Indian T20 League 2022: Match 29- Gujarat vs Chennai: Preview, Pitch Report, Probable XIs, Broadcasting Details & Updates
Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja (Image Credit : BCCI/IPL)
Gujarat and Chennai will lock horns at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune on April 17. Both teams have had contrasting seasons so far. The Hardik Pandya-led side has won four and lost one. On the other hand, the Ravindra Jadeja-led side has won one and lost four. Both teams won their last game and will be looking forward to keeping their momentum going.
Team News
Gujarat
The team has won four out of five games. In their last game against Rajasthan, they did well in all departments of the game. Skipper Hardik Pandya turned on the beast mode with an explosive half-century. The team has one of the best bowling attacks in the tournament. Expect them to go unchanged in the next game.
Key Players:
Hardik Pandya The skipper of the team scored unbeaten 87 runs off 52 balls in the last game against Rajasthan. He has the ability to change the game at will. He must have gained some confidence with the innings and will be keen to do well in the next game as well. He is bowling well which is another positive for Gujarat.
Mohammed Shami – Shami has been brilliant with the new ball. He has swung the ball both ways and picked up a few early wickets as well. He will be key with the ball for Gujarat.
Probable XI
Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade (wk), Vijay Shankar, Hardik Pandya (c), Abhinav Manohar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal
Chennai
After losing their first four games, the team made a comeback in their last game against Bangalore. Even in that game, they had to fight till the end to win. The team is dealing with the injuries to Deepak Chahar and Adam Milne. The former has been ruled out of the entire season. The team is likely to go unchanged in the game.
Key Players:
Shivam Dube: The left-hander has hit two explosive fifties in the tournament so far. His unbeaten 95 against Bangalore helped the team reach a total of 216. He might do well once again given his form.
Maheesh Theekshana: The mystery spinner from Sri Lanka took four wickets in the last game against Bangalore. He has plenty of variations up his sleeves and will be one of the key players for Chennai.
Probable XIs
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja (c), MS Dhoni, Dwayne Bravo, Chris Jordan, Maheesh Theekshana, Mukesh Choudhary
Pitch Report
The last game between Punjab and Mumbai saw a high-scoring thriller. The wicket is good to bat and once again, plenty of runs can be seen in the match. With dew around, teams will be looking to bowl first.
Match Details
Date: April 17th,2022
Venue: MCA Stadium, Pune
Time: 7:30 PM
Broadcasting Details: Star Sports Network for television, Disney+ Hotstar for online streaming.
