Manipal Tigers vs Gujarat Giants Match Analysis

The new season of Legends League Cricket (LLC) has begun. Since its debut season last year, the T20 cricket league, which features recently retired international cricketers, has developed a sizable fan base. Manipal Tigers will face Gujarat Giants in the second encounter of the 2023 season. The two clubs did not make the finals the last time around and will be hoping to start the new season on a high note.

Manipal Tigers had a bad season last year, failing to make the playoffs after losing three of their six matches. Under Harbhajan Singh’s leadership, the team will strive for a better performance in the current edition. Gujarat Giants likewise had a terrible showing in the previous edition. They advanced to the qualifier due to a higher run rate but were defeated by the Bhilwara Kings. Gujarat Giants will be seeking to improve their performance this season.

Manipal Tigers vs Gujarat Giants Team Preview & Squads

Manipal Tigers

Harbhajan Singh will head the Manipal Tigers again this year, and he will have plenty of quality at his disposal to get the team off to a winning start. To begin, there is Mohammad Kaif. Last season, the elegant Indian batter was the team’s best run-getter, with 222 runs in 7 innings at an average of 44.40 and a strike rate of 115.62. Kaif will continue to be the Tigers’ hitting leader this season.

This time, the Tigers have also brought in Robin Uthappa and Colin de Grandhomme, which will significantly strengthen their batting unit. Uthappa is anticipated to lead the innings and get the squad off to a fast start, while Grandhomme will bowl in the lower middle order.

They also have the hard-hitting Corey Anderson, who can burn away when he’s on fire. He is also a capable medium pacer who should bowl at least two to three overs in the middle. Harbhajan will, of course, play an important role in the team’s bowling. Praveen Kumar, with his cutters and slower ones, will be quite useful on this surface.

Manipal Tigers Squads

Manipal Tigers

Harbhajan Singh (c), Robin Uthappa (w), Mohammad Kaif, Hamilton Masakadza, Corey Anderson, Thisara Perera, S. Badrinath, Praveen Kumar, Pankaj Singh, Mitchell McClenaghan, and Praveen Gupta.

Gujarat Giants

Last year, Gujarat Giants were eliminated in the Eliminator by Bhilwara Kings. They only won two of six games and would aim to perform better this time. Captain Parthiv Patel struggled last season, allowing 68 runs in 4 innings. This time, a lot is expected of him.

Also, the Giants are counting on “Universe Boss” Chris Gayle to help set up the score for them. Gayle is still a dangerous player and can end the match in a few overs if he gets going, even if he has retired from cricket. Kevin O’Brien is another batter to watch out for. Last year, the Irish power hitter finished first in Gujarat’s hitting rankings with 203 runs in 6 innings at a 33.83 average—and, perhaps more significantly, 166 at strike rate.

This time around, the Giants’ bowling alternatives aren’t that enticing. This bowling squad will be led by S. Sreesanth, and a lot will depend on how well he bowls his four overs. Additionally, one should keep an eye out for Sulieman Benn, a left-arm spinner.

Gujarat Giants Squads

Gujarat Giants

Parthiv Patel (C & W), Chris Gayle, Richard Levi, Kevin O’Brien, Chirag Khurana, Dishant Yagnik, Elton Chigumbura, Liam Plunkett, Sulieman Benn, S. Sreesanth, and Rayad Emrit.

Manipal Tigers vs Gujarat Giants outfield report

JSCA International Stadium Complex

Eleven of the thirteen domestic Twenty20 matches held at the JSCA International Stadium Complex this year, including the inaugural match, have been won by the pursuing side. This implies that it’s a great place to chase. In addition, as it is now late November, dew will be important this season. So, in this case, it makes sense to field first.

There will be clear and lovely weather in Ranchi.

The JSCA Stadium pitch is generally a batsman’s surface and does not encourage quick, forceful smashes from ball one. Spinners should anticipate grip and turn, especially in the middle overs. Bowlers who receive good rewards are those who bowl a lot of cutters and slower ones.

Manipal Tigers vs Gujarat Giants Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

They have faced two matches so far, in which Gujarat Giants won one and another one was abandoned.

Manipal Tigers vs Gujarat Giants Prediction

Winning the toss

• Gujarat Giants

Player of the Match

• Gujarat Giants – Chris Gayle

Most runs

• Manipal Tigers – Robin Uthappa
• Gujarat Giants – Chris Gayle

Most wickets

• Manipal Tigers – Praveen Kumar
• Gujarat Giants – Liam Plunkett

Most sixes

• Manipal Tigers – Robin Uthappa
• Gujarat Giants – Chris Gayle

Team Scores Batting First

• Manipal Tigers – 170+
• Gujarat Giants – 180+

According to cricket analysts, Gujarat Giants have a 51.2% chance to win.