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SRH vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 65

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SRH vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 65

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A win for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will send them into the top four with a game to play. Over the past three years, they have handled pressure better than in seasons gone by, but must-win situations can always leave you nervous.

Just ask Punjab Kings last evening.

Standing in RCB’s way is IPL 2023’s most disappointing team – Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Backed by many to achieve great things this season, SRH currently sit bottom, with their elimination confirmed by Gujarat and Shubman Gill a few nights ago.

Aiden Markram’s team have not been able to close out matches they looked set to win, particularly at home. Now, all they can do is play spoilsport and put a dagger in RCB’s chances of qualification. To do that, getting through the big three of Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell without too much damage is key.

For RCB, their positive net run rate after rolling Rajasthan for 59 puts them in a superb position. Victory here will not only give them a step towards the playoffs, but can allow them to even dream of a top two finish should LSG and CSK lose their respective final matches. Calmness and trust in their skill is the order of the hour.

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IPL 2023 table: RCB can move into the top four with victory

Match Details

  • Date: 18 May, 2023.
  • Location: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad.
  • Time: 7:30pm (IST).
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IPL 2023 Match 65: SRH vs RCB Possible Playing XIIs

Sunrisers Hyderabad (possible impact player substitute in bold italic): 1. Anmolpreet Singh, 2. Abhishek Sharma, 3. Rahul Tripathi, 4. Aiden Markram (c) (OS), 5. Heinrich Klaasen (wk) (OS), 6. Sanvir Singh, 7. Abdul Samad, 8. Marco Jansen (OS), 9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 10. Mayank Markande, 11. Fazalhaq Farooqi (OS), 12. T Natarajan

Josh Hazlewood and Wanindu Hasaranga missed the last match due to niggling injuries. It will be interesting to see if one or both come back for this match given Wayne Parnell was man of the match in RCB’s last encounter.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (possible impact player substitute in bold italic): 1. Virat Kohli, 2. Faf du Plessis (c) (OS), 3. Glenn Maxwell (OS), 4. Mahipal Lomror, 5. Dinesh Karthik (wk), 6. Michael Bracewell/Wanindu Hasaranga (OS), 7. Anuj Rawat, 8. Wayne Parnell (OS), 9. Karn Sharma, 10. Harshal Patel, 11. Mohammed Siraj, 12. Shahbaz Ahmed/Vijaykumar Vyshak

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Sunrisers Hyderabad:

  • Heinrich Klaasen has been SRH’s shining light. He is easily their highest scorer (326 runs) at an average of 46.57 and strike rate of 172.48.
  • At Hyderabad this season, Klaasen has smashed 150 runs at an average of 37.5 and strike rate of 178.6.
  • Rahul Tripathi has had a quiet season, but he is a player that can trouble RCB with nothing to lose. He has a good record against Bangalore, with 309 runs in 11 innings at an average of 44.14 and strike rate of 134.93.
  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar took a five-wicket haul in SRH’s last match against GT. The seamer has good numbers against Kohli, dismissing him thrice for 75 runs in 62 balls. Also, Kumar has dismissed Maxwell twice in 33 balls at a batting strike rate of just 118.2.
  • Since 2014, Kumar has taken 17 wickets in 16 matches against RCB at an average of 26.65 and economy of 7.70.
  • Marco Jansen has dismissed Faf du Plessis once in 22 balls in T20s, conceding just 28 in the process.

Royal Challengers Bangalore:

  • Virat Kohli has a great record on this ground. In 11 matches, Kohli has struck 492 runs at an average of 54.67 and strike rate of 138.59.
  • Kohli has smashed 36 off 14 balls against Fazalhaq Farooqi without dismissal.
  • Faf du Plessis leads the Orange Cap race by 55 runs. The RCB skipper is the only player with 600+ runs so far this season. He has struck seven fifties in 12 innings.
  • du Plessis has a decent record against SRH: 15 inns, 413 runs, avg. 31.77, SR 133.23.
  • Glenn Maxwell can prey on SRH nerves. His strike rate of 182.85 this season is the second-best among players with at least 200 runs. Also, he strikes at 160.77 against legspin in IPL 2023, so he will target Mayank Markande if he gets to face him.
  • SRH’s top three will face the music. RCB have taken the most powerplay wickets this season (30), with Mohammed Siraj taking nearly a third of the scalps (9) at an economy of just 6.31.
  • Wayne Parnell took three powerplay wickets of his own against RR. He dismissed big guns Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson and Joe Root in a devastating spell. Can he back it up today?
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Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 22, SRH 12, RCB 9, N/R 1.
  • This will be the first meeting between the teams this season.
  • Faf du Plessis vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar in all T20s: 65 balls, 73 runs, one dismissal.
  • Maxwell strikes at 149.11 in 15 matches against SRH (334 runs, avg. 23.86).
  • T Natarajan vs RCB: 5 inns, 8 wickets, avg. 15.00, econ. 6.32.

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad Pitch Report and Weather

Batting has not been too easy at Hyderabad this season. The average runs per dismissal of 23.71 is the second-lowest in the league. Also, teams batting first have had success, winning four of the six matches.

A hot and clear evening is forecast in Hyderabad. Dew is a possibility.

IPL 2023 Match 65: SRH vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Today Match 18 May

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:

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Option 2:

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IPL 2023 Match 65: SRH vs RCB Match Prediction – Who will win?

RCB should win this match. Will they hold their nerve, though? We’ll see.

Runs on the board (170-180+) can prove to be a winning position.

Disclaimer: The fantasy cricket stats, tips and predictions provided on CricBlog are intended for informational purposes, with the stats and writer’s views in place to guide fans in creating their teams. While we strive to offer accurate and insightful advice, CricBlog does not guarantee success or winnings in any fantasy contests. Users are encouraged to make their own informed decisions and play responsibly.

Steve Smith vs Jofra Archer in Tests – Smudge relieved? Nonsense

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Steve Smith vs Jofra Archer in Tests – Smudge relieved? Nonsense

Soon after Jofra Archer was ruled out of the 2023 Ashes, sections of the media were quick to state that Steve Smith and co. would be “breathing a huge sigh of relief” that the fast bowler is unavailable.

Nonsense.

Overall in Test cricket, Smith has struck 94 runs off 164 balls against Archer without dismissal.

Yes, Archer bowled a memorable spell at Lord’s in 2019 where he troubled Australia’s great batsman, eventually striking him in a nasty blow that forced Smith to miss the third Test with concussion. However, when push came to shove with the series on the line for England in the fourth Test, Smith destroyed the hosts, scoring 211 and 82 to lead Australia to an urn-retaining victory at Old Trafford.

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Jofra Archer has not dismissed Steve Smith in 164 deliveries of Test cricket.

Funnily enough, Smith had to defend his record of never being dismissed by Archer ahead of that very Test.

“There’s been a bit of talk that he’s got the wood over me, but he hasn’t actually got me out,” Smith said to the media.

“He hit me on the head on a wicket that was a bit up and down at Lord’s. He actually didn’t get me out. All the other bowlers have had more success against me, I daresay.”

How Smith won the battle against Archer and England in 2019

The crowd was buzzing as Smith walked in at 28/2 on the first morning in Manchester. Australia had just lost the unloseable Test at Headingley, and their number four had to face the music against a fired up Archer.

England, no doubt, were in the box seat mentally at that stage.

However, Smith had other ideas. He dodged every (and there were many) short ball attempts, getting back and across and letting the ball sail past his left shoulder. As England toiled away, Smith grew in stature, smacking a double century when the series was at its hottest point. No contest.

This is not to say Archer didn’t bowl brilliantly in 2019. He was outstanding. The tearaway quick took 22 wickets at 20.27 across the series, ambling smoothly to the crease but keeping spectators and batsmen alike on edge.

David Warner averages 8.67 against him. Usman Khawaja 12, Marcus Harris one better at 13. Travis Head is somewhat better at 20. So, for only Smith’s name to be mentioned as news broke of Archer’s unfortunate injury setback was quite surprising given what he had achieved in 2019.

“England paceman @JofraArcher terrorised Australia’s batsmen four years ago. But Steve Smith and co can breathe a huge sigh of relief after an update from England’s medical staff this evening,” read a tweet from Code Cricket.

“Terrorised? Remind me of when I was dismissed by him…” replied Smith.

If by terrorised we only mean the memorable spell at Lord’s, it didn’t bother Smith then. So, he certainly wouldn’t sleep easier now. There is no doubt Australia’s great batsman would have relished the opportunity to face Archer in this year’s highly anticipated Ashes series, but it is unfortunately not to be.

Here’s hoping we get the opportunity to witness the two battle again in whites in the coming years. For now, there are certainly no demons in Smith’s head.

Will James Anderson be fit for the 2023 Ashes?

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Will James Anderson be fit for the 2023 Ashes?

Cricket News: Will James Anderson be fit for the 2023 Ashes? | An update on James Anderson’s fitness ahead of the Ashes

England have been left a little worried after seam bowling legend James Anderson suffered a mild groin strain just a month before the 2023 Ashes gets underway. Anderson suffered the injury on the first day of Lancashire’s clash against Somerston at Old Trafford in the County Championship.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has declared that Anderson’s fitness will be assessed nearing the team’s only Test against Ireland starting on June 1 at Lord’s. Lancashire coach Glen Chapple apparently assured the BBC that Anderson’s injury is not anything too serious as the pacer underwent a scan on Saturday.

James Anderson not worried about groin injury ahead of the 2023 Ashes

Speaking on BBC’s Tailenders podcast, Anderson said that he will be fine for the Ashes given the injury is only a minor strain. That being said, the legendary seam bowler does have frustrations as he is currently unable to build on early season momentum ahead of the big series.

“I’m not worried about it,” Anderson said. “It’s obviously not great getting injured but it’s probably the best outcome for what it is, because it’s a low-grade thing and I think in a couple of weeks I’ll be back to full fitness.”

James Anderson is confident he will be fit for the 2023 Ashes.

With 685 Test wickets, Anderson is set to hit the milestone of 700 wickets in the upcoming Ashes. He has 112 wickets in 35 Tests against Australia with five 5-wicket hauls and a bowling average of 33.57 that he will be seeking to improve on.

The 40-year-old will be a vital cog in the English unit, which will look to regain the urn in its new, unabashed and revamped avatar under head coach Brendon McCullum.

England will be hoping to avoid a repeat of the 2019 Ashes opener, which unfolded in a similar way at Edgbaston. Anderson had injured his calf whilst playing for Lancashire but was still named in the final playing XI for the game. He, however, pulled up after bowling only four overs. Substitutes couldn’t roll their arms over and Anderson’s injury left England a bowler short, and they missed his services throughout the series as Australia went on to retain the urn.

Steven Smith was on his much-anticipated comeback trail back then and he piled insurmountable misery on the English bowlers. England have since turned a fresh new leaf in their Test cricket journey, but they will be hoping Anderson is fit and ready for the big series starting on June 16.

Why is Jofra Archer ruled out of the 2023 England season?

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Why is Jofra Archer ruled out of the 2023 England season?

Cricket News: Why is Jofra Archer ruled out of the 2023 England season? | Details on why Jofra Archer has been ruled out

Jofra Archer has suffered yet another injury setback. The England fast bowler will miss the upcoming season due to a recurrence of the stress fracture in his troublesome right elbow, the ECB confirmed. This includes the Ashes.

Archer struggled for rhythm and momentum in IPL 2023, playing just five games for Mumbai Indians. He was in and out of the side, eventually finishing with a couple of wickets at an economy rate of 9.5. He ended up leaving the tournament early, with his injury fate revealed upon returning home.

Will Jofra Archer be available for the 2023 ODI World Cup?

England are still hopeful that the fast bowler will be fit and ready for their ODI World Cup defence in India in October. Rob Key, England’s managing director of men’s cricket, retains hope that Archer will be back soon and likened his situation to Pat Cummins’ early years in international cricket.

Cummins, who now captains Australia in Test and ODI cricket, has been one of the world’s leading fast bowlers for some time now.

“People like Pat Cummins missed a lot of cricket at the early stage of his career,” Key said. “Now Australia have seen the benefit. He’s been able to put season after season together. I’m hoping at some point Jofra, who deserves a bit of luck to be honest, because the poor lad, who is pretty distraught with what’s happened, you just hope that luck turns for him at some point.”

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Jofra Archer struggled to produce his best form in IPL 2023.

Key also said that Archer is willing to play Test cricket, putting to bed rumours that the fast bowler was keen to shed the longest format of the game.

“The one thing I’ll say about Jofra. You sometimes read and you sometimes get the feeling that people think he’s going to go down a white-ball road, that he’s not interested in Test cricket, that there are other things on his mind that come first. That’s absolutely not the case. He is desperate to play all forms of cricket. He’s desperate to play Test cricket as well. And I hope that he gets the chance to do that.

“It’s going to be a fairly taxing road to go down to get this fixed and get this sorted, but I’m sure we’ll see him back at some point.”

Archer can’t think about Tests right now – Ian Bishop

Ian Bishop, however, had a different viewpoint. He believes Archer was overbowled in Test cricket, particularly in the 2019 Ashes and tour to New Zealand after that. Now, a return to Tests needs to be put on the backburner until Archer can get through white-ball matches unscathed, according to the former West Indian fast bowler.

“There was a period when Jofra was overbowled. I sat there watching it, and I’m thinking: what madness is this, that you are going to give this guy over after over,” Bishop said. “I’m sorry to use this statement, I don’t know how else to say it – you are killing the goose that lays the golden egg for you.

“Workload management – as much as we hate it – and strengthening the core strength in the body is going to be the key. But do not overbowl them. I personally feel that I would not allow Jofra to think about red-ball cricket, at least for a while in the next couple of seasons. It’s too much.”

The 2023 Ashes begins on June 16 at Edgbaston.

PBKS vs DC Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 64

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PBKS vs DC Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 64

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Punjab Kings outclassed Delhi Capitals a few nights ago. Can they do it again? That is the big question facing the Kings as a long-awaited playoffs’ appearance is a genuine possibility. That sort of pressure has not seen PBKS deliver the goods in recent seasons, often falling short at the most crucial moments.

Whether IPL 2023 is a different story remains to be seen. On May 17, they have the opportunity to gain two points against a DC team that can start planning for next season. It has been a year to forget for the Capitals, unable to gain any sort of consistency despite a few against-the-odds wins. Now, it’s about playing spoilsport for teams with playoffs’ hopes starting with PBKS.

Prabhsimran Singh hit a memorable century on a challenging Delhi pitch on Saturday. A fresh Dharamsala pitch could be much more suited to batting, so if Singh and his teammates get going, it could be a long night for Delhi. However, the Capitals have dangerous players of their own, and may go all guns blazing with nothing to lose. So, this is a match that Punjab cannot take lightly.

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Match Details

  • Date: 17 May, 2023.
  • Location: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala.
  • Time: 7:30pm (IST).
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IPL 2023 Match 64: PBKS vs DC Possible Playing XIIs

Punjab may stick with a similar combination.

Punjab Kings: 1. Prabhsimran Singh, 2. Shikhar Dhawan (c), 3. Liam Livingstone (OS), 4. Jitesh Sharma (wk), 5. Sam Curran (OS), 6. Sikandar Raza (OS), 7. M Shahrukh Khan, 8. Harpreet Brar, 9. Rishi Dhawan, 10. Rahul Chahar, 11. Arshdeep Singh, 12. Nathan Ellis (OS)

With their season over, Delhi Capitals may give an opportunity to different players. Could Prithvi Shaw come back?

Delhi Capitals: 1. David Warner (c) (OS), 2. Phil Salt (wk) (OS), 3. Mitchell Marsh (OS)/Yash Dhull, 4. Rilee Rossouw (OS)/Priyam Garg, 5. Axar Patel, 6. Manish Pandey/Lalit Yadav, 7. Aman Khan, 8. Praveen Dubey/Lungi Ngidi (OS), 9. Kuldeep Yadav, 10. Mukesh Kumar, 11. Ishant Sharma, 12. Khaleel Ahmed

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Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Punjab Kings:

  • Prabhsimran Singh struck one of the best centuries in IPL 2023 a few days ago against DC. He has struck 42 off 26 balls against Kuldeep Yadav without dismissal.
  • Shikhar Dhawan has struck 215 runs in six matches at Dharamsala at an average of 53.75 and strike rate of 126.47. This includes two 50+ scores and one 30+ score.
  • In 18 matches against DC, Dhawan has scored 557 runs at an average of 32.76 and strike rate of 139.95.
  • Jitesh Sharma has struck six 20+ scores in his past seven innings. Overall, Sharma is striking at 158.68 in IPL 2023.
  • When batting first, Jitesh has scored 177 runs at an average of 25.3 and strike rate of 152.6. When batting second, the keeper-batsman has scored 88 runs at an average of 22.0 and strike rate of 172.6.
  • Rahul Chahar has taken eight wickets in as many eight games against DC at an average of 23.75 and economy of just 6.67.
  • Arshdeep Singh will be seeking a bounceback. If Rilee Rossouw plays, expect PBKS to bring Arshdeep on. He has dismissed Rossouw three times in five balls.

Delhi Capitals:

  • David Warner helped get DC off to a flyer a few nights ago against DC. He struck 54 off 27 balls.
  • Overall against Punjab Kings, Warner has scored 1,059 runs at an average of 50.43 and strike rate of 144.28.
  • Phil Salt has scored 59, 0, 87, 17 and 21 in his past five matches.
  • Axar Patel is DC’s second-highest run-scorer this season (268). He also has ten wickets to his name. Expect him to play a key all-round role once again.
  • Ishant Sharma has dismissed Shikhar Dhawan twice in 30 balls in the IPL, including on Sunday. Dhawan strikes at 120 against him. Also, Ishant has dismissed Liam Livingstone twice in 12 balls, which includes Sunday as well.
  • Khaleel Ahmed has dismissed Dhawan once in 26 balls, conceding just 23 in the process.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 31, PBKS 16, DC 15.
  • Liam Livingstone has scored just nine runs in three matches against Capitals.
  • Rishi Dhawan has scored 72 runs (avg. 72) and has taken four wickets in four matches on this ground.
  • David Warner has scored 59 off 37 against Arshdeep Singh without dismissal.
  • Nathan Ellis has taken 12 wickets this season at a strike rate of 15.00.

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala Pitch Report and Weather

The will be the first match on the relaid Dharamsala pitch. Conditions are cooler there, which may aid movement upfront with the new ball. So, we may see a different match to the one we witnessed at Delhi.

In February 2022, India chased Sri Lanka’s 183 and 146 with ease. Expect the captain who wins the toss to choose to chase and attempt to exploit early movement.

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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:

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Option 2:

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IPL 2023 Match 64: PBKS vs DC Match Prediction – Who will win?

Chasing team to win? Perhaps. PBKS start as favourites, but whether they hold their nerve is difficult to predict. This has the makings of a close match.

Disclaimer: The fantasy cricket stats, tips and predictions provided on CricBlog are intended for informational purposes, with the stats and writer’s views in place to guide fans in creating their teams. While we strive to offer accurate and insightful advice, CricBlog does not guarantee success or winnings in any fantasy contests. Users are encouraged to make their own informed decisions and play responsibly.

GT vs SRH Twitter Reactions: Great Gill eliminates SRH

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GT vs SRH Twitter Reactions: Great Gill eliminates SRH

GT vs SRH Twitter Reactions: Great Gill eliminates SRH | Virat Kohli reaction to superb century by Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill’s swashbuckling century has helped knock the disappointing Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. GT defeated SRH by 34 runs as Gill powered the home side to 188 in the first innings on a deck that other batsmen struggled to get going on.

In the process, he brought up his maiden IPL ton in a year that is just turning out to be extremely special for the in-form batsman. Accordingly, he also carried on his brilliant run of performances in Ahmedabad, having earlier slammed a T20I and Test century in this ground as well.

GT vs SRH: Gill and bowlers eliminate disappointing SRH

Here are some of the most viral reactions on Twitter on Gill’s knock including from India teammate Virat Kohli. On Instagram, Kohli said “there’s potential and then there’s Gill. Go on and lead the next generation. God bless you, Shubman Gill.”

“I made my IPL debut against SRH and got my first hundred against them, so life has come a full circle. Hopefully many more to come. It’s all about the bowlers and situation and I don’t dwell much on my last innings. It is important to focus on the situation in front. The six off Abhishek Sharma was the most pleasing thing for me. I told him that if you bowl to me I’m gonna hit you for a six,” Gill said in the aftermath of the game.

Meanwhile, SRH have crashed out of the tournament after eight losses in 12 games. A revamped unit under a new skipper failed to take off with many key players like Mayank Agarwal, Harry Brook, Aiden Markram and Rahul Tripathi under-performing throughout the course of the campaign. They walked into the auction with the biggest purse and made several big-ticket acquisitions like those of Agarwal and Brook. But, the team failed to come together on multiple occasions with an apparent lack of clarity regarding the roles of several individuals.

GT have qualified for the playoffs again now and skipper Hardik Pandya praised his boys for showing up and performing well whenever the situation demanded them to.

“Very proud of the boys, two in two (making it to the playoffs twice in a row). The boys put their hands up and in challenging situations and we rightly deserve the playoff spot. There will be expectations and for me it was important to focus within the group,” Pandya said after the game.

LSG vs MI Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 63

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LSG vs MI Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 63

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Here we go. Another crucial match in this magnificent playoffs’ race. Mumbai Indians (MI) have wowed millions with their batting in IPL 2023, led by the super Suryakumar Yadav. However, the big question is how their lineup, which thrives on true pitches, will cope on the slowest and most difficult surface to bat on this season.

This is what arguably gives Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) the edge today. However, it could backfire. LSG have struggled at home this season, with their own set of hard-hitting batsmen struggling to get going. Nicholas Pooran was at his damaging best on a slowish Hyderabad pitch on Saturday, so we can still witness a thrilling battle between two strong middle orders today.

So, the spinners have a vital role to play. Both teams sit in the top four, with the winning team today set to move to the brink of the playoffs. The loser will face a nervous week ahead with four other teams – RCB, RR, KKR and PBKS – all on 12 points. All to play for.

Match Details

  • Date: May 16, 2023.
  • Location: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
  • Time: 7:30pm (IST).
  • For more cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.
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IPL 2023 Match 63: LSG vs MI Possible Playing XIIs

Lucknow Super Giants (possible impact player substitute in bold italic): 1. Quinton de Kock (wk) (OS), 2. Kyle Mayers (OS), 3. Prerak Mankad, 4. Marcus Stoinis (OS), 5. Nicholas Pooran (OS), 6. Ayush Badoni, 7. Krunal Pandya (c), 8. Ravi Bishnoi, 9. Avesh Khan, 10. Mohsin Khan, 11. K Gowtham, 12. Amit Mishra

Mumbai Indians (possible impact player substitute in bold italic): 1. Rohit Sharma (c), 2. Ishan Kishan (wk), 3. Suryakumar Yadav, 4. Tilak Varma/Vishnu Vinod, 5. Cameron Green (OS), 6. Nehal Wadhera, 7. Tim David (OS), 8. Chris Jordan (OS), 9. Piyush Chawla, 10. Jason Behrendorff (OS), 11. Kumar Kartikeya, 12. Hrithik Shokeen

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Lucknow Super Giants:

  • Quinton de Kock averages just 17.86 in seven matches against MI. But, he comes into this game with some good form having struck 70 and 29 in his last two IPL matches.
  • Can Marcus Stoinis overcome the spin threat? He is averaging just 11.2 with a strike rate of 96.6 in six innings at Lucknow this season.
  • Nicholas Pooran has also found the going tough at home this season. In six innings, the left-hander has hit 77 runs at an average of 15.4 and strike rate of 105.5.
  • Pooran smashed 44 off just 13 balls on a slowish Hyderabad pitch on Saturday. If he is there towards the death overs, watch out.
  • Krunal Pandya meets his former team today. The LSG all-rounder has picked up six wickets in 15 overs at Lucknow this season, conceding just 87 in the process.
  • Seven of Ravi Bishnoi’s 12 wickets this season have come at home. Against MI, Bishnoi has picked up seven wickets at an average of 22.43 and strike rate of 18.00.
  • Amit Mishra has dismissed Ishan Kishan three times in eight balls in the IPL. The legspinner has taken five for 53 runs in nine overs at Lucknow this season.

Mumbai Indians:

  • Ishan Kishan has struck the most runs in T20s at Lucknow. In five innings, the left-hander has scored 246 runs at an average of 61.50 and strike rate of 131.55. This includes a ton.
  • Suryakumar Yadav is back. He hit a world class hundred in his last match against GT, and easily has the best strike rate (190.83) among players with at least 200 runs this season. However, how he fares on a slow turner will be fascinating to see.
  • MI could look to use Piyush Chawla early. The legspinner has dismissed Quinton de Kock once in 13 balls at a strike rate of just 69.2.
  • Chawla has taken the third-most wickets this season (19). He should enjoy bowling on the Lucknow track.
  • Chris Jordan has a strong record against de Kock. In all T20s, Jordan has dismissed the left-hander four times for 45 runs in 33 deliveries.
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Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 2, LSG 2, MI 0.
  • LSG are winless in their past four matches at home (three losses, one no result).
  • Kyle Mayers averages 44.2 when batting first in IPL 2023. When batting second, the average drops to 20.
  • Avesh Khan has dismissed Rohit Sharma twice in 13 balls in the IPL. Rohit strikes at just 84.6 against him.

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow Pitch Report and Weather

On average, pacers concede one run extra per over on this ground this season. Spinners have been quite dominant, with huge amounts of turn in the last two matches in particular (LSG vs RCB & LSG vs CSK).

The average first innings score in Lucknow in IPL 2023 is 143.17, which is bumped up by LSG’s 193 in their first match. If you remove that game, the average falls to 133.2, with the team batting first winning the last two completed matches.

A very hot and clear evening is forecast, with temperatures to exceed 40 degrees in the day.

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IPL 2023 Match 63: LSG vs MI Match Prediction – Who will win?

Lucknow have the resources to win this match. However, the team batting first can go on to win.

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GT vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 62

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GT vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 62

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If Sunrisers Hyderabad’s season isn’t over yet, defeat today certainly means campaign over. It has been a disappointing tournament for one of the most promising teams on paper, regularly unable to close out matches. It was the case again on Saturday, succumbing to defeat at home to Lucknow when the game seemed to be in their hands.

To make matters more difficult, they travel away to top-of-the-table Gujarat Titans. GT will be aiming to make amends for their own disappointing performance at Mumbai, where they were well and truly outplayed with bat and ball. However, Rashid Khan’s excellent form is a great positive, and he will be keen for a big performance against his former franchise.

GT will pretty much confirm a top-two finish with victory here. SRH are hanging on by a fingernail and must win well to keep their ever-fading playoffs hopes alive. Form, pedigree and confidence says the Titans will win easily, but that’s not how the IPL works. Can SRH put up a fight and come away from Ahmedabad with a win?

Match Details

  • Date: Monday, 15 May 2023.
  • Location: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
  • Time: 7:30pm (IST).
  • For more cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

IPL 2023 Match 62: GT vs SRH Possible Playing XIIs

Gujarat Titans (possible impact player substitute in bold italic): 1. Shubman Gill, 2. Wriddhiman Saha (wk), 3. Hardik Pandya (c), 4. Vijay Shankar, 5. David Miller (OS), 6. Abhinav Manohar, 7. Rahul Tewatia, 8. Rashid Khan (OS), 9. Alzarri Joseph (OS), 10. Noor Ahmad, 11. Mohammed Shami, 12. Mohit Sharma

Sunrisers Hyderabad (possible impact player substitute in bold italic): 1. Anmolpreet Singh, 2. Abhishek Sharma, 3. Rahul Tripathi, 4. Aiden Markram (c) (OS), 5. Glenn Phillips (OS), 6. Heinrich Klaasen (wk) (OS), 7. Abdul Samad, 8. Vivrant Sharma, 9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 10. Marco Jansen/Fazalhaq Farooqi (OS), 11. Mayank Markande, 12. T Natarajan

Key players to watch/Key Stats

Gujarat Titans:

  • Shubman Gill has moderate numbers against SRH. In 11 matches, he has struck 261 runs at an average of 32.63 and strike rate of just 109.21.
  • Gill has a magnificent record at Ahmedabad: 10 inns, 526 runs, avg. 75.14, SR 152.46. He scored 94* in his last match at this ground.
  • Wriddhiman Saha has a strike rate of 145.59 against SRH (198 runs, avg. 28.29). He improved on his poor record on this ground with a dominant 81 off 43 in his last game here against LSG.
  • Saha has scored 41 runs against Bhuvneshwar Kumar and has never been dismissed (SR 136.7).
  • Hardik Pandya has a poor record against SRH. He has struck just 166 runs at an average of 16.60 and strike rate of 97.08. But, he scored 50* against them last season.
  • Since the start of 2022, David Miller has struck 441 runs at an average of 110.2 and strike rate of 151.5 when chasing in the IPL. He can prey on SRH nerves.
  • Rashid Khan produced one of the great all-round performances in the last match. He took 4/30 and scored 79* (32) with ten sixes.
  • Mohammed Shami vs Abhishek Sharma in the IPL: 17 balls, seven runs, one dismissal. Also, Shami has had the better of Tripathi: 29 balls, 34 runs, three dismissals.

Sunrisers Hyderabad:

  • Heinrich Klaasen has been one of SRH’s shining lights in a disappointing season. Only Suryakumar Yadav (190.83) and Glenn Maxwell (182.85) have a better strike rate among players with at least 250 runs in IPL 2023.
  • Is this the day Aiden Markram fires? He struck 56 (40) in his last innings against GT back in IPL 2022.
  • Since the start of last season, Abhishek Sharma has hit 268 runs at a strike rate of 156.7 against spin. This year, however, he has been dismissed five times for 101 runs in 65 balls against the tweakers.
  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar has had the better of Shubman Gill in the IPL. He has dismissed the opener twice in 42 deliveries, conceding just 35 runs in the process.
  • Kumar also has good numbers against Hardik Pandya in the IPL: 16 balls, 20 runs, one dismissal.
  • Mayank Markande is SRH’s leading wicket-taker this season (12). Expect the legspinner to find some grip on the Ahmedabad surface.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 2, GT 1, SRH 1.
  • This will be the first time these two teams meet in IPL 2023.
  • Rashid Khan has taken 12 wickets in seven matches on this ground at an average of 18.00 and strike rate of 14.
  • Hardik Pandya at Ahmedabad: 11 inns, 283 runs, avg. 31.44, SR 128.64. He has also picked up 12 wickets at an economy of 6.88.
  • David Miller averages 85 against Bhuvneshwar Kumar with a strike rate of 184.78 in all T20s.

Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Pitch Report and Weather

The average first innings score in six matches on this ground is 187.17. In the last night game, Mohammed Shami blew Delhi away in the powerplay before the Capitals remarkably defended 130. Expect some movement early and possible turn on a very hot evening.

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IPL 2023 Match 62: GT vs SRH Match Prediction – Who will win?

Gujarat Titans should win this clash.

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CSK vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 61

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CSK vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 61

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Six IPL titles between them. Two huge fanbases. Lots at stake, particularly for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The stage is set for a cracking Sunday night of IPL action, as the ever-present Chennai Super Kings (CSK) look to seal their playoffs’ berth.

CSK have been strong for most of the season, and they are really beginning to hit their straps now as the business end of the season approaches. They brushed aside both Mumbai and Delhi with ease at home over the past week, and they will be looking to do the same against a team they’ve had the better of in recent times.

No CSK player scored more than 25 in their last outing against DC, but they still won with ease. The sheer depth in options is something KKR must overcome in this game, where they need a much-improved performance than what they dished up on Thursday against the Royals. Lots rests on the likes of Andre Russell, Varun Chakravarthy and Jason Roy, but others need to deliver as well.

Match Details

  • Date: May 14, 2023.
  • Location: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai.
  • Time: 7:30pm (IST).
  • For more cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

IPL 2023 Match 61: CSK vs KKR Possible Playing XIIs

CSK look settled.

Chennai Super Kings (possible impact player substitute in bold italic): 1. Ruturaj Gaikwad, 2. Devon Conway (OS), 3. Ajinkya Rahane, 4. Moeen Ali (OS), 5. Shivam Dube, 6. Ambati Rayudu, 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. MS Dhoni (c & wk), 9. Deepak Chahar, 10. Tushar Deshpande, 11. Maheesh Theekshana (OS), 12. Matheesha Pathirana

KKR may also stick with the same team despite the heavy loss to the Royals.

Rajasthan Royals (possible impact player substitute in bold italic): 1. Jason Roy (OS), 2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) (OS), 3. Venkatesh Iyer, 4. Nitish Rana (c), 5. Andre Russell (OS), 6. Rinku Singh, 7. Shardul Thakur, 8. Sunil Narine, 9. Anukul Roy, 10. Harshit Rana, 11. Varun Chakravarthy, 12. Suyash Sharma

Key players to watch/key stats

Chennai Super Kings:

  • Ajinkya Rahane blew KKR away earlier this season. He smashed 71* off 29 balls at Eden Gardens.
  • Rahane has struck 19 off just seven balls against Varun Chakravarthy (no dismissal) and 56 off 39 against Andre Russell in the IPL (one dismissal).
  • Devon Conway struck one of his five half-centuries this season against KKR. He loves batting at Chepauk, with 320 runs in six matches at an average of 80.00 and strike rate of 138.53.
  • Ruturaj Gaikwad vs KKR: 6 inns, 243 runs, avg. 40.50, SR 139.66.
  • Ravindra Jadeja was player of the match last game against DC (21 and 1/16). He has taken at least one wicket in each of his past seven games.
  • Jadeja has wonderful batting numbers for CSK against KKR: 292 runs, avg. 48.67, SR 150.52. He has also taken 19 wickets at an average of 26.32.
  • Expect Matheesha Pathirana to play a key role at the death again. This brings about wicket-taking opportunities. He’s taken eight in his last three games.

Kolkata Knight Riders:

  • Jason Roy is vital. His 228 runs this season come at a strike rate of 157.24. 131 have come in the powerplay, where he is striking at 150.6.
  • Andre Russell has superb numbers against CSK. In 12 innings, he has smashed 353 runs at an average of 44.13 and strike rate of 177.39.
  • Russell never been dismissed by Jadeja in the IPL (29 balls, 48 runs).
  • Venkatesh Iyer is KKR’s leading run-scorer this season (371) at an average of 30.91 and strike rate of 143.79. The usually slower Chepauk pitch should suit him nicely as he has struggled against bounce at times.
  • Rinku Singh when chasing in the IPL: 12 inns, 334 runs, avg. 47.7, SR 165.3.
  • The in-form Varun Chakravarthy (17 wickets this season) has a huge role to play for KKR. He has often kept Gaikwad quiet, conceding just 29 off 33 balls against him with one dismissal.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 30, CSK 19, KKR 10, 1 N/R.
  • CSK have won four of the last five matches between the teams.
  • Andre Russell’s batting record at Chepauk: 7 inns, 203 runs, avg. 40.60, SR 150.37.
  • Nitish Rana vs CSK: 10 inns, 227 runs, avg. 25.22, SR 124.04.
  • Sunil Narine has the most wickets in CSK-KKR matches (21), but has taken just one scalp in his last nine matches in IPL 2023.

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai Pitch Report and Weather

Run-scoring has proven a little more difficult over the past two games, with first innings scores of 140 and 167. The average first innings score overall this season is 172, with teams batting first and second winning three games each.

A very hot and mostly clear evening is forecast. Dew is a possibility.

IPL 2023 Match 61: CSK vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 14 May

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IPL 2023 Match 61: CSK vs KKR Match Prediction – Who will win?

CSK to win.

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RR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 60

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RR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 60

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 60th match of IPL 2023. The tournament has reached its business end, and both teams require to win all of their remaining games to qualify for the playoffs.

RR won their last game comprehensively by 9 wickets against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens. They were clinical in all the departments, as they finally managed to churn out a Royal performance after a string of losses. RR would want to continue their good run in the upcoming games.

Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bangalore have lost three of their last four games and are in dire need of victories to keep their campaign alive. They were handed a defeat by Mumbai Indians (MI) in their previous game. Their middle-order batters will need to step up and give good support to the three big guns at the top.

Both teams can not afford any further hiccups in the competition. Hence, a mouth-watering contest awaits us.

Match Details

  • Date: 14 May, 2023
  • Location: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.
  • Time: 3:30 pm (IST).
  • For more cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

IPL 2023 Match 60: RR vs RCB Possible Playing XIIs

Rajasthan Royals are expected to be unchanged for this game.

Rajasthan Royals (possible impact player in bold italic): 1. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2. Jos Buttler (OS), 3. Sanju Samson (c & wk), 4. Joe Root (OS), 5. Shimron Hetmyer (OS), 6. Dhruv Jurel, 7. R Ashwin, 8. Sandeep Sharma, 9. KM Asif, 10. Trent Boult (OS), 11. Yuzvendra Chahal, 12. Kuldip Yadav

Royal Challengers Bangalore might also stick with the same team.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (possible impact player substitute in bold italic): 1. Virat Kohli, 2. Faf du Plessis (c) (OS), 3. Glenn Maxwell (OS), 4. Mahipal Lomror, 5. Dinesh Karthik (wk), 6. Anuj Rawat, 7. Wanindu Hasaranga (OS), 8. Harshal Patel, 9. Mohammed Siraj, 10. Karn Sharma/Vyshak Vijaykumar, 11. Josh Hazlewood (OS), 12. Kedar Jadhav

IPL 2023 60th Match: RR vs RCB fantasy tips – Key players to watch/key stats

Rajasthan Royals:

  • Jos Buttler has scored 412 runs at an average of 41.20 and a strike rate of 152.02 against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL. He has also amassed two half-centuries and a century against RCB.
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal is in the form of his life. He recently smashed the fastest fifty in IPL history. The southpaw has 575 runs at a fantastic average of 52.27 and a strike rate of 167.15 in IPL 2023. Expect him to add more to his tally against RCB.
  • Sanju Samson has played three decent knocks in the last three games and looked in good nick overall. In Jaipur, Sanju has 513 runs at an average of 30.17 and a strike rate of 136.43 in the IPL.
  • Ravichandran Ashwin has been among the wickets in this edition of the Indian Premier League. In the 12 innings, Ashwin has 14 wickets at a strike rate of 19.28 and an economy rate of 7.44 thus far. His batting can also fetch a few points.
  • Trent Boult has 16 wickets at a strike rate of 16.12 and an economy rate of 8.34 against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL. He can again trouble RCB batters, particularly with the new ball.
  • Yuzvendra Chahal is the best bowler in Rajasthan Royals. In the 12 matches, Chahal has snared 21 wickets at a strike rate of 12.80 and an economy rate of 7.91 in IPL 2023. He will look to make an impact again against his former IPL franchise.

Royal Challengers Bangalore:

  • Faf du Plessis is the leading run-scorer of the season so far. In the 11 innings, Faf has 576 runs at an average of 57.60 and a strike rate of 157.80 in IPL 2023. He has also made six fifties.
  • Virat Kohli has 600 runs at an average of 26.08 and a strike rate of 115.16 against Rajasthan Royals. He can again score a few. However, Kohli needs to be careful against Trent Boult early on.
  • Glenn Maxwell has 312 runs at an average of 34.66 and a strike rate of 161.65 against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. He amassed 77 runs off 44 balls with the help of six boundaries and four maximums in both teams’ last meeting.
  • Wanindu Hasaranga hasn’t performed according to the expectations this season so far. However, the track in Jaipur can offer some assistance to the slow bowlers, and that can make him a threatening option.
  • Mohammed Siraj has fallen off the radar in the last few matches, as he hasn’t been able to pick up wickets as consistently. However, Siraj is a quality bowler and can dismiss a few batters, especially in the powerplay.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 28, RR 12, RCB 14, NR 2.
  • Glenn Maxwell vs Yuzvendra Chahal in T20s: 147 runs, 85 balls, 172.94 SR & 5 dismissals. Another intriguing contest is well on the cards.
  • Sanju Samson vs Wanindu Hasaranga in T20s: 40 runs, 43 balls, 93.02 SR & 6 dismissals. No other bowler has dismissed him as many times in this format.
  • Faf du Plessis vs Trent Boult in the IPL: 88 runs, 80 balls, 110 SR & 3 dismissals.
  • Faf du Plessis needs 21 more runs to complete 4000 IPL runs.

Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, Pitch Report and Weather

The average first innings score in the last three years in Jaipur is 141. The teams batting first have won 43.75% of the games.

Hot and humid conditions with temperatures around 40°C are expected in the afternoon.

IPL 2023 Match 60: RR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Today Match 14 May 2023

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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IPL 2023 Match 60: RR vs RCB Match Prediction – Who will win?

Both teams have some world-class players. However, Rajasthan Royals have a better bowling unit, which gives them the upper hand. Expect RR to win the contest.

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