The iconic 15th season of the Indian Premier League is in progress, and the journey has arrived at Maharashtra Cricket Association, Pune, for the game between Gujarat & Chennai. The Hardik Pandya leading GT has regained its lost momentum in the last match against Rajasthan. While the curious case of Chennai Super Kings is taking unexpecting turns in the journey. They have won the last game dominantly against RCB after consecutively facing 4 defeats. The likes of Robin Uthappa & Shivam Dube have started to settle down things in the CSKs batting order. While for RCB, the most important key is the inclusion of Josh Hazlewood in the bowling unit.
Both the teams have faced each other in 29 matches in the history of IPL, in which CSK stayed at the top with 20 victories while RCB has only barged on in 9 games. The venue of MCA usually dishes a good batting surface for t20 games. This automatically increases the scoring chances for the in-form batters like Robin Uthappa, Faf Du Plessis, and Shivam Dube. Also, the influence of dew makes things worse for the side which is bowling second in the game. Thus here are a few quick predictions & probabilities for the game between Gujarat & Chennai.
GT vs CSK: Match Predictions
Robin Uthappa has got the one-forward push he needs in the last game, which he needs every time. So, a big knock can be expected from him and the other batters like Ruturaj Gaikwad & Ambati Rayudu. At the same time, the Royal Challengers will hope for the knocks of Glenn Maxwell & Virat Kohli. The frontline spinners like Rashid Khan, Shabaz Ahmed, and Wanindu Hasaranga may collect the most wickets. The dew has fewer chances, but it should be kept in mind, so the team who wins the toss would opt to bowl first.
GT vs CSK: Probable Playing XIs
The swappings are almost unanticipated for both sides in this game. At the same time, the match would serve as the last chance for the athletes like Mukesh Choudhary, Vijay Shankar & Mathew Wade. So, let’s compose the finest playing XIs for both sides.
Playing XI For GT: Matthew Wade (W/✈️), Shubman Gill, Vijay Shankar, Hardik Pandya (C), David Miller(✈️), Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan(✈️), Lockie Ferguson(✈️), Mohammed Shami, Yash Dayal
Playing XI For CSK: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, Moeen Ali(✈️), Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja (C), Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (W), Dwayne Bravo(✈️), Mahesh Theekshana(✈️), Chris Jordan(✈️), Mukesh Choudhary
GT vs CSK: Pitch Report
The surface of MCA is dry and rock-solid, which also gets slow after bowling a few overs. The quick outfield & short boundaries would assist the batsmen in hastily making the scoreboard move. While the average 1st & 2nd innings score at MCA are 164 & 159, which depicts the mega run-making opportunities for the teams. The presence of dew may spoil the game for the side, which would be forced to ball second.
GT vs CSK: Weather Forecast
According to AccuWeather.com, the high & low match-day degrees at MCA, Pune would make a tally of 41°c & 29°c. But, the day will remain partly cloudy, which would disallow the dryness of the surface, and the humidity level will hover at 65%. And as the game will start at 7:30 pm, the dew will prevail its influence, especially in the second half of the match.
GT vs CSK: Fantasy Tips
The skipper choices should be from the in-form batters like Hardik Pandya, Robin Uthappa, and Shivam Dube, while the deputy skipper can be made to rapid pacers.
The spin options may be picked from the faces like Rashid Khan, Ravindra Jadeja, and Moeen Ali, which could properly use the edge of the surface.
The fast bowlers who can hit the eight areas on the track, such as Dwayne Bravo, Lockie Ferguson, and Mohammad Shami, should be induced into your fantasy side.
GT vs CSK: Dream11 Team
