Indian T20 League 2022: Match 67– Bangalore vs Gujarat: Preview, Match Details, Pitch Conditions and Updates

Bangalore take on Gujarat in the 67^th match of the Indian T20 League 2022 on Thursday at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. This is the last league stage match for Bangalore and they must win by a good margin to boost their chance of reaching the playoffs. Bangalore couldn’t win their last game against Punjab but would be keen to make a good comeback.

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Gujarat, on the other hand, are sitting at the top of the points table with 10 wins in 13 matches. They have qualified into the playoffs and will be playing their last league stage match on Thursday. Gujarat are coming into this contest on the back of two consecutive wins.

Team News:

Bangalore:

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Bangalore have 7 wins in 13 matches. Even if they win their last game, they might not reach the playoffs as their net run rate is in negative. Ahead of their last match on Thursday, they need to ensure that they not only win the contest but also win it by a big margin.

Players to watch out for:

1. Faf du Plessis

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In a do-or-die game, Bangalore would need a great start with the bat. And, the skipper Faf du Plessis ought to dish out an impactful knock at the top of the order. He will have a big responsibility on his shoulders. The South African cricketer has had a decent run with the bat, having managed 399 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of 132.56.

2. Wanindu Hasaranga

Wanindu Hasaranga’s role is going to be extremely crucial with the ball for the team. He has been a revelation this season for the franchise and is currently the second-highest wicket-taker this season. In 13 matches, Hasaranga has picked 23 wickets at 14.65.

3. Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell has looked in solid touch but hasn’t been able to convert the starts into big scores. With Virat Kohli not in the best of forms, he should make sure he plays right till the end and take the team to a winning total on the board.

Probable Playing XIs:

Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Mahipal Lomror, Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood

Gujarat:

Gujarat is the only time to have qualified for the playoffs this season. They have been outstanding with both bat and ball and they wouldn’t want to lose any game from here. Gujarat are coming into the contest on the back of two consecutive wins and would be looking to continue that.

Players to watch out for:

1. Wriddhiman Saha

Wriddhiman Saha has been the standout batter for Gujarat this season. His recent form inspires a lot of confidence. Saha has been consistently providing valuable starts to the team. He played a match-winning knock of 67 runs in 57 balls in the last match, including 8 fours and 1 six.

2. Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami looked impressive in the last game. He bowled at great areas and picked the important wickets of Devon Conway and Mohammed Shami. Besides, he gave only 18 runs in his spell of four overs.

3. Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya is, once again, bowling and looks fully fit. Pandya bowled two overs in the last game and came at number four position in the batting order. His all-round potential to going to be key to the team’s fortune.

Probable 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

Match Details:

Venue: Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Date: May 19, 2022

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network for Television and Disney + Hotstar app for live streaming

Pitch Report:

The 67^th match is scheduled to be played between Gujarat and Bangalore at Wankhede Stadium. The pitch at Wankhede Stadium is a batting paradise. The Batters love batting at this surface and, thus, could expect a high scoring contest here.