and will also be available for live streaming on the Jio Cinema app and website.


Squads:


Baroda: Jyotsnil Singh, Ninad Rathva, Krunal Pandya (c), Shivalik Sharma, Vishnu Solanki (w), Bhanu Pania, Abhimanyu Singh, Mahesh Pithiya, Atit Sheth, Lukman Meriwala, Soyeb Sopariya, Dhruv Patel, Karthik Kakade, Chintal Gandhi, Harsh Desai, Amit Passi, Anant Bharwad


Punjab: Prabhsimran Singh (w), Abhishek Sharma, Naman Dhir, Anmolpreet Singh, Mandeep Singh (c), Nehal Wadhera, Sanvir Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Mayank Markande, Siddarth Kaul, Arshdeep Singh, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Baltej Singh, Prerit Dutta, Gaurav Chaudhary, Jassinder Singh