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LSG vs GT Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 57 | LKN vs GT Dream11 Prediction Today | Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans Key Players | Pune Pitch Report
It’s the newbies that have set the benchmark in this year’s IPL. Lucknow Super Giants, now top of the table, meet their closest challengers, Gujarat Titans, in an important battle.
While both are set for a playoffs’ berth, it is a top two spot that will be on the minds of KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya. More often than not in the IPL, finishing in the top two can be the difference between winning the title and falling short, and both these two sides have it in them to go all the way.
LSG have been particularly impressive in recent times. They have won four straight matches, and look a very well-oiled machine. Even with KL Rahul not facing a ball, they smashed KKR over the weekend, with their finishing and bowling at a high standard. Another win here and they will have one foot in a coveted top two spot (IPL 2022 scenarios here).
For GT, they have lost two straight matches. This is the perfect opportunity to rectify that against the team they won their first match against back in the early stages of IPL 2022. The fact that their openers were both in the runs againt MI is cause for optimism, while they will be aiming to rediscover some of that bowling punch they had earlier in the season.
Possible Playing 11
Both teams look settled, which is a key part of their success this season.
Lucknow Super Giants: 1. Quinton de Kock (wk), 2. KL Rahul (c), 3. Deepak Hooda, 4. Krunal Pandya, 5. Ayush Badoni, 6. Marcus Stoinis, 7. Jason Holder, 8. Avesh Khan, 9. Mohsin Khan, 10. Dushmantha Chameera, 11. Ravi Bishnoi
Gujarat Titans: 1. Shubman Gill, 2. Wriddhiman Saha (wk), 3. B Sai Sudharsan, 4. Hardik Pandya (c), 5. David Miller, 6. Rahul Tewatia, 7. Rashid Khan, 8. Alzarri Joseph, 9. Lockie Ferguson, 10. Mohammed Shami, 11. Pradeep Sangwan
Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Lucknow Super Giants:
- KL Rahul will be raring to go after being run out without facing a ball vs KKR. He is the second-highest run-scorer in IPL 2022 (451, avg. 50.11, SR 145.01), and has been the most consistent batsman over the past few years.
- However, while Rahul has a half-century at Pune, he has scored just 20 runs in his remaining three knocks. He has the class to turn that around.
- Quinton de Kock has struck scores of 46, 23 and 50 in his past three matches. He is now the sixth-highest run-scorer in IPL 2022, with 344 runs in 11 matches at an average of 31.27 and strike rate of 138.70.
- Deepak Hooda has been solid for LSG this season. He struck a 41-ball 55 vs Gujarat earlier in IPL 2022 and has scores of 34 and 41 on this ground. Also, number three is his most prolific position in T20s: 26 matches, 783 runs, avg. 32.62, SR 148.57.
- Jason Holder has taken at least one wicket in six of his nine matches this season. Out of his 12 wickets, six have come in the death overs. Given GT can be strong at this stage, Holder will be key.
- As will Avesh Khan. The seamer is LSG’s leading wicket-taker this season, with 14 wickets in nine matches at an average of 19.00 and strike rate of 14.00. He took 3/19 vs KKR, and was adjudged player of the match.
- Mohsin Khan has also been outstanding. The left-armer is considered to be one of India’s brightest seam options given his ability to move the ball around in the powerplay. He has taken nine wickets in five matches this season at an economy of 5.35.
Gujarat Titans:
- Shubman Gill found some form last game with a 36-ball 52. It came in a run-chase, and it was no surprise as he is more prolific when batting second (avg. 38.1) compared to batting first (avg. 25.8).
- Wriddhiman Saha has struck five 20+ scores in a row. Also, he has been excellent in the powerplay this season, with 149 runs at a strike rate of 143.26 and just one dismissal.
- Hardik Pandya was looking good vs MI (24 off 14 balls) before getting run out. He remains GT’s highest run-scorer this season, with 333 runs in 10 games at an average of 41.62. Also, he has three 30+ scores in seven innings at Pune.
- Mohammed Shami has been off colour in the last three matches, with combined figures of 2/124 in 12 overs. If there is a game to bounce back, this is it, as he got the better of KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock earlier this season to finish with 3/25. In fact, he has figures of 3/42 in 26 deliveries vs de Kock in the IPL.
- Also, Shami has taken three wickets in two matches on this ground at an economy rate of 6.25.
- GT could look to use Rashid Khan in the powerplay. The leg-spinner has dismissed KL Rahul thrice in 30 deliveries in the IPL, whilst only conceding 18.
Other Stats and Facts
- GT (161/5) chased LSG’s 158/6 with two balls to spare in their previous meeting.
- Wriddhiman Saha has an average of 57.1 against pacers in IPL 2022.
- Dushmantha Chameera dismissed Shubman Gill for a duck earlier this season.
- Avesh Khan has dismissed Gill twice in 28 deliveries in T20s, and has only conceded 25.
- Rahul Tewatia and David Miller struck a combined 70 runs off 45 deliveries against LSG earlier in IPL 2022. Tewatia’s 24-ball 40 helped get GT over the line.
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium Pune Pitch Report and Weather
The team batting first has won the past five matches on this ground. This is an interesting fact for today’s match as LSG are the best defenders (six wins out of seven) and Gujarat are the best chasing team (five wins out of six).
The average first innings score in the past five matches at Pune is 169.6, including totals of 202, 173 and 176 in the past three games.
LSG vs GT Dream11 Prediction 10 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: Deepak Hooda, David Miller
- All-rounders: Hardik Pandya
- Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Avesh Khan
Match Prediction
LSG look good for a win.
