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KL Rahul divides opinion: Is his batting fine or too slow?

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KL Rahul divides opinion: Is his batting fine or too slow?

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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) crashed out of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 after a narrow defeat against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

Skipper KL Rahul’s innings of 79 runs off 58 deliveries came under the scanner as the 30-year-old was unable to close the game out for LSG despite playing a fine knock under pressure.

Several prominent figures have put forth divisive opinions on Rahul’s approach in the innings. Chasing 208, LSG scored only 49 runs between the 7th-13th over, and in the end, Rahul faced nearly half of LSG’s overs to muster 79.

The likes of Shahbaz Ahmed and Harshal Patel managed to put the brakes on LSG’s innings and it left them with too much to chase towards the fag end of the game.

KL Rahul showed incredible prowess in clearing the boundaries at will, whenever he wanted, which brought about calls about his strike rate being too slow. He displayed a wide repertoire of skillsets and even pulled off some innovative strokes to get the desired results at times.

But Harshal’s terrific 18th over and an equally good follow up by Josh Hazlewood in the 19th meant that he got dismissed trying out a cheeky lap over fine-leg with 10 balls remaining.

The LSG skipper maintained a strike rate of 136.21 in a chase where his team had to score over 10 runs per over. Though his approach was justified by the time he stayed at the crease, Lucknow would have ideally wanted their captain to get them over the finishing line eventually.

Both he and Hooda were visibly struggling to get the scoring rate up in the middle overs. It is arguable that the track would have slowed down given that this was the fourth innings being played on the pitch as the Qualifier 1 was played on the same strip just a day before.

Moreover, the RCB bowlers hardly gave away too much for LSG to play with and made sure that they came back strongly even after a poor over or so.

“KL Rahul himself has the ability to do that. You see every time he decided to play the big shot, it came off. He played a couple of terrific shots against [Josh] Hazelwood. He can do it when he wants to but he just has this very deep-rooted belief, or an attitude, or an approach, that he wants to bat longer rather than quicker.

Sanjay Manjrekar

On that note, Rahul’s strategy of holding his strike till the end and backing himself to finish off the game, especially with brute power hitters like Marcus Stoinis and Evin Lewis waiting in the wings, was justified. In the end, it is only a game of perspectives and the mass opinion would have been starkly different had KL gotten the job done on Tuesday. Regardless of that, let us take a look at some of the notable reactions on his innings on Twitter.

Too slow or right approach? Some of the reactions to KL Rahul innings vs RCB

“Yes, I think now, looking back, yes, it was just about two big hits in the middle overs and that could have gotten us over the line,” KL Rahul reflected back on the team’s performance at the end of the game.

Do you think that the opener needs to remodel his batting approach in the T20 format? Or do you believe that people are being too harsh on him given that Lucknow missed out on a victory by a very fine margin? Let us know by tagging @CricBlog on Twitter!

Ollie Robinson could miss entire New Zealand Test series

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Ollie Robinson could miss entire New Zealand Test series

Cricket News: Ollie Robinson could miss entire New Zealand Test series | Ollie Robinson continues to experience back issues

English pacer Ollie Robinson has pulled out of County Select XI’s match against New Zealand at Chelmsford as he experienced some back stiffness during the pre-game warmup on Thursday.

“Ollie felt a bit of stiffness in his back while he was warming up this morning before the game. We had a chat and felt as a precaution that it was sensible for him to sit out this match. We’ll assess him and move forward from there,” England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Elite Pathway Coach Richard Dawnson was quoted in a report by the ESPNCricinfo.

The 28-year-old debuted against New Zealand at Lord’s last year and emerged as a promising prospect with 28 Test wickets in his maiden home season.

He showed potential in England’s dismal Ashes campaign as well, having taken 11 wickets in Australia. However, Robinson has been facing a series of injury setbacks ever since. Even during the Ashes, he had to withdraw from the match in Sydney and bowled merely 19 overs over two innings in Hobart due to a back spasm.

Back then, England’s bowling coach John Lewis had been openly critical of Robinson and said, “We’ve been pretty frank with him. And now it’s up to him to go and do the work.”

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Ollie Robinson withdrawn from first 2 Tests against New Zealand

However, the ousters of James Anderson and Stuart Broad followed in England’s subsequent tour to the Caribbean. Robinson got picked in the squad and was naturally regarded as the leader of the bowling pack considering his encouraging performances in the summer.

But, the fast-bowler faced a recurrence of his back spasm in the warm-up game at Antigua and thus didn’t play any role in the series thereafter.

Robinson clearly looked the county season to resurrect his fortunes. However, hindrances like a tooth infection and a bout of food poisoning means that he hasn’t been able to get a consistent run of games in the past couple of months.

He was thus excluded from England’s squad for the first couple of Tests against the touring Kiwis. Now, Robinson can only eye the Championship game vs Glamorgan in Cardiff from 12th June to make a case for his comeback for the third Test against New Zealand that will commence at Headingly from 23rd June.

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RR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Qualifier 2

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RR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Qualifier 2

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What a difference a week makes. Seven days ago, Royal Challengers Bangalore were on the brink, needing to beat top-placed Gujarat Titans and then hope bottom-placed Mumbai Indians could topple Delhi Capitals over. Fast forward a few days, and RCB enter Qualifier 2 full of momentum after a memorable night against Lucknow, with Rajat Patidar and the death bowlers sending RCB fans everywhere into raptures.

So, it sets us up for quite the clash. Rajasthan Royals need to pick themselves up after another magnificent David Miller onslaught to keep a dangerous RCB side in check. Jos Buttler’s start will be key, while wickets up front from the bowling attack will reduce the pressure at the backend of the innings.

The Royals’ strong auction performance before the season comes down to this. Qualifier 1 had the insurance of a second chance, but it is now all or nothing, and RCB have succeeded in two such games in the past week. RCB have the confidence and momentum, while the Royals have the experience. It promises to be a cracking battle in Ahmedabad.

Possible Playing 11

Despite the loss in Qualifier 1, the Royals should stick with the same XI.

Rajasthan Royals: 1. Jos Buttler, 2. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 3. Sanju Samson (c & wk), 4. Devdutt Padikkal, 5. Shimron Hetmyer, 6. Riyan Parag, 7. R Ashwin, 8. Trent Boult, 9. Yuzvendra Chahal, 10. Obed McCoy, 11. Prasidh Krishna

RCB should also stick with the same XI that beat LSG.

Royal Challengers Bangalore: 1. Faf du Plessis (c), 2. Virat Kohli, 3. Rajat Patidar, 4. Glenn Maxwell, 5. Mahipal Lomror, 6. Shahbaz Ahmed, 7. Dinesh Karthik (wk), 8. Wanindu Hasaranga, 9. Harshal Patel, 10. Josh Hazlewood, 11. Mohammed Siraj

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Rajasthan Royals:

  • Jos Buttler will finish the season as the Orange Cap winner (currently 718 runs). This includes a 47-ball 70* against RCB earlier in IPL 2022. However, eyes will be on whether Buttler can start freely as he struggled for the first half of the innings in Qualifier 1.
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal has a crucial role to play in helping Buttler get set. He has scored 129 runs at a strike rate of 135.78 in the powerplay this season, and has been RR’s top scorer in three of their past five matches. But, driving the good length ball outside off-stump on the up is a risk Jaiswal needs to be careful of.
  • Sanju Samson has a poor record vs Wanindu Hasaranga, which is well known. He also averages just 22.69 in 14 innings vs RCB. However, he has looked good in recent matches, with four 20+ scores in his past six outings.
  • R Ashwin took 3/17 in his last match vs RCB. He dismissed Patidar and Shahbaz in that game. He could also be a factor with the bat, with scores of 50, 10* and 40* in recent outings.
  • Yuzvendra Chahal is still the top wicket-taker in IPL 2022 (26). He took figures of 2/15 and 0/23 against RCB in the league stage, where he was difficult to get away. Also, he has taken seven wickets in as many matches at Ahmedabad.
  • Can Trent Boult make inroads in the powerplay? Faf du Plessis has been dismissed by left-arm seam six times this season, so Boult will fancy his chances in that battle. In fact, Boult has dismissed du Plessis thrice in 59 balls in the IPL, conceding just 60.

Royal Challengers Bangalore:

  • Virat Kohli has some good numbers against RR’s key bowlers: 69 off 48 vs Boult (no dismissal) and 162 off 127 vs Ashwin (one dismissal). He scored just 5 and 9 against RR during the 2022 season, so can he build on his recent form today?
  • Virat has excellent numbers at Ahmedabad: 9 inns, 367 runs, avg. 73.40, four 50s, SR 135.93.
  • What a knock it was by Rajat Patidar in Qualifier 1 (112*). Expect him to take RR’s bowlers on as he took on LSG’s a couple of nights ago. He scored 16 vs RR earlier this season, and was bowled by Ashwin. His battle against the spinners will be fascinating.
  • Dinesh Karthik’s unbelievable strike rate of 187.28 is the highest among any player with 300+ runs in IPL 2022. He took RR apart earlier this season (44* off 23), and he will be key today against a side that has struggled at the death this season (conceded 35 sixes and nearly 12 per over).
  • Glenn Maxwell has scored seven 20+ scores in 12 innings this season. His overall strike rate of 167.87 makes him a dangerous player for the Royals to contend with, especially given their death bowling woes.
  • Josh Hazlewood dismissed Jos Buttler with a back of a length delivery earlier this season. Expect Hazlewood to persist with that length again today.
  • While Hazlewood will be key in the powerplay, he will also have a crucial role to play in the slog overs. When bowling second, he has taken eight wickets at an economy rate of of 8.21 between overs 16-20. This is in contrast to when he bowls first: one wicket at an ER of 13.85.
  • Wanindu Hasaranga is creeping up behind Chahal in the Purple Cap race (25 wickets). The leg-spinner has taken 18 wickets in the middle overs this season and has dismissed Sanju Samson five times for just 18 runs.
  • Harshal Patel has taken 15 wickets in eight matches vs RR.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Both RR and RCB won one game each against each other this season.
  • RCB have conceded 137 sixes this season, the most ever by a team in a single year. RR have hit the most sixes: 123.
  • Riyan Parag (56* off 31 and four catches) was player of the match in RR’s last game vs RCB.
  • Faf du Plessis made two starts against RR this season (29 and 23). He is a big game player and can fire especially if he gets through the powerplay. He has the most runs in IPL playoffs among players in both squads: 348 runs in 13 games at a strike rate of 134.88. 
  • Obed McCoy has taken six wickets in 46 deliveries at the death this season.
  • Expect Prasidh Krishna to test Virat Kohli with the short ball. He dismissed him with a short ball in their last meeting, and could look to work him over again.
  • Kohli, du Plessis and Karthik all strike at under 100 versus Chahal. Expect Chahal to play a crucial role in the middle and death overs.

Ahmedabad Pitch Report and Weather

Expect even bounce and decent pace on a fresh surface in Ahmedabad. Also, because it is drier heat compared to Mumbai and Kolkata, dew might not play a huge factor. So, batting first could be tempting for either captain, especially RR who have often defended well this season.

A scorcher is forecast for Ahmedabad during the day (42 degrees), with temperatures to hover around 30 during the match.

RR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 May 27 2022

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

Option 1:

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IPL 2022 Qualifier 2: RR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction

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IPL 2022 Qualifier 2: RR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler
  • Batsmen: Faf du Plessis, Devdutt Padikkal
  • All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell
  • Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Yuzvendra Chahal, Wanindu Hasaranga

Match Prediction

What a cracking contest this promises to be. The pressure of a run chase could be significant in such a big game, so a score of 180 batting first puts that team in a good position.

To pick a winner? Rajasthan Royals to prevail.

Why David Miller been so brilliant in IPL 2022

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Why David Miller been so brilliant in IPL 2022

Cricket News: Why David Miller been so brilliant in IPL 2022 | A look at why David Miller has been so good in IPL 2022

Hardik Pandya has emerged as one of the calmest and most level-headed skippers in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year. He has marshalled his troops with an innate calmness and rarely ever lost his tranquillity amidst the chaos of this high-octane competition.

However, there was an instance where even Pandya expressed his disappointment at David Miller. The southpaw had chosen to give up strike on a wide ball on the first ball of the final over of a tight chase against the Punjab Kings in the early part of this season.

It reflected a lack of confidence by Miller to carry out a job that the management trusted him to do. Pandya was clearly unhappy but it showcased that he expected more of the Protea and wanted him to repose more faith in himself.

Cut to Qualifier 1. With 16 needed off the final over, captain Pandya was off the strike. But this time around Miller didn’t think twice before launching a carnage against Prasidh Krishna. He deposited three deliveries into the stands to take his team home, quite literally!

It portrayed the significant turnaround that Miller’s season had taken. His form and more importantly the belief to get the job done has increased gradually. It is now in the same wavelength as the faith that his team has bestowed upon him.

How David Miller has turned things around in IPL 2022

For years, Miller seemed to be a shadow of his previous self in the IPL. The last time that he crossed the 350-run mark in a season was way back in his heydays in 2015. This time around, he has already scored 449 runs in 15 matches whilst playing a high-risk finishing role with aplomb for the new franchise.

There are stark differences visible in the way Miller has gone about his batting in the ongoing campaign. He has bided his time in some innings, got his eye in and not rushed to unleash his boundary-hitting prowess. Instead, he has picked his targets, gauged the game-situation well and gone for the kill at the most appropriate of moments.

The T20 game, and more so the IPL, is one of very fine margins. The victor has to emerge triumphant in these key moments. Gujarat has chartered the journey of their season in a similar way this time around and Miller has had an absolutely instrumental role to play in the same.

Incredibly, Gujarat have sealed seven chases in the 20th over in IPL 2022, easily the most by any team in IPL history. Miller has almost presented the near-perfect art of closing a T20 innings. There are very few bowling types that Miller has shown any weakness against. He has been smart enough to work his way around challenging circumstances and also showed a tremendous capability of building meaningful, match-winning partnerships in the otherwise adrenaline-fuelled nature of the IPL.

Coming in the middle, he has had to tackle multiple kinds of bowling. Several overseas middle-order bats tend to struggle against the skilful spin that is unleashed against them. But just that extra bit of patience that Miller has adopted this year has enabled him protect his wicket at the start and go berserk on the deliveries that land in his arc thereafter.

Yet, the 32-year-old has attained a fine balance in his attacking instincts. He has recorded strike rates of 144.36 and 138.91 against spinners and pacers in IPL 2022, thereby vindicating that it is difficult to restrict him with any one bowling form or style. The result? 288 runs in run chases at an average of 144.00 and strike rate of 150.78. Outstanding.

Miller proves the doubters wrong

But more than the tactics, it is perhaps the freedom and responsibility that Miller is relishing at the Gujarat Titans. He wasn’t a first-pick overseas player at Rajasthan Royals, where the left-hander spent his last couple of seasons. He was fading away from prominence during the end of his long tenure at the Punjab Kings. Teams weren’t really keen to secure him in the auction. He went for Rs 3 crore, which is arguably a middling figure considering the humungous amounts that was paid for some of the other international middle-order batsmen.

However, Miller is Gujarat’s man in the middle. He is the one whom they look up to get them over the finishing line after the fall of successive wickets. There is no other domestic or international star as accomplished or seasoned as him to do the tough task in the middle and the end overs other than him. But this responsibility hasn’t been shoved into him. Instead, Miller has been encouraged to embrace his role, get rid of that fear of failure and back his capability, time and again.

“A lot of people counted David Miller out but for us he was always a match-winner from the time we bought him at the auction. What he did today we always expected from him. But for us it was important to give him the importance, give him that love and give him the clarity as to what we expect from him. And if he fails, it’s okay; it’s just a game,” Pandya spoke of the South African in the post-match press conference after their thumping victory against the Royals.

Regardless of that, Gujarat would be hoping that Miller doesn’t fail one last time this season at Ahmedabad on Sunday.

LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Eliminator

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LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Eliminator

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What other piece of drama does IPL 2022 have in store for us? Royal Challengers Bangalore are here thanks to their excellent win over now-finalists Gujarat Titans, as well as Mumbai’s huge favour against Delhi Capitals over the weekend. Then, yesterday, Gujarat once again showed their might in a riveting, gripping Qualifier against Rajasthan Royals.

Now, it’s on the other newbies Lucknow Super Giants to match Gujarat’s brilliance. LSG have often relied on their top three (de Kock, Rahul and Hooda have scored 64.68% of their runs), so RCB have an incentive to make inroads courtesy of their strong bowling attack. On the other side of the coin, RCB’s top order has been inconsistent, and LSG’s excellent bowling attack is capable of taking advantage. It is a battle that we can all look forward to.

Can Virat Kohli build on his excellent half-century in the last match? Or will it be Quinton de Kock who steals the show once again after his unbeaten 70-ball 140 last week? Which set of finishers can deliver the finishing blow, if needed? And, most importantly, which set of pacers can hold their nerve better in the pressure cooker?

RCB is the only team to qualify for the playoffs in each of the past three seasons. However, they have never reached the final in this period. They have it in them to do it, but they need to bury any past demons and play with freedom. You need to against a good side like LSG.

Possible Playing 11

Krunal Pandya should be fit for this match after missing the last game due to a niggle.

Lucknow Super Giants: 1. Quinton de Kock (wk), 2. KL Rahul (c), 3. Deepak Hooda, 4. Krunal Pandya, 5. Ayush Badoni/Evin Lewis, 6. Marcus Stoinis, 7. Jason Holder, 8. Avesh Khan, 9. Dushmantha Chameera/Krishnappa Gowtham, 10. Mohsin Khan, 11. Ravi Bishnoi

Harshal Patel split a webbing on his right hand, but he said he should be fit for the match. He is one crucial player to watch in the IPL 2022 playoffs.

Royal Challengers Bangalore: 1. Faf du Plessis (c), 2. Virat Kohli, 3. Rajat Patidar, 4. Glenn Maxwell, 5. Mahipal Lomror, 6. Dinesh Karthik (wk), 7. Shahbaz Ahmed, 8. Wanindu Hasaranga, 9. Harshal Patel, 10. Josh Hazlewood, 11. Mohammed Siraj/Akash Deep/Siddarth Kaul

LSG vs RCB Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Lucknow Super Giants:

  • KL Rahul loves playing against RCB. The LSG captain has scored 531 runs at 75.86, with scores of 30, 39, 91*, 61*, 132* and 42 in his past six knocks against them. Also, he has struck 125 off 70 balls against the trio of Harshal Patel, Josh Hazlewood and Mohammed Siraj.
  • Quinton de Kock was out of this world in his last knock vs KKR. He smashed a 70-ball 140*. Also, de Kock has a good record vs RCB: 10 inns, 365 runs, avg. 36.50, SR 142.58.
  • Deepak Hooda is LSG’s third-highest run-scorer this season (406, avg. 31.2).
  • Marcus Stoinis has cracked 28* (14), 2 (run out) and 27 (17) in his past three knocks. His 156 runs against RCB come at an average of 39.00 and strike rate of 160.82. One to watch.
  • Avesh Khan is the only bowler in IPL history to take 5+ wickets in all phases of an innings in two separate seasons. Since the start of 2021, he has taken the joint-most wickets in the powerplay (13) at an economy rate of just 7.05.
  • Jason Holder bowled well against RCB earlier this season (2/25). Given RCB have struggled against spin and hit-the-deck bowling at times this season, expect Holder to bowl cutters into the Kolkata surface.
  • Mohsin Khan has taken 13 wickets in eight matches this season, with five scalps in both the powerplay and death overs.

Royal Challengers Bangalore:

  • Faf du Plessis smashed 96 off 64 balls vs LSG in the league stage. The RCB captain comes into this game on the back of a 38-ball 44 vs GT.
  • Speaking of the match vs GT, Virat Kohli was in excellent touch (73 off 54 balls). Can he carry that form here? He has excellent numbers at Eden Gardens: 13 inns, 446 runs, avg. 44.60, SR 130.03.
  • Glenn Maxwell seems to be peaking at the right time. He has smashed scores of 40*, 35 and 33 in recent matches, and has five wickets in his last four matches. Also, he has a good record vs KL Rahul (two wickets in 23 balls, 23 runs), so expect the off-spinner to bowl in the powerplay.
  • Dinesh Karthik has smashed 206 runs at a strike rate of 226.37 in the death overs this season, and has been dismissed just twice in this phase. Also, he returns to a ground he has plenty of experience at: 27 inns, 708 runs, avg. 39.33, SR 141.88.
  • Josh Hazlewood took 4/25 vs LSG earlier in IPL 2022. He dismissed de Kock, Badoni and Stoinis along the way. In fact, he has dismissed de Kock thrice in 29 deliveries for 38 runs in T20s.
  • Wanindu Hasaranga has been outstanding this season, particularly in the middle overs (17 wickets in this phase). If RCB can take early wickets, Hasaranga is the perfect man to target a shaky LSG middle order.

Other Stats and Facts

  • LSG have not beaten any of the other teams in the IPL 2022 playoffs. They lost twice to GT and RR, and once to RCB.
  • LSG took 96 wickets in the league stage at an average of 23.8 and strike rate of 17.1. This is the best of any team.
  • KL Rahul much prefers to bat first in IPL 2022 (425 runs at an average of 85 and strike rate of 149) compared to second (112 runs at an average of 18.7 and strike rate of 101). LSG have lost four of the six games they have been asked to chase.
  • Watch out for Josh Hazlewood, Glenn Maxwell and co. as LSG have lost 23 wickets in the powerplay this season.
  • RCB is the only team to have qualified for the playoffs in each of their past three seasons.

Eden Gardens Kolkata Pitch Report and Weather

The average first innings score at Eden Gardens since the start of IPL 2018 is 183. This was on show in the Qualifier yesterday, as RR mustered 188 only to be chased down. Expect another good surface here with pace and carry.

There is a chance of rain/thunderstorms once again. Humidity levels are high so there may be dew.

LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction IPL 2022 Eliminator 25 May 2022

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

Option 1:

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IPL 2022 Eliminator: LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Eliminator | LKN vs BLR Dream11 Prediction Today | Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Key Players | Kolkata Pitch Report
IPL 2022 Eliminator: LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: KL Rahul, Dinesh Karthik
  • Batsmen: Faf du Plessis, Deepak Hooda
  • All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell
  • Bowlers: Avesh Khan, Wanindu Hasaranga

Match Prediction

The team batting first will likely win this match. LSG have a poor record when chasing, but are the best when defending.

9 players who can impact the IPL 2022 playoffs

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9 players who can impact the IPL 2022 playoffs

Cricket News: 9 players who can impact the IPL 2022 playoffs | 9 players to watch out for in the IPL 2022 playoffs

The IPL playoffs are upon us. Gujarat Titans, who were the first to be guaranteed a spot thanks to their excellent IPL performance this year, will play the impressive Rajasthan Royals.

Lucknow Super Giants will then take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Eliminator, with the latter having Mumbai Indians to thank for beating Delhi Capitals.

All four sides have a number of match-winners. After all, you need such players in your team to make the top four in a competitive 10-team league. Here 10 such players to watch.

1. Jos Buttler

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Cricket News: 8 players who can impact the IPL 2022 playoffs – Jos Buttler

In an interview with online betting platform Betway, cricketing legend Kevin Pietersen said that he hopes RR makes it into the playoffs to honour the memory of Shane Warne. Jos Buttler, who is the Orange Cap holder (629 runs), is one of the Royals’ weapons. While his form has cooled down a little, he is capable of turning it on at any moment, especially in these big games.

2. Hardik Pandya

Captaining the Gujarat Titans, who were once considered also-rans, Hardik Pandya is full of charisma and cricketing skill. His maxim is to live life to the fullest, and it’s a maxim by which he abides when it comes to his cricketing style as well. He isn’t just a mighty middle-order batsman; Pandya’s technique when it comes to seam bowling must be seen to be believed as well. He could well be the reason GT wins IPL 2022.

3. Harshal Patel

Called “India’s second-best T20 bowler” by legendary Indian opener Aakash Chopra, Harshal Patel is one of Royal Challengers Bangalore’s deadliest bowlers. His variable pace makes him hard to predict and react to, which is what led to him taking 19 wickets in the death overs during the previous season.

4. Avesh Khan

The dreaded “death overs” are always a source of dread and terror for cricket teams, but that’s where LSG’s Avesh Khan comes in. When the Lucknow Super Giants face Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Eliminator, Khan will be LSG’s death overs bowler. Along with Dushmantha Chameera, Khan could be what takes LSG to victory in these playoffs.

5. Sanju Samson

With superstar batsman Jos Buttler on his side, one could forgive Sanju Samson for resting on his laurels, but he’s far from content to do that. While Buttler’s batting is second to none, Samson is giving him a serious run for his money in this area, with 21 sixes in the tournament. It’s likely he’s going to do that again when his Rajasthan Royals face off against the Gujarat Titans.

6. Rahul Tewatia

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Cricket News: 8 players who can impact the IPL 2022 playoffs – Rahul Tewatia has sealed incredible wins for GT.

Tewatia is well-known for smashing two consecutive sixes earlier this year, giving the Gujarat Titans their third win in a row at Brabourne. He could well repeat that performance during the playoffs, especially given how capable he is of pulling off incredible chases.

7. Ravi Bishnoi

Bishnoi is yet another young buck who can easily compete with older and more experienced players. He will be key in the middle overs, particularly with his wrong-uns. LSG will turn to him for wickets and to keep the rate down, so expect big things from him.

8. Virat Kohli

It has been an under-par season by Virat Kohli’s lofty standards. However, his match-winning fifty in his last match vs Gujarat has raised hopes of a Virat show in the playoffs. If the great man fires, watch out.

9. Faf du Plessis

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Faf du Plessis is a big game player. The RCB captain hasn’t been at his consistent best in IPL 2022, but as last season showed, he can turn it on in the biggest games. If he fires, RCB can win their first IPL title.

GT vs RR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possble 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Qualifier 1

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After 70 matches, two months of league action and endless speculation on who would qualify for the playoffs, it’s time for the home stretch. We will witness either a brand new champion or a first since 2008 in IPL 2022, following years of dominance at the hands of the Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. That in itself is exciting.

Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals have the luxury of a top-two finish, courtesy of consistent cricket throughout the campaign. The Titans, who have surprised many, will be out to defy the odds once again. On numerous occasions did Hardik Pandya’s team look in trouble, but they found ways to seal incredible victories; a trait that can hold them in good stead here. Also, there is the small measure of their bowling attack – particularly their powerplay bowling – that has the potential to make inroads into the Royals’ batting lineup.

However, that is easier said than done. One of the concerns around the Royals earlier this season was the dependence on Jos Buttler. But, even as his form as cooled off, Sanju Samson’s team has found ways to win, courtesy of some outstanding efforts from the likes of R Ashwin in particular. They did seal a couple of pressure run-chases in recent weeks against Punjab and Chennai, so that kind of preparation, as well as the experience they possess, can hold them in good stead.

Possible Playing 11

Wriddhiman Saha is available despite tweaking his hamstring against RCB.

Gujarat Titans: 1. Shubman Gill, 2. Wriddhiman Saha (wk), 3. Matthew Wade, 4. Hardik Pandya (c), 5. David Miller, 6. Rahul Tewatia, 7. Rashid Khan, 8. R Sai Kishore, 9. Mohammed Shami, 10. Lockie Ferguson, 11. Yash Dayal

The Royals look settled. They should stick with the same XI that prevailed over CSK.

Rajasthan Royals: 1. Jos Buttler, 2. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 3. Sanju Samson (c & wk), 4. Devdutt Padikkal, 5. Shimron Hetmyer, 6. Riyan Parag, 7. R Ashwin, 8. Trent Boult, 9. Obed McCoy, 10. Yuzvendra Chahal, 11. Prasidh Krishna

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Gujarat Titans:

  • The Titans and Royals met once in the league stage. Hardik Pandya was the star, as he smashed 87* (52) and took 1/18. Also, the GT captain returned to form with an unbeaten 62* vs RCB.
  • Hardik has some solid numbers against RR’s key bowlers: 35 off 26 vs Ashwin (no dismissal), 33 off 33 vs Chahal (one dismissal), 45 off 23 vs Krishna (one dismissal) and 41 off 22 vs Boult (two dismissals).
  • Wriddhiman Saha has struck 212 runs in the powerplay this season at a strike rate of 138.56 and has been dismissed just twice. Only Buttler (357) and Gaikwad (333) have scored more runs than Saha’s 312 since the GT opener played his first game.
  • David Miller is averaging 83.5 against spin this season. Overall, he has struck 381 runs at an average of 54.42 and strike rate of 136.07. When chasing, Miller has smashed 220 runs at a strike rate of 143.79 with just two dismissals.
  • Can Rashid Khan get the better of Jos Buttler? The leg-spinner has dismissed Buttler four times in 30 deliveries, whilst conceding just 18.
  • While Gujarat may be tempted to use Rashid earlier, Buttler has fallen to pace in six of his last seven matches. So, Mohammed Shami, who has dismissed Buttler twice in 30 balls, could be key.
  • Lockie Ferguson took 3/23 against the Royals earlier this season. He dismissed Buttler, R Ashwin and Riyan Parag.

Rajasthan Royals:

  • Jos Buttler, who is still the Orange Cap holder (629 runs) was in supreme form against Gujarat earlier in IPL 2022. He smashed 54 off 24 balls. Can he rediscover some of that form here?
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal has top-scored for the Royals in three of the past four matches. The impressive left-hander has struck scores of 68, 19, 41 and 59 in recent games.
  • Sanju Samson has good numbers against GT’s key bowlers: 46 off 26 vs Shami (one dismissal), 68 off 71 vs Rashid (one dismissal). The RR skipper has smashed 21 sixes this season – only Buttler, KL Rahul, de Kock, Livingstone, Rana, Russell and Powell have more.
  • R Ashwin has been magnificent for the Royals. He was player of the match vs CSK with 40* (23) in a pressure chase and 1/28 with the ball. He has taken 10 wickets in his last nine outings and has struck 100 runs in his past three games.
  • Purple Cap holder Yuzvendra Chahal has equalled the record for most wickets by a spinner in a season (26). It will be interesting to see how he fares on a Kolkata track that is likely to suit pacers.
  • Trent Boult has shown signs of returning to his best form. He was player of the match two games ago vs LSG (2/18). He has dismissed Shubman Gill once in 23 deliveries in the IPL, whilst conceding just 22.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Gujarat (192/4) beat Rajasthan (155/9) with ease earlier this season.
  • Hardik Pandya strikes at 196.72 in six matches at Eden Gardens. He struck 91 off 34 balls for Mumbai Indians on this ground a few years ago.
  • Shubman Gill has a good record at Eden Gardens: 12 inns, 335 runs, avg. 37.22, SR 143.16.
  • Rahul Tewatia has smashed 134 off 71 balls against left-arm pace in the IPL. The Royals have two in Trent Boult and Obed McCoy.
  • Gujarat Titans score 11.6 per over between overs 16-20 in chases. This is the best of any team. The Royals, on the other hand, are the worst team in this regard with a run rate of 8.3.

Eden Gardens Kolkata Pitch Report

This will be the first match at Eden Gardens in IPL 2022. So, expect a fresh surface with the kind of pace and bounce we’ve seen at Kolkata in recent years. Chasing teams have won three of the past five IPL matches on this ground.

However, there is a chance of scattered thunderstorms in Kolkata tonight. We could see a shortened match.

GT vs RR Dream11 Prediction IPL 2022 Qualifier 1 24 May 2022

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler, Wriddhiman Saha
  • Batsmen: Yashasvi Jaiswal
  • All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, R Ashwin
  • Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Shami, Rashid Khan

Match Prediction

This has the makings of a cracking clash. It will be a battle of the Royals’ ability to defend vs Gujarat’s ability to chase.

If there is inclement weather around, the chasing team will benefit. However, the Royals, with their experience and talent, look good for a win.

Bangladesh name squad for WI tour: Mustafizur picked for Tests

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Bangladesh name squad for WI tour: Mustafizur picked for Tests

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Bangladesh have named their squads for the Test, ODI and T20I tour of West Indies that begins next month. Mustafizur Rahman returns to the Test fold after a year, while batsman Anamul Haque has earned a place in Bangladesh’s white-ball squads after ammassing 1,138 runs in the recent Dhaka Premier League.

Mushfiqur Rahim, who recently became the first Bangladeshi to cross 5,000 Test runs, will miss the tour as he will be undertaking Hajj duties. However, star all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been picked after he was ruled out of the Sri Lanka Test series due to a hand injury.

Bangladesh squads for WI tour

Test squad: Mominul Haque (capt), Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Mustafiqur Rahman, Taijul Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Yasir Ali, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mosaddek Hossain, Ebadot Hossain, Shohidul Islam, Rezaur Rahman Raja

ODI squad: Tamim Iqbal (capt), Litton Das (wk), Najmul Hossain, Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Yasir Ali, Mahmudullah, Afif Hossain, Mosaddek Hossain, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Ebadot Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mohammad Saifuddin, Anamul Haque

T20I squad: Mahmudullah (capt), Munim Shahriar, Litton Das (wk), Anamul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan, Afif Hossain, Mosaddek Hossain, Nurul Hasan (wk), Yasir Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Shohidul Islam, Nasum Ahmed, Mohammad Saifuddin

Bangladesh’s first tour of West Indies since 2018

This will be Bangladesh’s first tour of the West Indies since 2018. They suffered humiliation in the Test series, including a 43-all out in Antigua. After they failed to cross a total of 168 runs in an innings in the two Tests, but they bounced back with 2-1 series wins in the ODIs and T20Is.

Bangladesh will leave for the Caribbean on June 5 for two Tests, three ODIs and three T20Is. The Tests will count to the World Test Championship, but the ODIs will not count to the ODI Super League. The three T20Is will serve as preparation for the T20 World Cup later this year, where Australia will aim to defend their crown down under.

SRH vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 70

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SRH vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 70

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The season promised so much more for Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings. For SRH, the performances of their talented, fearless uncapped cricketers has been a shining light, with Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi and Umran Malik all enjoying breakthrough seasons. For PBKS, Kagiso Rabada and Arshdeep Singh have a death-bowling partnership to be proud of, while Shikhar Dhawan has crossed 400 runs for the seventh-consecutive season.

However, it all counts to nil as far as IPL 2022 is concerned. The final match of the league stage is a dead rubber, courtesy of the inconsistency both teams have shown throughout the season, albeit in different fashion. Punjab were never able to win consecutive matches, and Hyderabad had either a string of defeats or a string of wins.

This would particularly hurt for Punjab. They had arguably one of the best auction performances out of the 10 franchises, but they will miss out on the playoffs yet again, stretching their drought to eight years. There is hope now that they are building a team capable of achieving more, and will look to finish the season on a high before planning begins for IPL 2023.

Possible Playing 11

Kane Williamson has flown back to New Zealand for the birth of his second child. It remains to be seen who will lead the team. It could be Nicholas Pooran or Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

Sunrisers Hyderabad: 1. Abhishek Sharma, 2. Priyam Garg, 3. Rahul Tripathi, 4. Aiden Markram, 5. Nicholas Pooran (wk), 6. Glenn Phillips, 7. Washington Sundar, 8. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 9. Fazalhaq Farooqi, 10. Umran Malik, 11. T Natarajan

Punjab Kings: 1. Jonny Bairstow, 2. Shikhar Dhawan, 3. Mayank Agarwal (c), 4. Liam Livingstone, 5. Bhanuka Rajapaksa/Benny Howell, 6. Jitesh Sharma (wk), 7. Harpreet Brar, 8. Rishi Dhawan/Ishan Porel, 9. Kagiso Rabada, 10. Rahul Chahar, 11. Arshdeep Singh

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Sunrisers Hyderabad:

  • Rahul Tripathi’s 393 is the most runs by an SRH player this season. He has struck these runs at an average of 39.30 and strike rate of 161.72. He has struck 127 runs against spin at an average of 63.50 and strike rate of 151.19.
  • Abhishek Sharma has also been one of the positives for SRH. He has struck seven 30+ scores in 13 matches this season, including 31 off 25 vs PBKS. Also, he has a strike rate of 164.77 against spin, compared to 119 against pacers.
  • Nicholas Pooran has a strike rate of 154 against Rahul Chahar in T20s. He struck 35* (30) against PBKS earlier this season, part of 301 runs in IPL 2022 at an average of 43.00 and strike rate of 149.00.
  • Aiden Markram struck an unbeaten 27-ball 41 vs PBKS earlier this season. Last game, he scored just 2, which broke a run of a double figure score in every game before that. In his previous seven knocks, Markram struck 68*, 41*, 56, 17, 42, 21 and 32.
  • Umran Malik was player of the match when these two teams last met. The fast bowler took 4/28, including a hat-trick in the final over. He has an impressive 21 wickets this season, including five in two matches at the Wankhede.
  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar has taken the most wickets in PBKS-SRH matches. The seamer has taken an impressive 23 wickets in 14 matches at an average of 16.74 and economy of 7.04, including 3/22 earlier this season. He dismissed both Shikhar Dhawan and Liam Livingstone.
  • T Natarajan had a tough outing against MI (0/60), but he is always a wicket-taking threat. He has taken 18 wickets this season, and PBKS have the lowest run rate of any team at the death (9.73).

Punjab Kings:

  • Jonny Bairstow has smashed 158 of his 230 runs in the powerplay at a strike rate of 173.62. He found form in the last game he played at the Wankhede, with a 40-ball 56 vs Royals two weeks ago.
  • Can Shikhar Dhawan improve his numbers vs SRH? He has scored 226 runs in nine innings at an average of 25.11 and strike rate of 116.49.
  • Dhawan has strong numbers at the Wankhede: 24 inns, 804 runs, avg. 36.41, SR 127.75.
  • Liam Livingstone smashed 60 off 33 against SRH earlier in IPL 2022. His strike rate of 177.98 is the best among players with at least 300 runs this season. Also, he took 3/27 in his last game, vs DC.
  • Kagiso Rabada has never gone wicketless in a T20 at the Wankhede (14 wickets in nine matches), and has taken 22 wickets this season. This includes 1/29 against SRH.
  • Arshdeep Singh has been one of India’s best uncapped stars in IPL 2022. He is conceding just 7.95 runs per over at the death this season, and has taken seven wickets in his last four matches.
  • Rahul Chahar dismissed Rahul Tripathi and Abhishek Sharma earlier this season (2/28). In fact, he has dismissed Abhishek twice in two meetings and Tripathi twice in four meetings.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 19, SRH 13, PBKS 6.
  • Priyam Garg smashed 42 off 26 balls as opener on this ground against Mumbai Indians.
  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Shikhar Dhawan in T20s: 51 balls bowled, 48 runs scored, two dismissals.
  • Shikhar Dhawan is the Kings’ leading run-scorer in IPL 2022: 421 runs, avg. 38.27, SR 122.74.
  • Jitesh Sharma has struck 30 boundaries (19 fours, 11 sixes) in 136 deliveries this season. He is striking at 158.08 (215 runs).

Wankhede Pitch Report and Weather

The last three scores at the Wankhede reads 193, 168 and 159. The chasing team has won the past two matches, so the team who wins the toss today could look to chase with the possibility of dew.

SRH vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction 22 May 2022

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Jonny Bairstow
  • Batsmen: Rahul Tripathi, Shikhar Dhawan
  • All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Aiden Markram
  • Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Umran Malik

Match Prediction

Expect an all-or-nothing approach from Punjab in this game. The chasing team is likely to win, but Punjab are capable of scoring quicker. So, SRH need early wickets.

MI vs DC Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 69

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So, it all comes down to this. The 69th match of IPL 2022 will officially decide the playoff spots, and the equation is nice and simple for the Delhi Capitals: win and qualify.

In addition to being able to compete with the competition’s elite at the business end of the season, there is an added personal motivation for the Capitals. This season has been one full of disruptions due to COVID-19 and injuries, so qualification to the playoffs will be of great pride for all associated with the 2020 finalists.

And they should qualify. Mumbai Indians only have pride to play for, as they have fixed to the bottom of the table for a huge chunk of the season. However, MI are a dangerous proposition with Tim David in such blistering form, and any attack with Jasprit Bumrah in it needs proper focus. Remember, MI have beaten the top two teams in Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals, so Rishabh Pant’s team need to ensure they don’t think too far ahead.

The two sides met way back in the second match of IPL 2022. MI’s poor death bowling was immediately evident, as Axar Patel (38* off 17) and Lalit Yadav (48* off 38) took DC home in a chase of 179 after sitting in a very difficult position. All Royal Challengers Bangalore fans will certainly be hoping that MI can turn that around and achieve a win here.

Possible Playing 11

MI could look to bring back Murugan Ashwin for Mayank Markande.

Mumbai Indians: 1. Rohit Sharma (c), 2. Ishan Kishan (wk), 3. Tilak Varma, 4. Tristan Stubbs, 5. Tim David, 6. Daniel Sams, 7. Ramandeep Singh, 8. Sanjay Yadav, 9. Jasprit Bumrah, 10. Riley Meredith, 11. Murugan Ashwin/Mayank Markande

Prithvi Shaw is unlikely to be available after recently being discharged from hospital where he was down with typhoid. However, Sarfaraz Khan did an excellent job last game.

Delhi Capitals: 1. David Warner, 2. Sarfaraz Khan, 3. Mitchell Marsh, 4. Rishabh Pant (c & wk), 5. Rovman Powell, 6. Lalit Yadav, 7. Axar Patel, 8. Shardul Thakur, 9. Kuldeep Yadav, 10. Anrich Nortje, 11. Khaleel Ahmed

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Mumbai Indians:

  • Rohit Sharma has had a difficult season, but Rohit at the Wankhede is a different proposition. He has struck scores of 39 (31), 18 (14) and 48 (36) on this ground in IPL 2022. Can he cross 50 today?
  • Rohit has struck 725 runs in 24 matches vs DC at an average of 32.95 and strike rate of 130.40.
  • Ishan Kishan has struck some form in the past five matches (26, 45, 51, 6 and 43). He has a great record vs DC: 386 runs in 12 games at an average of 48.25 and a strike rate of 147.33, including a 48-ball 81* earlier this season.
  • Tim David is the player that can take the game away from DC. He has smashed 139 runs in his last five games at an average of 64.50 and strike rate of 217.19, including scores of 16* (7) and 46 (18) at the Wankhede.
  • Tilak Varma is MI’s leading run-scorer this season (376), averaging 37.60 and striking at 131.46. He has been outstanding against spin this season, with 190 runs at a strike rate 147.28 and just one dismissal.
  • Jasprit Bumrah is capable of hurting DC’s hopes. MI could look to save him for Rishabh Pant, as the pacer has dismissed the keeper-batsman six times in 42 balls in the IPL (47 runs).
  • Bumrah has taken 20 wickets in 18 matches vs DC at an average of 25.70 and economy rate of 7.63. He is also the third-highest wicket taker in T20s at the Wankhede (41 scalps in 38 matches).

Delhi Capitals:

  • David Warner had a rare failure last game vs PBKS, but he will be raring to go today against a franchise he has a brilliant record against: 19 inns, 661 runs, avg. 44.07, SR 138.87. He has scored 36, 85* and 60 in his last three games vs MI.
  • Warner has never been dismissed by Bumrah in the IPL (54 runs off 45 deliveries).
  • Mitch Marsh was outstanding yet again last game, especially given that DC had lost a chunk of wickets in the middle. He has struck scores of 37, 10, 25, 89 and 63 in his past five games, and also has four wickets to his name.
  • Can Rishabh Pant overcome his poor record vs Bumrah? If he can, he can lead DC to victory. The DC captain has struck 333 runs in 13 matches vs MI at an average of 27.75 and strike rate of 142.92.
  • Khaleel Ahmed had a tough return last game (0/48), but he remains crucial to DC’s hopes. He has taken 16 wickets in nine matches this season, including 12 in 20 overs after the powerplay. Also, he has six wickets in three matches vs MI.
  • Anrich Nortje is striking form. The pacer has taken seven wickets in his last four matches. Also, he has taken four wickets in four overs at the death this season, at an economy rate of just 8.50.
  • Kuldeep Yadav (20 wickets this season) was outstanding against MI earlier this season (3/18). He has taken 11 wickets in nine matches at the Wankhede with a strike rate of 16.91.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 31, MI 16, DC 15.
  • Expect MI to bowl more spin to Mitch Marsh. He averages 60 against pace with a strike rate of 152.24 in IPL 2022, compared to just 71 runs off 70 balls vs spin with three dismissals.
  • David Warner has struck scores of 66 (38), 28 (14), 42 (26) and 3 (4) at the Wankhede this season.
  • Axar Patel will be key with bat and ball. He struck an unbeaten 18-ball 38 vs MI earlier this season, and took an excellent 2/14 last game vs SRH.
  • MI could look at playing Jaydev Unadkat. The left-armer has taken 19 wickets in nine matches against DC.

Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report and Weather

The chasing team has won five of the past eight matches on this ground. The average first innings score in these matches is 164.88, which includes three scores of 189 or more. So, the captain who wins the toss may be tempted to chase, but DC could look to bat first and put a score on the board.

Delhi Capitals have won just one of four matches on this ground this season. Mumbai Indians have won one of three.

MI vs DC Dream11 Prediction 21 May 2022

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Ishan Kishan
  • Batsmen: David Warner, Tilak Varma, Tim David
  • All-rounders: Mitchell Marsh
  • Bowlers: Anrich Nortje, Jasprit Bumrah

Match Prediction

The pressure is on DC, but their experience should hold them in good stead. DC to win.

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