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Reactions: what do fans think of the IPL Impact Player Rule?

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Reactions: what do fans think of the IPL Impact Player Rule?

Cricket News: Reactions – What do fans think of the IPL Impact Player Rule? | Impact Player rule in the IPL: fans have their say

The 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) kicked off with champions Gujarat Titans sealing an impressive victory over Chennai Super Kings. Like they did in 2022, Gujarat sealed a chase in the final over thanks to some excellent batting up top and wonderful finishing by Rashid Khan.

A major talking point out of the contest was the Impact Player rule deployed in IPL 2023. Tushar Deshpande was drafted in as a substitute for Ambati Rayudu during the innings break to give CSK an extra bowling option. The move didn’t work out for CSK as Tushpande conceded 51 off 3.2 overs, but it did not stop the debates around whether this rule, in its current form, is a good one.

There were arguments for and against. Some believe it’s a good innovation, while others say it takes away from what makes cricket unique. Below are some of the reactions and points of view.

Which side are you on?

IPL Impact Rule explained

Arguments in support of the rule

Arguments in support of the rule follow a common theme. Fans in this corner believe it’s a key part of cricket’s evolution, which can raise the entertainment levels. Also, there is the view that tactical awareness is still important, given you need to select the right time to introduce the impact player.

Arguments against the rule

Those against the rule believe it will favour teams batting second even more. Chasing teams often have the advantage of dew, and the fact they can send in a specialist batsman at any point increases their chances of victory.

Also, fans believe that it devalues the role of all-rounders, as teams will replace specialists with specialists. Plus, building a T20 team is an art, and the fear is such rules can hurt that skill.

SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 4

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SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 4

SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 4 | SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today | Hyderabad Pitch Report

Sunrisers Hyderabad meet Rajasthan Royals in what promises to be a thrilling fourth encounter of IPL 2023. SRH finished in the eighth position last year, but they are one of the strongest teams this season. They will be raring to go with a new captain and set of exciting players.

Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals were the runners-up last season. Several players turned up for them on different occasions in 2022. However, they will have several challenges this time around. The unavailability of Prasidh Krishna will debilitate their bowling unit. Trent Boult and Yuzvendra Chahal will have to do heavylifting again in the bowling department, with R Ashwin to weave his magic as well.

Expect a riveting contest between two quality sides.

On The CricBlog Podcast, we shared our predictions for the IPL season. Watch here or below!

Match Details

  • Location: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
  • Time: 3:30 pm (IST).
  • For more cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

IPL 2023 Match 4: SRH vs RR Possible Playing XIs

Aiden Markram will be unavailable for the first game due to national commitments. Bhuvneshwar Kumar will lead the side in his absence.

Sunrisers Hyderabad: 1. Mayank Agarwal, 2. Abhishek Sharma, 3. Rahul Tripathi, 4. Harry Brook (OS), 5. Glenn Phillips (wk) (OS), 6. Abdul Samad, 7. Washington Sundar, 8. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (c), 9. Akeal Hosein (OS), 10. Umran Malik, 11. Fazalhaq Farooqi (OS)

The presence of Jason Holder will provide much-needed balance to the team. If RR bat first, they may choose to substitute Devdutt Padikkal or Riyan Parag out for a specialist bowler in the second innings.

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

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Sunrisers Hyderabad:

  • Mayank Agarwal has made 366 runs at an average of 30.50 and a strike rate of 158.44 against Rajasthan Royals. He has also made a fifty and a century. Mayank can exploit the powerplay and provide a brisk start to his team.
  • Abhishek Sharma accumulated 426 runs at an average of 30.42 and a strike rate of 133.12 in IPL 2022. He also had a balls-per-boundary ratio of 5.34. His bowling might also fetch a few points.
  • Rahul Tripathi has been very consistent in the past few IPL seasons. He is a quick starter and often contributes to the team. Expect him to have a decent first game.
  • Harry Brook is in the form of his life. He has scored consistently everywhere in the last year or so. He will be raring to display his superior talent in T20 cricket’s biggest carnival.
  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar is a seasoned campaigner. He has snared 14 wickets at an economy rate of 7.96 and a strike rate of 23.35 against Rajasthan Royals.

Rajasthan Royals:

  • Jos Buttler is the best T20 batter going around in world cricket. He was the leading run-scorer (863) of the season last year. He amassed four centuries. Another good start is well on the cards.
  • Sanju Samson has scored 670 runs at an excellent average of 44.66 and a strike rate of 133.46 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. He has also made two fifties and a century against SRH. He will look to build on this record.
  • Shimron Hetmyer has flourished ever since he started batting at number 5. He has accommodated 336 runs at a 28.00 average and 152.03 strike rate in the IPL at this position. Hetmyer also has a balls-per-boundary ratio of 4.80.
  • Trent Boult will have a crucial role to play due to Prasidh Krishna’s absence this year. In 2022, Boult took 16 wickets at a strike rate of 23.25 and an economy rate of 7.93 with the ball. The team would want him to perform well again.
  • Yuzvendra Chahal was the leading wicket-taker (27) in the IPL 2022. He had a terrific bowling average (19.51), strike rate (15.12) and economy rate (7.75). He would like to have another similar season.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 16, SRH 8, RR 8.
  • Sanju Samson vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 111 runs, 37 avg, 130.58 SR and 3 dismissals.
  • Mayank Agarwal vs Yuzvendra Chahal: 69 runs, 168.29 SR and 5 dismissals. Chahal has a bowling strike rate of 8.20 and an average of 13.80 against Mayank in the IPL.
  • Rahul Tripathi scored 230 runs at an average of 38.33 and a strike rate of 157.53 in the middle overs last year.

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Hyderabad Pitch Report and Weather

India and Australia played a T20I here last year. The surface was good for batting as both teams crossed 185. The IPL games were last played here in 2019. The average first innings score was 171.

Clear weather is expected, with the temperatures hovering around 35°C in the afternoon.

IPL 2023 Match 4: SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2 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:

SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 4 | SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today | Hyderabad Pitch Report

Option 2:

SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 4 | SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today | Hyderabad Pitch Report

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson
  • Batters: Mayank Agarwal, Rahul Tripathi
  • All-rounders: Jason Holder
  • Bowlers: Trent Boult, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik

IPL 2023 Match 4: SRH vs RR Match Prediction – Who will win?

Rajasthan Royals are a formidable unit having several match-winners in the team. But Sunrisers Hyderabad are looking very strong in both departments. Expect them to start the season with a win.

On The CricBlog Podcast, we shared our predictions for the IPL season. Watch here or below!

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.

LSG vs DC Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 3

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LSG vs DC Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 3

LSG vs DC Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 3 | LKN vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today | Lucknow Pitch Report

Lucknow Super Giants’ home debut in the IPL has a fascinating feel to it. LSG, so impressive in their first season, will be aiming to go one better this time in what promises to be a competitive league. So, early victories can provide an important confidence boost, which is especially important given that playoff spots are at a premium.

LSG look strong once again. They have a team full of quality players, many of whom can contribute in at least two of the three disciplines. However, how they cope with the absence of Mohsin Khan will be vital, as the left-armer was outstanding in the powerplay in IPL 2022. He often got the franchise off to strong starts, so keep an eye out for who that bowler could be in 2023.

Delhi Capitals also have their questions. Without Rishabh Pant, the Capitals not only need to confirm their keeper, but also ensure they have enough power in the middle order. Their top three of David Warner, Prithvi Shaw and Mitch Marsh is truly superb, but whether there is too much pressure on Rovman Powell in the finishing stakes remains to be seen.

That being said, DC have a handy bowling attack that puts them in contention for a strong season. Anrich Nortje is still to join the franchise after South Africa duty, but in Khaleel Ahmed, Kuldeep Yadav and Chetan Sekariya, the Capitals have a solid domestic base to build off. They face an immediate test today against a strong LSG team.

On The CricBlog Podcast, we shared our predictions for the IPL season. Watch here or below!

Match Details

  • 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.

IPL 2023 Match 3: LSG vs DC Possible Playing XIs

Quinton de Kock is unavailable for this match as he is on South Africa duty against Netherlands, so LSG may play Kyle Mayers alongside KL Rahul. However, they do have the option of Marcus Stoinis at the top.

Also, LSG will be well served batting Deepak Hooda at three. In all T20s in this position, he has scored 961 runs at an average of 34.32 and strike rate of 148.76. At number five, he has scored 546 runs at an average of just 16.55 and strike rate of 117.67.

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

David Warner will captain in the absence of Rishabh Pant. The big question for DC is who keeps wicket. Sarfaraz Khan, who has been in superb form in domestic cricket, could be given the role.

Anrich Nortje is unavailable due to South Africa’s series against the Netherlands. Mustafizur Rahman just finished his series for Bangladesh against Ireland on Friday.

Delhi Capitals: 1. David Warner (c & OS), 2. Prithvi Shaw, 3. Mitch Marsh (OS), 4. Sarfaraz Khan (wk), 5. Rovman Powell (OS), 6. Manish Pandey/Lalit Yadav, 7. Axar Patel, 8. Kuldeep Yadav, 9. Mukesh Kumar, 10. Chetan Sekariya, 11. Khaleel Ahmed

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Lucknow Super Giants:

  • KL Rahul is always towards the top of the run-scorer list in IPLs. He finished third in 2018 (659 runs), second in 2019 (593 runs), first in 2020 (670 runs), third in 2021 (626 runs) and second in 2022 (616 runs).
  • Rahul has a middling record against the Capitals. In 12 innings, he has scored 373 runs at an average of 31.08 and strike rate of 141.29.
  • It’s a big season for Nicholas Pooran. He is enjoying a promising year so far in T20 franchise cricket, with 390 runs in 12 innings at an average of 43.3 and strike rate of 143.9.
  • Since the start of 2021, Marcus Stoinis has scored 316 runs at an average of 39.5 and strike rate of 213.5 between overs 17-20 in franchise cricket.
  • Avesh Khan is a middle overs marvel. In all domestic T20s since the start of 2021, Avesh has taken 16 wickets between overs 7-16 at an average of 11.8 and strike rate of 10.9.
  • Mark Wood has taken 19 wickets in his last eight T20s. Six of those scalps came at the death, where he conceded just 6.67 per over and struck every six balls.

Delhi Capitals:

  • Will David Warner rediscover his best form? Since the start of 2021, Warner has scored 726 runs in franchise T20s at an average of 33 and strike rate of 129.9.
  • Warner made scores of 4 (12) and 3 (4) against LSG last season. Ravi Bishnoi dismissed him in one of the matches.
  • Prithvi Shaw is crucial for DC this season. He struck 61 (34) and 5 (7) against LSG last year.
  • Mitchell Marsh is in superb form. In the recent ODI series against India, he belted 194 runs at an average of 97.00.
  • Since the start of 2022, Rovman Powell has smashed 366 runs between overs 17 and 20 in T20 franchise cricket. He strikes at 219.2 in this period.
  • Khaleel Ahmed has dismissed Prithvi Shaw three times in 30 balls in the IPL (43 runs). Key battle.
  • Kuldeep Yadav took the fifth-most wickets in IPL 2022 (21) at an average of 19.95 and strike rate of 14.1. If the Lucknow surface takes turn, Kuldeep will be especially dangerous.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 2, LSG 2, DC 0.
  • Deepak Hooda smashed 52 (34) against DC last season batting at number three.
  • Kuldeep Yadav in T20s at Lucknow: 2 inns, 3 wickets, avg. 16.33, econ. 6.13.
  • If David Warner gets in, watch out. He has scored 39 off 26 against Krunal Pandya without dismissal.

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

A warm and clear evening is forecast. Earlier this year, the Lucknow pitch was in the spotlight in a T20I between India and New Zealand, where the home side chased 100 with just one ball to spare on a very challenging pitch. Whether the pitch will take as much turn early in the IPL remains to be seen.

In the 2022 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, played in October, the average first innings score was just 127.79, which may see LSG and DC change their XIs based on the toss result. Out of these 14 matches, the chasing team won eight times.

IPL 2023 Match 3: LSG vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1 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:

LSG vs DC Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 3 | LKN vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today | Lucknow Pitch Report

Option 2:

LSG vs DC Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 3 | LKN vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today | Lucknow Pitch Report

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: KL Rahul
  • Batters: Deepak Hooda, Prithvi Shaw
  • All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Marsh
  • Bowlers: Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Yadav

IPL 2023 Match 3: LSG vs DC Match Prediction – who will win?

A close match is in store. A score of 150+ can be a very challenging chase given the kind of average scores at Lucknow over the past few months.

On The CricBlog Podcast, we shared our predictions for the IPL season. Watch here or below!

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.

Pakistan could play World Cup matches in Bangladesh amid Asia Cup hosting fiasco

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Pakistan could play World Cup matches in Bangladesh amid Asia Cup hosting fiasco

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Pakistan could end up playing its matches for the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup in 2023 in Bangladesh considering the tense political situations between the two countries.

These discussions happened in the backdrop of a meeting of the global cricketing governing body in Dubai last week. On a similar note, a modified model of hosting the Asia Cup this year is also being explored, wherein India could play its games at a neutral venue, including options like the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sri Lanka, Oman or England, ESPNcricinfo reports.

Apparently, formal discussions on the matter have not taken place yet but the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sounded off the concerned stakeholders that India’s non-participation in the Asia Cup later this year could have repercussions on the ICC Champions Trophy slated to be held in Pakistan in 2025.

The hybrid Asia Cup would mean that even the finals of the tournament will be conducted in a neutral venue provided India manages to qualify for the summit clash. The PCB has been repeatedly asserting that their involvement in the World Cup in India, slated to begin from October 5, relies on India’s commitment towards taking part in the Asia Cup.

Bangladesh has emerged as an alternate possible venue option in that case considering that it shares borders with India, which will reduce any possible logistical hurdles in that situation. BCCI secretary Jay Shah, son of the Union Minister for Home Affairs Amit Shah, had asserted post his re-election to the post last year that the Asia Cup will not be held in Pakistan as hosting tournaments in neutral venues isn’t an unprecedented event.

Jay Shah is also the president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), which oversees the operations of the Asia Cup. What could be the consequences of Pakistan playing its World Cup games in Bangladesh? Let us know by tweeting @cric_blog.

IPL 2023: Predicted Playing XI Of Each Team

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IPL 2023: Predicted Playing XI Of Each Team

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The 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to commence with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) taking on the Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in the season opener on March 31, 2023. The 16th campaign of the competition will begin with a lot of enthusiasm and excitement amongst the spectators for all the participating franchises.

IPL 2023: Predicted XIs for each team

The pre-competition buzz if rife with speculations over the predicted playing XI for each side and CricBlog takes a brief look at the same for all the 10 teams in this article.

Gujarat Titans

Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha (WK), Kane Williamson, Hardik Pandya (C), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Shivam Mavi, Mohammed Shami, R Sai Kishore, Alzarri Joseph.

Gujarat will walk into the field with a fairly similar playing XI like last time around. Their batting order will be bolstered by the addition of Kane Williamson at number three, who can play the anchor and allow the others around him to adopt a more aggressive approach. David Miller will miss the first game due to national commitments, but will slot right in once back.

The Titans’ strength rests in the lower middle-order’s hitting powers, who bailed them out on many an occasion last year. The pace attack has a new dimension in it with Shivam Mavi coming in and the duo of Rashid Khan and R Sai Kishore infuse enough variety to make good use to the long boundaries particularly in the middle-overs in their home turf.

Rajasthan Royals

Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (C & WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Jason Holder, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Sen, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal.

The Rajasthan Royals lacked balance in their lower middle-order, which prompted Ravichandran Ashwin to bat higher up the order at times. That impediment is resolved now with the acquisition of Jason Holder, who is most likely to bat at six or seven this year.

The Royals will miss Prasidh Krishna due to an injury but tearaway pacer Kuldeep Sen now will get an elongated opportunity to make an impact. The rest of the side will look fairly same with a very strong core strengthened by multiple international stars in all concerned departments.

Lucknow Super Giants

Quinton de Kock (WK), KL Rahul (C), Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Marcus Stoinis, Krishnappa Gowtham, Mark Wood, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan.

Quinton de Kock will miss the initial few games of the season due to South Africa’s series against the Netherlands. Hence, the first XI of the Lucknow Super Giants might be a bit different to the aforementioned side for some time.

However, the previous season’s third-place finishers have a good batting order with a cracking opening partnership and an out-and-out express pacer in Mark Wood. The spin attack looks a bit fragile if Ravi Bishnoi fails to get in the groove and it will be interesting to see if Lucknow manage to sustain their form from the first season.

Royal Challengers Bangalore

Faf du Plessis (C), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Shahbaz Ahmed, Mahipal Lomror, Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley.

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will have to counter the injury layoff of bowling mainstay Josh Hazelwood in the coming season. English pacer Reece Topley can replace the Australian in a XI that will see little changes from the previous campaign.

Their top-five boasts of incredible quality and would need to fire consistently for Bangalore to make it to the playoffs first. They will hope that Harshal Patel recovers back some of his wicket-taking touch and will be looking forward to Wanindu Hasaranga to have another promising campaign this time around.

Delhi Capitals

David Warner (C), Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh, Sarfaraz Khan (WK), Rovman Powell, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Anrich Nortje, Mukesh Kumar.

For Delhi, the absence of Rishabh Pant has added greater responsibility and pressure on the rest of the batting unit. Mumbai’s star batsman Sarfaraz Khan is expected to don the gloves and he will hope to carry on his incredible form from the domestic circuit into this IPL season.

Delhi have a fine leader in their ranks in the form of David Warner but vice-captain Axar Patel might have to perform better with the bat to add further solidity to the lower middle-order. Bengal pacer Mukesh Kumar, acquired for Rs 5.5 crore, can be a breakout star for the franchise.

Punjab Kings

Shikhar Dhawan (C), Matt Short, Raj Angad Bawa, Bhanuka Rajapaksa/Sikandar Raza, Shahrukh Khan, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Sam Curran, Rishi Dhawan, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh.

The Punjab Kings will be severely handicapped by the absence of Jonny Bairstow and that will reflect in the experience showing up in the middle-order. They will hope for the English all-rounder duo of Liam Livingstone and Sam Curran to deliver the goods with the bat more consistently. In a further blow, Livingstone is out of the first match at least due to an ongoing ankle problem.

Shikhar Dhawan will guarantee a bank of runs at the top and Bhanuka Rajapaksa could be tasked to optimise the powerplay overs. Kagiso Rabada will spearhead the bowling unit but it appears that Punjab might have to play to the best of their abilities to finish in the top-four at least.

Note: Rabada will miss the first match also due to South Africa commitments.

Kolkata Knight Riders

Venkatesh Iyer, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Nitish Rana (C), N Jagadeesan (WK), Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Shardul Thakur, Lockie Ferguson, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy.

Much like Delhi, even Kolkata will miss the services of their skipper Shreyas Iyer who will most likely miss out of the coming season due to his back injury. Nitish Rana will be leading the team with Tamil Nadu’s star Narayan Jagadeesan a chance to open the batting with all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer.

The bowling unit has plenty of pace and quality with the likes of Lockie Ferguson, Umesh Yadav and Shardul Thakur whereas the spin unit iizes nystery with the duo of Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy. The middle-order might miss an anchor who can hold the batting order together but Kolkata has quite a few match-winners who can take the game away from the opposition on their day.

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Mayank Agarwal, Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram (C), Harry Brook, Heinrich Klassen (WK), Washington Sundar, Adil Rashid, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik, T Natarajan.

A new-look Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) unit will be heading into the coming IPL season under the leadership of South African batsman Aiden Markram. Their middle-order has abundant firepower with Rahul Tripathi, Harry Brook and the captain. The opening spot is strengthened with Mayank Agarwal and there will be a toss-up between Heinrich Klassen and Glenn Phillips. The pace attack comprises the trio of Umran Malik, T Natarajan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar with England leggie Adil Rashid having to fill in the boots of former SRH bowling mainstay Rashid Khan.  

Chennai Super Kings

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Moeen Ali, Ben Stokes, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (C & WK), Deepak Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, Simarjeet Singh, Prashant Solanki.

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have the star all-rounder trio of Moeen Ali, Ben Stokes and Ravindra Jadeja in their ranks and this separates them from the rest of the sides in the league. Their batting has accumulators in the form of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway with Stokes expected to be the pillar around which the other batsmen revolve.

The bowling will miss the services of previous year’s star man Mukesh Choudhary but Simarjeet Singh could replace him to partner Deepak Chahar in the XI. Chennai have the option of replacing Conway with Ajinkya Rahane at the top and adding Matheesha Pathirana or Sisanda Magala to add further bite to their bowling attack.

Also, Maheesh Theekshana will miss the first match due to Sri Lanka’s series in New Zealand, but he will be vital for CSK throughout the season.

Mumbai Indians

Rohit Sharma (C), Ishan Kishan (WK), Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Ramandeep Singh, Jofra Archer, Jason Behrendorff, Arshad Khan, Kumar Kartikeya.

The Mumbai Indians will have to work hard to spark a turnaround and avoid a repeat of their bottom-placed finish in the previous campaign. They will be buzzing with the return of Jofra Archer but will want the opening duo of Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan to find form early on in the tournament. The middle-order has enough firepower and big-hitting abilities with the likes of Suryakumar Yadav, Cameron Green and Tim David but the bowling unit arguably is lacking in experience with Archer and Jason Benrendorff expected to shoulder most of the responsibilities eventually.

BAN vs IRE 3rd T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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BAN vs IRE 3rd T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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When it comes to perfect performances, we can look at Bangladesh’s effort in the second T20I. The Tigers were outstanding with bat and ball, displaying the kind of fearlessness and skill that has eluded them in this format over the years.

Litton Das is in rare form with the bat and gloves. Rony Talukdar has been a breath of fresh air. Shakib Al Hasan is at his all-round best. And, the pace bowlers are bowling beautifully. For Bangladesh fans, they will be hoping this continues not only today, but right up until next year’s T20 World Cup.

For Ireland, where do they go to from here? They have rarely had any good moments on this whole tour, beaten comprehensively in both the ODIs and T20Is so far. Today, how quickly they can break the dangerous Bangladesh opening stand and counter the Tigers’ spinners will be key.

Match Details

  • Location: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram.
  • Time: 2:00pm (local), 1:30pm (IST).
  • For more cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

BAN vs IRE 3rd T20 2023 Possible Playing XIs

Bangladesh’s final batting order will depend on the start the in-form openers can provide. Also, the Tigers may give an opportunity to the likes of Rishad Hossain and Shoriful Islam.

Bangladesh: 1. Litton Das (wk), 2. Rony Talukdar, 3. Najmul Hossain Shanto, 4. Towhid Hridoy, 5. Shakib Al Hasan (c), 6. Shamim Hossain, 7. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 8. Nasum Ahmed/Rishad Hossain, 9. Taskin Ahmed, 10. Mustafizur Rahman/Shoriful Islam, 11. Hasan Mahmud

It remains to be seen if Ireland stick with the same XI that has been struggling. Curtis Campher may bat higher up the order.

Ireland: 1. Paul Stirling (c), 2. Ross Adair, 3. Lorcan Tucker (wk), 4. Harry Tector, 5. Gareth Delany, 6. George Dockrell, 7. Curtis Campher, 8. Mark Adair, 9. Fionn Hand/Craig Young, 10. Barry McCarthy/Graham Hume, 11. Ben White

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Bangladesh:

  • Litton Das has belted scores of 26, 70, 50*, 47 and 83 in Ireland’s tour of Bangladesh. In 2023, Das has hit 603 runs in 18 T20s at an average of 35.47 and strike rate of 139.26.
  • Rony Talukdar has been a wonderful addition to this Bangladesh team. He has now struck scores of 21, 9, 24, 47 and 44 in five T20Is after a strong BPL campaign (425 runs, avg. 35.41, SR 129.17).
  • Shakib Al Hasan is coming off one of the great all-round displays. He scored 38* (17) and took 5/22 in the second T20I.
  • Shakib loves playing at Chattogram. In 29 T20s, he has struck 804 runs at an average of 38.28 and strike rate of 149.72. He also has 35 wickets.
  • Taskin Ahmed has taken seven wickets in two matches in this series. His yorkers have been as searing as Bangladesh’s displays. Overall at Chattogram, he has taken 33 wickets in 23 matches – the second most scalps on this ground after Shakib.

Ireland:

  • The Irish need a Paul Stirling special. He is averaging just 19.5 in 12 T20s this year, and has 64 runs in five T20I innings against Bangladesh.
  • Time for Ireland to bat Curtis Campher higher up the order? The all-rounder is coming off an excellent 50 off 30 balls in the second T20I.
  • With the surface expected to take turn, watch out for Ben White. The legspinner was the pick of the Irish bowlers earlier this week, with 2/28 in four overs in a total of 202/3.
  • Lorcan Tucker struck 492 runs in T20Is in 2022 at an average of 23.4 and strike rate of 119.7. These may not seem groundbreaking numbers, but Ireland need a platform and he can provide it.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 7, Bangladesh 5, Ireland 1, N/R 1.
  • Bangladesh have won the last five completed T20Is against Ireland, dating back to 2012.
  • Najmul Hossain Shanto is Bangladeh’s third-highest run-scorer in T20Is this year (160) at an average of 80.00 and strike rate of 125.98.

Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium Chattogram Pitch Report and Weather

The Tigers have dominated, making two 200+ scores in this series. Then, the spinners have found turn, with the seamers also hitting the right lengths and finding some movement with the new ball. Expect a similar surface that can slow down further as the match progresses.

This match could also be affected by rain, with afternoon thunderstorms forecast.

BAN vs IRE 3rd T20 Dream11 Prediction Today Match 31 March 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:

BAN vs IRE 3rd T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report | BAN vs IRE 3rd T20 Dream11 Prediction Today | Chattogram Pitch Report

Option 2:

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Litton Das
  • Batters: Rony Talukdar
  • All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan
  • Bowlers: Taskin Ahmed

BAN vs IRE 3rd T20 Match Prediction – who will win?

Weather permitting, Bangladesh should emerge victorious once again.

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.

Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2023 Preview: Will SRH win their 2nd title?

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After two consecutive eighth-placed finishes, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are ready to go for IPL 2023. The franchise has made a number of key changes to their squad, with Aiden Markram to lead and Harry Brook a potentially huge addition for SRH. And, of course, they have a solid domestic core when it comes to their bowling attack, with solid overseas options as well.

In this article, we will look at SRH’s possible XI, key strengths and weaknesses and our verdict for the Orange Army in IPL 2023.

You can also watch CricBlog’s Sunrisers Hyderabad preview on YouTube here or below.

SRH IPL 2023 squad

NameRole
Harry BrookBatsman
Mayank AgarwalBatsman
Heinrich KlaasenWIcketkeeper Batsman
Adil RashidBowler
Mayank MarkandeBowler
Samarth VyasAllrounder
Sanvir SinghBowler
Nitish ReddyWicketkeeper Batsman
Upendra YadavWicketkeeper Batsman
Mayank DagarAllrounder
Vivrant SharmaAllrounder
Anmolpreet SinghBatsman
Akeal HoseinBowler
Abdul SamadBatsman
Abhishek SharmaAllrounder
Fazalhaq FarooqiBowler
Marco JansenBowling Allrounder
Kartik TyagiBowler
Bhuvneshwar KumarBowler
Aiden MarkramBatsman
T NatarajanBowler
Glenn PhillipsWicketkeeper Batsman
Rahul TripathiBatsman
Washington SundarBowling Allrounder
Umran MalikBowler

SRH Predicted Playing XI

The South African players will miss the first match due to national commitments against the Netherlands.

Possible XI without South Africa players: 1. Abhishek Sharma, 2. Mayank Agarwal, 3. Rahul Tripathi, 4. Harry Brook, 5. Glenn Phillips (wk), 6. Abdul Samad, 7. Washington Sundar, 8. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 9. Adil Rashid, 10. T Natarajan, 11. Umran Malik

Possible XI with South Africa players: 1. Abhishek Sharma, 2. Mayank Agarwal, 3. Rahul Tripathi, 4. Aiden Markram (c), 5. Harry Brook, 6. Henrich Klaasen (wk), 7. Washington Sundar, 8. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 9. Adil Rashid/Marco Jansen, 10. T Natarajan, 11. Umran Malik

SRH IPL 2023 Preview: Strengths & Weaknesses

Here is CricBlog’s snapshot of SRH’s key strengths and weaknesses, also touching on their opportunities and threats.

Strengths:

Superb top six

SRH’s top six has a great mix of domestic and overseas talent. Abhishek Sharma, who had an excellent 2022, is one to watch in 2023. Rahul Tripathi is one of India’s most underrated players, while Mayank Agarwal has a point to prove. It is a top three that can often set a platform for a dynamic middle order of Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen and Harry Brook, who is one of world cricket’s most talked about players.

Also, scarily, there is Glenn Phillips who SRH can also turn to throughout the campaign.

Excellent domestic core in the bowling attack

Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Washington Sundar are powerplay specialists. Either Marco Jansen and Adil Rashid can deliver important overs in the first 16. The fast Umran Malik also can, with T Natarajan to be counted on at the death with his yorkers.

SRH have an attack that can deliver in all three stages of the innings. Importantly, they can fit their overseas talent in the middle order because of the domestic core in their lineup. Also, Aiden Markram and Abhishek Sharma can fill in with overs at different stages.

Leadership

Aiden Markram is a winner. He led Sunrisers Eastern Cape to the inaugural SA20 title earlier this year, and is admired as a leader by many who are associated with him. Also, he won the U19 World Cup as South Africa captain all those years ago.

We can expect this to show in his batting, where he is crucial to SRH’s quest for strong totals.

Weaknesses/Threats:

Depth in spinners

Washington Sundar is more of a holding option. Will SRH play Adil Rashid or Mayank Markande, and can they deliver wickets in the middle overs? Other teams like RCB and RR are capable of doing just that, so SRH will need to get this right.

Can they get the most out of their overseas bowling options?

Marco Jansen, Adil Rashid, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Akeal Hosein is an excellent group of overseas options. The key question for SRH will be to select the right option for different conditions. Indeed, this is more a threat than a weakness, as options in an attack can be considered a strength.

Verdict

Winners! I think SRH will go all the way this season as they have the depth and quality to do so.

IPL 2023: 5 leading contenders to win the Purple Cap

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IPL 2023: 5 leading contenders to win the Purple Cap

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Bowlers have grown in the T20 game by constantly reinventing and modifying their methodologies over time. The Indian Premier League (IPL) rewards their efforts with the Purple Cap for the player who takes the most wickets at the end of any season.

CricBlog’s leading contenders for the IPL 2023 Purple Cap

There is a close tussle that goes on for this title towards the conclusion of every campaign. With the coming season set to commence in a few days’ time, CricBlog takes a look at the five most ideal contenders for the Purple Cap in IPL 2023.

Wanindu Hasaranga

Leg-spinners have shown the potential to thrive at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru and Wanindu Hasaranga gave a good account of his skillsets in the previous campaign.

Picked for a whopping sum of Rs 10.75 crores by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Hasaranga notched 26 wickets in 16 games at an economy rate of 7.54. He emerged as an incredible wicket-taking option in the middle-overs and will be looking to replicate the feats that Yuzvendra Chahal scaled at RCB’s home turf during his heydays with the franchise.

Yuzvendra Chahal

Chahal won the Purple Cap with 27 wickets last season. He has arguably not been in the best of runs since then but the 32-year-old often tends to turn up well during the course of the IPL.

Rajasthan Royals’ home ground in Jaipur is fairly big and that brings spinners into the action with opposition batsmen looking to increase the scoring rate towards the backend of the innings. Chahal is smart enough to use these factors to his favour and that could help him again finish at the top of the wicket-taking charts in the coming campaign.

Rashid Khan

The Afghan spinner took 19 wickets en route Gujarat’s run to the title victory last year. This time around, again much like Chahal, the large dimensions of the ground at the Narendra Modi will help Rashid Khan induce many caught out dismissals at the boundary line.

The 24-year-old often falls back in the Purple Cap race as batsmen tend to adopt a defensive approach against him. This brings the other bowlers into the fore in a greater capacity but the aforementioned factor could very well turn the tides in Rashid’s favour this time around.

Jofra Archer

The English express pacer returns to the fold in the coming season of the IPL after a long injury layoff forced him out of competitive cricket for around a year and a half. Archer will have to straightaway take over the responsibilities of spearheading the Mumbai Indians’ pace attack in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah.

His tearaway speed and the consistent ability to hit hard lengths will hold him in good stead for Mumbai’s home games at the Wankhede Stadium. Archer can very well dismantle the opposition batting line-up with some good spells in the powerplay and that sort of incisiveness with the ball will surely benefit Mumbai’s arguably weakened bowling unit.

Khaleel Ahmed

A slightly left-field pick for the Purple Cap, but Khaleel Ahmed’s innate wicket-taking ability was on full display last season when he scalped 16 dismissals in mere 10 appearances for the Delhi Capitals. He has grown in his game with the new ball and his tall height coupled with the angle that he brings in with his left-arm bowling means that Ahmed is great at taking wickets in the death overs as well.

There are good chances that he could play a greater number of games this season and Ahmed might as well end up climbing the wicket-taking charts even though his economy rate ends up tilting towards the higher end of the spectrum.

PBKS vs KKR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 2

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PBKS vs KKR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 2

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It’s the first match of a 14-game campaign for Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). So, even with a first up defeat, there is plenty of time to make up ground. However, both these two teams will love to silence the doubters and start the season positively, especially after both missed out on the playoffs in IPL 2022.

PBKS finished in sixth, with KKR just behind them in seventh. It has been nearly a decade since Punjab reached the playoffs, while Kolkata have visions of a first title since the same year – 2014. If either or both sides are to have a successful campaign, they need to nail their team combination right away, as chopping and changing early in the season is never ideal.

On paper, both franchises have magnificent players. Andre Russell, Sunil Narine and Sam Curran is just a taste of the overseas talent we’ll be privileged to witness in this match. Arshdeep Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Umesh Yadav and Rinku Singh headline the possible domestic gamechangers, among others. However, how both teams click as a unit is vital, and here is an opportunity to get off to a positive start.

ALSO READ: CricBlog’s Predictions for IPL 2023 – which do you agree with?

Match Details

  • Location: Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali.
  • Time: 3:30pm (IST).
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IPL 2023 Match 2: PBKS vs KKR Possible Playing XIs

Punjab Kings have a number of different options when it comes to their team combination. Jonny Bairstow is unavailable and has been replaced by Australia’s Matt Short. He may open because according to ESPNcricinfo, Liam Livingstone is out of the first match as he has not yet received clearance from the ECB regarding his ankle injury.

If PBKS bat first, they may start with three overseas players, and bring in Nathan Ellis for one batsman. If they bat second, they may bring in Matt Short.

Kagiso Rabada is unavailable for this match due to South Africa duty.

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

Like Punjab, Kolkata also have a number of options. They may elect to open with Rahmanullah Gurbaz given Litton Das is batting brilliantly for Bangladesh in their current series against Ireland. Also, it remains to be seen if they choose Tim Southee or Lockie Ferguson for the overseas pacer slot.

Nitish Rana will captain the team with Shreyas Iyer out for an extended period due to injury.

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

Key Players to Watch

Punjab Kings:

  • Shikhar Dhawan is crucial in what is an inexperienced domestic core for PBKS. In 29 matches against KKR, he has scored 810 runs at an average of 28.93 and strike rate of 117.22. But, in his last seven outings, he has made five 20+ scores against them: 97*, 26, 6, 46, 24, 36, 16.
  • Jitesh Sharma is a key player for Punjab. He has a magnificent record batting at five in T20s, with 406 runs in 14 innings at an average of 58.00 and strike rate of 196.14.
  • How will Sam Curran fare as the most expensive player in IPL history? In 12 T20s this year, he has scored just 96 runs and taken nine wickets at an economy of 8.30. A big lift in form is needed.
  • Rishi Dhawan has good all-round numbers on this ground. In 11 matches, he has scored 238 runs (avg. 47.60, SR 112.26) and has picked up nine wickets (avg. 26.56, econ. 7.17).
  • Nathan Ellis, who has taken 56 wickets in 42 T20s since the start of 2022, took 3/30 for Australia against India on this ground last year.

Kolkata Knight Riders:

  • Andre Russell often goes ballistic against PBKS. In ten innings against them, he has belted 331 runs at an average of 36.78 and extraordinary strike rate of 204.32. He also has 14 wickets.
  • Last season, Russell hammered 70* (31) to take KKR to victory with 33 balls to spare against PBKS. KKR were in trouble in that match at 51/4 chasing 138.
  • Since the start of 2018, Nitish Rana averages just 13.75 in eight innings against PBKS. Will the captaincy bring out the best in him?
  • Sunil Narine has the most wickets in PBKS-KKR matches. He has taken 32 wickets in 22 matches at an average of 16.38 and economy of 6.92.
  • Narine has enjoyed bowling on this ground in the past: 6 matches, 12 wickets, avg. 12.00, econ. 6.00.
  • Shardul Thakur has a magnificent record against PBKS. He has picked up 17 wickets in just nine matches, striking every 11.18 deliveries on average. Umesh Yadav also has fine numbers for KKR against PBKS, with 18 scalps in 11 matches.
  • KKR may look to play Tim Southee because of his record against Shikhar Dhawan. The seamer has dismissed the opener four times in 68 balls in all T20s, whilst conceding just 67.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 30, PBKS 10, KKR 20.
  • KKR lead 4-3 against PBKS in matches on this ground.
  • Shikhar Dhawan’s T20 record at Mohali: 15 inns, 439 runs, avg. 31.36, SR 127.99.
  • Arshdeep Singh has taken five wickets in six matches against KKR at an average of 31.60 and economy of 8.94.
  • Rahul Chahar took 2/13 against KKR last season. He has taken 11 wickets in seven games vs KKR at an average of 16.73 and strike rate of 13.09.
  • Shikhar Dhawan vs Shardul Thakur in the IPL: 49 balls faced, 74 runs scored, three dismissals.
  • Varun Chakravarthy vs PBKS: 5 matches, 4 wickets, avg. 30.75, econ. 6.15.

Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali Pitch Report and Weather

Mohali is typically a magnificent batting pitch. Last year, Australia chased India’s 208/6 with four balls to spare thanks to Cameron Green (61 off 30 balls) and Matthew Wade (45* off 21 balls).

In 14 matches in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in October 2022, the average first innings score was 153.43 at a run rate of 8.04. The chasing team won eight of these games.

Some afternoon showers are forecast in Mohali. So, this could be a rain-affected match.

ALSO READ: CricBlog’s Predictions for IPL 2023 – which do you agree with?

IPL 2023 Match 2: PBKS vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today Match April 1 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: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
  • Batters: Shikhar Dhawan
  • All-rounders: Andre Russell, Sunil Narine
  • Bowlers: Umesh Yadav

IPL 2023 Match 2: PBKS vs KKR Match Prediction – Who will win?

KKR’s experience, as well their excellent record vs PBKS, will see them prevail in this clash. This is especially the case with Liam Livingstone set to miss this 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.

BAN vs IRE 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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Bangladesh are batting with more intent than ever now; something that had always lacked in their batters. In the first T20I, Bangladesh defeated Ireland by 22 runs (DLS). Batting first, they were at 207/5 in 19.2 overs before rain interrupted. Litton Das provided a brisk start, while Rony Talukdar played a fantastic knock to help Bangladesh cross the 200-run mark.

When the rain stopped, Ireland required 104 in eight overs to win the game. They tried hard, but the target was too big to chase. Taskin Ahmed was brilliant with the ball, as he played a crucial role in restricting Ireland to 81/5.

Bangladesh will now look to seal the series in the 2nd T20I, while Ireland will try to stay alive in the series in what has been a very difficult tour to date.

Match Details

  • Location: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram.
  • Time: 6:00 pm (local), 5:30 pm (IST).
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BAN vs IRE 2nd T20 2023 Possible Playing XIs

Why fix something that ain’t broken? Expect Bangladesh to stick with the same XI.

Bangladesh: 1. Litton Das (wk) 2. Rony Talukdar, 3. Najmul Hossain Shanto, 4. Shamim Hossain, 5. Towhid Hridoy, 6. Shakib Al Hasan (c), 7. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 8. Nasum Ahmed, 9. Taskin Ahmed, 10. Mustafizur Rahman, 11. Hasan Mahmud

Despite losing the last game, Ireland might field the same XI again.

Ireland: 1. Paul Stirling (c) 2. Ross Adair, 3. Lorcan Tucker (wk), 4. Harry Tector, 5. George Dockrell, 6. Gareth Delany, 7. Curtis Campher, 8. Mark Adair, 9. Craig Young, 10. Graham Hume, 11. Benjamin White

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Bangladesh:

  • Litton Das is a quality player. In the first T20I, he played a fine knock of 47 runs off just 23 balls, which included four boundaries and three maximums. His keeping will also fetch some fantasy points.
  • Rony Talukdar gave a glimpse of his superior skillsets in the last game. He scored 67 off mere 38 balls with the help of seven fours and three sixes. He is continuing on from his excellent BPL campaign.
  • Najmul Hossain Shanto last five T20I innings: 14(13), 47*(36), 46*(47), 51(30), 54(48). He was also the leading run-scorer (144) in the T20I series against England.
  • Shakib Al Hasan is a must-pick in the fantasy XI. He is almost certain to provide points with both bat and ball.
  • The Bangladesh skipper enjoys playing at Chattogram. He has the second most runs in T20s (746) at an average of 39.26 and strike rate of 148.31, along with the most wickets (30) at an economy of just 6.25.
  • Taskin Ahmed snared four wickets in the first T20I. He’s in good form with the ball this year. Taskin can trouble the Irish batters with his accuracy.

Ireland:

  • Paul Stirling in T20s in Bangladesh: 511 runs, avg. 24.33, SR. 153.45. He has also made four half-centuries in 22 innings here. Even in the first game, Stirling looked in good nick.
  • Lorcan Tucker is the third-highest Irish run-scorer (569) in the T20Is since 2022. He has an average of 23.70 and a strike rate of 125.88 in this duration. While he didn’t fire in the first rubber, Tucker is one of the better Irish batters.
  • Harry Tector made 19 runs off 12 balls in the first match. He is capable of facing a quality Bangladesh bowling line-up.
  • Curtis Campher played in Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) this year. Hence, he has some experience playing in these conditions. While his form hasn’t been great lately, Campher can still provide some points with both bat and ball.
  • Craig Young in the T20Is since 2022: 23 wickets, avg. 15.47, SR. 11.73, eco. 7.91. He is a proper wicket-taker in this format.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 6, Bangladesh 4, Ireland 1, NR 1
  • Taskin Ahmed has scalped the most wickets (8) for Bangladesh in the T20Is this year. He has an average of 13, a strike rate of 10.50, and an economy rate of 7.42.
  • Gareth Delany in T20Is since 2022: Batting – 327 runs at 16.35 avg. and 123.39 SR. Bowling – 17 wickets at 24.52 SR. and eco. 7.98.

Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium Chattogram Pitch Report and Weather

The average first innings score at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in the recently-concluded BPL was 162. The teams batting first here won five of the 12 games in the tournament. Even in the first T20I, the track was ideal for the batters.

The temperatures are expected to hover around 29°C on Wednesday, with clear weather.

BAN vs IRE 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction Today Match 29 March 2023

Option 1:

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Option 2:

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Litton Das
  • Batters: Paul Stirling, Najmul Hossain Shanto
  • All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan
  • Bowlers: Taskin Ahmed, Craig Young

BAN vs IRE 2nd T20 2023 Match Prediction – Who will win?

Bangladesh have been in good form in the T20Is this year. They whitewashed England earlier and defeated Ireland in the first match. Ireland are a strong side in this format but expect Bangladesh to seal the series in the second 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.

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