Indian T20 League 2022: Match 62: Chennai vs Gujarat: Preview, Probable XIs, Pitch Report, Match Details, and Updates
MS Dhoni-Hardik Pandya (Image Source: BCCI/IPL)
Chennai will be facing Gujarat in the 62nd match of the Indian T20 League 2022 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. While Gujarat is carrying great from their convincing win against Lucknow in their last match, Chennai is coming into the match on the back of a humiliating defeat against their arch-rivals Mumbai.
Team News:
Chennai: Chennai’s batting order looked miserable in their last match against Mumbai. But the bowling performed well and gave a fight defending a mere total of 97 runs. While Chennai is already out of the race for the top four, they will still look to have some wins under their belt and finish the tournament on a high.
Unavailable Players: Ravindra Jadeja
Probable XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway (O), Moeen Ali (O), Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni (C)(WK), Shivam Dube, DJ Bravo (O), Simarjeet Singh, Mukesh Choudhary, Maheesh Theekshana (O).
Key Players:
Devon Conway: Devon Conway has already proved his worth in the Chennai batting order with three consecutive half-centuries in the tournament so far. However, he was the victim of an unfortunate dismissal in the last match, Chennai will hope that he provides them a strong start in the next match.
MS Dhoni: In a match where the whole batting order came crashing down, it was captain Dhoni who put up a strong resistance scoring 36 from 33 deliveries. Thus, if and when required MSD will be playing an important role in holding the Chennai batting together.
Mukesh Choudhary: Mukesh Choudhary gave a big scare to Mumbai batting in the last match with his fiery opening spell. The team will hope that he continues his antics in the next match also.
Gujarat: Gujarat is on a roll as they have become the first team to have qualified for the playoffs in Indian T20 League 2022. They are also carrying a winning momentum with a convincing 62 runs victory in their last match against Lucknow.
Probable XI: W Saha (WK), Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade (O), Hardik Pandya (C), David Miller (O), Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan (O), Sai Kishore, Alzarri Joseph (O), Yash Dayal, Mohammed Shami.
Key Players:
Shubman Gill: Shubman Gill showed great resilience to score 63 runs from 49 deliveries on a pitch difficult to bat on, in Gujarat’s last match against Lucknow. With the pitches getting slower Gujarat will hope that Gill continues the form he has found.
Rashid Khan: Rashid Khan is developing into a proper all-rounder for Gujarat this season. In the last match, he found back his wicket-taking form picking up 4 wickets for 24 runs in 3.5 overs. The team management will hope that he continues his impactful performances in the tournament.
Pitch Report: The pitch at the Wankhede has slowed down with the gradual progress of the tournament. With the ball coming slower to the bat and sticking to the surface often, it will be difficult for the batters to find their way on the strip. A bowler-dominated contest can be expected.
Match Details:
Date: May 15th, 2022
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Time: 3:30 PM
Broadcasting Details: Star Sports Network for Television, Disney+ Hotstar for Online streaming.
