INDC vs GRTG Match Preview
Earlier in the tournament, in the opening clash Kevin O'Brien scored a hundred that ensured that Gujarat Giants are off to a flying start in the competition. However, it was a tense victory over India Capitals by a slender margin of three wickets. Although there was a flurry of wickets falling towards the end of the innings Gujarat Giants held onto their nerve to seal a win with 8 balls to spare. Ashley Nurse was the top run-getter for India Capitals.
India Capitals on the other hand have played 3 games winning one and losing the other two. Giants have also played 3 matches and have won a couple while one match was washed away because of rain. India Capitals is positioned in the 3rd spot in the table while Gujarat is heading the points tally at the moment with 5 points.
Weather Report
There are some rains expected during this match as it is monsoon-time here in India. But everybody is hoping for a full game of cricket to ensure some good entertainment for the crowds.
Pitch Report
The wicket on offer at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is a balanced surface. The average total score at the ground is 152 runs. Also, the average first innings total at this ground is 157 runs. You can expect dry conditions during the match and spinners, in particular, having a significant role to play in the game. The dew factor is also likely to come into play in the second half of the innings.
Notable stats
Kevin O'Brien has a great average and strike rate.
Kevin O'Brien got off to a flyer in the competition with a hundred in the first match. He has scored 129 runs in 2 matches with an average of 64.50 and a strike rate of 161.25.
Parthiv Patel has a great strike rate.
Parthiv Patel has scored 58 runs in the competition so far but he has scored them at a strike rate of 193.33.
Team News
There don’t seem to be any injury worries reported for this game from either side.
INDC vs GRTG Probable 11
INDC Playing 11
- Gautam Gambhir (C)
- Jacques Kallis
- Asghar Afghan
- Rajat Bhatia
- Pankaj Singh
- Ravi Bopara
- Denesh Ramdin (Wk)
- Hamilton Masakadza
- Ajantha Mendis
- Mitchell Johnson
- John Mooney
GRTG Playing 11
- Virender Sehwag (C)
- Parthiv Patel (Wk)
- Manvinder Bisla
- Lendl Simmons
- Mitchell McClenaghan
- Stuart Binny
- Kevin O’Brien
- Ashok Dinda
- Joginder Sharma
- Graeme Swann
- Elton Chigumbura
Dream11 Prediction
Both these teams are pretty evenly matched. But Gujarat Giants have made a much better start to their campaign this year in the Legends tournament. We expect them to continue the good work and win this game. They appear to have a more balanced side than India Capitals. The last time these teams faced each other, Giants won the game by 3 wickets. But the Capitals are quite capable of bouncing back in the series.
Top Picks
Parthiv Patel: Parthiv Patel has scored just 58 runs in the couple of matches he has played in the competition. But he has scored them nearly at a strike rate of 200. So, he is the player to watch out for in this game.
Kevin O'Brien: O'Brien made a great start to the season with a hundred. He has looked to be in fabulous touch and is scoring runs at a strike rate of 161.25. You can bet on him to come good in this game.
Solomon Mire: Solomon Mire made a great beginning to the competition with devastating innings up front. He can easily start plundering the Gujarat Giants' bowling attack all over the place in this game.
Liam Plunkett: Liam Plunkett is the go-to bowler for India Capitals in this match. He has picked up 3 wickets from 2 games and is bowling well.
INDC vs GRTG Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: D. Ramdin
Batters: P. Patel , V. Sehwag, T. Dilshan (VC), J. Kallis, K. O'Brien (C)
All-rounders: R. Emtrit, T. Perera
Bowlers: L. Plunkett, P. Singh, M. MaCleneghan
