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Rinku Singh’s awesome text message to Yash Dayal after the KKR vs GT match

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Rinku Singh’s awesome text message to Yash Dayal after the KKR vs GT match

Cricket News: Rinku Singh’s awesome text message to Yash Dayal after the match | Rinku Singh sends humble text message to Yash Dayal

Rinku Singh, the talk of the town after his stunning performance against Gujarat Titans, has provided a reminder of just how humble he is. Yash Dayal, who delivered the final over in the classic encounter, was subject to criticism online, but Singh was quick to encourage the left-arm seamer.

“I texted Yash [Dayal] after the game, saying ‘it happens in cricket, you did really well last year’. I just tried to motivate him a little,” Rinku told India Today.

News of Singh’s text message came soon after Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) also showed great sportsmanship following the stunning finish to the game. They posted support for Dayal via their official social media accounts, which now has over 1.5 million impressions on Twitter alone.

“Chin up, lad. Just a hard day at the office, happens to the best of players in cricket. You’re a champion, Yash, and you’re gonna come back strong,” read the tweet.

KKR had a 0.69% chance of winning when Rinku Singh faced up to Yash Dayal

At one point, Rinku Singh was eight off 14 balls. KKR required an improbable 39 off eight balls at that stage, with two good deliveries certain to seal victory for Gujarat Titans (GT). Singh then turned it on, hitting 6, 4, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6 in his final seven deliveries to pull of arguably the greatest heist not only in IPL history, but in all T20s.

When we say improbable, we mean it. At ball one of the final over, KKR required 29 for victory, with a win probability of 1.29%. After Umesh Yadav managed just a single, the probability fell to just 0.61%. By ball six, with four needed, the probability was 20.56%, still in GT’s favour.

A performance for the ages; one that will be remembered for years to come.

“I texted Yash [Dayal] after the game, saying ‘it happens in cricket, you did really well last year’. I just tried to motivate him a little”

Rinku Singh

Next up, KKR will play Sunrisers Hyderabad next, who themselves found form with an important win against Punjab Kings. GT will aim to bounce back against Punjab on Thursday.

DC vs MI Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 16

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DC vs MI Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 16

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Match 16 of an extraordinary tournament represents go time for Delhi Capitals (DC) and Mumbai Indians (MI). They are the two teams without a win so far in IPL 2023, and desperately need to get on the board to avoid falling too far behind the pack with all of the other eight teams showing promising signs at one point or another.

The absence of Rishabh Pant for DC and Jasprit Bumrah for MI have hurt the respective teams. However, there are holes both sides have failed to close. David Warner, who recently became the fastest to 6,000 IPL runs, feels he needs to bat deep rather than effectively with others not contributing around him. MI, on the other hand, have barely fired a shot with their bowling attack picking up just five wickets across two matches to date.

Capitals coach Ricky Ponting called for “soul searching”. Rohit Sharma said “the senior guys need to step up, starting with me.” So, what will give in this clash?

Match Details

  • Location: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
  • Time: 7:30pm (IST).
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IPL 2023 Match 16: DC vs MI Possible Playing XIs

Mitchell Marsh is unavailable as he travelled back to Australia for his wedding. Also, Khaleel Ahmed is in doubt with a niggle. If he does not play, DC may pick Chetan Sekariya.

Delhi Capitals possible bat first XI: 1. David Warner (c) (OS), 2. Prithvi Shaw, 3. Manish Pandey, 4. Rilee Rossouw (OS), 5. Rovman Powell (OS), 6. Lalit Yadav, 7. Axar Patel, 8. Abishek Porel (wk), 9. Chetan Sakariya, 10. Kuldeep Yadav, 11. Anrich Nortje (OS)

Possible Impact Player swap: Prithvi Shaw out, Mukesh Kumar in.

Delhi Capitals possible bowl first XI: 1. David Warner (c) (OS), 2. Manish Pandey, 3. Rilee Rossouw (OS), 4. Lalit Yadav, 5. Rovman Powell (OS), 6. Axar Patel, 7. Abishek Porel (wk), 8. Chetan Sakariya, 9. Kuldeep Yadav, 10. Anrich Nortje (OS), 11. Mukesh Kumar

Possible Impact Player swap: Mukesh Kumar out, Prithvi Shaw in.

For Mumbai Indians, Sandeep Warrier could come in for Arshad Khan. There is no official update on whether Jofra Archer will play in this crucial match after he missed the CSK clash due to elbow soreness. But, according to Cameron Green, all players are available for this game, as reported by cricbuzz.

Mumbai Indians possible bat first XI: 1. Rohit Sharma (c), 2. Ishan Kishan (wk), 3. Cameron Green (OS), 4. Suryakumar Yadav, 5. Tilak Varma, 6. Tristan Stubbs/Jofra Archer (OS), 7. Tim David (OS), 8. Hrithik Shokeen, 9. Piyush Chawla, 10. Jason Behrendorff (OS), 11. Sandeep Warrier

Possible Impact Player swap: Tilak Varma out, Kumar Kartikeya in.

Mumbai Indians possible bowl first XI: 1. Rohit Sharma (c), 2. Ishan Kishan (wk), 3. Cameron Green (OS), 4. Suryakumar Yadav, 5. Tim David (OS), 6. Tristan Stubbs/Jofra Archer (OS), 7. Hrithik Shokeen, 8. Piyush Chawla, 9. Kumar Kartikeya, 10. Jason Behrendorff (OS), 11. Sandeep Warrier

Possible Impact Player swap: Kumar Kartikeya out, Tilak Varma in.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Delhi Capitals:

  • David Warner has scored two half-centuries in three matches in IPL 2023, but is striking at just 117.03. He has a great career record against MI, with 666 runs in 20 matches at an average of 41.63 and strike rate of 138.17.
  • Manish Pandey averages 37.32 with a strike rate of 129.38 against MI. His 709-run tally is the most he has against any team in the IPL.
  • Pandey also has similar numbers on this ground. He has struck 330 runs in 11 innings at an average of 36.67 and strike rate of 121.77.
  • Axar Patel has struck 147 runs in seven innings against MI at an average of 29.40 and strike rate of 142.72. Last season, he hit 38* (17) and 19* (10) against Rohit Sharma’s team.
  • Rohit strikes at only 83 against Axar in the IPL. The corresponding figure for Suryakumar Yadav is 86.
  • Kuldeep Yadav took 3/18 and 1/33 against MI last year. He has bowled 39 balls to Rohit and has dismissed him once, conceding just 49. He has dismissed Ishan Kishan twice in 25 balls, conceding 46.
  • Anrich Nortje has taken seven wickets in six matches against MI at an average of 26.29 and economy of 8.76. He has a strong record against Rohit in the IPL, dismissing the MI captain twice in 17 balls (20 runs).

Mumbai Indians:

  • Is this the game where Ishan Kishan fires? He loves playing against Delhi, with 392 runs in nine matches at an average of 78.40 and strike rate of 151.94.
  • Kishan has dominated Anrich Nortje in the IPL. He has hammered 51 off 22 without dismissal. Also, Kishan has scored 26 off 15 against Chetan Sakariya.
  • Rohit Sharma has scored the most runs in DC-MI matches (727) at an average of 31.61 and strike rate of 127.77.
  • Also, Rohit has the tenth-most runs of any player on this ground. He has hit 561 runs at an average of 35.06 and strike rate of 142.75.
  • Suryakumar Yadav is doing it tough at the moment. He has made scores of 8, 0, 0, 0, 15 and 1 in his last six innings across formats. But, he can fire at any stage.
  • Suryakumar averages 31.67 in ten matches against Delhi with a strike rate of 135.07 (285 runs).
  • Since the start of 2022, Tilak Varma has hit 503 runs in the IPL at an average of 41.9 and strike rate of 137.1. Out of these 503, 377 have come between overs 7-16 at an average of 47.1 and strike rate of 135.1.
  • Jason Behrendorff has taken 20 wickets in the powerplay in all T20s since the start of 2022. He concedes just 6.90 per over in this phase, striking every 21.3 balls.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 32, DC 15, MI 17.
  • David Warner vs Piyush Chawla in the IPL: 66 balls faced, 98 runs scored, two dismissals.
  • Prithvi Shaw has faced just 17 deliveries in three matches in IPL 2023. He averages just 12.80 in ten matches against MI.
  • Rohit Sharma is averaging 19.58 in his last 24 IPL innings. He has not scored a fifty in this period.
  • Piyush Chawla career record on this ground: 14 inns, 13 wickets, avg. 26.92, econ. 7.61.

Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi Pitch Report and Weather

Arun Jaitley Stadium has hosted 31 T20s since the start of 2019. The chasing team has won 23. So, expect the captain who wins the toss to bowl.

A mostly clear evening is forecast. It will be hot in Delhi today with a top of about 37 degrees.

IPL 2023 Match 16: DC vs MI Dream11 Prediction Today Match 11 April 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.

Option 1:

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Option 2:

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Ishan Kishan
  • Batters: David Warner, Tilak Varma
  • All-rounders: Axar Patel
  • Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Anrich Nortje

IPL 2023 Match 16: DC vs MI Match Prediction – Who will win?

The chasing team will prevail in this match between two struggling teams.

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RCB vs LSG Twitter Reactions: Nicholas Pooran pulls off a miracle at Chinnaswamy

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RCB vs LSG Twitter Reactions: Nicholas Pooran pulls off a miracle at Chinnaswamy

Cricket News: RCB vs LSG Twitter Reactions: Nicholas Pooran pulls off a miracle at Chinnaswamy | Reactions to RCB vs LSG

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), driven by incredible quickfire half-centuries by Marcus Stoinis and Nicholas Pooran, defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday in a final-ball thriller.

Down 23/3 in four overs, Stoinis first injected a lot of power into the LSG chase with six boundaries and five sixes. However, it was Pooran’s herculean effort in which he took merely 19 deliveries to hit 62 runs that helped Lucknow get within touching distance of the target by the time he was dismissed in the 17th over.

Pooran slammed seven sixes and notched four boundaries as the KL Rahul-led side particularly took down the trio of Wayne Parnell, Harshal Patel and Karn Sharma.

A lot of frenzy unfolded in the final over with Harshal Patel attempting to run Ravi Bishnoi out at the non-striker’s end and then Dinesh Karthik fumbling and making a meal out of what could have been a straightforward chance to hit the stumps as Bishnoi and Avesh Khan ran a single off a bye.

“Over the past couple of years, I’ve put a lot of pressure on myself to finish games. Today also I wanted to finish the game, but got out in the end. I hope this is the season for me, in a good space and state of mind. Just want to enjoy my cricket, play with a smile and entertain, and win games for my team,” Pooran said in the aftermath of the game.

RCB vs LSG Twitter Reactions: Bangalore fall short in thriller

Earlier, Virat Kohli (61), Faf du Plessis (79) and Glenn Maxwell (59) hit a combined 15 sixes and 12 boundaries to take the home side to 212 in a sublime display of stroke play and power-hitting. Here are some of the most viral Twitter reactions from the game.

“I hope this is the season for me, in a good space and state of mind.”

Nicholas Pooran

LSG will next face the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Lucknow on April 15. RCB will host the Delhi Capitals (DC) on that very same afternoon.

What is the update on injuries to Deepak Chahar and Ben Stokes?

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What is the update on injuries to Deepak Chahar and Ben Stokes?

Cricket News: What is the update on injuries to Deepak Chahar and Ben Stokes? | Deepak Chahar & Ben Stokes injury update

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pacer Deepak Chahar is set to undergo an extended period on the sidelines after limping off the ground due to a hamstring injury in the first over of the team’s clash against the Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.

Chahar will go through scans upon returning to Chennai and that will fully determine the extent of his injury. However, CSK might have to prepare for life without him for the time being at least.

Acquired for Rs 14 crore in the mega auction last year, Chahar sat out of the entirety of the previous IPL season due to first a quadricep and then a back injury. He then missed a lot of cricketing action for India as well and the pacer’s injury concerns do not seem to be receding anytime soon.

On the other hand, star all-rounder Ben Stokes is also out for a week due to a toe injury. Stokes sat out of the high-profile fixture against MI and is likely to miss Chennai’s game against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Chepauk as well.

Stokes will only be back for CSK’s fixture against the RCB on April 17. Meanwhile, Moeen Ali missed the previous game against MI allegedly due to food poisoning but the off-spinning all-rounder is expected to be back in the mix against RR on Wednesday.

Chennai coped fairly well without the trio of Stokes, Moeen and Chahar against Mumbai. Tushar Deshpande stepped up big time with the ball – returning with figures of 3-0-31-2.

Meanwhile, Ajinkya Rahane’s 61-run blitzkrieg ensured that Chennai did not feel the absence of Stokes and Moeen in the middle-order. The Sri Lankan duo of Maheesh Theekshana and Matheesha Pathirana will be back in contention for selection against RR and Dhoni might have some key calls to make regards to who makes it to the playing XI considering the rich form shown by Rahane, Dwaine Pretorious and even Sisanda Magala to an extent in Mumbai.

GT vs KKR Twitter Reactions: Rinku Singh hits five sixes in final over to seal unbelievable win

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GT vs KKR Twitter Reactions: Rinku Singh hits five sixes in final over to seal unbelievable win

Cricket News: GT vs KKR Twitter Reactions: Rinku Singh hits five sixes in final over to seal unbelievable win | Reactions to Rinku Singh knock

Rinku Singh produced an absolute blinder of a knock as he hit five sixes in the final over of the Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) match against the Gujarat Titans (GT) to help the visitors take two points from this away fixture on Sunday. Chasing 205, KKR were down to 155/7 in the 17th over and then needed 39 off eight balls, followed by 29 off six balls to win.

However, Rinku kept his calm and slammed five consecutive sixes to take his side home. He first capitalised on the full tosses that Dayal conceded, arguably out of haste. However, the bowler corrected his length later on but it was not enough to break Rinku’s momentum who hit a six right down the ground to round off one of the most spectacular chases ever in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

“Had the belief that I can do it. Last year I was in a similar situation in Lucknow. Had the belief back then too. Didn’t think too much out there. Those shots just happened one after the other. That last one was back of the hand, and I struck it off the back foot,” Rinku commented on the innings in the post-match press conference.

“When the second six was struck, we started believing more because Yash Dayal wasn’t executing that well. As a captain, it’s important to have the belief. But this is a 1 in a 100 chance for something like this to happen,” KKR captain Nitish Rana reflected on Rinku’s performance after the game.

Reactions to incredible innings by Rinku Singh to seal heist against Gujarat Titans

Here are some of the most viral reactions to Rinku’s innings on Twitter.

KKR will next face the Sunrisers Hyderabad at home in the Eden Gardens on Friday.

RCB vs LSG Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 15

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RCB vs LSG Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 15

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After a crazy weekend where Ajinkya Rahane wound back the clock and Rinku Singh produced one of the all-time great performances in T20 history, what on earth does Monday have in store? Mondays are typically more quiet than weekends, but with IPL 2023 dishing up some remarkable matches, anything is possible.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) return home after what was a missed opportunity in Kolkata last week. They had KKR in all sorts, but the absence of key death bowlers told as they leaked runs aplenty. How they respond today will be a good test of their credentials this season.

For Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), an opportunity awaits to move to three wins out of four matches. With the competition table shifting places with every passing game, getting two points on the board is vital even at this early stage of the season. Here, the key question will be how well the LSG attack can handle the excellent batting conditions.

Match Details

  • Location: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
  • Time: 7:30pm (IST).
  • For more cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

IPL 2023 Match 15: RCB vs LSG Possible Playing XIs

Wanindu Hasaranga is available for RCB after the completion of Sri Lanka’s tour of New Zealand. Also, Wayne Parnell has been named as Reece Topley’s replacement, but may miss out on selection in this clash. Josh Hazlewood is expected to be fit for the April 14th match.

The likes of Anuj Rawat, Suyash Prabhudessai or Mahipal Lomror may be up for selection with the RCB middle order under the spotlight.

Royal Challengers Bangalore: 1. Faf du Plessis (c) (OS), 2. Virat Kohli, 3. Glenn Maxwell (OS), 4. Mahipal Lomror/Suyash Prabhudessai, 5. Dinesh Karthik (wk), 6. Shahbaz Ahmed, 7. Wanindu Hasaranga (OS), 8. David Willey (OS), 9. Karn Sharma, 10. Akash Deep, 11. Mohammed Siraj

Will LSG play Quinton de Kock? It is the headache the team management are faced with. If QdK plays, Marcus Stoinis may miss out as he is not being used with the ball.

Mark Wood missed the last game with the flu, so it remains to be seen if he is ready for this clash. Avesh Khan missed the last game, with his availability also TBC. Also, Amit Mishra was excellent against SRH, but there may be room for just the one legspinner on this ground.

Lucknow Super Giants: 1. KL Rahul (c), 2. Quinton de Kock (OS) (wk), 3. Kyle Mayers (OS), 4. Deepak Hooda, 5. Krunal Pandya, 6. Nicholas Pooran (wk), 7. Ayush Badoni, 8. Yash Thakur/Avesh Khan, 9. Mark Wood (OS), 10. Jaydev Unadkat, 11. Ravi Bishnoi

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Royal Challengers Bangalore:

  • Virat Kohli made a triumphant return to the Chinnaswamy in the IPL. He hammered 82* off 49 balls against MI last week. Overall on this ground, Kohli has hit 2,844 runs at an average of 37.92 and strike rate of 140.72.
  • Faf du Plessis smashed 96 (64) against LSG last season. He has scored 66 runs off 45 balls against Ravi Bishnoi without dismissal. Against Krunal, the corresponding figures are 46 off 33 with one dismissal.
  • Cometh the hour, cometh Glenn Maxwell? He strikes at 171.17 in nine matches at the Chinnaswamy. He does have a century on this ground (113), but just 77 runs in his other eight knocks.
  • Wanindu Hasaranga took the second-most wickets in IPL 2022 (26). Out of these 26, 19 came between overs 7-15.
  • David Willey is coming off an excellent outing against KKR (2/16). Both of his wickets came in the powerplay, so his battle against the LSG top order will be vital.

Lucknow Super Giants:

  • KL Rahul loves playing against RCB. In 12 innings, he has struck 610 runs at an average of 76.25 and strike rate of 147.70. Also, Rahul has strong experience at this ground: 14 inns, 413 runs, avg. 37.55, SR 143.90.
  • Rahul has smashed 91 off 47 without dismissal against Mohammed Siraj.
  • Quinton de Kock also has good numbers at the Chinnaswamy. The left-hander has struck 463 runs at an average of 46.30 and strike rate of 147.45.
  • Krunal Pandya is coming off a superb all-round display against SRH (34 & 3/18). His battle with Glenn Maxwell today could be fascinating as he has had the better of him in the IPL: 35 balls, 42 runs, three dismissals.
  • LSG will be hoping Avesh Khan is fit. He has dismissed Virat Kohli twice in ten balls in the IPL.
  • Mark Wood has taken eight wickets in two matches so far in IPL 2023 and 19 wickets in his last eight T20s.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 2, RCB 2, LSG 0.
  • Krunal Pandya has kept Virat Kohli relatively quiet in the IPL. He has conceded just 79 runs off 80 balls against him (one dismissal).
  • Karn Sharma has dismissed Deepak Hooda twice in ten balls.
  • Dinesh Karthik averages just 15.44 with a strike rate of 127.52 in 19 innings on this ground.

M Chinnaswamy Stadium Bengaluru Pitch Report and Weather

The same pitch for the RCB-MI clash will be used here. The conditions offered early swing and movement for the seam bowlers, before settling into a terrific batting surface. But, because it has been used, there may be some offer for the spinners in the middle.

A warm and clear evening is forecast.

IPL 2023 Match 15: RCB vs LSG Dream11 Prediction Today Match 10 April 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.

Option 1:

RCB vs LSG Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 15 | RCB vs LKN Dream11 Prediction Today | Bengaluru Pitch Report

Option 2:

RCB vs LSG Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 15 | RCB vs LKN Dream11 Prediction Today | Bengaluru Pitch Report

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Quinton de Kock
  • Batters: KL Rahul, Virat Kohli
  • All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell
  • Bowlers: Mark Wood

IPL 2023 Match 15: RCB vs LSG Match Prediction – Who will win?

RCB still lack the middle order depth that LSG possess. If LSG can dismiss the RCB top three relatively cheaply, they can go on to win.

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 KKR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 13

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GT vs KKR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 13

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Will Gujarat Titans (GT) make it three from three or will it be Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) who build on their superb win over RCB? That is the question.

GT, as put perfectly by Tom Moody, have continued on brilliantly from their IPL 2022 campaign. Their bowlers have been as efficient as ever, while their calmness when chasing is a sight to behold. This being a day game limits the chasing advantage somewhat, so it will be interesting to see how the Titans perform in such conditions.

For KKR, the focus will be on the top order. It has wilted against both Punjab and Bangalore so far, with the lower order, particularly against RCB, firing in stunning fashion. Now, they play arguably the best attack out of the three, so a big test awaits in providing enough runs to complement a very decent attack.

Match Details

  • Location: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
  • Time: 3:30pm (IST).
  • For more cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

IPL 2023 Match 13: GT vs KKR Possible Playing XIs

Gujarat Titans are settled. Depending on whether they bat or bowl first, they can substitute Vijay Shankar (or a similar player) for a bowler.

Gujarat Titans: 1. Wriddhiman Saha (wk), 2. Shubman Gill, 3. Sai Sudharsan, 4. Hardik Pandya (c), 5. David Miller (OS), 6. Rahul Tewatia, 7. Rashid Khan (OS), 8. Alzarri Joseph (OS), 9. Josh Little (OS), 10. Yash Dayal, 11. Mohammed Shami

Kolkata Knight Riders are coming off an excellent win against RCB. More will be expected of their top order, however, who were bailed out by the magnificent Shardul Thakur.

Jason Roy, who was picked up by KKR for 2.8cr, could play. But for whom? Tim Southee could make way for a domestic seamer or Suyash Sharma.

Expect Venkatesh Iyer to be either the player who starts (batting first) or is substituted in (bowling first).

Kolkata Knight Riders: 1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) (OS), 2. Mandeep Singh/Jason Roy (OS), 3. Venkatesh Iyer, 4. Nitish Rana (c), 5. Rinku Singh, 6. Andre Russell (OS), 7. Shardul Thakur, 8. Sunil Narine (OS), 9. Umesh Yadav, 10. Tim Southee (OS)/Vaibhav Arora/Suyash Sharma, 11. Varun Chakravarthy

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Gujarat Titans:

  • Shubman Gill loves batting on this ground. He has hit a T20I century, Test century and 63 (33) in the IPL so far in 2023.
  • In five T20s at Ahmedabad, Gill has scored 286 runs at an average of 95.33 and strike rate of 152.13.
  • Sai Sudharsan announced himself to IPL 2023 with a solid 62* (48) in the last match against Delhi. How he counters KKR’s off-spinners will be key.
  • David Miller when chasing since the start of 2022 (franchise T20s): 28 inns, 629 runs, avg. 48.40, SR 138.2.
  • Hardik Pandya has an outstanding record against KKR. In 11 innings, the GT captain has scored 366 runs at an average of 61.00 and strike rate of 173.46. This includes 67 (49) last season.
  • Hardik has scored 56 off 37 against Narine (no dismissal), 21 off 19 against Chakravarthy (no dismissal), 29 off 18 against Russell (one dismissal), 35 off 20 against Umesh (no dismissal).
  • Rashid Khan is in wicket-taking form. He has five in three matches in IPL 2023. GT have used Rashid later in the innings, and expect them to do so again given he has had the better of Andre Russell in franchise T20s: 30 balls, 33 runs, three dismissals.
  • Mohammed Shami will be key against KKR’s shaky top order. He has 12 wickets in as many matches against the franchise, striking every 23 balls.

Kolkata Knight Riders:

  • Andre Russell has dominated Mohammed Shami in the IPL. He has smashed 88 off 35 balls against him, dismissed once.
  • Russell scored 48 (25) against GT last season, and threatened to take the game away. He also took 4/5, taking cheap wickets in the final over.
  • Jason Roy hit 245 runs in the recent PSL at an average of 40.83 and strike rate of 166.67. He has hit 45 off 34 against Rashid Khan in all T20s (one dismissal).
  • Hardik Pandya has a good record against all KKR bowlers except Tim Southee. The Kiwi has dismissed Pandya thrice in 30 balls in T20s, whilst conceding just 38.
  • Shardul Thakur is coming off one of the great performances. His 68 (29) turned the game against RCB. He also took 1/15.
  • Varun Chakravarthy also had a blinder vs RCB. He has started IPL 2023 very well with 4/15 and 1/26.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 1, GT 1, KKR 0.
  • Wriddhiman Saha has scored 105 off 68 balls against Umesh Yadav, with two dismissals.
  • Watch out for Rinku Singh. The left-hander will be key against GT’s excellent battery of seamers. He scored 46 (33) against RCB.
  • Sunil Narine has taken six wickets in four T20s on this ground at an average of 18.17 and economy of 6.81.
  • Hardik Pandya in T20s on this ground: 158 runs (avg. 26.33, SR 132.77) and nine wickets (avg. 20.10, SR econ. 6.48).

Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Pitch Report and Weather

It was a true batting surface on the opening night of IPL 2023, where Gujarat chased Channei’s 178 with four balls to spare. Earlier this year, India smashed 234 against New Zealand, where Shubman Gill hit a brilliant ton. Expect another good batting pitch early in the tournament.

A very hot afternoon is forecast, with temperatures nearing 40 degrees.

IPL 2023 Match 13: GT vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 9 April 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.

Option 1:

GT vs KKR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 13 | GT vs KOL Dream11 Prediction Today | Ahmedabad Pitch Report

Option 2:

GT vs KKR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 13 | GT vs KOL Dream11 Prediction Today | Ahmedabad Pitch Report

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
  • Batters: Shubman Gill
  • All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Andre Russell
  • Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami

IPL 2023 Match 13: GT vs KKR Match Prediction – Who will win?

KKR look to rely on individual brilliance more than GT. For KKR to win, they need more from their top order against a strong GT attack. Gujarat to win.

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.

MI vs CSK Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 12

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MI vs CSK Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 12

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The El Clasico of the Indian Premier League is here. Mumbai Indians take on Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede Stadium, with both teams keen to pick up vital two points in the context of IPL 2023.

MI lost their last game convincingly against Royal Challengers Bangalore by eight wickets, with their bowlers struggling for impact. Also, they would want a better show from their batters, particularly their captain Rohit Sharma at the top. Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings won their previous game by 12 runs against Lucknow Super Giants at their home ground. They will look to carry on their winning run, but how their seam attack fares at the batting-friendly Wankhede remains to be seen.

Match Details

  • Location: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
  • Time: 7:30 pm (IST).
  • For more cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

IPL 2023 Match 12: MI vs CSK Possible Playing XIs

Despite losing their last game, Mumbai Indians might stick with the same XI.

Mumbai Indians: 1. Rohit Sharma (c), 2. Ishan Kishan (wk), 3. Cameron Green (OS), 4. Suryakumar Yadav, 5. Tilak Varma, 6. Nehal Wadhera, 7. Tim David (OS), 8. Hrithik Shokeen, 9. Arshad Khan, 10. Piyush Chawla, 11. Jofra Archer (OS)

Chennai Super Kings don’t make many changes, irrespective of the results. Expect them to field the same XI again.

Chennai Super Kings: 1. Ruturaj Gaikwad, 2. Devon Conway (OS), 3. Moeen Ali (OS), 4. Ben Stokes (OS), 5. Ambati Rayudu, 6. Ravindra Jadeja, 7. Shivam Dube, 8. MS Dhoni (c & wk), 9. Mitchell Santner (OS), 10. Deepak Chahar, 11. Rajvardhan Hangargekar

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Mumbai Indians:

  • Rohit Sharma has been in poor form in the IPL for a while now. However, he is a class player and will look to bounce back. Against CSK, Rohit has 770 runs at a 27.50 average and 125.40 strike rate in the IPL.
  • Suryakumar Yadav vs CSK since 2018: 287 runs, avg. 35.87 & 128.12 SR. SKY is going through a rough patch but is a match-winner in this format. A good knock might just be around the corner.
  • Tilak Varma has been one of the best batters in the league since his debut last year. In the 15 innings, the Southpaw has 481 runs at a 43.72 average and a strike rate of 137.82 in the IPL. He also played a fine knock of 84 runs off just 46 deliveries against RCB with the help of nine fours and four maximums.
  • Tim David is one of the most explosive T20 batters in world cricket. In 2023, David has a strike rate of 179.16 and a balls-per-boundary ratio of 4.50 in the last four overs. CSK’s bowling will also suit him.
  • Jofra Archer doesn’t need any introduction. He is a proper match-winner. Archer has scalped seven wickets at a 17.71 average and an economy rate of 6.20 against Chennai Super Kings.
  • Most of the CSK batters struggle against high pace. Expect Jofra to exploit this weakness.

Chennai Super Kings:

  • Ruturaj Gaikwad is one of the most beautiful stroke-makers in world cricket. He is the highest run-scorer (149) of the season so far. However, Gaikwad has been dismissed for a duck twice in five innings against Mumbai Indians.
  • Devon Conway played a superb knock of 47 runs in 29 balls, including five boundaries and two maximums. He is a good player of spin and can provide a rapid start in the powerplay.
  • Moeen Ali won Man of the Match award against LSG in the last game for his brilliant all-round show. With the willow, he made 19 off 13 balls and later took four wickets with the ball. He is a must-pick in the fantasy team.
  • Ravindra Jadeja hasn’t performed according to the expectations in the two games so far. However, his performance has been decent at Wankhede Stadium of late. Since 2019, Jadeja has had a batting average of 75 and a strike rate of 151.51 in seven innings at this ground. With the ball, Jadeja has picked up six wickets and has an economy rate of 6.23.
  • Deepak Chahar can move the new ball, and the Wankhede surface often provides some movement early on. He also has 11 wickets at 20.54 balls apiece against Mumbai Indians.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 36, MI 21, CSK 15.
  • Ruturaj Gaikwad vs spin in middle overs (7-16) in the IPL: 327 runs, 36.33 avg, 127.73 SR and nine dismissals.
  • Ishan Kishan vs off-spin in the powerplay: 88 runs, 102.32 SR (1 dismissal) in the powerplay. Moeen might bowl against him early in the innings.
  • Moeen Ali has 13 wickets at a 21.53 avg & 6.02 eco against the LHBs in the IPL.
  • Jofra Archer needs four more wickets to complete 50 IPL wickets.

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Pitch Report and Weather

The average first innings score at Wankhede in the last three years is 171. The teams batting first have won only 34.15% of the matches here. Expect the pitch to provide some movement early on before becoming a belter. Plenty of big shots are well on the cards due to short boundaries.

The temperature is expected to be around 32° C during the game.

IPL 2023 Match 12: MI vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Today Match 8 April 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.

Option 1:

MI vs CSK Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 12 | MI vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Today | Wankhede Pitch Report

Option 2:

MI vs CSK Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 12 | MI vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Today | Wankhede Pitch Report

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Ishan Kishan
  • Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ruturaj Gaikwad
  • All-rounders: Moeen Ali
  • Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Deepak Chahar

IPL 2023 Match 12: MI vs CSK Match Prediction – Who will win?

Mumbai Indians are a daunting side in their home conditions. CSK have quality players, but expect MI to earn their first points.

Over the years, the fans have witnessed some mindblowing games between the two biggest rivals of the league. Another mouth-watering contest awaits us.

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.

RR vs DC Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 11

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RR vs DC Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 11

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) will battle against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the important, 11th match of IPL 2023. Both teams lost their last games against Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Gujarat Titans (GT), respectively.

After winning the first game convincingly, RR lost by five runs in a high-scoring encounter despite a valiant effort from Shimron Hetmyer and Dhruv Jurel.

Meanwhile, DC are having a tough time in the competition. They have lost both games this season so far. DC would want a better performance from their top order in the upcoming matches. They are a quality side, so expect them to rectify their mistakes in a vital opportunity to pick up their first win.

Match Details

  • Location: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
  • Time: 3:30 pm (IST).
  • For more cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

IPL 2023 Match 11: RR vs DC Possible Playing XIs

Despite losing their last game, Rajasthan Royals might play Dhruv Jurel over the struggling Devdutt Padikkal. Otherwise, they can include Dhruv Jurel in place of KM Asif if they bat first and later substitute one of the batters with a bowler.

Rajasthan Royals: 1. Jos Buttler (OS), 2. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 3. Sanju Samson (c & wk), 4. Devdutt Padikkal/Dhruv Jurel, 5. Shimron Hetmyer (OS), 6. Riyan Parag, 7. Jason Holder (OS), 8. R Ashwin, 9. Trent Boult (OS), 10. Yuzvendra Chahal, 11. KM Asif

Delhi Capitals might bring in Rovman Powell for Rilee Rossouw. Khaleel Ahmed can also replace Aman Hakim Khan.

Delhi Capitals: 1. David Warner (OS & c), 2. Prithvi Shaw, 3. Mitchell Marsh (OS), 4. Sarfaraz Khan, 5. Abishek Porel (wk), 6. Rovman Powell (OS), 7. Axar Patel, 8. Kuldeep Yadav, 9. Anrich Nortje (OS), 10. Khaleel Ahmed, 11. Mukesh Kumar

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Rajasthan Royals:

  • Jos Buttler is the best T20 batter in world cricket at the moment. He has accumulated 304 runs at an average of 33.77 and a strike rate of 171.75 against Delhi Capitals in the IPL. The English captain has also made a fifty and a century.
  • Buttler has scored 45 off 29 off Khaleel Ahmed with one dismissal.
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal has 323 runs at a 26.91 average and 135.14 in the IPL since 2022. He has provided good support to Jos Buttler at the top. Expect him to continue his excellent run.
  • Sanju Samson in IPL 2023: 55(32) vs SRH & 42(25) vs PBKS. He has looked in decent touch with the willow in the two games. Overall, Sanju has hit 286 runs at a 138.83 strike rate against Delhi Capitals.
  • Trent Boult has snared 11 wickets at an average of 20.18 and a strike rate of 16.36 against Delhi Capitals in the IPL. He will look to build on this impressive record. However, Boult didn’t have a great game in Guwahati last time.
  • Yuzvendra Chahal is a consistent wicket-taker in the league. He has taken the most number of wickets (171) in the IPL. Chahal also has 17 scalps at a strike rate of 21.23 against Delhi Capitals.

Delhi Capitals:

  • David Warner vs Rajasthan Royals in the IPL: 469 runs, 36.07 avg., SR 128.14. He has also amassed four half-centuries. However, Warner should be a bit cautious against Trent Boult early in the innings.
  • Prithvi Shaw looked in poor touch in the first two games. His record against Rajasthan Royals is not great either. He has a mediocre average of 20.62 and a strike rate of 129.92 against RR.
  • Yuzvendra Chahal has dismissed Prithvi Shaw twice in 21 balls. Shaw has struck at 195.23 against the leg-spinner. Also, 63% of Shaw’s dismissals against pace since IPL 2021 have been against short balls.
  • Mitchell Marsh hasn’t exactly fired with the bat so far. His scores in the two games read 0(1) vs LSG & 4(4) vs GT. However, Marsh is a quality batter, particularly against the speedsters. DC would want him to counter the highly-skilled GT pacers today.
  • Axar Patel has been DC’s best batter of the season so far. He has looked in good nick with the willow. While Axar didn’t bowl in the last game, expect him to make an impact with the ball too.
  • Kuldeep Yadav has snared seven wickets at a strike rate of 21.42 and an economy rate of 6.96 against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. However, Jos Buttler has a strike rate of 163.63 (one dismissal), and Sanju Samson strikes at 125.80 (no outs) against him in the IPL.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 26, RR 13, DC 13.
  • David Warner vs Trent Boult in the T20s: 64 runs, 98.46 batting SR and 2 dismissals. Boult has troubled Warner earlier and will look to dismiss him again today.
  • Sanju Samson vs Anrich Nortje in the IPL: 13 runs, 76.47 batting SR and 1 dismissal in 17 balls.
  • Prithvi Shaw vs Trent Boult in the IPL: 28 runs, 112 batting SR and 3 dismissals (25 balls). Shaw is already struggling against pace, and Boult might make his life difficult further at Guwahati.
  • David Warner requires 26 more runs to complete 6000 IPL runs.

Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati Pitch Report and Weather

The average first innings score in the last three years here is 149. The teams batting first have won 63.64% of matches.

Around 27°C temperature is expected during the game, with some clouds in the night sky as well.

IPL 2023 Match 11: RR vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today Match 8 April 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.

Option 1:

RR vs DC Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 11 | RR vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today | Guwahati Pitch Report

Option 2:

RR vs DC Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 11 | RR vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today | Guwahati Pitch Report

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson
  • Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal, David Warner
  • All-rounders: Axar Patel
  • Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Anrich Nortje

IPL 2023 Match 11: RR vs DC Match Prediction – Who will win?

Both teams lost their last game and will be desperate for a win, particularly Delhi Capitals. Expect Delhi to register their first win of the season.

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.

Will Liam Livingstone play in IPL 2023?

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Will Liam Livingstone play in IPL 2023?

Cricket News: Will Liam Livingstone play in IPL 2023? | Update on Liam Livingstone for Punjab Kings in IPL 2023

Punjab Kings’ middle-order batsman Liam Livingstone is yet to receive a fitness clearance from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), which continues to prevent his participation from the current season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

It is not expected that Livingstone will miss the whole of IPL 2023, but is rather awaiting the clearance. When asked by a fan when he will return, Livingstone replied “soon”.

The 29-year-old suffered an ankle injury during a Test match against Pakistan in Rawalpindi in December 2022. He has been out of cricketing action since then and was slated to mark his return by turning up for the PBKS in the IPL. He already missed the opening game of the season in which the team defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and also missed the side’s encounter against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Guwahati.

Livingstone was an important member of the Punjab squad last year. He was roped in by the franchise for Rs 11.5 crore in the mega auction prior to the 15th season of the league. The batsman scored 437 runs in 14 matches at an average of 36.42 and strike rate of 182.08. He also rolled over his shoulders occasionally, adding the important all-round element in the PBKS XI. Livingstone picked six wickets in the season, including a three-wicket haul as well.

The player was widely expected to don additional responsibility with the bat for the team in the absence of his fellow countryman Jonny Bairstow this year. His absence gives a pretty inexperienced look to the Punjab middle-order with a lot of pressure falling onto their newly-acquired all-rounder duo of Sikandar Raza and Sam Curran.

However, it is also an opportunity for a certain Shahrukh Khan to finally step up and deliver the required goods for Punjab. The Tamil Nadu big hitter was acquired by PBKS for Rs 9 crore ahead of IPL 2022 but he aggregated only 117 runs at a strike rate of 108.33 in eight games and ended up being dropped from XI. Will Shahrukh fill Livingstone’s role in the coming games? The youngster, much like the Englishman, is a fine leg-spinner as well.

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