The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League is getting into the formalities of its 24th league encounter, played between Rajasthan Royals & Gujarat Titans. Rajasthan Royals is ultimately looking at a different club level compared to their journey of the last couple of seasons. On the other hand, GT’s winning chariot has been clinically curbed by Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last game. Royals & Titans both are standing in the top 4 positions in the IPL points table, which determines their consistency in the tournament. But this game would also be the battle of the leadership of two young skippers, Hardik Pandya & Sanju Samson. Also, the openers Shubhman Gill & Jos Buttler, who are doing wonders for their respective sides, will compete for their supremacy.
In the game before, Gill has played a phonetic knock of 96(59) in a successful chase against Punjab, while Buttler has scored the maiden ton of IPL 2022 versus Mumbai Indians. Before the tournament, Gujarat’s pace attack looked so mediocre on paper, but game after game, it is getting so lethal and unhandy for the opposition teams. This game will also bring an intriguing contest between the two top-quality wrist spinners, Rashid Khan & Yuzi Chahal.
So, let’s throw some quick predictions & fantasy tips for this battle between Rajasthan & Gujarat.
RR vs GT: Match Predictions
As the match will be played at the DY Patil Cricket Stadium, then the spin & bounce are almost an inevitable factor. So, the underrated grippers like R Ashwin, Rahul Tewatia, and Riyan Parag would prove so vital in the context of this game. Also, the in-form batters like Jos Buttler, Shubhman Gill, and Shimron Hetmyer would have starred at the end of the match. In the last 10 games at this venue, the team batting second has won 7 matches dominantly, which depicts the strong influence of the dew on the proceedings of the game. Also, the toss could be easily forecasted on this basis of dew, that whichever team will win would opt to bowl first.
RR vs GT: Probable Playing XIs
The possibility of changes in the first XI is almost null for both sides as there is no significant cause. But this match could be the last opportunity for the names like Darshan Nalkande, Riyan Parag & Sai Sudarshan. So, beneath is given the best possible Playing XIs for both the teams on that basis.
Playing XI For GT
Matthew Wade(✈️/W), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudarshan, Hardik Pandya(C), David Miller(✈️), Rahul Tewatia, Abhinav Manohar, Rashid Khan(✈️), Darshan Nalkande, Mohammed Shami, Lockie Ferguson(✈️)
Playing XI For RR
Jos Buttler(✈️), Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson(C/W), Rassie van der Dussen(✈️), Shimron Hetmyer(✈️), Riyan Parag, R Ashwin, Trent Boult(✈️), Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Sen, Prasidh Krishna.
RR vs GT: Pitch Report
The red soil-made surface of the venue will cater even opportunities for batsmen & bowlers. The average first & second innings score at this venue is 160 and 156 runs, which vindicate its high run-scoring touch. Also, the fast bowlers who can hit the seam at the correct positions would extract the extra edge from this pitch.
RR vs GT: Weather Forecast
According to Weather Atlas.com, the match-day will remain warm and probably make the temperature tally of 35°/29°c. Also, the humidity will ramp at 72%, and as the game is an evening clash, dew will play its games, especially with the side who would be forced to bowl in the second half after losing the coin.
RR vs GT: Fantasy Tips
The spin candidates who would exploit the extra turn from the surface, such as Rashid Khan, Yuzi Chahal, and R Ashwin, must be inducted into your Fantasy11.
The captain for the team should be an informed batsman like Shubhman Gill, Jos Buttler, and Shimron Hetmyer, while the VC choices should involve the likes of Lockie Ferguson and Mohammad Shami and Prasidh Krishna.
The youngsters like Devdutt Padikkal, Darshan Nalkande, and Kuldeep Sen could prove as crucial options for this match, and they must at least be included in the scheme of things.
Our Dream11 Team Suggestion
