Up to the final day of the league stage of Legends League Cricket 2023, Gujarat Giants led the standings. The Giants were not only dethroned but also demoted to the number three spot in the abandoned game between the Manipal Tigers and Urbanrisers Hyderabad. Consequently, the Giants will now play the India Capitals, who are currently ranked fourth, in the Eliminator game at the Lalabhai Contractor Stadium in Surat.
The Gujarat Giants had a loss to start the season, but they quickly turned things around with three straight victories. They lost their game against the India Capitals in Jammu, though, and this will be their first encounter with the Capitals in the Eliminator round of the playoffs this season.
The India Capitals are a considerably superior team than the points table suggests. Despite playing well—especially with the bat—they ended the season with just one victory and a washed-out match.
At number three, former Gujarati cricketer Abhishek Jhunjunwala scored 81 off 49 balls to play a match-winning knock. Additionally, Dhruv Raval and Kevin O’Brien made a new opening duo. This top rank is strong even in the absence of Gayle and Kallis. Richard Levi, Chirag Khurana, and Sekkuge Prasanna, who can all deliver solid finishing blows, will be in the middle order. Another useful hitter to keep an eye out for in the lower order is Elton Chigumbura. In their most recent game, he scored an undefeated 20 off 10 balls to help the Giants chase down 160 runs against the Southern Super Stars.
The bowling attack has Sreesanth, Trent Johnston, and other players who will lead the pace department and be important wicket-takers for the Gujarat Giants. Monty Panesar and Sulmenn Benn are two more notable players on this team; we believe the Giants should start at least one of them in this Eliminator game.
Gujarat Giants
Kevin O Brien (c), Dhruv Raval (wk), Chirag Khurana, Seekkuge Prasanna, S Sreesanth, Sarabjit Ladda, Ishwar Chaudhary, Trent Johnston, Elton Chigumbura, Monty Panesar, Abhishek Jhunjhunwala, Richard Levi
The Capitals lost against Urbanrisers Hyderabad in a very close match in which they scored 186 runs against a target of 190. Gautam Gambhir and Hashim Amla failed as openers in that run-chase, with Kevin Pietersen and Ashley Nurse leading the way in runs scored. But the very next game, Ricardo Powell, who opened the innings with Gambhir, gave the India Capitals a hundred to rally from behind. At number four, Kirk Edwards remained undefeated at 45 as the India Capitals needed seven wickets to take down a 164-run total.
Along with Ricardo Powell and Gautam Gambhir at the top, the India Caps have also benefited from the contributions of Kirk Edwards, Kevin Pietersen, and Ben Dunk in the middle order.
With these three in the middle and Ashley Nurse as the game’s last man standing, the India Capitals have a potent batting lineup that can put up a high score. Nonetheless, the Capitals have been incredibly uneven when it comes to bowling. That has the potential to play a significant role in planning another loss for the Capitals when they play the potent Giants squad.
India Capitals
Gautam Gambhir (c), Ben Dunk (wk), Kirk Edwards, Ashley Nurse, Rusty Theron, Isuru Udana, Bharath Chipli, KP Appanna, Kevin Pietersen, Pravin Tambe, Ricardo Powell, Hamish Bennett
Match Details | ||
Match | Gujarat Giants vs India Capitals, Eliminator | Legends League Cricket 2023 | |
Date | 06/12/2023 (Wednesday) | |
Time | 18:00 (GMT+5) / 18:30 (GMT+5.5) / 19:00 (GMT+6) | |
Format | T20 | |
Venue | Lalabhai Contractor Stadium, Surat | |
Recent performance | Gujarat Giants – L W W W | India Capitals – L L W L |
Live Streaming Details | Click Here to Watch The Live Streaming Score on JeetBuzz News | |
Lalabhai Contractor Stadium
In these local Twenty20 contests, there hasn’t been much of a benefit to batting first or second. However, we believe both captains should be more comfortable pursuing a target given the strength of both teams’ batting lineups and the inconsistent nature of the Capitals’ bowling attack.
On the day of the match, there will be clear skies and a high of 30 degrees Celsius.
Both hitters and bowlers have thrived on this well-balanced pitch, turning up fantastic performances. This surface has something to offer everyone, and it should provide an exciting competition worthy of a Legends League Cricket elimination match.
In their last two matches, both teams won one match.
Winning the toss
Player of the Match
Most runs
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Team Scores Batting First
According to cricket analysts, Gujarat Giants have a 52% chance to win.
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