Both the teams won their previous match and would be looking to continue their winning momentum.
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Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings will play the 29th match of IPL 2022 on Sunday. They both won their respective previous match and would be looking to continue their winning momentum. The Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals by 37 runs in the last match after scoring 192 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. They have won 4 out of 5 games in the tournament and are currently placed in the first position.
CSK managed to win their previous game after losing 4 matches on the trot. They beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 23 runs after posting a total of 216 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Despite this win, CSK are currently placed in the second-last position giving tough competition to Mumbai Indians.
Match Details:
Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 29
Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
Date & Time: 17th April at 7:30 PM IST and Local Time
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar.
GT vs CSK, Match 29 Pitch Report:
At this venue, the team batting first has won 3 out of 5 matches which indicates that toss might not play a huge role here. The batters, as well as bowlers, have received an equal amount of opportunity from the pitch and the same might get repeated in this game.
GT vs CSK, Match 29 Probable Playing XIs:
Gujarat Titans
Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade (wk), Hardik Pandya (c), Vijay Shankar, Abhinav Manohar, David Miller, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Mohammed Shami, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal.
Chennai Super Kings
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja (c), Shivam Dube, Dwayne Bravo, MS Dhoni (wk), Maheesh Theekshana, Chris Jordan, Mukesh Choudhary.
Top Picks for GT vs CSK Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Batters
Robin Uthappa is enjoying his time in the Yellow jersey. He has scored 2 half-centuries in 5 matches and is the second-leading run-scorer for CSK. He has scored 194 runs in 5 matches at an average of 38.80 and a strike rate of 163.02.
Shubman Gill has played 2 of the best innings of this season. He scored 84 runs off 46 deliveries against Delhi Capitals in the second match and missed a well-deserved century in the next game. Gill has made 200 runs in 5 matches at an average of 40 and a strike rate of 152.67.
Top Picks – All-Rounders
Hardik Pandya is the leading run-scorer for Gujarat Titans. He has scored 228 runs in 5 matches at an average of 76 and a strike rate of 136.52 including 2 half-centuries. With the ball, Hardik has taken 4 wickets at an average of 35, an economy of 7.56, and a strike rate of 27.7.
Ravindra Jadeja has picked 4 wickets in 5 matches at an average of 35, an economy of 8.23, and a strike rate of 25.5.
Top Picks – Bowlers
Lockie Ferguson is the leading wicket-taker for GT. He has taken 8 wickets in 5 matches at an average of 19.25, an economy of 7.70, and a strike rate of 15. In the last game against RR, Ferguson picked 3 wickets for 23 runs in 4 overs. He was the most economical bowler in the team.
Dwayne Bravo has been a consistent performer for CSK with the ball in all 5 matches. He has picked at least a wicket in each of these matches. Bravo has taken 7 wickets at an average of 22.57, an economy of 8.94, and a strike rate of 15.1.
Top Picks – Wicketkeeper
Matthew Wade is yet to unlock his full potential in the tournament. He has failed to convert the starts in all 5 matches. This might be the game where Wade might be able to score a decent amount of runs.
GT vs CSK Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
| Player | Statistics (This Edition) |
|---|---|
| Subhman Gill | 200 runs |
| Shivam Dube | 206 runs |
| Robin Uthappa | 196 runs |
| Hardik Pandeya | 228 runs 4 Wickets |
| lockei Ferguson | 8 wickets |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for GT vs CSK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Matthew Wade, Robin Uthappa (vc), Shivam Dube, Shubman Gill (c), Abhinav Manohar, Moeen Ali, Rahul Tewatia, Hardik Pandya, Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson, Maheesh Theekshana.
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for GT vs CSK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Matthew Wade, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube (vc), Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, Hardik Pandya (c), Mohammed Shami, Chris Jordan, Lockie Ferguson.
GT vs CSK Risky Captaincy Choices:
Rahul Tewatia has made 73 runs in 5 matches at an average of 36.50 and a strike rate of 187.17. He grabbed the headlines after hitting sixes off the last 2 deliveries against Punjab Kings. Tewatia is batting in the lower middle-order and hence, might be a risky captaincy choice.
Chris Jordan has failed to pick a wicket in the last 2 matches. In his debut match against Punjab Kings, he picked 2 wickets for 23 runs. It might be a risky choice to pick him as the captain of the team.
Player you should avoid:
Vijay Shankar has managed to score 19 runs in 3 matches and is one player whom you can avoid in your fantasy team for this match.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.