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CSK vs GT Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 62 | CSK vs GT Dream11 Prediction Today | Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans Key Players | Wankhede Pitch Report
One of the most established and successful teams in IPL history have been shown up by the newbies. Chennai Super Kings only have pride to play for now after an abject batting display against arch-rivals Mumbai Indians. Their 97-all out was a huge anti-climax after the momentum they had built in previous matches – reflective of their IPL 2022 campaign.
The opposite can be said of Gujarat Titans. They became the first team to qualify for the playoffs after an outstanding bowling display to dismantle fellow newbies Lucknow, and they will now be aiming for more of the same with the ball to lock up a top-two spot. Rashid Khan continues to weave his magic with 450 T20 wickets now to his name, while on the batting front, Shubman Gill has important time at the crease under his belt.
A game against a team with nothing to lose is a good test for Gujarat. They will look to further tune their performance in time for the playoffs, and this is good preparation. For Chennai, it is a chance for a number of players to put their hands up and show some pride. After all, there is always the question of retentions for next season and beyond.
The previous meeting between the teams was a classic Gujarat heist. David Miller smashed a memorable 94* off 51 balls and Rashid Khan belted 40 off 21 balls. What does this game have in store?
Possible Playing 11
Chennai Super Kings: 1. Ruturaj Gaikwad, 2. Devon Conway, 3. Moeen Ali, 4. Robin Uthappa, 5. Ambati Rayudu, 6. MS Dhoni (c & wk), 7. Shivam Dube, 8. Dwayne Bravo, 9. Simarjeet Singh, 10. Maheesh Theekshana, 11. Mukesh Choudhary
Gujarat Titans: 1. Shubman Gill, 2. Wriddhiman Saha (wk), 3. Matthew Wade, 4. Hardik Pandya (c), 5. David Miller, 6. Rahul Tewatia, 7.
Rashid Khan, 8. Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, 9. Alzarri Joseph, 10. Yash Dayal, 11. Mohammed Shami
Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Chennai Super Kings:
- Devon Conway fell for a golden duck last game after three consecutive fifties. If he gets through the powerplay today, watch out as he has a strike rate of 196.55 vs spin this season (114 runs off 58 balls, one dismissal).
- Ruturaj Gaikwad has struggled for the most part this season. However, one of his good days was against Gujarat, where he scored 73 off 48 balls.
- Gaikwad has good numbers against Rashid Khan, with 43 runs off 25 balls (one dismissal).
- Moeen Ali is also a recognised spin-hitter in the middle overs. He has a strike rate of 148.87 in eight matches at the Wankhede, with a total of 198 runs at an average of 28.29. There are also a few left-handers Moeen can target with his off-spin.
- Dwayne Bravo has taken the most wickets at the death this season (11). He was superb against GT earlier in IPL 2022, where he took 3/23. Also, he has taken 28 wickets in 21 T20s on this ground at a strike rate of 15.86.
- Maheesh Theekshana has taken six wickets in the powerplay this season at an average of 19.83. He took 2/24 against GT earlier in IPL 2022, and will be key against their left-handers in particular.
- Mukesh Choudhary has taken the most powerplay wickets this season (11).
Gujarat Titans:
- Shubman Gill has struck two consecutive half-centuries and 177 runs in his past five knocks. He does have two half-centuries in nine knocks vs CSK, but only averages 22.25 against them. Also, he has scored just 49 runs in six innings at the Wankhede. It’s a big game for him.
- David Miller played one of his best ever IPL knocks against CSK earlier this season (94*). Overall, he has smashed 349 runs in 12 innings vs CSK at an average of 38.78 and strike rate of 147.88.
- Hardik Pandya missed the match vs CSK earlier this season. He strikes at 157.69 against them in his IPL career. He will be aiming to return to form at a ground he has plenty of experience at: 39 inns, 820 runs, avg. 32.80, SR 134.65.
- Rashid Khan was at his brilliant best in the last game (4/24). He takes less than one wicket per match on average vs CSK (SR 26.40), but he has good numbers against Moeen (3/43 in 32 balls).
- Yash Dayal has taken nine wickets in his past five matches. His battle with Gaikwad will be key, given the CSK opener’s struggles against left-arm seam in the IPL (10 dismissals, avg. 16.7).
- Mohammed Shami loves bowling at the Wankhede. He takes two wickets per match on average (16 in eight games, SR 12), and will be looking to improve on his record vs CSK: 10 inns, 7 wickets, avg. 41.71, SR 31.43.
Other Stats and Facts
- Gujarat (170/7) pulled off a stunning run-chase against CSK earlier in IPL 2022.
- Wriddhiman Saha has been dismissed just twice in the powerplay this season. He has scored 154 runs at an average of 77.00 and strike rate of 133.91 in this period.
- Ambati Rayudu was CSK’s second-highest scorer against the Titans earlier this season (46 off 31 balls).
- David Miller vs Dwayne Bravo in franchise T20 cricket: 54 balls faced, 82 runs scored, two dismissals.
- MS Dhoni has scored 34 runs off 18 balls against Mohammed Shami without dismissal.
Wankhede Pitch Report and Weather
Dew won’t be an issue in this day game, but the players will have to contend with a very hot Mumbai afternoon. Rajasthan chased down Punjab’s 189 in the day game on this ground last week, and there have been three scores above 180 in the past five matches.
CSK vs GT Dream11 Prediction 15 May 2022
Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.
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Fan2Play Prediction
Base team:
- Wicket-keepers: Wriddhiman Saha
- Batsmen: Devon Conway, David Miller
- All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Moeen Ali
- Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Dwayne Bravo
Match Prediction
A score of 170+ batting first can be a tough chase. However, Gujarat start as favourites and should win this match.
