Rajasthan and Gujarat will lock horns at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Mumbai on April 14. Both teams have had similar performances in the season so far. The inaugural winners have played four games and won three. On the other hand, after winning their first three games, Gujarat lost their last game to Hyderabad. The Men in Pink will be looking forward to further solidifying their winning momentum while the Hardik Pandya-led side will be looking to get back to winning ways
Team News
Rajasthan:Â The team has one of the best bowling attacks in the tournament in the form of Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult, and Prasidh Krishna. In their last game against Lucknow, they found a new star in the form of Kuldeep Sen. Notably, this is the only team to win three games while batting first. Unless any injury concerns, expect them to go unchanged for this fixture.
Key Players:Â
Jos Buttler -Â The wicketkeeper batter from England is the Orange Cap holder with 218 runs in four games, he scored a magnificent hundred against Mumbai. Thus, he could very well continue his good form in the upcoming game as well.
Yuzvendra Chahal -Â The leg-spinner has weaved his magic with 11 wickets in just four games. Given his experience and current form, he might do well once again.
Probable XI:Â Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, R Ashwin, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Sen.
Gujarat:Â After winning their first three games, they tasted defeat against Hyderabad. Just like Rajasthan, this team has one of the best bowling attacks in the form of Mohammed Shami, Lockie Ferguson, and Rashid Khan. Skipper Hardik Pandya is also shaping up well with the ball. Expect them to make no changes in their playing XI.Â
Key Players:Â
Abhinav Manohar -Â The Indian T20 League has unearthed another Indian talent. The right-hander has done well batting down the order with his ability to hit boundaries at will. Fans would want him to do well in the next game.
Mohammed Shami -Â The right-arm pacer has taken six wickets in four games. However, his last two games haven’t gone his way but he could make a comeback in the next game.
Probable XI:Â Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade (wk), R Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Darshan Nalkande, Mohammed Shami, Lockie Ferguson
Match Details
Venue: D.Y. Patil Stadium
Time:Â 07:30 PM IST
Live Telecast:Â Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar
Pitch Report: The last game at the venue between Bangalore and Chennai saw a run-fest from both teams. Chennai scored 216 runs while Bangalore scored 193 while chasing. However, the game could be a low-scoring one given the kind of bowling attack both teams have.
