After a convincing victory in a high-voltage clash against the Gujarat Giants, Gautam Gambhir led the India Capitals(IC) set to face the Manipal Tigers(MT) in the 2nd qualifier. The game will take place at Lalabhai Contractor Stadium in Surat, which has been a high-scoring ground. A win here will help both teams qualify for the finals, where Urbanisers Hyderabad is waiting.
In the eliminator game against Gujarat Giants, Gautam Gambhir led India Capitals to a competitive total of 223/7 in 20 overs. In response, the Giants failed to cross the line as Chris Gayle’s half-century helped them score 211/7 runs in 20 overs. Meanwhile, the Manipal Tigers, in their last game, faced a defeat. In the qualifier, Urbanrisers Hyderabad beat them by 75 runs.
MNT vs IC: Match Details
Match: Manipal Tigers vs. India Capitals, Qualifier 2, LLC 2023
Venue: Lalabhai Contractor Stadium, Surat
Date & Time: 7th December, 6:30 PM IST
Streaming Details: Star Sports Network and Hotstar
MNT vs IC: Pitch Report
The Lalabhai Contractor Stadium has witnessed three instances of teams surpassing 200 runs in the last four innings, indicating a pitch favouring high-scoring encounters. With minimal assistance from bowlers, the conditions seem tailored for batters to thrive.
MNT vs IC: Probable Playing XI
Manipal Tigers: Kyle Coetzer, Chadwick Walton (wk), Colin de Grandhomme, Amit Verma, Mohammad Kaif (c), Angelo Perera, Thisara Perera, Praveen Gupta, Mitchell McClenaghan, Pankaj Singh, and Imran Khan
India Capitals: Kirk Edwards, Gautam Gambhir (c), Kevin Pietersen, Ricardo Powell, Ben Dunk (wk), Bharath Chipli, Ashley Nurse, Rusty Theron, Isuru Udana, KP Appanna, and Ishwar Pandey
MNT vs IC: Squads
Manipal Tigers: Chadwick Walton, Robin Uthappa (wk), David White, Kyle Coetzer, Hamilton Masakadza, Subramaniam Badrinath, Mohammad Kaif, Corey Anderson, Harbhajan Singh (c), Praveen Kumar, Thisara Perera, Mitchell McClenaghan, Colin de Grandhomme, Amitoze Singh, Parvinder Awana, Imran Khan, Praveen Gupta, Pankaj Singh
India Capitals: Gautam Gambhir (c), Ben Dunk (wk), Ricardo Powell, Kirk Edwards, Hashim Amla, Morne van Wyk, Gnaneswara Rao, Yashpal Singh, Ashley Nurse, Rusty Theron, Fidel Edwards, Dilhara Fernando, Ishwar Pandey, Pravin Tambe, KP Appanna, Munaf Patel
MNT vs IC Dream11 fantasy teams
Grand League
Wicketkeepers: C. Walton, B. Dunk
Batters: G Gambhir, A Perera, and R Powell
Allrounders: T Perera (C), A Nurse (VC), C de Grandhome
Bowlers: I Udana, R Theron, and I Khan
Head to Head:
Wicketkeepers: C. Walton, B. Dunk
Batters: G Gambhir, K Pietersen, R Powell (C)
Allrounders: T Perera (VC), A Nurse, C de Grandhome
Bowlers: I Udana, H Singh, and I Khan