Manish Pandey captains a side whose various arms are functioning in cohesion. Karnataka will target an outright win over Puducherry.
You can take nothing for granted though in cricket and Puducherry, a blend of local talent and some handy outstation players, will want to make a statement although its qualification hopes have evaporated.
The Ranji Trophy game at the SSN ground — the pitch here can be seamer friendly — beginning Thursday promises some interesting cricket.
