Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans face each other in match number 62 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season on Sunday. CSK have lost eight and won four games from 12 appearances. GT have already reached the playoff stage, securing nine wins from 12.
Analysis of CSK
CSK need to finish the season on a better note after being inconsistent. The 2021 champions will look up to openers Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad for some valuable runs. They hold the key for the four-time champions. MS Dhoni can be useful in the middle-order in terms of finishing games. Ambati Rayudu, who has announced his retirement from IPL, will look to sign out with a bang. Shivam Dube has a crucial job in front of him.
With the ball, CSK have Mukesh Choudhary, who has picked 16 wickets this season. Dwayne Bravo has bowled well, claiming 16 scalps as well. Maheesh Theekshana has been laudable as well. CSk need a response after a telling defeat versus MI in the last game.
Analysis of GT
The Hardik Pandya-led Titans have been superb so far. They have already made it to the playoffs. GT will want to end the league stage on a strong note. They have the resources to get the job done. Shubman Gill has scored plenty of runs, and the likes of David Miller and Rahul Tewatia deserve plaudits for their match-winning roles. Hardik Pandya will aim to score valuable runs as well.
The bowling of GT is strong. Mohammed Shami is upbeat and hungry. Rashid Khan is their trump card, and he can be used well. Yash Dayal has done an impressive job as well. GT have a quality attack and can test CSK.
Head-to-head record
The two teams met earlier this season, with GT enjoying a valuable victory. Miller played a match-winning knock.
What is the expected playing XI of both sides?
CSK predicted playing XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Narayan Jagadeesan, Ambati Rayudu, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (w/c), Dwayne Bravo, Maheesh Theekshana, Simarjeet Singh, Mukesh Choudhary
GT predicted playing XI: Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade, Hardik Pandya (c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Shami
Which team is the predicted winner?
We feel GT can get the job done once again versus CSK.
Key details about the pitch, timing, and TV listing
The match will be held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
16 games have been played here this season.
Teams batting first have won seven times as compared to chasing sides (9).
The wicket has been good for batting, and anything in excess of 170 will be a viable score.
The Pacers will get help and can make the ball talk.
The match will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network. Viewers can stream the same on the Disney+ Hotstar app (paid subscription). The match will start at 3:30 PM IST.
The major batting stats on offer
Shubman Gill has scored 384 runs this season and is 16 shy of the 400-run mark. Rayudu, who has 271 runs this season, can surpass Gautam Gambhir (4,217) in terms of overall runs (4,187). Dhoni (4,945) is 55 shy of the 5,000-run mark in IPL.
The major bowling stats on offer
Shami has 16 scalps this season. Overall, the pacer has taken 95 scalps and can surpass Dale Steyn (97). Dwayne Bravo is two wickets shy of 185 scalps in the IPL (183). Both Bravo and Mukesh have taken 16 scalps each this season.
Dream11 Fantasy XI (Option 1)
Batsmen: Devon Conway, Shubman Gill, David Miller, Ruturaj Gaikwad, MS Dhoni (wk)
All-rounders: Moeen Ali, Rahul Tewatia
Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Dwayne Bravo, Mukesh Choudhary, Yash Dayal
Dream11 Fantasy XI (Option 2)
Batsmen: Devon Conway, Shubman Gill, David Miller, Ruturaj Gaikwad, W Saha (wk)
All-rounders: Moeen Ali, Rahul Tewatia
Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Dwayne Bravo, Mukesh Choudhary, Rashid Khan
Dream11 Fantasy XI: Captain choices
Devon Conway: The Kiwi star may have scored a duck in the previous game, but before that, he smashed three successive fifties. He can regain his elegant self and score decisive runs.
Shubman Gill: With 350-plus runs so far, Gill has done really well. He has so far looked elegant and classy. The youngster has played a fearless brand of cricket, and that can bode well for GT.
Dream11 fantasy: Vice-captain choices
Mukesh Choudhary: The CSK pacer has the most wickets in PP overs this season. He has done a commendable job so far, which needs to be highlighted. He can take crucial wickets upfront and test GT.
Mohammed Shami: He remains a valuable asset for GT. Shami has been a wicket-taking bowler, and one will hope he uses his experience and guides his side to a win.