Indian T20 League 2022: Match 43- Gujarat vs Bangalore: Preview, Probable XIs, Pitch Report, Broadcasting Details and Updates
Hardik Pandya-Faf du Plessis (Image Source : BCCI/IPL)
Gujarat will be facing Bangalore in the 43rd match of the Indian T20 League 2022 at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. Gujarat is looking invincible in the tournament and is placed at the top of the points table with seven wins from eight matches. Bangalore on the other hand after a decent start to the tournament have lost their plot. The men in red and black will look to get their campaign back on track and be in contention for a spot in the playoffs.
Team News:
Gujarat: The Gujarat team is looking like the team to beat this season. The biggest plus that they are having is that someone or the other is putting up their hands and rescuing them from pressure situations. The team will hope that their dream run continues.
Probable XI: Wriddhiman Saha (WK), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya (C), Abhinav Manohar, David Miller (O), Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan (O), Alzarri Joseph (O), Lockie Ferguson (O), Yash Dayal, Mohammed Shami.
Key Players:
Hardik Pandya: Hardik Pandya has scored 301 runs in seven matches in the Indian T20 League 2022 so far. He has perfectly played the role of the anchor in the Gujarat batting while the other batters have batted around him.
Rashid Khan: He is one of the most important cogs in the bowling of Gujarat but with two match-winning knocks, he is proving himself more than handy with the bat. Therefore, the team will depend on him for valuable contributions in both departments.
Rahul Tewatia: Rahul Tewatia has now made it a habit of scoring runs under pressure and pulling off impossible heists for his team. Gujarat will be hoping that his form continues in the tournament.
Bangalore: With a powerful start to the tournament, Bangalore gave a vibe that this year will be different for them. But as the tournament has progressed, they have lost their momentum and are currently struggling to find a substantial performance.
Probable XI: Faf du Plessis (C)(O), Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell (O), Suyash Prabudessai, Rajat Patidar, Shabaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik, Wanindu Hasaranga (O), Harshal Patel, Josh Hazlewood (O), Mohammed Siraj.
Key Players:
Shabaz Ahmed: Among all the big names in the batting order, it is Shabaz Ahmed who has chipped in with valuable contributions in most of the matches of the tournament so far.
Dinesh Karthik: Karthik has been the most impactful batter for Bangalore this year. It has been a norm that whenever the men in red and black are in trouble, Karthik has rescued them. In the matches that he has failed to score Bangalore has submitted themselves hopelessly to the opposition.
Wanindu Hasaranga: Wanindu Hasaranga’s bowling has been one of the only few positives for Bangalore in the season. In the nine matches that he has played, he has picked up 13 wickets at an average of 18.85.
Pitch Report: The last match played at the venue was witness to the lowest team total scored in the tournament. Bangalore was bundled out for 68 runs by Hyderabad in the 36th match of the tournament. The pitch offered assistance to the fast bowlers in the match and with the pitch being used multiple times, it will also be slowing down as the match progresses. So, assistance for both fast bowlers and spinners can be expected but a batter who spends some time at the crease can score runs.
Match Details:
Date: April 30th, 2022
Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
Time: 3:30 PM
Broadcasting Details: Star Sports Network for Television, Disney + Hotstar for online streaming.
