GT vs LSG, IPL 2022, Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants: Know the probable playing XI of both the teams before the match.
The first match will be played between the two new teams of IPL 2022, Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants. The match is schedules at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Both the teams will take to the field with the intention of winning their first match. The command of Gujarat is in the hands of Hardik Pandya, while KL Rahul is the captain of Lucknow.
In IPL 2022, two new teams Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants will compete today. This match will be played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. In the three matches now held, the teams batting in the second innings have won. In such a situation, the toss can play an important role in this match as well. Wankhede Stadium has a high-scoring pitch, so both teams are expected to score big.
KL Rahul will captain Lucknow
Led by KL Rahul, Lucknow Super Giants will miss some of their key overseas players including Marcus Stoinis, Jason Holder and Quinton de Kock. In his absence, Dushmantha Chamira, Evin Lewis and Andrew Tye are likely to make their debuts. They also have a contingent of strong Indian players including Manish Pandey, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya and Ravi Bishnoi.
Hardik Pandya captain of Gujarat Titans
Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, will have KL Rahul’s partner Hardik Pandya as their captain. They will have almost every squad member available and this will help them build a strong team. Their powerful bowling attack featuring Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson and Mohammed Shami will be the focus. Both sides will try to win the first match of the tournament.
Probable playing XI of both the teams
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Abhinav Sadarangani, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Hardik Pandya (c), Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami and Yash Dayal.
Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul (Captain and Wicketkeeper), Evin Lewis, Manan Vohra, Manish Pandey, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Krishnappa Gautam, Dushmantha Chamira, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi and Ankit Rajput.
Mumbai weather and pitch report
There is a possibility of partly cloudy sky in Mumbai on March 28. However, there is no chance of rain. Meanwhile, the temperature is expected to remain in the range of 27 to 33 degree Celsius. Coming to the pitch, the pitch at the Wankhede Cricket Stadium is expected to support the side chasing the run. Here the average of the first innings is 177. Generally, the pitch favors the batsmen, giving the fast bowlers some extra bounce and swing in the opening overs.
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