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Can Manipal Tigers put their disappointing defeat in the opener behind and complete a hat trick of wins against India Capitals?
We are backing Manipal Tigers as winners of this contest.
Tournament: | Legends League Cricket, 2024 |
Format: | t20 |
Venue: | Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, Surat, India |
Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
After seeing their last fixture getting washed out, both India Capitals and Manipal Tigers would be hoping to get out there in the middle and play a game of cricket.
Inclement weather has affected the Surat leg of the Legends League Cricket this year, with all the three matches being called off due to rain.
But India Capitals, currently sitting in the third spot with 3 points from 3 games, will be all set to take on Manipal Tigers, currently placed fifth on the table, with 1 point from 2 games.
Tigers, who have yet to open their in this year’s competition, will feel confident coming into this contest though.
They defeated India Capitals on both the occasions that they got to meet them, first in the league stage in Visakhapatnam and next in the Qualifier when they chased down a competitive target with more than an over to spare.
171/4 in 20.0 8.55
174/6 in 19.1 9.08
185/6 in 20.0 9.25
184/7 in 20.0 9.2
181/4 in 18.4 9.69
177/9 in 20.0 8.85
211/7 in 20.0 10.55
223/7 in 20.0 11.15
186/9 in 20.0 9.3
187/6 in 19.5 9.43
104/9 in 20.0 5.2
102/8 in 20.0 5.1
187/5 in 20.0 9.35
193/5 in 19.0 10.16
181/4 in 18.4 9.69
177/9 in 20.0 8.85
178/10 in 16.3 10.79
253/6 in 20.0 12.65
186/9 in 20.0 9.3
187/6 in 19.5 9.43
India Capitals held their nerves well to claim a narrow victory over Toyam Hyderabad in their opening encounter but had to suffer a huge 4-wicket defeat in the hands of table toppers Southern Superstars in their next.
The India Capitals have showcased impressive batting performances, with Dwayne Smith, Ben Dunk, and Ashley Nurse making valuable contributions. However, their bowling unit has been a major concern, struggling to find consistency and take wickets.
The team's inability to control the opposition's scoring has been a significant factor in their inconsistent results. While Rahul Sharma has been a standout performer, the other bowlers have struggled to deliver. Dhawal Kulkarni, Awana, Pawan Suyal, Ashley Nurse, and Iqbal Abdulla have all faced challenges in taking wickets and maintaining economical bowling figures. The Capitals' batsmen have done their part, but their efforts have been undone by the lack of from the bowlers.
If the Capitals want to challenge for the title, they need their bowlers to find ways to put the pressure back on the opposition batsmen, bowl a few overs economically building pressure, and take wickets more regularly. Their batsmen will undoubtedly benefit from a more ive bowling performance.
Dwayne Smith, Faiz Fazal, Naman Ojha(w), Ian Bell(c), Ben Dunk, Bharath Chipli, Ashley Nurse, Colin de Grandhomme, Iqbal Abdulla, Rahul Sharma, Barinder Sran.
The Manipal Tigers must be fuming after their recent match against Konark Suryas Odisha was abandoned due to rain.
Their defeat in the tournament opener must have stung them more. Having dominated that game for much of the first innings, the Tigers let a golden opportunity slip through their fingers. Their batsmen failed to capitalize on a below-par total, lacking the intent and clarity required to chase down the target.
While the Tigers can point to several positives from their previous match, their approach to the chase was a major disappointment. Their batsmen failed to adapt to the conditions and lacked the application necessary to break down the target into manageable chunks. It is imperative that they rectify this error in their matches.
Champion sides learn from their mistakes and have a knack to regroup quickly. The Manipal Tigers can, too. They have a fair amount of talent and depth in their squad, boasting the likes of Robin Uthappa, Asela Gunaratne, Daniel Christian, and Harbhajan Singh.
Their batting line-up offers a mix of power hitters and stroke makers who like accumulating runs through picking gaps and scoring the odd boundary, while their bowling attack includes good swing bowlers and world class spinners.
Solomon Mire, Robin Uthappa(w), Angelo Perera, Manoj Tiwary, Asela Gunaratne, Daniel Christian, Obus Pienaar, Harbhajan Singh(c), Anureet Singh, Rahul Shukla, Sheldon Cottrell
Poor weather has made no cricket possible in the last three matches at Surat, with all fixtures called off due to rain playing spoilsport. The weather is gloomy for this evening, as well, with the threat of rain highly likely during the match. Even if we get a rain-curtailed match, it is highly likely that the pitch with all the moisture trapped prove hard for run scoring and assist bowlers. And we may not see a high-scoring encounter that we have come to expect of the pitches here in Surat.
The second leg of the tournament is set to take place in the Lalabhai Contractor Stadium, Surat. Manipal Tigers will have fond memories of visiting this ground, where they won two matches including the tournament final.
Chasing has made more sense to teams this season, and with rain likely to play a part in this match, the captain winning the toss is more likely to opt to chase a total rather than set one.
Although they’re in the bottom at the moment, Manipal Tigers, the champions last year, have enough depth and talent in their squad to lift their game up and beat India Capitals again. They’ll fancy their chances of winning at a ground that has proven lucky to them.
We are backing Manipal Tigers as winners of this contest.
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