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GT vs DC Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 10 | GT vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today | Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals Key Players | Pune Pitch Report

Like the Mumbai Indians, it has been quite the wait for Delhi Capitals after their excellent, come-from-behind victory over the five-time champions last week. The Capitals, who were without most of their overseas stars, dug deep to beat Mumbai, with Lalit Yadav and Axar Patel pulling off a heist when the game looked all-but-lost.

Now, they are getting ready for their first night match of the season. Chasing teams continue to dominate, so the onus is on the team batting first today to put runs on the board, of which getting through that dreaded powerplay period is a key factor. One of the chasing victories was by Gujarat Titans in the battle of the newbies against Lucknow earlier this week. Like the Capitals, though, the Titans collapsed at the top, so improvement is required.

However, an opportunity awaits for Gujarat’s excellent bowling attack in what could be helpful conditions early on. Mohammed Shami was outstanding in the powerplay against Lucknow, while Lockie Ferguson and Rashid Khan provide more than ample support. For Delhi, they will welcome back at least one overseas seamer, which will provide their bowling attack with a little extra punch.

Possible Playing 11

Gujarat should stick with the same XI that beat Lucknow.

Gujarat Titans: 1. Shubman Gill, 2. Matthew Wade (wk), 3. Vijay Shankar, 4. Abhinav Manohar, 5. Hardik Pandya (c), 6. David Miller, 7. Rahul Tewatia, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. Varun Aaron, 10. Lockie Ferguson, 11. Mohammed Shami

Mustafizur Rahman and Lungi Ngidi are available for Delhi. One of them is likely to play. David Warner will be available for Delhi’s next match on April 7.

Delhi Capitals: 1. Prithvi Shaw, 2. Tim Seifert, 3. Mandeep Singh, 4. Rishabh Pant (c & wk), 5. Rovman Powell, 6. Lalit Yadav, 7. Axar Patel, 8. Shardul Thakur, 9. Kuldeep Yadav, 10. Khaleel Ahmed, 11. Mushtafizur Rahman/Lungi Ngidi

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Gujarat Titans:

• Mohammed Shami vs the Delhi top order will be a key battle. He has dismissed Prithvi Shaw once in 25 deliveries in the IPL (34 runs) and once in 13 deliveries vs Rishabh Pant (17 runs).
• Shami was player of the match against Lucknow, courtesy of his 3/25.
• The IPL world is still waiting for Shubman Gill to show the consistency his talent is craving. He began IPL 2022 with a duck, and averages 29.78 in nine matches vs Capitals (SR 119.11).
• Matthew Wade enjoys batting first in T20s. He averages 36.83 and strikes at 148.81 batting first compared to 17.38 and 115.83 batting second.
• Hardik Pandya began life as an IPL captain with victory vs Lucknow. He scored important runs after two early wickets vs Lucknow (33) and got through four overs with the ball.
• Hardik has poor numbers against the Capitals (178 runs, avg. 16.18, SR 142.20), although he played against different DC attacks in the past. He averages 33 and strikes at 182 against medium pace in the IPL, and the current DC attack has a number of those types of bowlers in their attack with Anrich Nortje still out injured.
• Rashid Khan has solid numbers against DC, with 15 wickets in 12 matches at an average of 18.27 and economy rate of 5.71. His battle with Rishabh Pant could be key, as the DC captain strikes at just 110 vs Rashid in T20s (two dismissals in 71 deliveries).
• Lockie Ferguson takes a wicket every 20 deliveries on average vs DC. The Kiwi speedster has taken 19 wickets in his last 15 IPL matches.

Delhi Capitals:

• Prithvi Shaw strikes at 145 in IPL matches in India, and strikes at 145 in the powerplay. However, how he fares against pace will be key, as he averages just 20 vs medium pace (SR 141) and 25 vs high pace (SR 146).
• Tim Seifert looked in really good touch last week vs MI, taking on Jasprit Bumrah with success. He then succumed to the legspin of Murugan Ashwin, so keep an eye on his battle with Rashid Khan (if he gets to face him).
• Will Rishabh Pant fire today? He missed out last week against MI, and how he fares against Shami and Rashid in particular will be key. He strikes at 146 vs medium pace and 136 vs wristspin in the IPL.
• Expect Shardul Thakur to play a key role in the powerplay. He has dismissed Shubman Gill twice in 18 deliveries in the IPL, whilst conceding just 12 runs. Also, Thakur has the most wickets of any bowler in T20s at Pune (19, avg. 21.05, SR 15.11).
• Kuldeep Yadav was at his very best in the MI match last week (3/18). He took 2/31 in his only T20 match at Pune so far.

Other Stats and Facts

• Lalit Yadav (48* off 38 balls) and Axar Patel (38* off 17 balls) were magnificent in the finishing department last week vs MI.
• Mohammed Shami vs Prithvi Shaw: 25 balls, 34 runs, one dismissal.
• Rashid Khan is six wickets away from 100 in the IPL.
• Rahul Tewatia produced the knock that Rahul Tewatia is known for. He smashed 40* (24) during the week to get GT home against LSG.

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium Pune Pitch Report and Weather

Pune is the only ground so far where the team batting first has won. Sanju Samson, who was described as an incredible cricketer by Jimmy Neesham, smashed a 27-ball 55 to lead the Royals to a 200+ score.

Dew should be a factor, though. Expect the captain who wins the toss to choose to chase. A very hot and clear evening is forecast.

Dream11 Prediction

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.

Option 1:

Option 2:

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

• Wicket-keepers: Rishabh Pant
• Batsmen: Prithvi Shaw, David Miller
• All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel
• Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Rashid Khan, Shardul Thakur

Match Prediction

Chasing team is likely to win this one, with Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Shami in particular capable of picking wickets in the powerplay.