Rain has been falling consistently in Bengaluru in recent days, and more is forecast for the rest of this week. This includes Saturday, which is when the big match is scheduled to take place.
Bengaluru weather: Rain forecast to fall on day of RCB vs CSK match
According to AccuWeather, up to 8.4mm of rain is expected to fall during the day in Bengaluru. The platform also predicts 7.2mm to fall in the evening period, but it also states only a 47% chance of precipitation.
Evening weather forecast in Bengaluru on May 18
According to the hourly forecast, there is a 34% chance of precipitation from 7-9pm, which then increases to 37%. From 10-11pm, the chances increase to around 50%. However, this may change closer to the time.
If it does rain then stop, the ground can be readied in quick time as the M Chinnaswamy Stadium has an excellent drainage system.
Hourly weather forecast in Bengaluru on May 18
Interestingly, rain was expected in Bengaluru at a very similar juncture in IPL 2023. RCB took on Gujarat Titans in the final game of the regular season, whereby Faf du Plessis’ team had to win to qualify for the playoffs. The rain stayed away as GT prevailed thanks to a superb Shubman Gill ton.
This upcoming RCB-CSK clash holds huge importance, with the match effectively a playoff before the playoffs. Should RCB win, they could leapfrog CSK provided they win by a big enough margin to overtake them on net run rate. Another scenario is if SRH lose their remaining two games against GT and PBKS respectively, both RCB and CSK could make the playoffs.
If it’s a no result, CSK will go through with 15 points and RCB will unfortunately be eliminated with 13 points.
GT vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – IPL 2024 63rd Match | GT vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today | Ahmedabad Pitch Report
Shubman Gill said a miracle was still possible. However, Gujarat Titans qualifying to the playoffs from here will be the miracle to end miracles. They have a net run rate of -1.063 with SRH currently in fourth with 0.406.
However, expect GT to play with freedom again. They turned it on against CSK last time out, smashing 231 courtesy of an incredible opening stand of 210 between Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan.
For Kolkata Knight Riders, they are aiming to seal a top two spot. Their fast starts and impactful batting in the middle overs has set them up for success, and more of the same is on the agenda here as they can lock up first place.
IPL 2024 63rd Match: GT vs KKR Possible Playing XIIs
GT may stick to the same winning combination that got the job done against CSK.
Gujarat Titans: 1. Shubman Gill (c), 2. B Sai Sudharsan, 3. M Shahrukh Khan, 4. David Miller, 5. Matthew Wade (wk), 6. Rahul Tewatia, 7. Rashid Khan, 8. Noor Ahmad, 9. Umesh Yadav, 10. Mohit Sharma, 11. Kartik Tyagi, 12. Sandeep Warrier/R Sai Kishore
KKR look settled. They may wish to bring Rahmanullah Gurbaz in for a game as Phil Salt is due to leave soon.
GT vs KKR Fantasy Cricket Tips: Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Gujarat Titans:
Sai Sudharsan has hit a 30+ score in 10 of the 12 matches this season. This includes a superb century last game against CSK.
Shubman Gill simply loves Ahmedabad. He already has 1,079 runs in just 19 innings at an average of 71.93 and strike rate of 163.24.
David Miller’s record at Ahmedabad: 12 inns, 292 runs, avg. 41.71, SR 156.15.
Miller has scored an impressive 102 off 79 against Narine in T20s without dismissal. He also strikes at 163.6 vs. Andre Russell, but has been dismissed thrice.
Mohit Sharma has picked up 29 wickets in just 14 innings on this ground. He has dismissed Sunil Narine once in nine balls in T20s (12 runs).
Rashid Khan is seeking a return to his best form. He has dominated Andre Russell in franchise T20s, dismissing him four times in 36 balls (46 runs). The legspinner also has overall figures of 2/25 off 15 balls against Narine and 2/83 off 77 balls against Shreyas Iyer.
Kolkata Knight Riders:
KKR may look to employ Sunil Narine early to the GT openers. He has dismissed Shubman Gill twice in 12 balls, conceding 13 runs.
Narine will look to dominate with the bat as well against a GT team that have leaked runs in recent times. This season, the left-hander has smashed 461 runs at a superb strike rate of 182.93.
Phil Salt is KKR’s second-highest scorer this season with 435 at an excellent strike rate of 182.00.
Venkatesh Iyer is coming off 42 (21) against MI. In fact, the left-hander has scores of 39, 26*, 70, 1* and 42 in his past five games.
Andre Russell is striking at 185 this season. He has scored 34 runs off 19 balls against Mohit in T20s (one dismissal) and a huge 68 off 31 against Umesh in all white-ball cricket.
Varun Chakravarthy is KKR’s leading wicket-taker this season with 18 at a strike rate of 14.66. Harshit Rana is close behind with 16 at a strike rate of 12.81.
Other Stats, Facts & Matchups
Head-to-head: Matches 3, GT 2, KKR 1.
Venkatesh Iyer smashed 83 off 40 balls against GT on this ground last season.
GT’s powerplay run rate of 7.72 is the lowest in the league. KKR have the second-highest with 11.04.
Nitish Rana vs. Rashid Khan: 76 balls, 95 runs, one dismissal.
Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Pitch Report and Weather
It was a cracking batting surface last time out as GT struck 231/3. However, there was some early movement with the new ball in the second innings, so batting first can be a viable option.
Another very hot and clear evening is forecast.
IPL 2024 63rd Match: GT vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2024 63rd Match: GT vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2024 63rd Match: GT vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today
GT vs KKR Winner Prediction
GT will throw caution to the wind which should make for an interesting game. But, KKR will prevail due to their depth and power game.
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CSK vs RR Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – IPL 2024 61st Match | CSK vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today | Chepauk Pitch Report
60 games and still as many as eight teams are in the playoffs race as we go into the business end of the tournament. GT, last Friday, made the job tough for CSK with a comprehensive win. As a result, CSK are suddenly in some trouble, with defeat today possibly shifting them outside the top four with DC and RCB to meet later.
In the series, RR awaits them in an epic encounter at Chennai. With 16 points already in the account, the Royals’ Camp still has three more games in hand to make them count and try to seal a top two spot. But they are coming with two back-to-back failures while chasing high scores. Nevertheless, they are in exceptional form this season and would look to continue in their merry way.
As the play-offs scenarios work out, all other adversaries in the league would be cheering for RR to win as CSK’s win may spoil their hopes. This promises to be a cracking game indeed.
Fantasy Cricket Tips for CSK vs RR: Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Chennai Super Kings:
Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad is once again having a delightful season as he has hammered 541 runs at an average of 54.10. He is the highest run scorer at M A Chidambaram Stadium.
Rachin Ravindra was unlucky to get run out on his return. But with the temperament and quality he has, one can expect him to come good soon. Playing at Chepauk, he strikes at 227 & has made 98 runs in three innings.
CSK middle order has a backbone of two big hitters in Daryl Mitchell and Shivam Dube who will be challenged by a couple of quality spinners. Collectively their average against right arm spinners is over 48.
In this season of IPL, Dube has scored 218 runs at Chennai averaging 54.5 with SR of 186.
Ravindra Jadeja has a very decent record against Rajasthan Royals as he has scalped 21 wickets with the ball and has also made 242 runs at an average of 48.
Sanju Samson vs Jadeja: 73 runs off 51 balls with 3 dismissals.
Mitchell Santner combo pack of his economical bowling, great batting and mind blowing fielding adds much value to the side. Bowling at Chepauk, his economy rate is just six and has scalped three wickets in three innings.
Sanju Samson vs Mitchell Santner: 1 run off 7 balls with 2 dismissals.
Rajasthan Royals:
Jos Buttler has looked out of form in recent two games but still he has wagered 338 runs thus far. Playing against CSK, he has scored 346 runs at an average of 49.4 and SR of 145.
On the other hand, his opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal also has average and strike rate of 40.4 & 165.6 respectively playing against Super Kings. If CSK bowlers fail to take early wickets, openers can once again cause a loss like last game.
Royals’ No.3 and No.4 batters have been one of main reasons for their success this season as Sanju Samson & Riyan Parag have scored 471 & 436 runs respectively.
Playing at his home ground, R Ashwin has as many as 54 wickets in T20 games thus far. He also had a terrific spell of 3/24 in the last game. With 5 left handers in CSK batting lineup, he can be the game changer for his side.
Ajinkya Rahane vs Ashwin: 60 runs off 48 balls with 6 dismissals.
Moeen Ali vs Ashwin: 53 runs off 40 balls with 2 dismissals.
Trent Boult can be the biggest threat for his opposition on his day with his fiery left arm pace. He has scalped 13 wickets against CSK thus far.
Ruturaj vs Boult: 22 runs off 24 balls with 3 dismissals.
Ajinkya Rahane vs Boult: 35 runs off 36 balls with 3 dismissals.
Other Stats, Facts & Matchups
Head to head: Matches 29, CSK 15, RR 14.
Last 7 matches: CSK 1, RR 6.
At M A Chidambaram Stadium: Matches 8, CSK 6, RR 2.
CSK at Chennai in IPL 2024: Matches 6, Won 4, Lost 2.
Ruturaj vs Chahal: 36 runs off 30 balls with 2 dismissals.
Jadeja vs Chahal: 28 runs off 26 balls with 2 dismissals.
Moeen Ali vs Trent Boult: 53 runs off 26 balls with 1 dismissal.
Butler vs Thakur and Jadeja: 68 runs off 48 balls with 2 dismissals (same numbers against both).
Butler vs Moeen Ali: 69 runs off 37 balls with 3 dismissals.
Jaiswal vs Deshpande: 14 runs off 9 balls with 2 dismissals.
Samson vs Deshpande: 8 runs off 7 balls with 2 dismissals.
Sanju Samson vs CSK: 225 runs off 192 balls, Avg 15, Strike Rate 117.2.
Riyan Parag vs CSK: 35 runs off 35 balls, Avg 11.7, Strike Rate 100.
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai Pitch Report and Weather
Historically, Chepauk favors spinners and this being an afternoon game it will help them more. 183 is average first innings score here in 2024 and chasing teams have won four games out of six in this season. Like the trend, we can experience one more high scoring game.
Temperature over 37 degrees celsius is expected during game time.
IPL 2024 61st Match: CSK vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2024 61st Match: CSK vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2024 61st Match: CSK vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today
CSK vs RR Winner Prediction
Rajasthan Royals look good for a win.
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Cricket News: Widespread reaction to Jimmy Anderson announcing his retirement from Test cricket following first Test against West Indies
James Anderson’s 188th Test will be his last. The legendary pace bowler took to Instagram to announce his retirement following England’s first Test against the West Indies at Lord’s, which is where his career began 21 years ago.
“Hi everyone. Just a note to say that the first Test of the summer at Lord’s will be my last Test,” Anderson wrote in a post.
“It’s been an incredible 20 years representing my country, playing the game I’ve loved since I was a kid. I’m going to miss walking out for England so much. But I know the time is right to step aside and let others realise their dreams just like I got to, because there is no greater feeling.”
Anderson continued, “I couldn’t have done it without the love and support of Daniella, Lola, Ruby and my parents. A huge thank you to them. Also, thank you to the players and coaches who have made this the best job in the world.”
“I’m excited for the new challenges that lie ahead, as well as filling my days with even more golf.”
“Thank you to everyone who has supported me over the years, it’s always meant a lot, even if my face often doesn’t show it.”
“See you at the Test.”
To this day, it is still hard to believe Anderson made his debut way back in 2003. For context, Facebook didn’t exist, while YouTube was still over two years away. The first iPhone was launched in 2007. The world underwent a huge digital transformation, as Anderson continued to go from strength to strength with his magnificent skill on display time and again.
Only Sachin Tendulkar has played more Tests than Anderson. Also, he has the most wickets of any pace bowler in history, becoming the first to notch 700. Part of Anderson’s remarkable journey is his record after turning 35, with 220 wickets at an average of 22.90, including 10 five-wicket hauls.
– 41 years old. – 187 Tests. – 700 Test wickets. – 269 ODI wickets. – 34 five wicket hauls.
THE CAREER WHICH STARTED WAY BACK IN 2002 WILL FINALLY END IN 2024 – JIMMY ANDERSON WILL PLAY HIS LAST TEST FROM 10TH JULY. 🐐 pic.twitter.com/Ckj0gVRQhe
Thank you Jimmy! For all the countless number of balls on off stump, bothering batters across generations, across formats. Thank you for being an inspiration to hone a skill, and be consistent with it for years! Farewell!
It was always going to come; England fans just didn’t want it to. There will simply never be another bowler like Jimmy Anderson. 700 Test wkts & playing til 41. A very personal statement below. A Lord’s farewell in July👇🏼 pic.twitter.com/yrb1HdQlzM
The greatest ever to grace this beautiful game, just the fact as a fast bowler he was able to represent England for 187 tests is a monumental achievement in itself across conditions and eras!!
Wow, when we heard he would retire this summer, we assumed it would be after the final Test of the summer, not the first. Part of me wishes he finished at Old Trafford in August. But his legacy is secured. Eng's greatest ever seamer#Crickethttps://t.co/bKhS8HI5b0
— MediumPaceDobbler (@MediumPaceDobb1) May 11, 2024
England's sporting legend James Michael Anderson set to retire this summer of English test cricket.
UK's greatest and one of the best test bowlers of all time.
GT vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – IPL 2024 59th Match | GT vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Today | Ahmedabad Pitch Report
Gujarat Titans may be all but out of playoffs contention, but they can still play spoilsport. Chennai Super Kings sit in the top four, but are in a precarious position with in-form Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru hot on their heels.
GT have won just two of their past eight games to sit bottom of the table. The loss of Mohammed Shami and Hardik Pandya was expected to have an impact, but perhaps not to this extent. It has been a disappointing season indeed, with lack of batting and bowling impact leaving them behind.
However, today is a chance to get it all right against a CSK side that needs to hold its nerve. They have been up-and-down in recent times, with victory last time out against Punjab Kings despite falling into early batting trouble. With their strong net run rate of 0.700, a win here will help them take a huge step towards the playoffs.
IPL 2024 59th Match: GT vs CSK Possible Playing XIIs
GT have used 22 players this season. It’s the joint-most.
Gujarat Titans: 1. Shubman Gill (c), 2. Wriddhiman Saha (wk), 3. B Sai Sudharsan, 4. M Shahrukh Khan, 5. David Miller, 6. Vijay Shankar, 7. Rahul Tewatia, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. Mohit Sharma, 10. Noor Ahmad, 11. Josh Little/Azmatullah Omarzai, 12. R Sai Kishore/Sandeep Warrier
CSK’s attack has been pulled apart due to injuries and other commitments. Matheesha Pathirana, Mustafizur Rahman and Deepak Chahar are unavailable.
Fantasy Cricket Tips for GT vs CSK: Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Gujarat Titans:
Shubman Gill has 170 runs in six games against CSK since the start of 2022 (avg. 28.33, SR 145.30). He will be seeking to improve this against a much-changed CSK attack.
Gill at Ahmedabad is always a good chance of scoring. He has 975 T20 runs on this ground at an average of 69.64 and strike rate of 160.89.
Sai Sudharsan is GT’s leading run-scorer this season with 424. He has struck a 30+ score in nine of the 11 matches in IPL 2024.
In three matches against CSK, Sudharsan has struck 155 runs at an average of 51.67 and strike rate of 163.16. This includes a score of 96.
David Miller is key for GT’s finishing. Since the start of 2022, he has hit 134 runs at an average of 67.00 and strike rate of 144.09 against CSK.
Rashid Khan strikes at 184.09 with the bat in the last three seasons against CSK. He has taken six wickets in six games in this period, but concedes 9.39 an over.
GT would be wise to use Rashid against Ajinkya Rahane, who has struggled against spin this season. He has dismissed Rahane once in 44 balls overall in the IPL (58 runs).
Chennai Super Kings:
Ruturaj Gaikwad has hit 108*, 98, 62 and 32 in his last four games. Against GT, Gaikwad has struck 350 runs in six matches at an average of 58.33 and strike rate of 144.03.
Gaikwad has smashed 108 runs off 66 balls against Rashid Khan in the IPL (two dismissals).
Shivam Dube has scored two golden ducks in a row. Is this the game he bounces back? He hit a 23-ball 51 against GT earlier this season.
Ravindra Jadeja has taken five wickets in five games against GT. He also strikes at 171.79 with the bat.
Jadeja has scored 39 runs off 21 balls against Mohit Sharma without dismissal.
Shardul Thakur is key upfront. He has dismissed Shubman Gill twice in 31 balls, conceding just 36 runs.
Other Stats, Facts & Matchups
Head-to-head: Matches 6, GT 3, CSK 3.
Shubman Gill has scored 51 off 32 balls against Tushar Deshpande (one dismissal).
Rashid Khan (bowling) vs Moeen Ali (batting): 48 balls, 70 runs, four wickets.
Mohit Sharma has gone wicketless in his past three games.
Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Pitch Report and Weather
Scores have fluctuated this season, but that’s been mainly due to GT’s inconsistency with the bat. Last game, RCB chased down GT’s 200 with a huge four overs to spare courtesy of a Will Jacks ton.
Expect a good batting track. A very hot and clear evening is forecast.
IPL 2024 59th Match: GT vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2024 59th Match: GT vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2024 59th Match: GT vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Today
GT vs CSK Winner Prediction
GT are a good chance at home, but we expect CSK to win.
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Cricket News: Talented batsman Jake Fraser-McGurk has shared his thoughts after missing Australia’s squad for the T20 World Cup
Young gun Jake Fraser-McGurk has shared his thoughts after missing Australia’s 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA. Speaking to the Willow Talk Cricket Podcast, the talented batsman admitted that it would have been very difficult to displace any of the players set to bat in the top seven.
“The communication was really good. There’s two ways you can look at it. You can look at it through, ‘This is what I’ve done to prove my case,’ and then there’s also, ‘Look, a month and a half ago I wasn’t even in the picture,’” he said.
World Cup cricket is a lot different to IPL and franchise cricket – Jake Fraser-McGurk
Fraser-McGurk has set the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) alight with his batting exploits. His first six matches yielded 259 runs at an extraordinary strike rate of 233.33, headlined by his magnificent 27-ball 84 against Mumbai Indians.
However, selectors decided against picking Fraser-McGurk, who is yet to play a T20 International. Also, the batsman himself said that the top three – where he does his best work – is set in stone.
“They [the selectors] probably had a good idea of what it [the squad] was a month-and-a-half ago trying to build that, how they can get the connection in that team,” he said.
“And it’s also hard to fit in. You’ve got David Warner, our best opener ever in three formats. You’ve got Travis Head, who’s lighting it up over here and has lit up for the past 18 months. And then Mitch Marsh is the same and he’s also the captain.”
Fraser-McGurk also added that he can’t see himself batting at five or six given the resources Australia has in that area. Also, he has batted just 14 times from numbers four to seven, with 27 knocks in the top three.
“I can’t really see myself batting five or six because we’re pretty set there with Timmy David, Cam Green those sort of blokes. So that’s the way I think about it. That’s fine. There’s hopefully going to be more time for that,” he said.
“And if I do somehow get a travelling reserve [spot] then great, I can get a good experience there or something like that. But yeah, it didn’t really bother me a hell of a lot because I wasn’t in this position to sort of… feel like I’ve earned that yet.
“World Cup cricket is a lot different to IPL and franchise cricket.”
The selectors came in for criticism from fans regarding Fraser-McGurk’s ommission. However, there is little doubt his chances are coming with David Warner’s impending retirement.
The 22-year-old has played two ODIs so far, headline by an 18-ball 41 against West Indies earlier this year. With the 2025 ODI Champions Trophy, 2026 T20 World Cup, and 2027 ODI World Cup to come, Fraser-McGurk has plenty of time and opportunities ahead to thrive at international level.
DC vs RR Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – IPL 2024 56th Match | DC vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today | Delhi Pitch Report
Delhi Capitals will lock horns with Rajasthan Royals at Arun Jaitley Stadium in the capital city of India as the Indian Premier League shifts towards its business end. With RR almost qualified for the playoffs; DC have a lot to play for as their chances for qualifications depend upon ifs and buts.
Capitals have managed to win five games out of 11, and hence three wins in three games would be their aim ideally. The Rishabh Pant-led team is in fine form as they have won four games out of the last six they’ve played.
On the other hand, Royals’ camp is one of the happier sides this season as they have been in top two for most of the campaign. Experiencing 10 games so far, they have lost just a couple of times. The pink side would be having an eye at finishing in the top two for extra benefit in the playoffs.
Fantasy Cricket Tips for DC vs RR: Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Delhi Capitals:
Jake Fraser-McGurk has been in prolific form and is one of the main reasons for DC’s recent success. Striking at 233.33, he has scored 259 runs in just six innings. Playing at this venue, he has scored 172 runs off just 59 deliveries.
Barring right-arm legbreak bowlers, he strikes at over 150+ against all bowling types in T20s.
Rishabh Pant against Rajasthan Royals is always a different kind of beast. Averaging 64.2, he has hammered 385 runs in 10 innings thus far. He is also in form as he is just two runs short of 400 this season with a SR of 159.
South African all-rounder Tristan Stubbs has scored 277 runs at avg of 55 and SR of 186 this season. Playing at this venue, he has scored 84 off 43 balls with just a single dismissal.
He has faced RR just one time where he scored 44 (23)*.
Axar Patel has a crucial role to play as an allrounder. Against RR, he has scalped 13 wickets in 15 innings.
Sanju Samson vs Axar: 67 runs off 60 balls with 2 dismissals.
Riyan Parag vs Axar: 23 runs off 26 balls with 1 dismissal
Rasikh Salam has been impressive in some of the games lately. He has taken six wickets in five innings so far and is needed to play a crucial role in middle overs.
Rajasthan Royals:
Jos Buttler is in decent form and has struck 319 runs, averaging 47 so far. Against DC, he strikes at 150 and averages 36. Playing at Arun Jaitley Stadium, he has scored 262 runs in five innings at a strike rate of 180.
Buttler vs Khaleel + Nortje + Axar + Kuldeep: 257 runs off 176 balls with four dismissals (2 of those against Kuldeep)
Riyan Parag is having a turnaround season in his career. He is the leading run scorer for his side with 409 runs at an average of 58.
Riyan Parag vs Nortje: 35 runs off 14 balls with 0 dismissal
Riyan Parag vs Khaleel: 32 runs off 14 balls with 0 dismissal
With the top four getting the job done most times, Shimron Hetmyer hasn’t got many opportunities this season, but he is very much capable of hammering the opposition out of the game. He has scored 54 runs off 29 deliveries against DC and is yet to get dismissed.
Trent Boult has taken 10 wickets this season. Against DC, he has 14 wickets in 10 innings.
Shaw vs Boult: 28 runs off 28 balls with 4 dismissals
Axar vs Boult: 11 runs of 9 balls with 2 dismissals
Sandeep Sharma has taken nine wickets in just five innings so far. He has been crucial with his variation in his bowling and has economy of just 7.26 in a season where batters are dominating.
Other Stats, Facts & Matchups
Head to head: Matches 28, RR 15, DC 13.
In last 6 games: RR 4, DC 2.
At Delhi: Matches 8, DC 5, RR 3.
Shaw vs Ashwin: 5 runs off 7 deliveries with 2 dismissals.
Abhishek Porel vs Chahal: 5 runs off 8 deliveries with 2 dismissals.
Axar (batting) vs Ashwin (bowling): 9 runs off 21 deliveries with 2 dismissals.
Pant vs Chahal: 81 runs off 55 deliveries with 2 dismissals.
Pant vs Sandeep: 28 runs off 29 deliveries with 1 dismissal.
Jaiswal vs Nortje: 13 runs off 17 balls with 1 dismissal.
Jaiswal vs Mukesh: 7 runs off 9 balls with 2 dismissals.
Sanju Samson vs Nortje: 14 runs off 21 balls with 1 dismissal.
Out of RR squad, 6 key players have been part of Delhi franchise in past seasons including Samson, Hetmyer, Powell, Ashwin, Avesh and Boult.
Arun Jaitley Delhi Pitch Report and Weather
A total 1413 runs have been scored in just 3 games at Arun Jaitley Stadium this season. 266, 224, 257 are the first innings scores, with all three successfully defended.
Nevertheless, the margin of victory was not very high. This strongly suggests that we can expect another run-fest at Delhi. With the short boundaries, plenty of runs are on offer but bowlers sticking at their strengths may succeed here.
Temperature between 37-40 degrees celsius is forecast. Dew could be a factor so the toss winning captain may prefer to chase.
IPL 2024 56th Match: DC vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today
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:
IPL 2024 56th Match: DC vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today
Option 2:
IPL 2024 56th Match: DC vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today
DC vs RR Winner Prediction: Who will win?
To make this tournament more interesting, DC’s win would help. We think they can prevail with victory in this game, especially if they bat first.
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RCB vs GT Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – IPL 2024 52nd Match | RCB vs GT Dream11 Prediction Today | Bengaluru Pitch Report
Last season, Gujarat Titans won at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium to stop Royal Challengers Bengaluru from qualifying for the playoffs. Now, both teams enter this interesting encounter in must-win circumstances, with the season slipping away.
RCB, however, enter with the momentum. They have won their past two matches, including dispatching GT last weekend courtesy of an incredible onslaught by Will Jacks. But, whether RCB can make the M Chinnaswamy count in their favour will be key as they have often struggled here this season.
For GT, not only must they win, but they need to boost their net run rate of -1.113. Victory here puts them just two points outside the top four, so composure under pressure is vital.
Gujarat Titans: 1. Shubman Gill (c), 2. Wriddhiman Saha (wk), 3. Sai Sudharsan, 4. Shahrukh Khan, 5. David Miller, 6. Azmatullah Omarzai, 7. Rahul Tewatia, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. Sai Kishore, 10. Mohit Sharma, 11. Noor Ahmad, 12. Sandeep Warrier/Umesh Yadav
Fantasy Cricket Tips for RCB vs GT: Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Royal Challengers Bengaluru:
Virat Kohli, who has 500 runs in 10 matches this season, enjoys batting against GT. He’s struck 302 runs in four matches at an average of 151.00 and strike rate of 141.78.
Kohli looked to go harder against the GT spinners last weekend. Overall in T20s, he has scored 44 off 26 against Noor Ahmad without dismissal. Against Rashid Khan, the corresponding numbers are 104 runs off 79 balls with two dismissals.
Faf du Plessis loves batting at this ground: 15 inns, 557 runs, avg. 46.42, SR 158.24.
Will Jacks was simply outstanding against GT last match. In his 41-ball 100, he smashed 35 off 14 balls against Rashid Khan (four sixes) and 39 off 12 against Mohit Sharma (four sixes).
Glenn Maxwell’s 84 runs against GT come at a strike rate of 204.88. He could also play a key role with the ball against left-handers Sai Sudharsan and David Miller.
Mohammed Siraj has dismissed Wriddhiman Saha thrice in 35 balls in the IPL, conceding just 37.
Gujarat Titans:
Shubman Gill struck a superb 104* off 52 balls on this ground last season. The GT captain has scored 64 off 41 without dismissal against Siraj.
Sai Sudharsan has struck nine 30+ scores in 10 matches this season. This includes 84 off 49 against RCB last game.
Watch out for Shahrukh Khan on the batting-friendly M Chinnaswamy Stadium. He smashed a 30-ball 58 against RCB in his last outing.
Rashid Khan has dominated Faf du Plessis in T20s: 51 balls, 37 runs, three dismissals. The legspinner has also kept Glenn Maxwell largely quiet in their head-to-head matchup: 73 balls, 83 runs, two dismissals.
Other Stats, Facts & Matchups
Head-to-head: Matches 4, RCB 2, GT 2.
David Miller at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium: 7 inns, 109 runs, avg. 18.17, SR 132.93.
Dinesh Karthik in IPL 2024: 262 runs, avg. 52.40, SR 195.52.
Wriddhiman Saha at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium: 9 inns, 257 runs, avg. 32.13, SR 136.70. His highest score is 115.
M Chinnaswamy Stadium Bengaluru Pitch Report and Weather
The last game on this ground saw a record 287 vs 262 match between SRH and RCB. The average first innings score on this ground this season is 206.5, with both the team batting first and second winning two games each.
However, expect the captain who wins the toss to chase. GT chased RCB’s 197 on this ground last season. A hot evening is forecast with the possiblity of dew.
IPL 2024 52nd Match: RCB vs GT Dream11 Prediction Today 4th May
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RCB vs GT Winner Prediction
Chasing team to win? Perhaps. But, RCB look good for another win with the power in their batting.
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Cricket News: Chairman of Selection Committee Ajit Agarkar shares the thought behind Virat Kohli in the India squad
Ajit Agarkar, former India fast bowler and current Chairman of the Senior Selection Committee, has said the selection of Virat Kohli in the T20 World Cup squad comes down to having experience at the top level. He said that there remains a gap between the Indian Premier League (IPL) and international cricket, so it is important not to discount all senior players.
“With regards to how it’s going in the IPL, you’re still going to a World Cup, it’s still international cricket” Agarkar said. “There is still that gap there, so you’ve got to prepare knowing there is that gap there, and that’s where experience does matter a lot.”
“You try and take the positives that are happening in the IPL. Some of the form of the guys, the new guys coming through,” he continued. “But, at the end of the day, when you turn up for a World Cup game, the pressures are a little bit different.”
No concerns around Virat Kohli’s strike rate – Ajit Agarkar
There has been lots of debate around Virat Kohli’s strike rate and approach in this season’s IPL. Among some quality knocks such as his 44-ball 70* against GT, Kohli also scored the equal-slowest IPL hundred and hit 51 off 43 balls on a flat pitch in Hyderabad, which came in for criticism from fans and pundits.
However, Kohli’s form overall has been excellent. In the first 10 games of IPL 2024, the RCB opener struck 500 runs at an average of 71.42 and strike rate of 147.79 to be well in contention for the Orange Cap.
It is a sentiment that Agarkar echoed. He said there have been no discussions around Kohli’s strike rate.
“I don’t think we have been discussing it [Kohli’s strike rate]”, Agarkar said. “He’s been in great form fortunately in the IPL, so no concerns there at all.”
Kohli has an outstanding record in T20 World Cups. In 25 innings, he has struck 1,141 runs at an average of 81.5 and strike rate of 131.3 with 14 50+ scores. This includes the memorable and scarcely-believable 82* against Pakistan in the last edition in 2022.
Agarkar also added that he still feels India are well equipped to compete even in high-scoring games. This is despite the controversial call to name specialist finisher Rinku Singh among the reserves.
“If the tournament does turn out like the IPL where 220 plays 220, I think we still have enough in the team, the balance, the power… that you can match that.”
India’s World Cup campaign begins on Wednesday 5th June against Ireland in New York.
Cricket News: The future of Will Pucovski to be decided in the coming weeks after the batsman suffered another concussion back in March
Will Pucosvki may have played his last game of cricket after the Victoria batsman was suffering from concussion symptoms six weeks after being struck in a Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania in Hobart two months ago.
On March 3, Pucovski was hit by a Riley Meredith bouncer, ending his Australian domestic season. Also, he was pencilled in to feature for Leicestershire in the County Championship, but had to withdraw.
Latest Will Pucovski concussion particularly concerning for experts
It is understood that a panel, comprising of Cricket Australia (CA), Cricket Victoria (CV) and independent medical experts, is assessing Pucovski’s situation and mapping out his future. The process had to be delayed due to the fact that the batsman was still experiencing concussion symptoms.
According to reports, the symptoms have eased. However, questions remain on Pucovski’s cricketing future. The 26-year-old has now suffered 12 concussions, with six coming since 2017, and medical experts are seriously concerned with how long the symptoms have lingered since the incident.
Will Pucovski has had to retire with yet ANOTHER head knock.
His technique against the short ball sadly looks completely out of sorts now. pic.twitter.com/O27NqNYTwt
— 🏏Flashscore Cricket Commentators (@FlashCric) March 3, 2024
Indeed, a decision about his future will take into account not only his physical wellbeing, but mental also. Earlier this year, Pucovski said the concussions have contributed to his mental health issues, which forced him to take breaks throughout his career.
Speaking to the Vic State Cricket podcast, Pucovski said “I sort of link the mental health stuff back to my first concussion…which was when I was about 15 or 16. I have a lot of concussion symptoms that over a seven or eight year period, actually never subsided.
“The mental health has been a much bigger issue for me than even the concussions. I don’t fear for my long-term health, it’s more the mental health side that’s been the tougher part.”
Pucovski also revealed he’d fail concussion tests regardless of whether he was hit in the head or not. He spoke of how he’s had to get used to dealing with the challenges.
“You just sort of got used to having them in a way,” he added. “The brain’s pretty amazing and can find ways to adapt. I would fail concussion tests in the exact same way every single time, regardless of whether I had been hit in the head, and that was over a seven or eight year period.”
Touted as a long-term Test opener for Australia, it’d be a great disappointment if Will Pucovski has played his last game. He impressed in his lone Test, hitting 62 against India at the SCG in 2021. He currently has 2,350 First Class runs at an average of 45.19, with nine fifties and seven hundreds in 36 matches.
However, Pucovski has performed nicely as a commentator in the Big Bash League for Channel 7, which may be one of the ways he remains in the game if he stops playing.
