IPL 2022, GT vs LSG: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI
Gujarat Titans (GT) would be taking on the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match number four of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. The two sides were the new additions to this year's IPL, totaling it to 10 franchises, with each team playing 14 games. The match will take place on Monday at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Here's the complete preview.
Pitch report, timing and TV listing
The wicket has got enough heat for both batters and bowlers. Pacers are likely to have a say in the match. The dew factor could have some role as well. The match will start at 7:30 PM IST. The match can be telecast live on Star Sports Network. It could be streamed on the Hotstar app (paid subscription).
LSG would be vying for their maiden IPL win
KL Rahul-led LSG has plenty of talented players on board. Their batting is decent, with Krunal Pandya, Deepak Hooda, and Krishnappa Gowtham seated in the middle-order. Pacer Andrew Tye (who replaced Mark Wood) has a ton of experience in the shortest format. The trio of Tye, Avesh Khan, and Dushmantha Chameera could be expected to make the early inroads.
Here's the H2H record
Both GT and LSG would be debuting in IPL 2022. This would be their first face-off in the cash-rich tournament. They will square off for the second time in the group stage on May 10, which would be the 57th match of IPL 2022.
Can GT savour a win over LSG?
Gujarat Titans can be a force to be reckoned with in IPL 2022.. Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade, Vijay Shankar, and David Miller form their core set of batters. Skipper Hardik Pandya could chip in with all-round numbers. A bowling attack comprising pacers Lockie Ferguson and Mohammed Shami along with an ace spinner in Rashid Khan could upset the rival batters.
Who are the key performers?
As per Cricketpedia, KL Rahul has hammered 3,273 runs in 76 matches. He has two hundreds and 27 fifties to his name. GT's Rashid Khan has been a highly effective bowler in IPL. The wrist-spinner has claimed 93 wickets in 73 matches. He averages 20.56 and has an economy rate of 6.33. Shubman Gill has 1,417 runs at an average of 31.49.
A look at the probable XI of both sides
GT probable XI: Shubman Gill, Gurkirat Singh, Matthew Wade (wk), Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Hardik Pandya (c), Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami, R Sai Kishore, Lockie Ferguson LSG probable XI: KL Rahul (c & wk), Evin Lewis, Quinton de Kock (wk), Manish Pandey, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Dushmantha Chameera, Krishnappa Gowtham, Ravi Bishnoi, Andrew Tye, Avesh Khan
Dream11 Fantasy Cricket options
Fantasy XI (Option 1): Quinton de Kock, Lokesh Rahul, Manish Pandey, David Miller, Evin Lewis, Shubman Gill, Vijay Shankar, Hardik Pandya, Dushmantha Chameera, Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson. Fantasy XI (Option 2): Quinton de Kock, Lokesh Rahul, David Miller, Evin Lewis, Deepak Hooda, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tewatia, Hardik Pandya, Avesh Khan, Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson.
