Rajasthan Royals will be all set to lock horns against Gujarat Titans in this crucial first qualifier encounter in this season’s TATA IPL. Welcome to the GT vs RR Dream11 team prediction today and match preview.
Gujarat Titans was the first team to complete qualification in the tournament with some well-rested players who will aim to give their all in this crucial fixture.
Rajasthan Royals on the other hand will aim to use their current momentum to good use as they hold a blend of strong overall contenders who should be able to retain their form for this contest.
Probable Winner, Betting Tips, and Match Prediction
Gujarat Titans should win this match by a very close margin.
Betting Odds
GT- 1.86 RR- 2.18
Pitch Report and Toss
The pitch can create scoring opportunities along with decent assistance to bowlers. The winners of the toss should bowl first.
Weather
The weather forecasts a warm humid day.
Probable Playing 11
Gujarat Titans
W.Saha (wk), S.Gill, D.Miller, H.Pandya, R.Tewatia, Rashid-Khan, M.Shami, L.Ferguson, P.Sangwan, A.Joseph, R.Sai Kishore
Rajasthan Royals
J.Buttler (wk), S.Samson, Y.Jaiswal, S.Hetmyer, D.Padikkal, R.Parag, T.Boult, Y.Chahal, R.Ashwin, P.Krishna, O.McCoy
Match Details
TATA IPL
Match: Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals (1st Qualifier)
Date and Time: 24th May – 07:30 pm IST
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India
Telecast: Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar
GT vs RR Dream11 Team Prediction Today, TATA IPL, Fantasy Cricket Picks, Match Preview
Wicket-Keeper
Wriddhiman Saha (8.5 Cr) continues with his impressive batting form which has helped him build a consistent form with a total of 312 runs in 9 matches added with his contributions behind the stumps that can continue to impact his performance.
Jos Buttler (10 Cr) has not been at his best in the last 3 matches but remains the leading runs scorer from his team and the tournament with a total of 629 runs in 14 matches.
Sanju Samson (9.0 Cr) pushed his form when called upon and can play an important role in the top order taking his total to 374 runs in 14 matches which should keep him focused on this fixture.
Batsman
David Miller (9.0 Cr) has been on the pitch during some tough situations throughout this season with the ability to fight back with an audacity which should allow him to perform well under pressure.
Shimron Hetmyer (8.5 Cr) will aim to bring his power-hitting skills into the contest that has earned him consistent runs at the earlier stages of the season which should be regained in this crucial match.
Yashasvi Jaiswal (8.5 Cr) scored an amazing 59 runs at a strike rate of 134.09 which helped his team register qualification that should allow him to channel a similar fom in this contest.
All-rounders
Hardik Pandya (10.5 Cr) played a key role in their last match after scoring 62 runs at a strike rate of 131.91 with the added skills of bowling which can make its way through to this fixture which makes him our prime choice.
Ravichandran Ashwin (9.0 Cr) has been a key player for his team this season as he has achieved amazing batting and bowling consistency which could push him to maintain his side in this game.
Bowlers
Rashid-Khan (9.5 Cr) is known for his ability to give his all for the team if its with his spin bowling or his batting potential which should motivate him to play a responsible role for his team which makes him our prime choice for this encounter.
Mohammed Shami (8.5 Cr) holds brilliant wicket-taking potential which should allow him to bring a composed form that can wreak havoc to register their place in the finals.
Obed McCoy (8.0 Cr) was added back to the squad in the last 2 matches with 4 wickets taking his total to 6 wickets in 3 games highlighting his potential to find 2 wickets with consistency which can assure points for this match.
Dream11 Team Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
H.Pandya will be our captain because of his amazing batting and bowling potential.
Rashid-Khan will be our vice-captain because of his current form and wicket-taking abilities.
DREAM 11 TEAM
Saha, Buttler, Samson, Miller, Hetmyer, Jaiswal, Pandya (C), Ashwin, Shami, Rashid-Khan (VC), McCoy
Dream11 Team Disclaimer
The veracity of our selections and team is based on earnest analysis of the league, matches, and playing 11s. We implore you to forage your team by your own accord with these facets helping spur your decision making.
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