Indian T20 League 2022: Match 24- Rajasthan vs Gujarat: Preview, Probable XI, Pitch Report, Broadcasting Details and Updates

Rajasthan will take on Gujarat in the 24^th match of the Indian T20 League 2022 at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai. Rajasthan is looking like the team to beat this season and is playing great cricket. They are currently ranked one in the points table. Gujarat on the other hand is also in great form. Much like their opposition for the match, Gujarat has also won three of their four matches in the tournament. This will be a top-of-the-table clash and the fans will expect a thrilling contest.

Team News:

Rajasthan: Rajasthan has put their best foot forward in the tournament so far. They have won 3 of their four games in the tournament and are currently placed at the top of the table. In their last match against Lucknow, they won a thriller versus Lucknow as they won the match by just 3 runs. All the aspects of the game seem to be clicking for Rajasthan and they will hope that their brilliant run continues.

Probable XI: Jos Buttler (O), Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (C)(WK), Rassie van der Dussen (O), Shimron Hetmyer(O), Riyan Parag, Kuldeep Sen, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult (O), Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Jos Buttler: Jos Buttler has scored 218 runs in 4 matches in IPL 2022 at an average of 72.67 and a strike rate of 141.56. He is in prime form and the team depends on him for solid starts.

Shimron Hetmyer: Hetmyer has provided his team with some strong finishes this year. He is scoring at a strike rate of 178.72 in IPL 2022, the team will hope that his form continues and he delivers the strongest of finishes for his team.

Trent Boult: In Rajasthan’s last match Boult gave them a great start picking up two wickets in the very first over. Rajasthan will hope that he continues picking up wickets in the powerplays providing them with some strong starts.

Gujarat: Gujarat has begun its campaign on a great note. They have three of their 4 matches but in the last match against Hyderabad, they faced their first defeat. They will look to bounce back and return to winning ways as quickly as possible. With Matthew Wade not delivering up to expectations, Gujarat might give a chance to Rahamanullah Gurbaz.

Probable XI: Rahamanullah Gurbaz (WK) (O), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharshan, Hardik Pandya (C), David Miller (O), Rahul Tewatia, Abhinav Manohar, Rashid Khan (O), Lockie Ferguson (O), Mohammed Shami, Darshan Nalkande.

Key Players:

Shubman Gill: In IPL 2022 Gill has scored 187 runs in 4 matches at a strike rate of 159.93. He is looking in great touch and Gujarat will hope that he continues giving his team solid starts.

Hardik Pandya: With a half-century in the last match, Pandya has revived his batting form. Gujarat will look forward to their skipper giving them solidity in the middle order.

Rahul Tewatia: Whenever the team is under pressure, Rahul Tewatia rescues them. He is making it a habit of pulling off unreal victories for his team from the jaws of defeat.

Pitch Report: The last match at the DY Patil Stadium was the 22^nd match of the ITL 2022. The match was a high-scoring thriller, where 409 runs were scored. The pitch looked like batting heaven and another high-scoring contest can be expected.

Match Details

Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai

Date: April 14^th,2022

Time: 7:30 PM

Broadcasting Details: Star Sports Network for television, Disney+ Hotstar for online streaming