Gujarat might almost definitely open with younger Shubman Gill and Afghanistan batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who can be a wicket-keeper. The duo can take any opposition assault to job, however would have to be cautious of the bounce on the Wankhede stadium. Gujarat would closely financial institution on the efficiency of their skipper Hardik Pandya, who has a great deal of expertise taking part in on the Wankhede with Mumbai Indians. Known for his six-hitting prowess, Hardik this season must take extra accountability with the bat and in addition bat increased up the order. And ditto for Rahul Tewatia, who would want to shed his one match IPL marvel tag. Tewatia has already mentioned that he would want to take extra accountability with the willow. Another key all-rounder for them is Vijay Shankar and his 4 overs along with his medium tempo might additionally make the distinction. The three on their day can single-handedly win the sport and they’d hope that come Monday, they’ll fireplace in unison. Someone like Karnataka’s Abhinav Manohar would want to shoulder accountability within the center order together with David Miller. Key pacer Mohammed Shami will lead the bowling assault and can be in search of a profitable run to make a robust case for choice within the India squad for the World Cup in Australia later this 12 months. Another essential cog of their wheel is leggie Rashid Khan, who might relish bowling on the Wankhede observe. For Lucknow, loads rests on their skipper KL Rahul, who might open the batting with South African Quinton De Kock. With wide selection of photographs at their disposal, the duo can pummel any assault to submission. Lucknow too have an array of all-rounders in Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya and West Indian Jason Holder, and their position with the bat within the center order together with Manish Pandey, a seasoned campaigner, is important. Another possibility for the staff administration is Evin Lewis, an explosive batter. The bowlers led by Avesh Khan would want to bowl tightly to cease Gujarat batters and one other essential cog of their wheel is Ravi Bishnoi, who can deceive the batters along with his googlies. It stays to be seen whether or not the staff administration play an additional pacer or a spinner and contemplating that the primary sport was a low-scoring affair and dew performed a component, staff successful the toss, would choose to bat first.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
