Indian T20 League 2022: Match 35- Kolkata vs Gujarat: Preview, Probable XIs, Pitch Report, Broadcasting Details and Updates
Shreyas Iyer-Hardik Pandya (image source: BCCI/IPL)
Kolkata and Gujarat will face off in the 35th match of the Indian T20 League 2022 at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai. Kolkata is having a roller coaster ride in the tournament so far. While they began their campaign on a great note, they have slipped down the points table losing four matches out of their seven games. On the other hand, Gujarat is looking like a formidable team with five wins in their six matches.
Team News:
Kolkata: Kolkata lost their last match against Rajasthan in a thriller by just seven runs. The skipper of the team, Shreyas Iyer looked in great touch and was almost taking his team to victory. But the lower order of the team succumbed under pressure and Kolkata ultimately lost the match. The team will look to resolve their bowling issues and also the lower order batting woes and return to winning ways soon.
Probable XI: Venkatesh Iyer, Aaron Finch (O), Shreyas Iyer (C), Nitish Rana, Andre Russell (O), Sheldon Jackson (WK), Sunil Narine (O), Pat Cummins (O), Shivam Mavi, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy.
Key Players:
Aaron Finch: Aaron Finch set the chase of Kolkata on the right track scoring 58 runs off 28 deliveries while opening the innings. He looked in great touch and the men in purple will hope that Finch continues with his form in the tournament.
Shreyas Iyer: While chasing a humungous total of 217 runs in the last match against Rajasthan, Shreyas Iyer kept Kolkata’s batting effort together. He scored a captain’s knock under tremendous scoreboard pressure scoring 85 runs off 51 deliveries. He will be a key factor in Kolkata’s batting going ahead in the tournament.
Gujarat: Gujarat is coming into the match after an excellent win in their last match against Chennai. While chasing a target of 170 runs, it was David Miller’s brilliant 94 off 51 aided by Rashid Khan’s 40 off 21 that took them home. With five wins in the tournament from six matches they are in great form and will be looking to carry the momentum forward. Hardik Pandya will probably make a comeback and the team look at the option of Rahamanullah Gurbaz for this match.
Probable XI: Rahamanullah Gurbaz (O) (WK), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya (C), Abhinav Manohar, David Miller (O), Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan (O), Jayant Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Yash Dayal, Lockie Ferguson (O).
Key Players:
Shubman Gill: Shubman Gill has scored 200 runs from six matches in the tournament so far. His strike rate in the tournament is 151.12 and the team will depend on him for solid starts.
David Miller: In the last match David Miller scored 94 runs off 51 deliveries and pulled off a miraculous win for his team. Gujarat will be sincerely hoping that Miller keeps providing them with power-packed finishes.
Rashid Khan: Rashid Khan has just picked up six wickets in six matches and is not looking in the wicket-taking form he is famous for. But the batters are seeing out his overs carefully and hence he is not getting wickets. He is also being handy with the bat in the hand, he showed his utility with the bat scoring 40 runs off 21 balls under pressure in the last match. Thus, his economical bowling and batting abilities will be key for Gujarat.
Pitch Report: Mumbai and Chennai faced off at the DY Patil Stadium in the 33rd match of the Indian T20 League 2022. The pitch was a sporting one providing something for both the batters and bowlers. An even contest between the bat and the ball can be expected in the match between Kolkata and Gujarat.
Match Details
Date: April 23rd, 2022
Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai
Time: 3:30 PM
Broadcasting Details: Star Sports Network for Television, Disney+ Hot Star for online streaming.
