RCB vs RR Preview Dream11. Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals Preview Dream11 Prediction
Two teams who have been in do-or-die mode for a couple of weeks now. One side is about to take its last breath, and the other is doing enough to keep hopes alive of a miraculous playoffs appearance.
Not even the philosophical, faithful Royal Challengers Bangalore fans can realistically believe they can make the playoffs. Despite four wins out of five before their defeat to DC, it has been another underwhelming canpaign for Virat Kohli’s men. It was another season of hope for RCB, but it hasn’t materialised. However, they can now be of nuisance value to their opponents. Will they end RR’s season?
Rajasthan Royals made a late run to the playoffs last season. They are attempting to do it again, and even though SRH’s net run rate boosting win over KXIP yesterday is a blow, Steve Smith’s men are still in with a chance. Their first win this season was over RCB, and they will be out to ensure their win over SRH last game isn’t their last.
Key to an RCB win
RCB’s death bowling made for grim viewing once again. Their poor last four overs vs DC was ultimately the difference between winning and losing. Here, they need a polished performance at all stages of the innings, with RR’s top order in good form – Ajinkya Rahane, Liam Livingstone, Sanju Samson and Steve Smith are all playing well. So, Umesh Yadav will be key in the powerplay, Washington Sundar and Yuzvendra Chahal up until the middle overs, and Navdeep Saini and even Marcus Stoinis at the death.
Also, can Virat Kohli play a big innings? He has had three low scores in a row – something so rare for the India and RCB captain. He and in-form Parthiv Patel can provide a quick start that pushes RR back, and remind them of their pace bowling worries from earlier in the season. If RCB do the right thing and bat Marcus Stoinis at four, RCB have a top four – including AB de Villiers – that can set up a huge total.
RCB vs RR Preview Dream11 – It wasn’t a good death period for RCB vs DC.
Key to a RR win
RR bowled nicely as a unit in their last-start win over SRH. The much-maligned Jaydev Unadkat picked up man-of-the-match, but the challenge for he and RR is to back up their effort well. Conditions at the Chinnaswamy are different to Jaipur, which puts onus on Varun Aaron and Oshane Thomas in particular to be as accurate as possible with their pace. Shreyas Gopal has a superb record vs RCB, so he can keep things tight in the middle overs, especially if RR make a strong start. Can RR get the better of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers?
Also, there was much to like about RR’s top four against SRH. Ajinkya Rahane and Liam Livingstone began with a strong opening partnership, and if they can replicate what DC did a couple of days ago vs RCB, it sets things up nicely for Sanju Samson, Steve Smith, Ashton Turner and Riyan Parag to play off the back of. Samson in particular has fond memories of the Chinnaswamy, belting 92* off 45 balls there last year. Against an RCB attack that continues to have its struggles, a big opportunity awaits RR.
RCB vs RR Preview Dream11 – Will Steve Smith lead his team to victory?
Possible Playing 11
RCB: 1. Virat Kohli (c), 2. Parthiv Patel (wk), 3. AB de Villiers, 4. Heinrich Klaasen/Shimron Hetmyer, 5. Shivam Dube, 6. Marcus Stoinis, 7. Gurkeerat Singh, 8. Washington Sundar, .9 Umesh Yadav, 10. Yuzvendra Chahal, 11. Navdeep Saini
RR: 1. Ajinkya Rahane, 2. Liam Livingstone, 3. Sanju Samson (wk), 4. Steve Smith (c), 5. Ashton Turner, 6. Riyan Parag, 7. Stuart Binny, 8. Shreyas Gopal, 9. Jaydev Unadkat, 10. Varun Aaron, 11. Oshane Thomas
This will be Steve Smith’s last match for RR this season. It will be his 50th match as captain in T20s.
Yuzvendra Chahal is two wickets away from 100 in IPL.
Virat Kohli currently has 49 wins as an IPL captain.
Match Prediction
Huge game for RR as they look to keep their season alive.
It is hard to predict which RCB side will turn up in this game. Will they perform really well now that the pressure is gone? Or will RR continue their good run?
South Africa legend and one of the best fast bowlers of all time, Dale Steyn, has said that the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are playing outdated cricket compared to how other teams are playing.
Talking with AB de Villiers on his YouTube channel, AB de Villiers 360, Dale Steyn spoke about the contrast in how other franchises have built their squads and the players they’ve picked and even on the intent front with the bat.
CSK playing outdated cricket despite injuries – Dale Steyn
He said, “For CSK, lot of injuries, and maybe I am going out of place when saying this but slightly outdated cricket. You know, they’ve had the same management for a long time. I hold nothing against Flem (Stephen Fleming) or or any other guys there, but I mean, last year bottom of the log. This year really petering again at the bottom of the log.”
“And you look at the other teams and the way that they’re playing and the squads that they’ve picked and the players that they have picked, and the intent that they’re showing is contrasting to the way that CSK are going about things and again contrasting in where they are on the log, top versus bottom,” Steyn further added.
“So, you know, there’s an argument to be made there that maybe management also needs to step up their game in terms of how they go about their game plans and how they want to play their cricket.”
📣 Dale Steyn: CSK PLAYS OUTDATED CRICKET
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CSK won the title under MS Dhoni’s captaincy in IPL 2023, after which Ruturaj Gaikwad was appointed as his successor. Since then, CSK failed to qualify for the playoffs in IPL 2024 and 2025. Their chances are looking quite bleak in IPL 2026 as well.
Although they’ve had their struggles with injuries, their approach has been questioned a lot by the fans on social media. While other teams have packed their batting with players who attack from the first ball and can win games in a matter of few overs only, CSK, on the other hand, still feel 4-5 years behind in terms of batting intent and adaptability.
Two teams who need to get back to winning ways go head-to-head. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have lost three straight matches and are fresh off a thumping against the Punjab Kings. Rajasthan Royals (RR), after winning their first four, are now on a two-match losing streak.
LSG are not getting enough from their overseas players. Mitchell Marsh has failed to get going while Aiden Markram’s batting position has been changed consistently. Nicholas Pooran is in the worst phase of his career. Also, Rishabh Pant and others have been disappointing too.
In the last match, SPODA AI correctly predicted Eshan Malinga had the highest probability of taking 2+ wickets.He took four wickets.
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For RR, their brilliant opening combination is key. However, they need more from their middle order, especially against spin. Captain Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer have been below average, while Donovan Ferreira has shown some promise amid Ravindra Jadeja’s decent form.
On the bowling front, RR will be looking to bounce back against an LSG team struggling for consistency. Jofra Archer has bowled well, but the others have been inconsistent. Ravi Bishnoi started off superbly, but he’s been off-colour in the last two games, and needs a bounce back.
Match Details
Match
IPL 2026 32nd Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs. Rajasthan Royals
Ground
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Time
7:30PM (IST)
Date
Wednesday April 22, 2026
IPL 2026 32nd Match: LSG vs RR Possible Playing XIIs
LSG played with only three overseas players in the last game. They may look to bring in George Linde, who adds to the depth of the squad. Expect Digvesh Rathi to return considering the number of left-handers in the RR lineup.
Lucknow Super Giants: 1. Mitchell Marsh, 2. Aiden Markram, 3. Rishabh Pant (c & wk), 4. Nicholas Pooran, 5. Ayush Badoni, 6. Abdul Samad/George Linde, 7. Mukhul Choudhary, 8. Mohsin Khan, 9. Mohammed Shami, 10. Prince Yadav, 11. Avesh Khan/Mayank Yadav, 12. Digvesh Rathi
Sandeep Sharma may replace Brijesh Sharma for the Royals. Tushar Deshpande is expected to be the impact sub.
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium Lucknow Pitch Report and Weather
Ekana has become a good venue for the batters since the last season. The wicket here is flat, with the ball coming onto the bat nicely.
The boundaries are on the bigger side, so the spinners can come into play and the pacers will look to hit the deck hard. Scores in the range of 180-200 are expected in this game. Chasing sides have won 12 of the 17 games played here since IPL 2024.
It will be a hot day in Lucknow, with the temperature being at around 37 degrees Celsius at the start of the game. There are no chances of rain.
Fantasy Cricket Tips for LSG vs RR: Players to Watch/Key Stats
Top Wicket-Keeper Picks:
Rishabh Pant has 147 runs in six innings at an average of 29.40 with one fifty in IPL 2026. Pant hasn’t looked out of touch, but his shot selection and execution have been far from ideal. It is high time now for him to step up and lead from the front.
Dhurv Jurel has 181 runs in six matches so far with two fifties. He’s averaging 36.20 at a strike rate of 170.75. Jurel is batting very aggressively at number 3, and he can score big if he gets going. Try him as C/VC in some of your teams.
Key batter picks:
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has 246 runs in six matches at an average of 41 and strike rate of 236.53 in this IPL. He’ll attack from the first ball and can take the game away from LSG in the first six overs. Vaibhav will be a popular C/VC option.
Yashasvi Jaiswal has 223 runs in this tournament. He is averaging 55.75 at a strike rate of 152.73. Jaiswal is also super aggressive in the first six overs and is known for scoring big on his day. He’ll be an excellent C/VC choice.
Mitchell Marsh has been far from his best till now, but he’s a key batter for LSG at the top and will be a must in your fantasy teams on a good batting track. Marsh likes pace on the ball, and he can take the RR bowlers to the cleaners.
Top allrounder picks:
Aiden Markram batted at number five in the last game and scored 42 runs. He may bowl an over or two in this game, as the Royals have quite a few left-handers in their ranks. Markram is expected to open the innings, and he’ll be a good C/VC choice too.
Key bowler picks:
Jofra Archer has eight wickets in six games. He’s picking up wickets consistently with the new ball, and he will pose a threat to the LSG openers and the middle order with his hard-length bowling.
Prince Yadav has been brilliant. He has 11 wickets in six games at an economy of 8.59 and bowling strike rate of 12. Prince will bowl the key overs and he can trouble the RR batters.
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The model lists Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as the likeliest player to hit a 30+ score (66.67% probability).
Ask SPODA AI says Mitchell Marsh can be a good captaincy choice considering his batting average of 39.12 on this ground.
Prince Yadav is considered the likeliest bowler to take 2+ wickets (41.04% probability).
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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Team
Nicholas Pooran has 51 runs in 6 matches at an average of 8.50, and his strike rate has been 79.68. Pooran has been horribly out of form and will be a top differential choice. Try him as C/VC in some of your teams.
Riyan Parag.
Mukul Choudhary.
Ayush Badoni (if he opens).
Nandre Burger.
Ravi Bishnoi.
Other Matchups and Facts
Head-to-Head: 6 matches; RR 4 and LSG 2.
LSG has lost their last three games, while RR has lost their last two matches.
Rishabh Pant vs. Ravi Bishnoi (T20s): 61 runs and 2 dismissals in 54 deliveries.
Riyan Parag vs. Mohammed Shami (T20s): 21 runs and 3 dismissals in 17 deliveries.
Shimron Hetmyer vs. Mohammed Shami (T20s): 24 runs and 4 dismissals in 17 deliveries.
Riyan Parag vs. Avesh Khan (T20s): 16 runs and 2 dismissals in 16 deliveries.
Mitchell Marsh vs. Ravindra Jadeja (T20s): 20 runs and 2 dismissals in 21 deliveries.
Nicholas Pooran vs. Nandre Burger (T20s): 29 runs and 2 dismissals in 23 deliveries.
IPL 2026 32nd Match: LSG vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2026 32nd Match: LSG vs RR Match Prediction: Who will win?
Based on current form and bowling quality, the Rajasthan Royals are the favourites to win this game.
Rajasthan Royals to win.
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After a poor start to the season, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are now one of the teams to watch in IPL 2026. The introduction of new bowling talent, plus strong contributions from their top order, has them on a two-match winning streak.
SRH defeated the Chennai Super Kings by 10 runs in their last game thanks to an excellent effort from the bowlers to pull things back after an expensive powerplay. Abhishek Sharma scored a blistering 59 runs, completing his fifty in just 15 deliveries. Heinrich Klaasen (59 runs) also did well when the team needed him the most.
Eshan Malinga (3 wickets) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (2 wickets) bowled well and never allowed the batters to get going in the middle overs. Sakib Hussain also bowled nicely. However, Travis Head’s form is a concern as the Australian opener has been off-colour in IPL 2026. Apart from that, things are looking pretty good for the Sunrisers.
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Delhi Capitals (DC) also won their last game; a thriller of an encounter against RCB by 6 wickets. Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Lungi Ngidi picked up two wickets each and restricted RCB to a manageable total.
KL Rahul (57 runs) played well at the start, but it was Tristan Stubbs (60* runs) alongside David Miller (22 runs) and Axar Patel (26 runs) who saw his side over the line. Miller hit two sixes and a four in the last over when the Capitals required 15 runs in the last over.
Delhi needs consistency from their middle order, as only Rahul, Stubbs, and Miller have been consistent with the bat. Their bowling is looking good, but there’s still some room for improvement.
Match Details
Match
IPL 2026 31st Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Delhi Capitals
Ground
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad
Time
7:30PM (IST)
Date
Tuesday April 21, 2026
IPL 2026 31st Match: SRH vs DC Probable Playing XIIs
Sunrisers got Liam Livingstone as their impact sub in the last game which came as a very late move. They may look to have him in the XI in this game.
Delhi Capitals may open with Karun Nair with Dushmantha Chameera in the XI for Pathum Nissanka and Auqib Nabi making way for one of Ashutosh or Vipraj.
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium Hyderabad Pitch Report and Weather
The pitch in the last game played here was good for batting in the first innings, but the spinners came into play in the second, and the cutters from the pacers were also gripping on the wicket. There was some reverse swing as well for Eshan Malinga.
Overall, it’ll be a good wicket to bat on, but there will be something for the bowlers as well. Expect scores in the range of 180-200. Teams may prefer chasing.
Fantasy Cricket Tips for SRH vs DC: Players to Watch/Key Stats
Top wicketkeeper picks:
Ishan Kishan has 213 runs in six games at an average of 35.50, and he has struck at a rate of 188.49 with two fifties. Kishan will bat aggressively and look to take on the bowlers. He can score big on his day and will be a good C/VC choice as well.
KL Rahul has played very positively at the start of the innings, exploiting the field restrictions. He scored 57 runs in the last game. Rahul is amongst the best in the league, and he’ll be a top C/VC option as well.
Heinrich Klaasen is the current orange cap holder with 283 runs in six games at an average of 47.16 with three fifties to his name. He’s batting well and is one of the best players against spin, which will be a key against the Delhi spinners in the middle overs.
Key batter picks:
Tristan Stubbs is batting well this season, and while his strike rate isn’t the best, he’s been consistent. Stubbs has 183 runs in five innings at an average of 84.50 with two fifties to his name.
Abhishek Sharma was at his destructive best in the last game against CSK. Expect him to get off to another flying start in the powerplay in this match. Abhisehk is another top C/VC pick.
Travis Head has 143 runs in six innings with a highest score of 46. He’s struggling to bat freely but he’s a quality player capable of winning games on his own. You should back Head for this game.
Top all-rounder picks:
Axar Patel will fancy his chances against SRH’s middle order, which is full of right-hand batters. He is expected to bat at 4 or 5 in this match and will be a top pick as he’ll fetch points from both bat and ball. Try him as C/VC in some of your teams.
Nitish KumarReddy is bowling consistently and his pace is up, especially in the powerplay. He’s looked in great touch with the bat and will bowl at least two overs in this game as well. Reddy will be another must pick.
Key bowler picks:
Lungi Ngidi will enjoy bowling in this game due to the big square boundaries and the grip that the pacers get on their cutters. Ngidi is bowling well, and he will bowl the key overs for the Capitals.
Sakib Hussain has bowled well in both his games. He gets good pace and bounce with the new ball and has a good variation up his sleeve as well. Hussain is another player you can’t miss out on.
Kuldeep Yadav has 19 wickets in 15 games against SRH. He picked up two wickets in the last game and will be a key bowler for his team.
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KL Rahul has big upside in this match. The SPODA AI model gives him a 49.29% chance of making a 30+ score – the highest probability of any player.
Heinrich Klaasen (41.74% probability) and Abhishek Sharma (40.23% probability) also have a >40% chance of scoring 30+ in this match.
The SPODA AI model gives Eshan Malinga a 56.25% chance of taking 2+ wickets. Praful Hinge is next with a 50% probability.
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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams
David Miller (chasing)
Eshan Malinga
Pathum Nissanka
Sameer Rizvi
Shivang Kumar
Other Matchups and Facts
Head-to-Head: 26 matches, SRH 13, DC 12, and 1 no result.
Abhishek Sharma vs. Eshan Malinga (T20s): 4 runs and 1 dismissal in 5 balls.
Travis Head vs. Kuldeep Yadav (T20s): 3 runs and 1 dismissal in 5 balls.
Ishan Kishan vs. Kuldeep Yadav (T20s): 46 runs and 2 dismissals in 25 balls
Abhishek Sharma vs. Axar Patel (T20s): 6 runs and 2 dismissals in 8 balls.
IPL 2026 31st Match: SRH vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2026 31st Match: SRH vs DC Match Prediction: Who will win?
Both teams are looking very balanced compared to each other, and it’s going to be a tight game between them. Delhi Capitals’ middle order has been out of touch, while SRH is heavily dependent on their top 4, and they haven’t been very consistent except for Klaasen. But SRH have more explosiveness in their batting and good depth as well.
Sunrisers Hyderabad to win.
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Nitish Kumar Reddy has been one of the surprise packets of IPL 2026. The allrounder’s contributions with the bat are not unexpected given his talent with the blade, but he is touching speeds of 139km/h with the ball – a surprise to many.
Reddy, traditionally a bowler who would deliver a few overs in the mid-120s, has achieved a marked increase in speed this season thanks to sessions with Steffan Jones, a former county cricketer who is now a fast-bowling and high-performance coach.
A look at why Nitish Kumar Reddy is bowling faster in the IPL: Motivation, technique and coaching
During the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Matthew Hayden commented on Reddy’s need for more pace as he took on the responsibility of being part of India’s seam attack in that series. According a report in ESPNcricinfo, this resonated strongly with Reddy.
“That video [of Hayden’s comments] seemed to resonate with him,” Jones said. “I’m known for developing speed, I’ve done it with Ishant Sharma as well. So I studied his technique and knew I’d need to test him physically once I got there.”
Nitish Kumar Reddy gets in touch with Steffan Jones
Soon before IPL 2026, Reddy [via his manager] reached out to Jones via social media after scrolling through his videos on Instagram. The lack of time in the cricketing calendar makes it difficult for extended one-on-one sessions, but Jones and Reddy were able to complete a number of sessions within a week.
“I knew this was a big season for me,” Reddy said as quoted by ESPNcricinfo. “I was desperate to get this work in before the IPL. The one thing that bothered me over the past year was that my athleticism wasn’t translating into my bowling performance or speed. I wanted to rectify that, so I decided to invest in myself.”
Jones reveals why the all-rounder wasn’t bowling as quickly as he could
Jones revealed that Reddy’s run up needed to be straighter. Also, there were a few technical areas to work on that could give the allrounder an edge.
“What I found was key: he ran in on an angle, pelvis facing fine leg, spent too long on back-foot contact, and could run in faster and from further,” Jones said.
“He’s a very good athlete, one of the best around. So it was about fine-tuning technique and waking up certain muscle. Bowling is about the brain and getting muscles to function quicker. Speed gains are possible if you understand that.
“We straightened his run-up, so that the energy goes towards the batter. Fast bowling is a hip-shoulder separation game – pelvis forward, upper body working over it. If you run in on an angle, you block that energy.”
Also, Jones emphasised the last four strides as crucial in generating extra pace. He used Jasprit Bumrah as a prime example given the great fast bowler walks for much of his run-up.
“The last four strides are crucial – they’re the power zone,” Jone said. “That explains why someone like Bumrah is able to bowl at high pace consistently even though he literally just walks halfway into his run-up and then takes off.
“About 20% of ball speed comes from the run-up. We worked on that repeatedly, with constraints like cones, twice a day, with varying intensity.”
Nitish Kumar Reddy this season, so far:
– He bowled 139 KPH+ – He bowls with new ball – He can ball slog overs – He is hitting long sixes – He can play on tough pitches
We need him coz he comes closest to Hardik Pandya & Hardik is aging. Good comeback♥️ pic.twitter.com/iRPl0TuwDo
“Aim is to have Nitish Kumar Reddy become one of the best all-rounders in the world”
Jones, who believes more players will employ their individual coaches in this current cricketing landscape, is also working closely with Sunrisers Hyderabad in terms of Reddy’s schedule and workload. The coach is excited about Reddy’s progress and believes he can become one of the game’s best allrounders.
“I’m flying to Hyderabad for the KKR game [on May 3]. We’ll meet there, and I’ll also catch up with Varun Aaron. Then we’ll come to an understanding of how it works going forward. The aim is to get him consistently into the 140s and develop him into one of the best allrounders in the world.”
Reddy has enjoyed promising moments in the first half of IPL 2026. After six games, the allrounder has four wickets at a strike rate of 19.50, including a player of the match performance (39 and 2/17) against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Mumbai Indians (MI) need to get going. After winning their first game, the five-time champions sit bottom of the league after four straight defeats. Jasprit Bumrah wicketless in five games sums up their bowling struggles, and the time is now to deliver as a unit.
On the other hand, Gujarat Titans (GT) won their last game against KKR by five wickets thanks to a brilliant knock from skipper Shubman Gill (86 runs). Previously, the bowlers did a good job restricting KKR to 180 runs. Kagiso Rabada picked up three wickets as he continued his promising form. Mohammed Siraj and Ashok Sharma picked up two wickets each.
A good bowling powerplay for MI can work wonders as Gujarat is heavily dependent on one of their top three batters to play a big knock. The middle order has struggled, so they’ll need more consistency from Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler. However, MI’s middle order has also struggled badly.
GT has won their last three games and will be the confident side coming to this match.
Match Details
Match
IPL 2026 30th Match: Gujarat Titans vs. Mumbai Indians
Ground
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Time
7:30PM (IST)
Date
Monday April 20, 2026
IPL 2026 30th Match: GT vs MI Possible Playing XIIs
Gujarat Titans should be unchanged for this game.
Gujarat Titans: 1. Shubman Gill (c), 2. Sai Sudharsan, 3. Jos Buttler (wk), 4. Washington Sundar, 5. Shahrukh Khan, 6. Glenn Phillips, 7. Rahul Tewatia, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. Kagiso Rabada, 10. Mohammed Siraj, 11. Ashok Sharma, 12. Prasidh Krishna
Rohit Sharma is expected to be unavailable for this game too. MI may look to bring in Mitchell Santner or Trent Boult for this game. Will Jacks, if available, will be in the playing XII straightaway.
Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Pitch Report and Weather
There was good movement on offer for the pacers in the last game at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada went through KKR’s top order. After that, it was an excellent wicket for batting with the ball coming onto the bat nicely. Expect the pitch to play similarly in this game as well.
It will be a clear day in Ahmedabad. There are no chances of rain during the game time. The temperature will be around 34 degrees Celsius when the game starts.
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Sai Sudharsan is considered a 73.58% chance of making a 20+ score. Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Ryan Rickelton and Tilak Varma are all above 50% as well.
In fact, Sai Sudharsan has a 30.19% probability of reaching 50. Shubman Gill is close behind with 27.73%.
Kagiso Rabada has a 41.35% probability of taking 2+ wickets – the highest of any bowler in this match.
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Fantasy Cricket Tips for GT vs MI: Players to Watch/Key Stats
Top wicketkeeper Picks:
Jos Buttler averages 51.80 against MI at a strike rate of 143.40, including four fifties and a hundred. He has 621 runs against MI in 13 innings. Buttler loves playing against MI and has been in good touch as well. He’ll be a must pick and a top C/VC option.
Quinton de Kock scored a brilliant hundred in the last game. He looked positive from the first ball and played his shots fearlessly. De Kock will be a key batter for MI against GT’s new ball bowling. Try him as C/VC too.
Key batter picks:
Sai Sudharsan looked in good touch in the last game and played a few good shots before getting dismissed. A big knock is due from the southpaw, and this might be the game where he does. He’ll be a must-pick despite his shaky form in the last two games.
Shubman Gill has been the best batter for his team. He has 251 runs in four games at an average of 62.75 at a strike rate of 154.93, and he has three fifties in the four games he’s played.
Suryakumar Yadav has only 106 runs in five games. He was dismissed first ball in the last game against PBKS. But, SKY has a great record against GT: 7 inns, 316 runs, avg. 52.7, SR 173.6.
Sherfane Rutherford has played a lot of cricket at the Narendra Modi Stadium, as he was a part of the Gujarat Titans. He’s looked in good touch till now and will be a top differential pick for this game, especially if MI bats first.
Top all-rounder picks:
Hardik Pandya has 81 runs and two wickets in four games in IPL 2026. He’s been far from his best but he will bowl 2-3 overs and will bat in the middle order his side. Also, he knows this ground very well.
Key bowler picks:
Rashid Khan will be GT’s only spinner unless Washington Sundar comes on to bowl. His form is improving, and he’s a wicket-taker and is capable with the bat as well. Rashid can trouble MI’s middle order in this game.
Prasidh Krishna is hitting the deck hard and bowling the key overs for Gujarat. He has 11 wickets in five games at an economy of 9.20 and a bowling strike rate of 10.90. Prasidh will be a must in your fantasy teams.
Jasprit Bumrah has been wicketless after five games, but a good performance from him feels just around the corner. He’s arguably the best in the business and this is just a bad phase for him. You can back him for this game.
Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams
Trent Boult (if plays)
Will Jacks (if plays)
Washington Sundar
Kagiso Rabada
Ryan Rickelton
Other Matchups and Facts
Head-to-Head: 8 matches; GT 5 and MI 3. Last 5: GT 4, MI 1.
Gujarat Titans are yet to lose a game against MI at the Narendra Modi Stadium (four wins).
Shubman Gill vs. Hardik Pandya (T20s): 19 runs, 4 dismissals in 21 deliveries.
Shubman Gill vs. Trent Boult (T20s): 101 runs, 4 dismissals in 72 deliveries.
Jos Buttler vs. Jasprit Bumrah (T20s): 69 runs, 2 dismissals in 73 deliveries.
Quinton de Kock vs. Rashid Khan (T20s): 80 runs, 3 dismissals in 70 deliveries.
Suryakumar Yadav vs. Kagiso Rabada (T20s): 89 runs, 3 dismissals in 57 deliveries.
Hardik Pandya vs. Rashid Khan (T20s): 28 runs, 2 dismissals in 38 deliveries.
Tilak Varma vs. Prasidh Krishna (T20s): 8 runs, 2 dismissals in 10 deliveries.
Ryan Rickelton vs. Mohammed Siraj (T20s): 7 runs, 2 dismissals in 9 deliveries.
IPL 2026 30th Match: GT vs MI Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2026 30th Match: GT vs MI Match Prediction: Who will win?
Gujarat Titans, despite their overdependence on their top 3 batters, will be the favorites to win this game. MI’s bowling has looked in all sorts, and they’re not really playing as a team with a lot of loopholes.
Titans, on the other hand, have an in-form bowling unit, and their top 3 are in good form as well.
Two teams who have managed to reverse their fortunes meet in an exciting Saturday night clash.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s debutants were the talk of the town, delivering an outstanding performance against the in-form Rajasthan Royals during the week. Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain were magnificent, giving SRH plenty of hope that they now have the bowling to challenge teams in this IPL. However, the challenge will be to back that effort up.
On the batting front, Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head have been hot and cold, but their form won’t be a worry for SRH as they need only one of them to get going to gain the upper hand. Ishan Kishan is clearly the form player, but SRH will want more from the others as even Heinrich Klaasen’s strike rate is the big concern despite the runs.
Meanwhile, the Chennai Super Kings have won their last two games, and they’ll be pretty confident coming into this match. Sanju Samson, Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, and Dewald Brevis are their in-form batters. Ruturaj Gaikwad’s form is a big concern, while Shivam Dube too has been a little inconsistent with the bat.
Noor Ahmad picked up three wickets in the last game, which is a great sign. However, Khaleel Ahmed’s injury is a big blow, meaning Jamie Overton will have an even bigger role.
IPL 2026 27th Match: SRH vs CSK Possible Playing XIIs
Nitish Reddy and Salil Arora played a couple of crucial cameos in the last game. SRH’s bowling is looking much better now with Praful and Sakib in the XI. The spin attack also looks sorted with Shivang Kumar and Harsh Dubey playing well.
Akeal Hosein has done well, but it’ll be interesting to see if he plays this game or not. CSK will have to bowl well in this match, and it’s high time now that the skipper Gaikwad leads from the front with the bat.
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium Hyderabad Pitch Report and Weather
The pitch is a good one for batting, although it wasn’t a flat wicket for the SRH-RR match. There was good bounce and carry for the pacers, and the spinners also got assistance.
‘Into the wicket,’ cutters were effective for the pacers. A similar sort of surface is expected in this match as well. The average first innings score here is 186 runs in IPL 2026. Teams are expected to chase if they win the toss.
It will be a clear day in Hyderabad, with the temperature being around 32 degrees Celsius at the start of the game.
Which bowlers and batters are considered most likely to perform in the SRH vs CSK match?
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The in-form Ayush Mhatre has a 66.67% chance of making a 30+ score according to predictive analysis. The out-of-form Ruturaj Gaikwad is not far behind with a 48.15% probability.
Heinrich Klaasen is considered the likeliest SRH player to make a 30+ score(41.23% chance). Abhishek Sharma is next with 39.53%.
Praful Hinge has the highest probability of taking 2+ wickets.
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Fantasy Cricket Tips for SRH vs CSK: Players to Watch/Key Stats
Top wicketkeeper Picks:
Ishan Kishan scored 91 runs in the last match, and he’s been the best batter for SRH this season. Kishan is striking at 190 in IPL 2026 and will be a key batter for SRH in the middle overs.
Sanju Samson has scores of 48 and 115* in the last two games. Against SRH, he averages 45.60 at a strike rate of 139, including five fifties and a hundred in 24 games. Sanju will be a top C/VC choice.
Heinrich Klaasen has the most runs for SRH till now – 224 runs at an average of 44.80 with two fifties. He’s taking his time at the start and will be an important batter for SRH at number four, especially against the CSK spinners.
Key batter picks:
Ruturaj Gaikwad has been abysmal with the bat till now but he’s got a good record against SRH and will be eager to do well in this game. He’ll have to be cautious against Praful Hinge with the new ball, but he’ll fancy his chances in this match. Try him as C/VC in some of your teams.
Ruturaj against SRH: 394 runs in 7 games at an average of 56.30. Striking at 153.30 with 3 fifties.
Ayuhs Mhatre scored 38 off 17 in the last game. He’s batting one position below his ideal one, but he’ll be a key batter for CSK and a must in your fantasy teams. Mhatre attacks from the word go and can deal some serious damage when on song.
Abhishek Sharma will fancy his chances against CSK’s new ball attack now with Khaleel Ahmed ruled out. He attacks from the first ball and can take the game away from the opposition in the powerplay itself. He’ll be a good C/VC choice as well.
Travis Head is another must-pick in your fantasy teams. He is another super aggressive opener from this match, and you can’t miss out on him. Head hasn’t been near his fluent best in IPL 2026, but he can score big when on song.
Top all-rounder picks:
Jamie Overton will be a key bowler for CSK in the middle overs. He hits the deck hard, and the venue for this game will suit his bowling style. Overton is capable with the bat as well. Try him as C/VC in some of your teams.
Key bowler picks:
Noor Ahmad picked up three wickets in the last game. He’s a key bowler for CSK in the middle overs, and he has this knack of picking up wickets in clusters on his day. Noor will be someone you miss in your fantasy teams.
Anshul Kamboj has 10 wickets to his name in five games. He’s been the wicket-taker for CSK in IPL 2026. He bowls a heavy ball and has a good yorker as well. Kamboj is another must-pick.
Praful Singe was outstanding on debut and can test the CSK top order. He took four wickets against RR, including three in his first over.
Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams
Sakib Hussain hits the deck hard, bowls at a good pace, and has a good variation as well. He can trouble CSK’s middle order with his pace and bounce. He was super impressive on his debut and will be confident coming to this game.
Nitish Kumar Reddy
Akeal Hosein (if plays)
Sarfaraz Khan
Shivam Dube
Other Matchups and Facts
Head-to-Head: 22 matches, CSK 15, SRH 7.
Heinrich Klaasen vs Noor Ahmad (T20s): 44 runs and 1 dismissal in 18 balls.
Travis Head vs Noor Ahmad (T20s): 10 runs and 2 dismissals in 9 balls.
Ishan Kishan vs Mukesh Choudhary (T20s): 6 runs and 2 dismissals in 6 balls.
IPL 2026 27th Match: SRH vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2026 27th Match: SRH vs CSK Match Prediction: Who will win?
SRH are looking much better now with the inclusion of Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain. They need some consistency from their openers and Heinrich Klaasen to bat a little more fluently.
CSK, meanwhile, suffered a big blow as Khaleel is out of the tournament. Their bowlers will have to be very disciplined, especially in the first 6-8 overs. The batters too will have to show more intent.
Sunrisers Hyderabad to win.
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The impressive Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are back in action less than 48 hours after beating Lucknow Super Giants with ease. The defending champions have been excellent in this campaign to date, winning four of their five matches to sit second on the table.
At the forefront of their good form has been impact. Captain Rajat Patidar resembles that the most, as the ever-consistent Virat Kohli sets the tone at the top. The fact that RCB have conceded 200+ four times and won three of those matches speaks volumes of their batting at the moment.
But, that last fact can represent an opportunity for Delhi Capitals (DC). They’ll need to get going with the bat here to get their campaign back on track in what has been a strange week or so. David Miller’s refusal to take a single to tie the game against Gujarat came back to bite on April 9th, before DC handed Chennai Super Kings their first win on April 12th.
Can the bowling attack keep RCB’s in-form batting lineup in check? Lots rests on the likes of Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel to deliver a victory for DC in Bengaluru.
IPL 2026 26th Match: RCB vs DC Possible Playing XIIs
RCB could opt for caution with Josh Hazlewood. The pacer won the man of the match award against LSG, but there is the chance he is rested here given there is a quick turnaround.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 1. Phil Salt (OS), 2. Virat Kohli, 3. Devdutt Padikkal, 4. Rajat Patidar (c), 5. Jitesh Sharma (wk), 6. Tim David (OS), 7. Romario Shepherd (OS), 8. Krunal Pandya, 9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 10. Josh Hazlewood/Jacob Duffy (OS), 11. Rasikh Salam, 12. Suyash Sharma
DC may stick with the same team that fell short against CSK.
M Chinnaswamy Stadium Bengaluru Pitch Report and Weather
The average first innings score in three matches here in IPL 2026 is 199. LSG’s 146 on Thursday brings this average well down after SRH hit 201/9 in the tournament opener and RCB smashed 250/3 against CSK. The chasing team has won twice.
Pace bowlers have enjoyed more success at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium this season. Eight of the top ten wicket-takers here are pacers, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar topping the list with seven.
A very hot and mostly clear afternoon is forecast in Bengaluru with a top of around 35 degrees.
Which bowlers and batters are considered most likely to perform?
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Rajat Patidar has a 50% probability of making a 30+ score according to AI predictive analysis. This is the highest probability of any player.
Virat Kohli is close behind with a 49.24% probability of making a 30+ score. KL Rahul is next with a 48.92% chance.
The in-form Josh Hazlewood is considered a 43.33% chance of taking 2+ wickets. This is the highest probability of any bowler.
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Fantasy Cricket Tips for RCB vs DC: Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Top wicketkeeper picks:
KL Rahul has an outstanding record against RCB. The opener has 774 runs against them at an average of 70.4 and strike rate of 143.1.
Phil Salt is striking at 169.51 in this IPL. He won man of the match for his 78 (36) against MI on April 12.
Key batter picks:
Virat Kohli is a must-pick in fantasy cricket. In his last 37 IPL knocks, Kohli has scored 1,827 runs at an average of 63 and strike rate of 152. Nearly half (18) have resulted in a 50+ score (15 50s, 3 100s).
Rajat Patidar is having a season to remember. His 222 runs come at a superb strike rate of 213.46, with two fifties in five matches.
Pathum Nissanka has struck three 40+ scores in a row (vs MI, GT and CSK).
Sameer Rizvi is DC’s leading runscorer (166) and has two man of the match awards in this IPL.
Top allrounder picks:
Krunal Pandya has picked up 271 Dream11 points so far in IPL 2026. He is RCB’s equal-leading wicket-taker with seven.
Axar Patel has not got going yet with the bat this season, but today could be his day. He averages 34.9 with a strike rate of 151.6 against RCB (279 runs), along with 21 wickets (avg. 26.1, SR 21.4).
Key bowler picks:
Josh Hazlewood is an excellent exponent of hit-the-deck bowling, which will be important in this game. Overall, Hazlewood has taken nine wickets in five IPL matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium (avg. 16.7, SR 11.9).
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is RCB’s equal-leading wicket-taker with seven. He too enjoys bowling at this ground in the IPL: 17 inns, 22 wickets, avg. 25, SR 17.4.
Lungi Ngidi against RCB’s powerful batting promises to be an interesting contest. He has fantasy value as he bowls the tough overs and possesses an excellent slower ball.
Other Players to Consider for your Fantasy Cricket Teams
Devdutt Padikkal started the season superbly with scores of 61 and 50. He missed out in his last two knocks (14 and 10) but has a strong record batting at three since last season: 14 inns, 382 runs, avg. 29.4, SR 161.2.
Rasikh Salam is fresh off a four-wicket haul against LSG.
Kuldeep Yadav has seven wickets in five IPL matches at Bengaluru at an economy of just 7.15 (SR 17.1).
Mukesh Kumar has dismissed Virat Kohli once in 10 balls in the IPL.
Tim David is striking at 216.17 in IPL 2026 (147 runs).
Other Stats and Important Matchups
Head-to-head: Matches 33, RCB 20, DC 12.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs. KL Rahul (IPL): 99 balls, 109 runs, two wickets.
Josh Hazlewood vs. KL Rahul (IPL): 51 balls, 85 runs, one wicket.
Axar Patel vs. Virat Kohli (IPL): 86 balls, 97 runs, one wicket.
Axar Patel vs. Tim David (all T20s): 44 balls, 58 runs, two wickets.
Kuldeep Yadav vs. Virat Kohli (IPL): 64 balls, 75 runs, one wicket.
IPL 2026 26th Match: RCB vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2026 26th Match: RCB vs DC Match Prediction – Who will win?
RCB will win.
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Canada Cricket is currently under investigation from the ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) on allegations of corruption.
Specifically, there are investigations relating to issues both on and off the field. The first is in relation to governance issues within Canada Cricket, with links to organised crime and even fears for the safety involved in the Canadian Cricket team.
The second item in question is the fifth over of Canada’s 2026 T20 World Cup match against New Zealand, bowled by captain and offspinner Dilpreet Bajwa.
Canada Cricket investigated for alleged corruption: Allegations emerge in a Canadian documentary
Interference in team selections and claims of match fixing
The documentary, named “Corruption, Crime and Cricket” and produced by the fifth estate, alleges interference from board level, including threats made to include certain players in the national team for betting reasons.
The ACU has been investigating a recording from a telephone call where Canada head coach Khurram Chohan claims that senior board members pressured him to select certain players. The audio, leaked in 2025, also contains claims of match fixing attempts.
Also, former coach Pubudu Dassanayake, who took pride in helping build the system, is suing Canada Cricket for wrongful termination. In an interview within the documentary, Dassanayake alleges “undue influence being applied on him in squad selections” during Canada’s 2024 T20 World Cup campaign, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.
Leaked letter which appeared in the documentary
Leaked letter which appeared in the documentary, signed by players who were allegedly under influence to sign.
A report inToronto Sunin 2025 expressed the shock of Dassanayake’s departure as he was announced as head coach of the USA men’s national team. Canada were very competitive in the 2024 tournament under Dassanayake, beating Test nation Ireland by 12 runs in New York and even keeping Pakistan in check a few days later.
“Fans and players were stunned when Cricket Canada showed Pubudu Dassanayake the door a year ago after a successful stint,” the report read.
“But few expected him to be relegated to the sidelines for long as a number of nations showed an interest in his coaching abilities. USA Cricket will announce that the 55 year old has been hired to coach the best nation in this part of the world for three-and-a-half years.”
Fifth over of Canada’s World Cup match against New Zealand under the spotlight
The documentary also makes claims of corruption in Canada’s 2026 T20 World Cup match against New Zealand in Chennai. The over in question is the fifth of New Zealand’s batting innings, bowled by Dilpreet Bajwa, who was named as captain weeks before the tournament.
Canada, who made 173/4 on the back of Yuvraj Samra’s excellent hundred, reduced New Zealand to 35/2 after four overs. Bajwa brought himself on to bowl, starting with a no ball. The third legal delivery was way down the legside and the over eventually cost 15.
From there, New Zealand cruised to victory, reaching the 174-run target with 29 deliveries and eight wickets to spare.
You can watch the full episode of the documentary here or below.
The 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season is not at its halfway stage yet, but Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are near must-win territory. Their only point is via a washout against high-flying Punjab Kings, with a host of disappointing defeats summing up their campaign to date.
KKR have never endured a start as bad as this. They travel to Ahmedabad today to take on Gujarat Titans (GT) who have found some form. Can Finn Allen find his best form? What about Cameron Green? Also, can the KKR bowlers – especially the wicketless Varun Chakravarthy – match GT’s efficiency? These are just some of the questions Ajinkya Rahane’s team face in this crunch match.
GT lost their first two games but came back strongly to win their last two matches. The bowlers have performed well, and Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler are in good touch. If Sai Sudharsan can get going, it makes GT even more dangerous.
However, the middle order remains a concern for GT. Glenn Phillips and Shahrukh Khan have not fired, and they need to as the Titans don’t possess the batting depth of other teams.
Prasidh Krishna is the current Purple Cap holder with 10 wickets in four games, while Rashid Khan is getting back to his best. Also, Ashok Sharma has been the find for them this season.
IPL 2026 25th Match: GT vs KKR Possible Playing XIIs
Kagiso Rabada hasn’t been in the best of form, and they might look to bring in Jason Holder for him, which will add to their batting depth as well.
Gujarat Titans: 1. Shubman Gill (c), 2. Sai Sudharsan, 3. Jos Buttler (wk), 4. Glenn Phillips, 5. Shahrukh Khan, 6. Washington Sundar, 7. Rahul Tewatia, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. Kagiso Rabada/Jason Holder, 10. Mohammed Siraj, 11. Ashok Sharma, 12. Prasidh Krishna
While Sunil Narine and Kartik Tyagi have bowled well, none of the other bowlers have shown promise till now. Varun Chakaravarthy is yet to pick his first wicket in IPL 2026. They might bring in Tim Seifert for Finn Allen in this match. This will be a very crucial game for the Knight Riders as they are yet to register their first win of the season.
Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Pitch Report and Weather
Narendra Modi Stadium is a good venue for batting. The ball comes onto the bat nicely, and there are a lot of sixes hit at this ground.
However, there will be something for the pacers, especially with the new ball. They’ll also look to hit the deck hard and bring the square boundaries in play. Spinners may also get some purchase off the deck.
Teams will look to chase, but teams batting first have won eight out of 10 games played here since IPL 2025.
It will be a clear day in Ahmedabad. There are no chances of rain during the game time. The temperature will be around 34 degrees Celsius when the game starts.
Fantasy Cricket Tips for GT vs KKR: Players to Watch/Key Stats
Top wicketkeeper Picks:
Jos Buttler has been in terrific form in IPL 2026. He averages 44 at a strike rate of 158.55 with two fifties in four games. He averages 47 against KKR for his 518 runs in 14 matches at a strike rate of 148 and has two centuries. Buttler will be a top C/VC choice.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi has 182 runs in five innings at an average of 45.50, striking at 155.55 with two fifties. He’s been the only in-form batter for KKR and will be a must in your fantasy teams.
Key batter picks:
Sai Sudharsan has 113 runs in four games, including a knock of 73. He’s failed to get going in the last few games, but he’s a quality batter and will fancy his chances against KKR’s struggling bowling unit.
Shubman Gill is averaging 55 for his 165 runs in three games. He has two half-centuries as well. He averages 52.60 at Ahmedabad in the IPL at a strike rate of 162, including 5 fifties and 3 centuries at the venue. Gill will be the best C/VC pick.
Rovman Powell has 70 runs in the two games that he has played at a strike rate of nearly 153. Powell is the in-form batter for KKR in the middle order and he’s been in sublime form as well. He’ll be a top differential pick.
Top all-rounder picks:
Cameron Green is likely to bat in the top four in this game and may bowl an over or two. He will hit the deck hard and should enjoy bowling at this venue. Despite his poor form, Green can be a valuable Dream11 pick.
Sunil Narine opened the batting in the last game, and he’s been in top form with the ball. He may not open in this game but he will pose a serious threat to GT’s middle order and can pick up 2-3 wickets in this match.
Key bowler picks:
Rashid Khan has been in great form in the last couple of games. He will fancy his chances against KKR’s struggling batting unit and can go through them in this match. Rashid is capable with the bat as well and will be a must pick.
Prasidh Krishna will be a top C/VC choice for this game. He is picking up wickets consistently and has been the best bowler for GT. He uses his pace and hard length to perfection and can unsettle KKR’s batting unit.
Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Team
Tim Seifert (if plays)
Finn Allen (if plays)
Washington Sundar
Ajinkya Rahane
Kartik Tyagi
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Other Matchups and Facts
Head-to-Head: 5 matches; GT 3 and KKR 2.
Shubman Gill vs. Sunil Narine (T20s): 35 runs, 2 dismissals in 24 deliveries.
Rovman Powell vs. Rashid Khan (T20s): 28 runs, 3 dismissals in 42 deliveries.
Jos Buttler vs. Varun Chakaravarthy (T20s): 61 runs, 2 dismissals in 36 deliveries.
IPL 2026 25th Match: GT vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2026 25th Match: GT vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2026 25th Match: GT vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today
GT vs KKR Match Prediction: Insights that could decide who will win the contest
Below are some interesting insights that could decide this contest, according to SPODA AIdata.
Sai Sudharsan has a probability of 63.46% of making a 30+ score. This is the highest probability of any batter in this match. Shubman Gill is next with 50.85%.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi is considered the likeliest player from KKR to make a 30+ score (44.44% chance).
Kagiso Rabada has a 40.91% chance of taking 2+ wickets. Varun Chakravarthy, despite his struggles, is next with a 34.82% chance, followed by Rashid Khan (33.97%) and Prasidh Krishna (33.80%).
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Gujarat Titans, despite their overdependence on their top three batters, are favourites to win this game. KKR’s bowling has been below average, especially with Varun Chakaravarthy failing to pick wickets, and none of their bowlers look threatening to GT’s top three.
Titans, on the other hand, have an in-form bowling unit that will pose a serious threat to KKR’s batting in this game.
Gujarat Titans to win.
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Mumbai Indians (MI) are in a tricky position. After breaking their first-match curse, they have gone on to lose three straight matches. Surprisingly, their bowlers have lacked impact, and need to turn it around today. But, they face a tough test against high-flying Punjab Kings (PBKS).
MI are eighth in the points table. Jasprit Bumrah has gone wicketless in four games, and it’s one of the main reasons for their poor performance. The likes of Trent Boult, Shardul Thakur, Mitchell Santner, and Mayank Markande will have to take responsibility if MI is to do well against a strong opponents
Tilak Varma has struggled in the first four games, while Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, and Suryakumar Yadav are playing well. Sherfane Rutherford showed his class in the last game as Hardik Pandya also got some runs to his name. However, Rohit is in doubt for this match, adding another layer of complexity for MI.
Meanwhile, PBKS have been in top form as a team. Shreyas Iyer is leading the side from the front, with Prabhsimran Singh and Cooper Connolly playing well. Priyansh Arya also scored a brilliant fifty in the last game against SRH. However, more output from Marcus Stoinis and Nehal Wadhera is key with other capable players in the squad.
Bowling-wise, Xavier Bartlett is bowling well while Arshdeep Singh got going with two wickets in the last game. Yuzvendra Chahal and Marco Jansen have also bowled well with good assistance from Vijaykumar Vyshak.
IPL 2026 24th Match: MI vs PBKS Probable Playing XIIs
Rohit Sharma, if fit, should come in as the impact sub. Naman Dhir can open in his absence. They can also include Corbin Bosch for Mitchell Santner.
Wankhede Stadium is one of the best batting venues in India. There will be some movement on offer for the pacers with the new ball, but after that, it’ll be a batter’s paradise.
The first innings score here in the two games so far are 220 and 240. MI chased down 220 against KKR and got close against RCB in the last game. Chasing will be a no-brainer here.
It will be a clear day with no chance of rain. The temperature will be around 27-28 degrees Celsius at the start of the game with 73% humidity. Dew is a factor at Wankhede.
Insights that could decide who will win the MI vs PBKS match
Below are some interesting insights that could decide this contest, according to SPODA AIdata.
Tilak Varma has a 47.54% probabilityof making a 30+ score. Tilak has a good record against PBKS (6 inns, 144 runs, avg. 36.00, SR 169.4).
Despite going wicketless in four games, Jasprit Bumrah is considered the likeliest bowler to take 2+ wickets (36.91%) chance.
Yuzvendra Chahal has a great record against Hardik Pandya. Chahal dismissing Hardik has a 11.61% probability of happening in this match.
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Fantasy Cricket Tips for MI vs PBKS: Players to Watch/Key Stats
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Top wicketkeeper Picks:
Ryan Rickelton has 135 runs in four innings. He looked good in the last game and will be a top fantasy pick. Rickelton can take the attack to the Punjab bowlers, and he’s known for scoring big when on song. Try him as C/VC in some of your teams.
Prabhsimran Singh has 131 runs in three innings so far. He scored 51 runs in the last game. He has looked pretty confident and will bat aggressively. Prabhsimran is a key batter for Punjab and will be a must in your fantasy teams.
Key batter picks:
Shreyas Iyer scored 113 runs against MI in the two games last season. He wasn’t even dismissed once, with 87* being his highest score. Iyer’s been in terrific form this season with two fifties in three innings so far.
Suryakumar Yadav will be a key batter for MI. He’s been consistently batting at three, which is the best position for him. He can win games on his own when he gets going. Surya will be a top C/VC pick, especially while chasing.
Priyansh Arya scored a quick 57 runs in the last game. He attacks from the first ball and can fetch plenty of points if he stays on the crease for even 4-5 overs. He will fancy his chances against MI’s struggling bowling attack.
Top all-rounder picks:
Hardik Pandya batted well in the last game. He will bowl 3-4 overs and will be their best batter in the middle order. Hardik will fetch points from both the bat and ball. Try him as C/VC, especially while bowling first.
Cooper Connolly has been a terrific addition to Punjab at number three. He bats positively, attacks the bowlers, and can also bowl an over or two if needed. Connolly has 119 runs in three innings, at an average of 59.50 and strike rate of 152.56 including a fifty.
Key bowler picks:
Marco Jansen will bowl the key overs for Punjab and is more than capable with the bat. He adds excellent depth to the PBKS side and will be a top fantasy pick. Jansen will get movement upfront with the new ball, and he can trouble MI’s top order.
Jasprit Bumrah has been wicketless after four matches, but that’s no reason to drop him. He is a champion bowler and knows how to pick up wickets. Punjab’s middle order hasn’t got a lot of time to bat, and Bumrah can exploit that in this game, especially while bowling first. Try him as C/VC in a couple of teams.
Yuzvendra Chahal has 20 wickets in 14 games against the Mumbai Indians. He’s a wicket-taker and picks up wickets in clusters on his day. Chahal will be an excellent differential pick for this game. He has 30 wickets in 21 games at the Wankhede Stadium.
Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams
Trent Boult.
Xavier Bartlett.
Sherfane Rutherford.
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Other Matchups and Facts
Head to Head: 34 matches, MI 17, and PBKS 17.
Punjab Kings have won 3 of the last 5 games.
Prabhsimran Singh vs. Trent Boult (T20s): 31 runs, 3 dismissals in 31 deliveries.
Suryakuamr Yadav vs. Yuzvendra Chahal (T20s): 116 runs, 4 dismissals in 88 deliveries.
Hardik Pandya vs. Yuzvendra Chahal (T20s): 71 runs, 4 dismissals in 75 deliveries.
IPL 2026 24th Match: MI vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today
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:
IPL 2026 24th Match: MI vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today
Option 2:
IPL 2026 24th Match: MI vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today
IPL 2026 24th Match: MI vs PBKS Match Prediction: Who will win?
Both teams have quality players on their respective sides, but Mumbai Indians’ bowling is a big concern. They are leaking runs in every game, and none of the bowlers have shown some promise.
On the other hand, Punjab Kings have played as a team with all the players chipping in.
Punjab Kings to win.
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Disclaimer: The fantasy cricket stats, tips and predictions provided on CricBlog are intended for informational purposes for Dream11 free contests in line with the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. The stats and writer’s views are in place to guide fans in creating their teams. While we strive to offer accurate and insightful advice, CricBlog does not guarantee success or winnings in any fantasy contests. Users are encouraged to make their own informed decisions and play responsibly.
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