Legends League Cricket: Gujarat Giants VS Manipal Tigers - Match predictions and tips
Following an emphatic victory over India Capitals, Virendra Sehwag's Gujarat Giants will face Harbhajan Singh's Manipal Tigers in Lucknow on September 19 (Monday)
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Gujarat Giants VS Manipal TigersKevin O'Brien stole the show for the Giants with a brilliant century in the first match. The Irishman hammered the opposing bowlers and nearly single-handedly won the match for the Giants. It'll be interesting to see if the 38-year-old can maintain his form against the Tigers' world-class bowling attack.
The Tigers also have excellent all-rounders. Lance Klusener and Darren Sammy, could be essential in the long run.
Gujarat Giants' Players to watch:
1. Kevin O'Brien - Kevin O'Brien smashed a brilliant century in the first match and looks in great form.
2. Ajantha Mendis- He is an outstanding spin bowler who has represented Sri Lanka on an international level. If he starts hitting his preferred line and lengths, opposing teams will struggle to get off the blocks.
Manipal Tigers Players to watch :
1. Daren Sammy - Daren Sammy is an all-rounder who can change the game's pace with his bat and ball.
2. Muttiah Muralitharan - Muralitharan is widely regarded as the most successful and one of the greatest spin bowlers in the history of the sport.
Kisma Match Prediction
Virendra Sehwag’s Gujarat Giants is predicted to win because of the Strong batting lineup.
Kisma Top Fantasy Picks
- Kevin O’Brien
- Ajantha Mendis
- Daren Sammy
- Muttiah Muralitharan
Pitch Report
The pitch at Ekana Cricket Stadium is considered batting friendly, thus we may expect another high-scoring game. If the captains win the toss, they must look to chase.
Team Squad:
Gujarat Giants: Virender Sehwag (C), Chris Gayle, Parthiv Patel, Ajantha Mendis, Manvinder Bisla, Lendl Simmons, Richard Levi, Mitchell McClenaghan, Stuart Binny, Kevin O'Brien, Ashok Dinda, Joginder Sharma, Graeme Swann, Chris Tremlett, Daniel Vettori and Elton Chigumbura.
Manipal Tigers
Harbhajan Singh (c), Parvinder Awana, VRV Singh, Imran Tahir, Brett Lee, Muttiah Muralitharan, Phil Mustard, Mohammad Kaif, Ryan Sidebottom, Lance Klusener, Dimitri Mascarenhas, Romesh Kaluwitharana, Reetinder Sodhi, Corey Anderson and Daren Sammy.