Fans were thrilled when the BCCI announced that 2 new franchises will join the hunt for the coveted IPL title. The wait has finally ended as both Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants are set to embark on their journey in the world’s toughest T20 league. We can’t wait to see India’s 2 giant cricket sensations, KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya the dressing-room buddies go up against each other in this cracking contest. Once Mumbai Indian’s biggest match-winner, Hardik Pandya shifted his base to his home franchise Gujarat Titans as their captain. While LSG signed former PBKS captain KL Rahul as the leader of their ship in their maiden season. Despite 2022 being their debut season, both the franchises built a star-studded outfit in the mega auctions and only time will tell whether the new challengers on the block have an edge over the OGs in IPL 15.
Match Details
IPL 15 | Match No. 04 | Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants
Date : Monday, March 28, 2022
Time : 07:30 PM IST
Venue : Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Where To Watch : Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar
GT vs LSG: Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch is expected to be a haven for batters and it might rain sixes and fours if a batter gets well set in the middle. Fast bowlers will a little help in the early overs but the ball will come nicely onto the bat. Dew will be a crucial factor in these times of the year. So, teams would like to chase on winning the toss.
Weather Forecast
Partly cloudy skies are expected with little chances of rain. The mean temperature will be around 28‎°C alongside humidity close to 84%.
GT vs LSG: Head to Head
Two new teams – GT and LSG to lock horns against each other for the first time in IPL. The record books are ready to move on to a new chapter and with plenty of match-winners in both sides, it might well turn out to be a tiring day for record-keepers.
GT vs LSG Dream 11 Top Picks
KL Rahul
The flamboyant wicket-keeper batter was in blistering form in the past 4 seasons. A prolific run-scorer who excels even in the most crunch situation, LSG fans will hope their captain will carry his bat through in his new venture too. Pundits will also keenly watch out for his acumen as a leader. His numbers as a captain are a major letdown. The 29-year old is perhaps India’s best limited-overs batter at present. Rahul would hence like to be at the top of his game in this IPL as well. In 94 matches, he has amassed over 3273 runs at an astonishing average of 47.43 and a stellar strike-rate of 136.38.
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Ravi Bishnoi
The 21-year old young colt hogged the limelight in IPL after the world’s best batters fell prey to his labyrinth of spin. His superb performances in IPL and domestic level earned him a call to the national side. Bishnoi had a dream debut against Windies and he bagged the Player Of The Match award. LSG drafted Bishoi ahead of the auctions which shows how much the franchise believes in the youngster’s potential. In 23 games, Bishnoi has picked up 24 wickets at a clinical economy of 6.94. Bishnoi has previously played under KL Rahul in PBKS and therefore will be his frontline spinner in LSG as well.
Lockie Ferguson
Lethal bouncers, toe-crushing yorkers, and raw pace – the Kiwi speedster is a threat to the most destructive batting line-ups of the league as well. One of the unsung heroes of KKR’s astounding turnaround in the 2nd leg of IPL 2021, Lockie Ferguson is now in the company of Titans of Gujarat. The Wankhede track favors bowlers with express pace and it won’t be surprising if Ferguson rattles the stumps with deliveries right on the money. With 24 scalps in just 22 matches, LSG must prepare well to combat the 150+ kmph Kiwi challenge.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For GT vs LSG
Wicketkeepers:Â KL Rahul
Batters: Manish Pandey, David Miller, Evin Lewis, Deepak Hooda, Shubman Gill
All-rounders:Â Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya
Bowlers:Â Mohammed Shami, Rashid Khan, Ravi Bishnoi
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
Captain:Â KL Rahul
Vice-Captain:Â Ravi Bishnoi
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Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For GT vs LSG
Wicketkeepers:Â Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul
Batters: Shubman Gill, Deepak Hooda, Shubman Gill
All-rounders:Â Vijay Shankar, Hardik Pandya
Bowlers:Â Mohammed Shami, Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson, Ravi Bishnoi
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
Captain:Â KL Rahul
Vice-Captain:Â Lockie Ferguson
GT vs LSG Probable XI
Gujarat Titans : Shubman Gill, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Hardik Pandya, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami, Lockie Ferguson, R Sai Kishore
Lucknow Super Giants : KL Rahul (c/wk), Quinton de Kock, Evin Lewis, Manish Pandey, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Krishnappa Gowtham, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Andrew Tye, Ankit Rajpoot
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Despite being a new franchise, LSG is touted as a formidable contender for IPL 2022. A solid batting line-up with great domestic strength and a sturdy bowling unit, KL Rahul and his troops are firm favorites in their maiden clash. Gujarat Titans might be behind LSG at this point in time, but the likes of Hardik Pandya, Rashid Khan, and Lockie Ferguson can turn the table in a flash. Pressure will be on India’s next-gen superstars Shubman Gill, Ravi Bishnoi, and Avesh Khan too as IPL is ultimately the stage where talent meets opportunity. Seasoned campaigners Mohammed Shami, Wriddhiman Saha, and Manish Pandey can’t be ignored as in sports, experience is that one thing, people can’t afford to underestimate.