India Capitals (IC) registered a 12-run win over Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator of Legends League Cricket (LLC) 2023 to reach Qualifier 2 of the tournament. The Gautam Gambhir-led side will face group stage table toppers Manipal Tigers (MNT) in the penultimate match on Thursday, December 7 in Surat.
The winner of the tight encounter will book a berth in the final against Urbanrisers Hyderabad on Saturday. Both teams have quality players in their ranks, so fans can expect an exciting match.
MNT vs IC Qualifier 2: 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 Qualifier 2: Pitch Report
Known for producing high-scoring thrillers, the surface at the Lalabhai Contractor Stadium is expected to be similar when the Manipal Tigers and India Capitals face off on Thursday. Three times in the last four innings played here, teams have crossed 200 runs. In the Eliminator match of LLC 2023, Gujarat Giants lost by 12 runs despite managing to score 211 runs in the second innings. Expect the pacers to get some help, but the batters will have the upper hand throughout the contest.
MNT vs IC Qualifier 2: 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 Qualifier 2: Dream11 fantasy teams
Grand League
Wicketkeepers: Robin Uthappa, Chadwick Walton (VC), Ben Dunk
Batters: Gautam Gambhir, Kevin Pietersen, Ricardo Powell (C)
All-rounders: Thisara Perera
Bowlers: Harbhajan Singh, Fidel Edwards, P Awana, Imran Khan
Head to Head
Wicketkeepers: Robin Uthappa, Chadwick Walton
Batters: Gautam Gambhir (C), Hamilton Masakadza, Ricardo Powell
Allrounders: Thisara Perera (VC), Ashley Nurse
Bowlers: Harbhajan Singh, Fidel Edwards, Isuru Udana, Imran Khan
MNT vs IC: Full Squads
India Capitals Squad: Kirk Edwards, Gautam Gambhir (c), Kevin Pietersen, Ricardo Powell, Ben Dunk(w), Bharath Chipli, Ashley Nurse, Rusty Theron, Isuru Udana, KP Appanna, Ishwar Pandey, Fidel Edwards, Munaf Patel, Morne van Wyk, Yashpal Singh, Gnaneswara Rao, Hamish Bennett, Pravin Tambe, Hashim Amla, Dilhara Fernando
Manipal Tigers Squad: Kyle Coetzer, Chadwick Walton(w), Colin de Grandhomme, Amit Verma, Mohammad Kaif (c), Asela Gunaratne, Angelo Perera, Thisara Perera, Praveen Gupta, Mitchell McClenaghan, Pankaj Singh, Imran Khan, Corey Anderson, David White, Parvinder Awana, Amitoze Singh, Praveen Kumar, S Badrinath, Robin Uthappa, Hamilton Masakadza, Harbhajan Singh