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IPL 2022: Why Shivam Dube is firing for CSK

Vaibhav Tripathi
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IPL 2022: Why Shivam Dube is firing for CSK

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Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Shivam Dube’s form with the bat has been a talking point in the ongoing edition of the IPL. Dube has made everyone sit up and take notice with his destructive and authoritative batting.

In the midst of a shaky start to CSK’s IPL 2022 campaign, Shivam Dube’s batting form has been the bright spot for the defending champions.

As at 21 April, Dube has scored the most runs for Chennai; 226 in six matches at an average of 45.20 and strike rate of 168.65. He has a strike rate of 199.28 against the pacers while going after the spinners at 155.93. The left-hander has hit two half-centuries and is the sixth-highest run-scorer in the tournament at the moment behind Jos Buttler, KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis, Shreyas Iyer and Hardik Pandya.

Dube has been an aggressive player with the bat in the domestic circuit but has not been able to replicate the same form at the IPL and international level for India.

That’s why before the start of the IPL 2022 season many questioned his selection at the price of Rs 4.00 crore.

In the nine matches in 2021 for Rajasthan Royals, Dube scored 230 runs at an average of 28.75. In 2020, turning out for Royal Challengers Bangalore, he made 129 in 11 matches.

YearMatchesRunsAverageStrike Rate
2021923028.75119.17
20201112918.43122.86

What went wrong for Shivam Dube in the earlier seasons?

Reputation plays a big part in sportsman’s life. When Dube burst onto the scene, he had the reputation of a power-hitter who can strike big and at a quick rate. That may have played with his mind because in the earlier seasons, his biggest problem was his tendency to try hit every ball hard and out of the ground. He used to swing his bat at everything, would often lose his balance, and cost him his wicket.

Promoted in the batting order by the CSK management this season, Dube has lived up to the expectations with his show of controlled aggression. With their top-order failing to click, the 28-year-old left-hander has held the innings together with consistent contributions. One of the hallmarks of Chennai Super Kings’ success has been the number of players who have come to the franchise and found their mojo. Dube is another.

What is Dube doing right this season?

The tall left-hander has worked a lot on the technical aspect of his game because that’s where he was lacking as a batter. One of the most crucial aspects of power-hitting is maintaining the balance and posture of the body. Earlier while attempting a big shot he used to lose his balance but now in this season he’s getting into good positions to play the big shots successfully.

The wagon wheel of Shivam Dube in this year’s IPL shows a vast improvement in his offside play and a big share of the credit should be given to CSK’s batting coach Mike Hussey.

The most important feature of his batting this year is that he’s choosing the right bowlers to target in a game instead of going after all the bowlers. With Dube, the aggression was always there but this season he has chanelled that aggression, and that’s helping with consistency.

He has matured with age and is playing straight, within the ‘V’. The timing of his shots has also improved and has been particularly severe on anything bowled on the middle-leg stump. He is thriving in the middle and death overs – a period where the great Kumar Sangakkara identified as Dube’s best time to bat.

Comparisons have already begun with Yuvraj Singh because much like the stylish left-handed former Indian player, Dube uses his long reach to great effect to hit sixes against the spinners.

It’s still early days in IPL 2022 but it’s clear that Shivam has indeed taken his game to the next level. He’s looking determined to do well and prove his critics wrong. CSK fans would be hoping that he continues the same run of form in the remaining games.

Written by Vaibhav Tripathi. Follow Vaibhav on Twitter today.

MI vs CSK Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 33

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MI vs CSK Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 33

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A match between these two teams has always had an impact on the top end of the table. Also, they have featured in many crunch matches, including Qualifiers and Finals. They have nine of the 14 IPL Titles between them. So, the fact that this a bottom-of-the-table clash is quite the scenario to get used to. It just feels weird.

Both franchises didn’t quite nail the mega auction, with Mumbai Indians in particular looking quite short on bowling. It has proven to be the case, with their paper-thin attack often going the distance. Indeed, it is a far cry from the brilliant preparation, planning and execution that has served them so well over the years.

For Chennai Super Kings, they tried to keep their core, but the absence of Deepak Chahar in particular has hurt dearly. After defeating RCB two games ago to get their season up and running, they suffered heartbreak against Gujarat Titans courtesy of David Miller and Rashid Khan after a win looked an almost certain event.

This edition of IPL’s El Classico is like no other, but it remains crucial. Both CSK and MI are desperate for a win, with the latter still winless after six matches. It is now or never for both teams, as CSK can go within four points of fourth and MI can start to build some confidence.

Possible Playing 11

Tymal Mills has struggled to keep the runs down, so MI could give Riley Meredith an opportunity.

Mumbai Indians: 1. Ishan Kishan (wk), 2. Rohit Sharma (c), 3. Dewald Brewis, 4. Tilak Varma, 5. Suryakumar Yadav, 6. Kieron Pollard, 7. Fabian Allen, 8. M Ashwin, 9. Jasprit Bumrah, 10. Tymal Mills/Riley Meredith, 11. Jaydev Unadkat

Devon Conway has left the IPL bubble for his wedding in South Africa. He is set to rejoin on April 24.

Also, CSK could look to play Dwaine Pretorius over Chris Jordan. Pretorius was impressive earlier this season.

Chennai Super Kings: 1. Ruturaj Gaikwad, 2. Robin Uthappa, 3. Moeen Ali, 4. Ambati Rayudu, 5. Shivam Dube, 6. MS Dhoni (wk), 7. Ravindra Jadeja (c), 8. Dwayne Bravo, 9. Chris Jordan/Dwaine Pretorius, 10. Maheesh Theekshana, 11. Mukesh Choudhary

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Mumbai Indians:

  • Cometh the hour, cometh Rohit Sharma? The MI captain has struggled this season (114 runs, avg. 19.00), and this has to be the day he delivers for his team. He has the most runs of any MI player vs CSK: 693 runs, avg. 31.50, SR 128.81.
  • However, Rohit has historically struggled at DY Patil Stadium. He has scored 82 runs in six innings on this ground at an average of 13.67.
  • Suryakumar Yadav has played just the four matches this season and is already MI’s highest run-scorer (200, avg. 66.66, SR 153.84). He has solid numbers against CSK (8 inns, 255 runs, avg. 36.43, SR 125.62), and strikes above 155 against Bravo, Jordan and Pretorius.
  • Dewald Brevis has been magnificent so far in IPL 2022. 18-year old Baby AB is striking at 172.05, and will come up against a CSK side today that can leak runs in key stages.
  • Kieron Pollard hasn’t quite been the same since his miracle knock against CSK around this time last year. The big West Indian, who recently announced his international retirement, could look at this game as an opportunity to go big. He has smashed 622 runs in 24 innings vs CSK at an average of 36.59 and strike rate of 169.95.
  • Also, Pollard strikes at 190 vs Jadeja, as well as 155+ against Bravo, Jordan and Pretorius in T20s.
  • Jasprit Bumrah has gone wicketless in four of the six matches so far in IPL 2022. MI desperately need their main man to get in the wickets in this match.
  • Bumrah has dismissed Uthappa twice in 36 deliveries for 52 runs, Rayudu twice in 33 deliveries for 48 runs and Dube twice in 17 deliveries for 10 runs.

Chennai Super Kings:

  • Ruturaj Gaikwad finally stamped his mark in the last match (73 off 48 vs GT). He smashed a cracking 88* vs MI in leg two of IPL 2021, which included a memorable sweep off Bumrah. He has scored 21 off 10 against MI’s main bowler.
  • Shivam Dube is having a terrific season. He is CSK’s leading run-scorer so far (226 runs, avg. 45.20, SR 168.65). With his form, he is capable of taking down a struggling MI attack, particularly in the middle and death overs.
  • Moeen Ali struck 58 off 36 balls vs MI in India last season, which included five fours and five sixes. Moeen is struggling so far this season (87 runs, avg. 17.40), so it will be interesting to see if today is his day.
  • Ravindra Jadeja averages just 12.86 with the bat vs MI. However, he has a decent record vs Bumrah (47 off 36 balls, one dismissal). Given that MI’s other bowlers are struggling, Jadeja is capable of improving on this record.
  • Jadeja has taken 18 wickets in 23 innings for CSK vs MI at an average of 29.28 and economy of 8.78. These aren’t great head-to-head stats, but Jadeja is the kind of player who can deliver on the day.
  • There is a case to employ Dwayne Bravo early to Rohit Sharma. CSK’s leading wicket-taker this season (10) has dismissed Rohit five times in 72 deliveries in the IPL for a total of 82 runs. Also, Bravo has an impressive 30 wickets in 19 matches for CSK vs MI (avg. 17.50, econ. 7.91).
  • Maheesh Theekshana has been terrific in the powerplay this season (four wickets in three matches). However, MI average 148 vs finger spin in IPL 2022, so it will be interesting to see how he fares today.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 34, MI 20, CSK 14.
  • Ishan Kishan is striking at just 117.17 this season. His strike rate in five innings vs CSK isn’t much better at 127.82, but he does average 42.50 against them (170 runs).
  • Tilak Varma in IPL 2022: 6 inns, 183 runs, avg. 36.60, SR 147.58.
  • Ambati Rayudu is coming off a good 31-ball 46 vs GT, and has strong numbers for CSK vs MI: 10 inns, 256 runs, avg. 36.57, SR 142.22.
  • There is a strong case for CSK to pick Dwaine Pretorius today. He took four wickets in two matches earlier this season, where he conceded just 6.80 per over in the middle overs and 10 in the death overs.
  • Robin Uthappa career numbers vs MI: 26 inns, 567 runs, avg. 24.65, SR 124.89.

DY Patil Pitch Report and Weather

The average first innings score is 172.73 on this ground in IPL 2022. Out of the 11 matches at DY Patil this season, the team batting has first has scored more than 170 on five occasions, winning four of them.

In fact, this is a similar trend throughout the tournament thus far. There have been 17 scores of 170+ batting first in IPL 2022, and the team batting first has won 12 of them.

Another clear and warm evening is forecast, with dew expected.

Dream11 Prediction

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 Match 33: MI vs CSK Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

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IPL 2022 Match 33: MI vs CSK Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Ishan Kishan
  • Batsmen: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Suryakumar Yadav
  • All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali
  • Bowlers: Dwayne Bravo, Jasprit Bumrah

Match Prediction

As the stats suggest, a score of 170+ batting first is crucial. CSK’s greater bowling depth might give them the edge in this match, but runs on the board could prove pivotal.

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DC vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 32

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DC vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 32

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We had all hoped it wouldn’t, but it has. COVID-19 has breached the IPL 2022 bio-bubble, and everyone is on high alert to ensure there is no repeat of 2021. Delhi Capitals have been affected, with Mitch Marsh in hospital as a precaution after physio Patrick Farhart and other support staff tested positive for the virus.

So, how well the Capitals can put all that to the side will be key in today’s crucial match in Brabourne, moved from Pune. They currently sit third-from-bottom with four points, but have played the least number of matches so far, so the opportunity is there to catch up. Against RCB, however, disaster caught up to them after they had them in all sorts of trouble at 92/5 with du Plessis, Kohli and Maxwell all back in the hut. They couldn’t finish the job as Dinesh Karthik and Shahbaz Ahmed ran riot, and the Capitals need to avoid that today.

In terms of the batting, David Warner’s form is a plus, while Prithvi Shaw can fire at any moment. As can Rishabh Pant, who has only shown glimpses. However, more is required outside these three.

And similar applies to the Punjab Kings. Their win-loss pattern continued last time out, with a disappointing defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Their boom or bust batting went bust in that contest, with only Liam Livingstone providing any meaningful contribution. So the question begs: which Kings team will show up with bat and ball today?

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Possible Playing 11

Mitch Marsh is unavailable for this match due to COVID-19. Sarfaraz Khan could slot into the number three spot, but DC also have the options of Tim Seifert and India U19 captain Yash Dhull.

Delhi Capitals: 1. Prithvi Shaw, 2. David Warner, 3. Sarfaraz Khan/Yash Dhull/Tim Seifert, 4. Rishabh Pant (c & wk), 5. Lalit Yadav, 6. Rovman Powell, 7. Axar Patel, 8. Shardul Thakur, 9. Kuldeep Yadav, 10. Mustafizur Rahman, 11. Khaleel Ahmed

Mayank Agarwal is considered a good chance of playing after missing the previous match with a toe injury. Also, Odean Smith is conceding 11.86 runs per over this season, so Punjab could replace him with a domestic all-rounder and find room for Bhanuka Rajapaksa.

Punjab Kings: 1. Prabhsimran Singh/Mayank Agarwal, 2. Shikhar Dhawan, 3. Jonny Bairstow, 4. Liam Livingstone, 5. Jitesh Sharma (wk), 6. Shahrukh Khan/Bhanuka Rajapaksa, 7. Rishi Dhawan/Raj Bawa/Odean Smith, 8. Kagiso Rabada, 9. Rahul Chahar, 10. Vaibhav Arora, 11. Arshdeep Singh

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Delhi Capitals:

  • David Warner has struck 11 half-centuries in 21 innings vs Punjab Kings. He has 945 runs against them at an average of 49.74 and strike rate of 139.79.
  • Warner will be aiming to get past Rabada (five dismissals in T20s) and build against Chahar and Arshdeep. He has scored 50 runs in 28 deliveries vs Chahar without dismissal and 43 off 29 vs Arshdeep also without dismissal.
  • Prithvi Shaw has often struggled against PBKS (7 inns, 118 runs, avg. 16.86, SR 145), but he has the ability to turn this around. He has smashed scores of 38 and 51 on this ground at a strike rate of 167.92 in IPL 2022.
  • Rishabh Pant is starting to show glimpses of his best form. He has scored 144 runs in five matches this season at an average of 36.00 and strike rate of 146.93. With PBKS struggling at the death this season, Pant can pounce.
  • Khaleel Ahmed has taken at least two wickets in all but one match so far this season. He will be key against Dhawan, whom he has dismissed once in 15 deliveries for just 13 runs.
  • Kuldeep Yadav has taken the third-most wickets so far in IPL 2022 (11). He too has a strong record against Dhawan, with figures of 2/34 in 37 deliveries in the IPL.
  • Shardul Thakur bowled 14 dot balls in his 1/27 vs RCB a few nights ago. He has a good record against Punjab, with 13 wickets in seven matches at an average of 16.46 and strike rate of 11.85.

Punjab Kings:

  • Shikhar Dhawan has scored the most T20 runs of any player at Brabourne: 8 inns, 265 runs, avg. 33.13, SR 133.17. In these eight innings, he has hit three 50+ scores and a further two 30+ scores.
  • Shikhar has good strike rates against some of Delhi’s bowlers. He has scored 57 off 39 vs Mustafizur (no dismissal) and 69 off 44 vs Shardul (two dismissals).
  • Mayank Agarwal has strong numbers against Delhi Capitals: 10 inns, 334 runs, avg. 37.11, SR 142.13. Before he missed the last game with a toe injury, he smashed a 32-ball 52 vs MI.
  • Liam Livingstone has struck three 60+ scores in his past four knocks, including two on this ground (Brabourne) at a strike rate of 210.17. His 224 runs this season come at a strike rate of 185.12.
  • Kagiso Rabada comes up against his former team. He has seven wickets this season (at least one in every game so far), and has dismissed David Warner five times in T20s for a total of 96 runs in 71 deliveries.
  • Rahul Chahar has taken nine wickets in six matches so far in IPL 2022 at an average of 19.22 and economy rate of 7.20. This includes four scalps in two matches at Brabourne.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 28, PBKS 15, DC 13. Delhi have won three of the past four matches.
  • Punjab Kings are the fastest-scoring team in the powerplay in IPL 2022 (9.81 per over). However, they are the slowest at the death (9.22 per over).
  • Jonny Bairstow has made a slow start to IPL 2022, but he has a good record vs DC: 4 inns, 180 runs, avg. 45.00, SR 144.00.
  • Both Arshdeep Singh (1/10 off 11 balls) and Rahul Chahar (1/4 off 6 balls) have enjoyed some success against Prithvi Shaw in the IPL.
  • Jitesh Sharma has struck five fours and seven sixes in 51 deliveries so far in IPL 2022.
  • Axar Patel has taken just one wicket in 17 overs this season. However, his batting has been quite strong, with 78 runs and one dismissal.

Brabourne Pitch Report and Weather

A belter of a batting pitch. There have been 132 sixes struck in eight matches at Brabourne in IPL 2022, with an all-time thriller played between the Royals and Knight Riders a couple of nights ago.

The average first innings score on this ground this season is 195.25, with the team batting first winning three of the past four matches. However, expect the captain who wins the toss to choose to chase with dew around.

Dream11 Prediction

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: Rishabh Pant
  • Batsmen: David Warner, Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw
  • All-rounders: Liam Livingstone
  • Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Kagiso Rabada

Match Prediction

Punjab Kings have had a win-loss trend this season. If that continues, they will win this match. The team batting first needs at least 180 to feel in with a good chance.

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Former WA cricketer & current Netherlands coach Ryan Campbell in coma after heart attack

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Former WA cricketer & current Netherlands coach Ryan Campbell in coma after heart attack

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Former Western Australia cricketer and current Netherlands coach Ryan Campbell is fighting for his life in a London hospital after he suffered a heart attack over the Easter weekend. The 50-year old was reportedly at a playground with his kids before he experienced breathing troubles, and is now in a coma.

The awful news came through early on Tuesday morning Australian time, when it was revealed by radio host Gareth Parker on 6PR Breakfast in Perth. Campbell was in Perth just last week, soon after Netherlands’ ODI tour of New Zealand.

“As of 45 minutes ago he was still unresponsive, although under the care of his doctors he has made some attempts successfully to breathe on his own,” said Parker.

“This news is a real shock to his family and friends back home in Australia, who learned about it on Easter Sunday.”

“Ryan Campbell is as ‘fit as a fiddle'”

In a tweet, Parker said that Campbell was in good spirits in his Perth visit last week. He suffered the heart attack on Saturday and is currently in ICU.

“Earlier I shared the news that former WA and Australian cricketer and friend of so many Ryan Campbell is in ICU in London after a heart attack on Saturday. He was here in Perth just last week and fit as a fiddle. Please have him, wife Leontina and his kids in your prayers,” the tweet read.

Campbell played 96 First Class matches for Western Australia, where he scored 6,009 runs at an average of 36.04. He also played 105 List A matches and debuted for Australia in an ODI against New Zealand in 2002.

Campbell has also been coach of the Netherlands team since 2017. Under his guidance, the Dutch have enjoyed some wonderful moments, including ODI series wins over Zimbabwe in 2019 and then Ireland in 2021, as well as qualifying for the 2021 T20 World Cup.

The Netherlands are due to participate in a Qualifier tournament in June in Zimbabwe for the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia later this year.

LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 31

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LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 31

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A cracking all-top four contest awaits us on this Tuesday. Lucknow Super Giants, in their first ever season, continue to produce the goods, with their latest effort an easy victory over Mumbai Indians. For Royal Challengers Bangalore, it has been the DK show, with Dinesh Karthik showcasing just how he’s like a fine wine. He certainly does keep getting better with age.

It’s set up for a riveting contest between Lucknow’s yorker exponents and RCB’s firing middle order. Such a sentence is refreshing for RCB, as the middle order is an area they have struggled in over the years. Now, the calls are growing louder for the top order to do more. Quite the change indeed.

In terms of RCB’s bowlers, they will have a bit to contend with. KL Rahul made his grand arrival to IPL 2022 with a century over the weekend, and he comes up against one of his favourite opponents today. Their all-round depth is on show at the moment, with the likes of Marcus Stoinis and Jason Holder adding balance to a long batting lineup and wicket-taking bowling attack.

There is a great incentive for both teams to solidify their place in the top four.

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Possible Playing 11

Lucknow should stick with the same XI, provided there are no injury or illness concerns.

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

Harshal Patel made a return to the RCB team. Patel at his best adds so much to the RCB attack.

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

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Lucknow Super Giants:

  • KL Rahul is coming off a century and now meets a team whom he has a magnificent record against: 10 inns, 501 runs, avg. 83.50, SR 151.36. He as a superb record against Siraj (51 off 27, no dismissal), Harshal (30 off 16, no dismissal) and Hazlewood (22 off 15, no dismissal).
  • Quinton de Kock also had a strong record vs RCB: 9 inns, 362 runs, avg. 40.22, SR 144.22. He has scored 40 runs off 31 deliveries vs Harshal. Also, he scored 80 on this ground earlier this season.
  • Deepak Hooda has struck two fifties in six matches so far this season, and has helped continue the momentum throughout the innings for LSG.
  • Marcus Stoinis has terrific numbers against RCB. In six innings, he has struck 132 runs at an average of 44.00 and strike rate of 160.98. He has struck 22 off nine balls vs Siraj (no dismissal), but his battle with Harshal will be interesting (one dismissal in three deliveries).
  • Can Jason Holder help keep RCB’s firing middle order quiet? He has taken six wickets in four matches so far in IPL 2022, but is conceding 9.25 per over. Whether he can nail those yorkers will be key against a team whom he takes a wicket every 11 deliveries against.
  • LSG could look to use Holder against Kohli. The seamer has dismissed Virat twice in 10 deliveries in the IPL, whilst conceding just nine runs. He also has performed well vs Faf du Plessis in T20 franchise cricket: 17 balls, 22 runs conceded, one dismissal.
  • At the time of writing, Avesh Khan has the third-most wickets in IPL 2022 (11). He has taken five wickets in the powerplay and five at the death this season.
  • Avesh has figures of 1/21 in 19 deliveries vs du Plessis, 1/5 in eight deliveries vs Kohli and 1/2 in nine deliveries vs Dinesh Karthik.

Royal Challengers Bangalore:

  • Faf du Plessis has scored just 66 runs in five matches since his 88 to start the season. If he can bat deep, LSG could be in trouble as he strikes at 140+ between overs 12-16 and over 200 in the death overs.
  • The wait continues for Virat Kohli to produce his best form as he is averaging just 23.80 so far this season. While he has been dismissed twice by Holder in the IPL, he has a great record against him in T20Is, where he has taken 57 wickets off 26 deliveries.
  • Glenn Maxwell has made a positive start to IPL 2022 (89 runs, avg. 44.50, SR 189.36). He has good numbers against LSG’s bowlers: 32 runs off 21 deliveries against Holder (one dismissal), 16 off 17 vs Chameera (no dismissal), 16 off nine vs Avesh (no dismissal), 22 off eight vs Bishnoi (no dismissal) and 108 off 83 vs Krunal (two dismissals).
  • Dinesh Karthik has won three matches for RCB this season. His 197 runs come at an incredible strike rate of 209.57.
  • Wanindu Hasaranga has taken the third-most wickets in IPL 2022 (11). Nine of his 11 wickets have been right-handers. LSG have just the one left-hander in their top seven, so Hasaranga will be a factor.
  • Harshal Patel will be key in limiting LSG at the death. He concedes less than 10 an over in this stage in the IPL at an average of around 10.
  • Josh Hazlewood was outstanding against DC (3/28), where he continued his brilliant T20 form since the start of 2021 (46 wickets in 29 matches). He will be key in the powerplay, especially as he has dismissed de Kock twice in 27 deliveries in T20s (37 runs).

Other Stats and Facts

  • RCB could look to use Wanindu Hasaranga in the powerplay to KL Rahul. The legspinner has dismissed Rahul once in 12 deliveries, whilst conceding 14 runs.
  • They could also look at using Glenn Maxwell. The off-spinner has dismissed KL Rahul twice in 18 deliveries, conceding just 20 runs in the process.
  • Ravi Bishnoi to be kept for Dinesh Karthik? Karthik has scored just 42 runs in 47 deliveries against right-arm wrist-spin since the start of IPL 2020, with seven dismissals in 14 innings.
  • Also, Krunal Pandya has figures of 2/24 in 28 deliveries vs Dinesh Karthik in the IPL.
  • Mohammed Siraj took two crucial wickets vs DC (Shaw and Pant) and he will be tasked with doing the same today. He has dismissed Quinton de Kock once in 14 deliveries in the IPL, whilst conceding just 16.
  • Shahbaz Ahmed has been outstanding in IPL 2022: 4 inns, 145 runs, avg. 48.33, SR 154.25.

DY Patil Pitch Report and Weather

The average first innings score at DY Patil this season is 171.9. The team batting first has won four of 10 matches on this ground in IPL 2022, so chasing isn’t always advantageous. However, with some dew expected, the captain who wins the toss is likely to bowl first.

Dream11 Prediction

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: KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock, Dinesh Karthik
  • Batsmen: Faf du Plessis
  • All-rounders: Jason Holder, Glenn Maxwell
  • Bowlers: Avesh Khan, Wanindu Hasaranga

Match Prediction

Two evenly-matched teams makes this an intriguing match. Chasing could prove key here, so the team batting first needs to muster 180+ to feel in the game.

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RR vs KKR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 30

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Match 30 of IPL 2022 is a crucial one. As we approach the halfway stage of the tournament, both Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders enter this contest with an incentive to go back into the top four. The team that loses here will have some catching up to do from outside the playoffs’ places.

After a wonderful start to the season, KKR have lost their past two games. RR, after a brilliant start against Gujarat, were then beaten convincingly courtesy of Hardik Pandya’s finishing and some poor batting outside of Jos Buttler’s magnificent half-century. So, both teams will be after improvement today.

Also, both teams are struggling with their death bowling. The Royals dearly missed Trent Boult last match, while KKR need more economical returns from the likes of Pat Cummins and Umesh Yadav in the crunch overs. When you consider Shimron Hetmyer and Andre Russell are in magnificent form, the bowlers will have a tall task to try and keep their opponent quiet in what could be a high-scoring match.

Possible Playing 11

There is no official word yet on whether Trent Boult is fit for this match after missing the Gujarat game with a niggle. He was seen in team challenge videos on the Royals’ socials, so he could be ready to go for this one.

Also, the Royals have a decision to make regarding a sixth bowling option. For all his quality, Rassie van der Dussen has made a slow start to his IPL 2022 campaign, so there is the option of keeping Jimmy Neesham in the team even if Boult is fit.

Rajasthan Royals: 1. Jos Buttler, 2. Devdutt Padikkal, 3. Sanju Samson (c & wk), 4. Rassie van der Dussen/Jimmy Neesham, 5. Shimron Hetmyer, 6. Riyan Parag, 7. R Ashwin, 8. Trent Boult, 9. Prasidh Krishna, 10. Yuzvendra Chahal, 11. Kuldeep Sen

Sam Billings is reportedly available for selection today after missing the last match due to illness. KKR will have to make a call on whether they stick with Aaron Finch at the top.

Also, Shivam Mavi took 4/21 vs Royals last season, so KKR could look to play him in this match.

Kolkata Knight Riders: 1. Venkatesh Iyer, 2. Aaron Finch/Ajinkya Rahane, 3. Shreyas Iyer (c), 4. Nitish Rana, 5. Sheldon Jackson/Sam Billings (wk), 6. Andre Russell, 7. Sunil Narine, 8. Pat Cummins, 9. Aman Khan/Shivam Mavi, 10. Umesh Yadav, 11. Varun Chakravarthy

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Rajasthan Royals:

  • Jos Buttler remains the Orange Cap holder with 272 runs at an average of 68.00 and strike rate of 152.80. His last effort was a brilliant 24-ball 54 vs Gujarat, where he looked good for more had it not been for a brilliant slower ball yorker by Lockie Ferguson.
  • Buttler is yet to score a 50 for RR vs KKR, but is usually consistent against them: 6 inns, 161 runs, avg. 32.20, SR 135.29. He has a good record against KKR’s main seamers: 40 off 31 vs Cummins (no dismissal), 47 off 29 vs Umesh (one dimissal), 48 off 32 vs Russell (two dismissals).
  • RR need a big performance from Sanju Samson. He averages just 22.55 and strikes at 110 in 12 innings vs KKR, including 3/47 in 59 deliveries vs Narine. But, the hope for Samson and RR is that he is striking at 223.33 vs spin this season.
  • Shimron Hetmyer is in career-best touch. The left-hander is striking at 177.47 this season, which bumps up to 262 in the death overs – a period where KKR concede 12.97 per over.
  • Trent Boult takes a wicket every 14 deliveries on average vs KKR (nine wickets in 22 overs). If Aaron Finch plays, then Boult has an opportunity to target Finch’s weakness against left-arm seam. Also, Boult has dismissed Russell twice in 15 deliveries in T20s (27 runs).
  • Yuzvendra Chahal, the Purple Cap holder this season (12 wickets), has taken 19 wickets in 18 matches vs KKR. RR could look to employ him against Nitish Rana, whom he has dismissed four times in 57 deliveries for 69 runs in the IPL.

Kolkata Knight Riders:

  • Shreyas Iyer has strong numbers against Chahal (72 runs off 51 deliveries, no dismissal). The KKR captain has struck a double-figure score in every match so far in IPL 2022, but has crossed 50 just once. It’s a big game for him.
  • KKR will be aiming to introduce Nitish Rana when R Ashwin is bowling. Rana has smashed 74 off 35 against Ashwin in the IPL without dismissal. Also, Rana comes into this match with confidence after 36-ball 54 vs SRH a few nights ago.
  • KKR could also introduce Sunil Narine as a pinch-hitter once again. He also has superb numbers against Ashwin, with 60 runs in 22 deliveries (one dismissal). Also, can Narine improve on his 10 wickets in 15 matches vs Royals?
  • Andre Russell’s 179 runs come at a strike rate of 179 this season, and has five wickets with the ball. Also, he has scored 80 off 37 vs Chahal in the IPL (one dismissal).
  • Varun Chakravarthy hasn’t been at his best this season, with just four wickets at an average of 47.75 and economy rate of 8.30. However, he does have good numbers against the Royals, with seven wickets in four matches at an average of 13.00 and economy rate of 5.69.
  • Umesh Yadav against the Royals’ top order should make for an interesting battle. Umesh has taken 10 wickets this season, with his powerplay bowling a key feature once again.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 25, KKR 13, RR 11, N/R 1.
  • RR are conceding 12.78 per over in the death overs this season. KKR are slightly worse at 12.97. Also, both teams average just one wicket per match at this stage.
  • Umesh Yadav has dismissed Sanju Samson three times in 44 deliveries in the IPL, but Samson has scored 79 runs.
  • Expect KKR to introduce spin early to Jos Buttler. Narine has figures of 3/61 in 54 deliveries vs Buttler in T20s. Chakravarthy has dismissed the opener twice in eight deliveries.
  • RR will move to send place with a win today. KKR will move to at least third spot. Defeat, though, will mean time outside the top four.

Brabourne Pitch Report and Weather

Brabourne is the highest-scoring ground so far in IPL 2022. The average run rate is 9.43, with the average first innings score a high 192.14.

The team batting first has had some success on this ground, winning three of the seven matches. However, given this is a night game with dew likely, expect the captain who wins the toss to choose to chase.

Dream11 Prediction

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: Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson
  • Batsmen: Shreyas Iyer
  • All-rounders: Andre Russell
  • Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult, Umesh Yadav

Match Prediction

Two evenly-matched teams makes this an intriguing match. Chasing could prove key here, so the team batting first needs to muster 180+ to feel in the game.

DC vs RCB Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 27

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DC vs RCB Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 27

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It’s go time for both Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Both teams are in an IPL 2022 mid-table logjam, with victory here important in the early race to the playoffs.

Delhi, who have waited nearly a week for this game, are set to welcome back Mitch Marsh according to Shane Watson in his interview with The Grade Cricketer. This is a welcome boost to a side that needs that extra bit of batting depth. Also, the David Warner-Prithvi Shaw combination fired last week, Axar Patel and Shardul Thakur showed their finishing capabilities, and a number of the DC players have good matchups against RCB’s.

So, the challenge is set for a RCB team that struggled significantly against CSK without Harshal Patel. Robin Uthappa and Shivam Dube took them apart, so the thinktank needs to find ways to stem the flow at the Wankhede – a ground where runs can flow at a rapid pace. If they can do that, they have batting form of their own – particularly in the middle order – to capitalise and get an important win.

Possible Playing 11

Mitch Marsh likely to come in for Rovman Powell. Also, DC could look to push Pant down to five for finishing purposes.

Delhi Capitals: 1. Prithvi Shaw, 2. David Warner, 3. Mitch Marsh, 4. Rishabh Pant (c & wk), 5. Lalit Yadav, 6. Sarfaraz Khan, 7. Axar Patel, 8. Shardul Thakur, 9. Kuldeep Yadav, 10. Mustafizur Rahman, 11. Khaleel Ahmed

RCB are still without Harshal Patel. Given their struggles at the death without him, they could look to bring in Siddarth Kaul for Akash Deep.

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

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Delhi Capitals:

  • David Warner has superb numbers against RCB. The left-hander has struck 754 runs at an average of 44.35 and strike rate of 160.43. Also, Warner has some fine numbers against RCB’s key bowlers: 43 off 21 vs Hasaranga (no dismissal) and 36 off 19 vs Siraj (one dismissal).
  • Prithvi Shaw has been terrific in his last two knocks (61 off 34 and 51 off 29), and he is striking at 170 this season. He has middling numbers against RCB that he’d like to build on today: 7 inns, 168 runs, avg. 24.00, SR 147.37.
  • Shaw at Wankhede: 5 inns, 176 runs, avg. 35.20, SR 167.62.
  • Mitch Marsh had a year to remember in 2021. He struck 1,089 runs in T20s at an average of 43.56 and strike rate of 139.26. Also, he averages 38.97 in 36 innings at number three with a strike rate of 127.34.
  • Rishabh Pant also has excellent numbers against RCB: 11 inns, 387 runs, avg. 43.00, SR 147.15. However, the DC captain will have to guard against sending catches down to third man. He has been dismissed twice in this fashion already this season.
  • Shardul Thakur produced an all-round show last week vs KKR (29* off 11 and 2/30). However, his economy rate of 10.32 for the season is one he will be looking to improve.
  • Shardul to take wickets at the death? He has conceded just 19 off 20 against Dinesh Karthik (one dimissal) and 24 off 22 against Maxwell (two dismissals).
  • Mustafizur Rahman is in fine touch this season. The left-armer is conceding just 5.83 per over. His left-arm partner, Khaleel Ahmed, is yet to be hit for a six and has taken at least two wickets in each match so far in IPL 2022.
  • How well is Kuldeep Yadav going? He has taken 10 wickets in four matches this season. Also, he has taken six wickets in five matches at the Wankhede (SR 18).

Royal Challengers Bangalore:

  • Faf du Plessis is striking at just 82.81 in the powerplay this season, so how he starts against DC’s in-form bowlers will be key. He has a middling record against the Capitals (13 inns, 342 runs, avg. 26.31, SR 117.53), and scored 0, 10 and 1 against them last season.
  • However, Faf has the class to turn it on and has a strong record at the Wankhede: 16 inns, 508 runs, avg. 39.08, SR 131.27.
  • Virat Kohli is yet to fire this season, but today could be the day. He has a magnificent record against Delhi, with 937 runs at an average of 55.12 and strike rate of 136.59. Also, he loves batting at the Wankhede, with 682 runs in 16 innings at an average of 75.78 and strike rate of 156.42.
  • Glenn Maxwell struck scores of 51 and 25 against DC last season at a strike rate of 143.40. He was looking in brilliant touch vs CSK (26 off 10 balls) before he was bowled by Jadeja against the run of play.
  • Suyash Prabhudessai impressed last time out against CSK (34 off 18 balls). He and Dinesh Karthik (strike rate of 218.33 in IPL 2022) will be key for RCB.
  • Wanindu Hasaranga is one of five bowlers to have at least 10 wickets so far in IPL 2022. Eight of his 10 wickets have been right-handers, so he could be crucial against Shaw, Marsh and Lalit Yadav.
  • Josh Hazlewood has taken three wickets in as many matches vs DC, although Dhawan and Iyer are no longer with the franchise. He will be key today.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Rishabh Pant has scored just 45 off 39 against spin this season. Also, Glenn Maxwell has dismissed Pant twice in 12 deliveries in T20s, for just 11 runs.
  • Kuldeep Yadav could be used to keep Virat Kohli as quiet as possible. The left-arm spinner has conceded just 37 off 35 against Virat.
  • Kohli enjoys batting against Shardul Thakur in the IPL: 38 balls faced, 64 runs scored.
  • Shahbaz Ahmed has struck scores of 27, 45 and 41 this season at a strike rate of 154.79.
  • Mohammed Siraj is conceding 16.83 in the death overs this season. Akash Deep is faring even worse at 20.11 per over.
  • Prithvi Shaw has scored 28 off 17 against Josh Hazlewood without dismissal. Rishabh Pant has scored 21 off 13 also without dismissal.

Wankhede Pitch Report and Weather

The scores have been on the lower side at the Wankhede this season, with a touch of slowness about the surfaces. The average first innings score on this ground in IPL 2022 is 152, with the chasing team winning four of the five matches.

Last time out, the Royals won by three runs against Lucknow in a tactical T20. Here, expect the captain who wins the toss to choose to chase.

Dream11 Prediction

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: Rishabh Pant
  • Batsmen: Virat Kohli, Prithvi Shaw
  • All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Glenn Maxwell
  • Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed

Match Prediction

Chasing team will be at an advantage, but Delhi Capitals look good for a win given RCB’s worries without Harshal Patel.

MI vs LSG Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 26

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MI vs LSG Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 26

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Cricket can be a game of miracles, and Mumbai Indians will add to the list of miracles if they reach the playoffs from here. Not only have they lost five consecutive matches to start the season, but their bowling depth is non-existent, prompting captain Rohit Sharma to state that MI have not played good cricket for a while.

The competitiveness of the 10-team league is highlighted by six teams now on six points. Given how close the race is likely to be, a few wins in a row – as Sunrisers Hyderabad have achieved – can put you right back in the hunt. This is what should motivate MI to put on a good showing, with the form of youngsters Dewald Brevis and Tilak Varma a strong positive to build on today.

But it won’t be easy against a Lucknow Super Giants team filled with batting and bowling depth. Unlike MI, LSG are not short on bowling options, with no less than eight bowlers that KL Rahul could turn to at any stage of the innings. The key will be to limit MI in the powerplay and middle overs, as the five-time champions have also struggled at the death. Also, if KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock can provide a strong start, LSG could very well be on their way to winning a vital match that will put them in the top four.

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Possible Playing 11

MI could look at a few changes. Tim David is an option to help their failing lower order. If not David, then Fabian Allen can provide important all-round experience. Mayank Markande is another leg-spin option in the squad, while the team may look at playing just one of Jaydev Unadkat and Basil Thampi.

Mumbai Indians: 1. Rohit Sharma (c), 2. Ishan Kishan (wk), 3. Dewald Brevis, 4. Suryakumar Yadav, 5. Tilak Varma, 6. Kieron Pollard, 7. Fabian Allen/Tim David, 8. Tymal Mills, 9. Mayank Markande/M Ashwin, 10. Jasprit Bumrah, 11 Basil Thampi/Jaydev Unadkat

LSG look much more settled and should stick with same XI from their previous match.

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

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Lucknow Super Giants:

  • KL Rahul has magnificent numbers against MI. The opener has struck 661 runs in 14 matches against them at an average of 66.1 and strike rate of 128.10. This includes five half-centuries and a century.
  • Rahul has good numbers against a couple of MI’s pacers. He has scored 111 runs off 84 balls against Bumrah (two dismissals) and 72 off 43 vs Unadkat (one dismissal).
  • Quinton de Kock comes up against his former team, and he should be motivated to perform. He strikes at 144 in the powerplay in the IPL, followed by an average of just 23 and strike rate of 124 in overs 7-11. If he gets to overs 12-16 where he strikes at 144, watch out.
  • de Kock has scored 45 off 31 against Unadkat (no dismissal), 26 off 15 against Thampi (no dismissal) and 29 off 19 against M Ashwin (no dismissal) in T20s.
  • Deepak Hooda has struck two half-centuries in five matches this season. He has made a double-figure score in all matches so far in IPL 2022 (55, 13, 51, 11 and 25).
  • Marcus Stoinis’ finishing has improved in recent years, and he credited the IPL as a key reason for that. Given MI’s death-bowling struggles, Stoinis has the ability to pounce at this stage with some big hitting. So, LSG could look to bring him in later.
  • Jason Holder has taken five wickets in three matches this season, and has six wickets in two matches vs MI.
  • Dushmantha Chameera will be a key weapon against Rohit Sharma. He has dismissed the MI skipper an incredible six times in 32 deliveries in T20s – the most times Rohit has been dismissed by any bowler.
  • Avesh Khan is Lucknow’s leading wicket-taker this season with eight. Also, he has taken five wickets in six overs so far against MI, including the wickets of Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav last season.

Mumbai Indians:

  • Can Rohit Sharma overcome his terrible record against Chameera? The MI captain has looked in good touch in his last two matches, before getting out for a start (26 and 28). He became the second Indian to reach 10,000 T20 runs in his last match.
  • Dewald Brevis was magnificent against PBKS. His 25-ball 49 was so good that millions thought AB de Villiers made a return. He was particularly ruthless against the leg-spin of Rahul Chahar, so Brevis’ battle with Ravi Bishnoi could be interesting.
  • Suryakumar Yadav has struck two half-centuries and a 43 so far this season at an overall strike rate of 158.25. He strikes at over 130 in all stages of an IPL innings, including over 200 at the death.
  • Tilak Varma has also impressed in this IPL. The young left-hander has struck 157 runs in five matches at an average of 39.25 and strike rate of 160.20.
  • Jasprit Bumrah will be key to MI’s hopes, without a doubt. He has dimissed Stoinis three times for just 14 runs in 21 deliveries in the IPL.
  • Despite his high economy rate, Tymal Mills remains MI’s leading wicket-taker this season (6). He will also be key in the death overs.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Ravi Bishnoi has impressive numbers against MI’s key players. Suryakumar Yadav strikes at just 89 against him with two dismissals. Also, the highest strike rate against Bishnoi is 118 among Rohit, Kishan and Pollard. He took 2/24 on this ground earlier this season.
  • Ishan Kishan has struggled for fluency in his last few matches, but there is always hope that he can rediscover it quickly. He scored 81* off 48 balls on this ground vs DC earlier in IPL 2022.
  • MI have just two left-handers listed in the top seven, so K Gowtham’s role could be limited to the powerplay against Ishan Kishan.
  • KL Rahul has scored the most runs of any player in the IPL since the start of 2018 (2,680). His average in this period is 53.6.
  • MI also lost their first five matches in IPL 2014. They ended up qualifying for the playoffs. However, that was an eight-team league.

Brabourne Stadium Pitch Report and Weather

Brabourne has been a good ground for the batsmen in IPL 2022. The average first innings score is 191, and the chasing team has won four of the six matches so far this season. Last night, SRH chased KKR’s 175 with ease.

Dew won’t be a factor in this game. After Delhi smashed 215 against KKR last week, the captain who wins the toss might be tempted to bat first in this day game.

Dream11 Prediction

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: KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock
  • Batsmen: Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Suryakumar Yadav
  • All-rounders: Jason Holder, Dewald Brevis
  • Bowlers: Avesh Khan, Jasprit Bumrah

Match Prediction

MI’s best chance is chasing a total as they are struggling to defend. Lucknow should win due to their greater depth.

The best tweets by Amit Mishra during IPL 2022

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The best tweets by Amit Mishra during IPL 2022

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Amit Mishra, one of the IPL’s most prolific bowlers ever, seemed quite reserved and focused on doing his job to the best of his ability. While the latter always ran true, Mishra is now taking Twitter by storm during IPL 2022 thanks to some superb content.

With the rise of parody accounts, it’s the kind of content you have to check whether Mishra actually has the blue tick next to his name. Below is a selection of his very best so far in IPL 2022, with more to come at this rate.

Selection of the best tweets by Amit Mishra so far in IPL 2022

Even as Royal Challengers Bangalore have improved significantly since the start of 2020, there is always time for a cheeky dig.

There is always time for an alpha move. Always time to remind your rival of your success. After all, what’s cricket without that?

At 39 years of age, Mishra is still two years away from a CSK call-up.

Throw away the laptops, pick up the pen and paper. And all the desks while you’re at it.

Maybe Mumbai Indians could use with a pen and paper? They’re hurting. Rohit Sharma has admitted the team hasn’t played well for quite a while. However, it didn’t stop another cheeky dig by Mishra.

CSK’s first win brought about the inner philosopher out of Mishra. How does he think of these things?

A job as a social media admin awaits Mishra in the future. Maybe Rajasthan Royals. With IPL 2022 still in its early stages, we can expect more gold from Amit Mishra on Twitter to keep us entertained.

Amit Mishra Twitter: @MishiAmit

“Not been playing good cricket for a while” – MI captain Rohit

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“Not been playing good cricket for a while” – MI captain Rohit

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The number five is exclusively met with joy by all associated with the Mumbai Indians (MI). With their five titles, MI are aguably the greatest T20 franchise ever, with an incredible ability to win the big moments.

When they have missed the playoffs since 2013, they have come back to win the title the next season. This time, however, they have suffered five consecutive defeats to start the season, which already puts them on very thin ice in a 10-team league. While the form of Baby AB Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma has been a positive, the bowling, apart from Jasprit Bumrah, has been of huge concern.

It was on show again as Punjab Kings amassed close to 200 in Pune.

“MI have not been playing good cricket for a while. That’s why we’ve been on the losing side” – Rohit

Speaking at the post-match press conference, MI captain Rohit Sharma praised elements of his team’s batting. Also, he said the franchise is working hard to find the right formula, which has eluded them so far.

“We’re trying to find different ideas, different thought processes,” Rohit said.

“It doesn’t seem to be working at the moment but I don’t want to take anything away from the guys. We fought pretty well. We batted brilliantly, but they held their nerves pretty good, the Kings, and they won the game. We’ve been not playing good cricket for a while and that’s why we’ve been on the losing side, simple as that.”

Rohit also lamented MI’s inability to hold their nerve in the crunch moments – an attribute that often served them so well in the past. They were on par with the run rate for the most part, as they were against Rajasthan Royals earlier this season before falling away.

I thought we played the game pretty well, came pretty close towards the back end of our batting innings,” said the MI captain. “It’s just that a couple of crucial runouts there was not needed, but that happens. At one stage we were cruising through and keeping up with the run rate as well, but in the end we couldn’t hold our nerves. Credit to Kings with the way they bowled at the backend.

“The Kings batted pretty well up front and put pressure on our bowlers, got a 90-100 run partnership to begin with. But I thought 190+ was chaseable on that pitch because that pitch was really good to bat on as you saw when we were batting as well. We just have to go back and see what we do as a team.”

Rohit Sharma

It is desperation time for the Mumbai Indians as they sit six points behind the fourth-placed Lucknow Super Giants. Given how competitive the league is (RCB in sixth also on six points), MI will need a miracle to turn their form around enough to quality for the playoffs.

They have a quick turnaround as they play Lucknow on Saturday in a day game at Brabourne.

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