Legends League Cricket 2023, Match 2, Manipal Tigers vs Gujarat Giants: Probable XIs, Match Prediction, Pitch Report and Live Streaming Details
The second match of the Legends League Cricket 2023 will see the Manipal Tigers square off against the Gujarat Giants. The JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi will be hosting this encounter on November 20.
The Manipal Tigers have a well-balanced side for the second edition of the Legends League Cricket. Harbhajan Singh will be leading the Tigers in the competition. The batting lineup comprises Mohammad Kaif, Hamilton Masakadza, Corey Anderson, and S Badrinath, with Robin Uthappa keeping wickets.
Harbhajan will be the lead spinner in the side. Mitchell McClenaghan and Praveen Kumar lead the pace-bowling attack along with Pankaj Singh and Parvinder Awana. They will be looking to step up in their opening game against the Gujarat Giants on Monday.
The Gujarat Giants, on the other hand, will be led by wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel in the Legends League Cricket 2023. They have one of the most destructive batting lineups in the competition. The likes of Chris Gayle, Richard Levi and Kevin O Brien can take the game away from the opposition in a jiffy.
The bowling attack will be led by S Sreesanth, Liam Plunkett and Ben Laughlin. Sulieman Benn and Dane Piedt are the lead spinners in the side and will be hoping to start the Legends League Cricket 2023 campaign on a positive note.
Manipal Tigers vs Gujarat Giants Match Details:
Match: Manipal Tigers vs Gujarat Giants, Match 2, Legends League Cricket 2023
Date and Time: November 20 2023, Monday, 06:30 pm IST
Venue: JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
Manipal Tigers vs Gujarat Giants Pitch Report
The pitch at the JSCA International Stadium Complex looks good for batting. The new-ball bowlers will get plenty of assistance from the surface. The batters will have to be patient early in their innings. Once set, they can start playing their strokes freely.
Manipal Tigers vs Gujarat Giants Head-to-Head Records
The Manipal Tigers and Gujarat Giants have faced each other only once before. The Giants emerged victorious and will be high in confidence heading into the contest on Monday.
Manipal Tigers vs Gujarat Giants Weather Forecast
The temperature in Ranchi on Monday is expected to hover between 16 and 27 degrees Celsius. It will stay humid throughout the day.
Manipal Tigers vs Gujarat Giants Probable XI
Manipal Tigers
Hamilton Masakadza, Robin Uthappa (wk), Chadwick Walton, Mohammad Kaif, S Badrinath, Corey Anderson, Colin de Grandhomme, Harbhajan Singh (c), Praveen Kumar, Parvinder Awana, Pankaj Singh
Gujarat Giants
Richard Levi, Chris Gayle, Parthiv Patel (c & wk), Chirag Khurana, Kevin O Brien, Elton Chigumbura, Liam Plunkett, S Sreesanth, Abhimanyu Mithun, Dane Piedt, Sulieman Benn
Manipal Tigers vs Gujarat Giants Prediction
With both sides having plenty of experienced players, fans can expect a cracking contest when they go head-to-head on Monday. However, Manipal Tigers look like a well-balanced unit and might just edge the Giants in this encounter.
Prediction: Manipal Tigers to win this contest.
Manipal Tigers vs Gujarat Giants Live Streaming details and channel list
TV: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar, FanCode