Overview: -
The Tata IPL 2022 has been underway for more than six weeks. Since then, there have been several high-intensity games in which a match that appeared to be over for a team was unexpectedly won by the team that had been trailing for the whole of the game, while a match that appeared evenly balanced turned out to be over for a team much sooner than expected. This encounter between Lucknow Supergiants and Gujarat Titans should be entertaining. The first encounter between these two was won by Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets.
With both the teams having 16 points each in their kitty and Lucknow topping the table currently, who will race to the top of the table with a win? Gujarat or Lucknow?
Gujarat Titans: -
What more to say about them? They have a brilliant start to their maiden IPL campaign by winning 8 out of 11 matches they have played so far. Their top-order looks good, with wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha in good touch, with 2 fifties and Shubman Gill roaring back to form. Their middle-order has some concerns, particularly Hardik Pandya, who is struggling with the bat to score runs.
Their bowlers have been good in the middle, particularly Mohammed Shami and Rashid Khan, and they will want to continue their winning streak against Lucknow Supergiants after two consecutive humbling losses against Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians respectively in last one week.
Lucknow Supergiants: -
As the name suggests, Lucknow has been a “Supergiant” this season. They have been phenomenal in their inaugural season, with 8 wins in 11 matches. KL Rahul has been leading from the front and has been top-5 run scorers in IPL 2022. Their bowlers are breathing fire, particularly uncapped pacer Mohsin Khan and allrounder Krunal Pandya. Quinton de Kock and Deepak Hooda are also firing with the bat by playing enterprising cameos.
Predicted Playing XI:
Gujarat Titans: -
Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha (WK), Hardik Pandya (C), Sai Sudharsan, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Pradeep Sangwan, Alzarri Joseph, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami
Lucknow Supergiants: -
KL Rahul (C), Quinton de Kock (WK), Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Ayush Badoni, Jason Holder, Dushmantha Chameera, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan, Ravi Bishnoi
Pitch Report: -
The pitches in the TATA IPL 2022 have started to dry out, and the MCA Stadium is no exception. However, the groundsmen are making sure to keep grasses on the fields so that the fast bowlers, especially with the new ball, may get some aid. Furthermore, with the usage of red soil pitches, the wear and tear has greatly aided spinners who are anticipated to take advantage of the sluggish wickets. The team batting first is anticipated to score roughly 150 runs, but the bowlers are expected to win the game.
Weather Report: -
The weather is presumed to be good, with low humidity but no signs of rain.
Date and Time: -
The match will be played at 7:30 pm on the 10th of May.
Live Streaming: -
Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar
Dream XI Team: -
