KKR vs GT, the 35th match of Tata IPL 2022, is scheduled to be played at DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai from 3:30 PM IST on 23 April 2022.
Team Updates:
Kolkata Knight Riders desperately need a win after losing three matches on the trot. They started well in IPL 2022 with 3 wins in 4 games, but since then, they have seen a downfall in team performance. KKR is currently in the 7th position in the points table and soon needs to turn the tide in their favour.
Their bowling is their biggest worry, with no pacer having the ability to ball consecutive yorkers in the death overs. They have Pat Cummins, but he is more a new ball bowler than one to be utilised in final overs. In the batting department, they have changed the opening pair, but Venkatesh Iyer’s form is still a big worry for them.
On the other hand, Gujarat Titans are the team to beat this year in IPL. They occupy the first place in the points table with 5 wins in 7 games. Many cricketers termed their squad as unbalanced before the tournament began; however, under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya, they have defied all odds to become the most successful team in the games so far.
Hardik Pandya missed out on the previous game due to some discomfort, and Gujarat would want him to not push with his bowling if he still experiences any trouble. GT is a team of match-winners, with Shubman Gill, David Miller, Hardik Pandya, Rahul Tewatia and Rashid Khan delivering match-defining performances throughout the tournament.
Who do you think will prevail in KKR vs GT encounter?
Predicted Playing Xis:
KKR: Venkatesh Iyer, Aaron Finch, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Andre Russell, Sheldon Jackson (wk), Sunil Narine, Pat Cummins, Shivam Mavi, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy
GT: Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Vijay Shankar, Hardik Pandya (c), David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami
Best Fantasy XI:
Sheldon Jackson, Aaron Finch, David Miller, Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill (c), Sunil Narine, Andre Russell (vc), Hardik Pandya, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Rashid Khan
Predicted Star Batter:
Shubman Gill is in good touch but is, unfortunately, getting dismissed in the tournament. However, in KKR vs GT clash, we expect him to bounce back and play an inning of substance.
Predicted Star Bolwer:
Mohammed Shami is bowling with impeccable line and length during the powerplay, and he is our pick for picking the most wickets in the game.
KKR vs GT Predicted Winner:
Gujarat Titans will continue their winning ways and dominating run in the tournament with a victory over Knight Riders.
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