Manipal Tigers (MNT) square up against Gujarat Greats (GJG) in match No 15 of the ongoing Legends League Cricket (LLC) 2024 at the Molana Azad Stadium in Jammu on Saturday, October 5.
Defending champions Manipal Tigers haven’t been able to replicate their success from last season as they are yet to win their first match in LLC 2024. The Harbhajan Singh-led side has lost three matches while two of their games were abandoned due to rain. They are coming off a gut-wrenching defeat against Toyam Hyderabad in the Super Over. The Tigers are languishing at No. 5 on the points table and would want to win their last two games to stake their claim for a spot in the semi-finals.
Meanwhile, Gujarat Greats started their campaign with a comprehensive win against Hyderabad. However, they went on to lose back-to-back matches against Southern Super Stars and it derailed their campaign somewhat. Their most recent fixture against Hyderabad was abandoned due to rain. Gujarat are placed at No. 4 and a win on Saturday will help them move to the third spot by displacing India Capitals.
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MNT vs GJG Match Details
Match | Venue | Date & Time | Live Broadcast & Streaming Details |
Manipal Tigers vs Gujarat Greats, Match 15 | Molana Azad Stadium, Jammu | Saturday, October 5, 3:00 pm IST | Star Sports, FanCode (app and website) |
Pitch Report
In the first two matches played at the Molana Azad Stadium in Jammu in LLC 2024, the average first innings score has been around 136. Run-scoring has nOt been easy as there has been assistance for both pacers and spinners. The powerplay overs will be crucial for the batting sides as they would have to look to make the most of the field restrictions.
Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played | Won by Manipal Tigers | Won by Gujarat Greats | No Result | First-ever Fixture | Most-recent Fixture |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19/9/22 | 20/11/23 |
MNT vs GJG Predicted Playing 11
Manipal Tigers (MNT)
Phil Mustard (wk), Manoj Tiwary, Obus Pienaar, Saurabh Tiwary, Angelo Perera, Asela Gunaratne, Thisara Perera, Daniel Christian, Imran Khan, Harbhajan Singh (c), Praveen Gupta
Gujarat Greats (GJG)
Morne van Wyk (wk), Shikhar Dhawan (c), Lendl Simmons, Mohammad Kaif, Yashpal Singh, Kamau Leverock, Asghar Afghan, Manan Sharma, Seekuge Prasanna, Liam Plunkett, Jerome Taylor
Predicted Best Performers of the Match
Predicted Best Batter: Morne van Wyk
Morne van Wyk has been in fine form in LLC 2024 as he has amassed 139 runs from three matches at an average of 69.50 and a strike rate of 140.40. He will be looking to get his team off to a great start alongside Shikhar Dhawan.
Predicted Best Bowler: Manan Sharma
Manan Sharma is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament, having bagged nine wickets from three matches at an average of 10. The left-arm spinner has a strike rate of 8 and an economy rate of 7.50. He has bowled with the new ball and also through the middle overs. It will be interesting to see how Dhawan uses the four overs of his in-form bowler.
Today’s Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match
Scenario 1
Manipal Tigers win the toss and opt to bowl first.
PP Score: 35-45
GJG: 130-150
Manipal Tigers win the match.
Scenario 2
Gujarat Greats win the toss and opt to bowl first.
PP Score: 40-50
MNT: 135-145
Gujarat Greats win the match.
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*Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.