GT Playing XI vs LSG: GT vs LSG Live – Hardik Pandya, the leader of Gujarat Titans opted for a well-balanced lineup for their first game. Shubhman Gill and Matthew Wade all set to open the innings for the debutant side while a deadly Spin-Pace Combo of Rashid Khan and Lockie Ferguson awaits the Lucknow Super Giants. Follow IPL 2022 Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
The inclusion of David Miller was quite a surprise for everyone along with the opting to play out of favour Varun Aaron in the team. Gujarat Lions are all set to unleash pace fury on LSG after having started Lockie Fergusen, Mohammed Shami, and Varun Aaron.
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Gujarat Titans Playing XI vs LSG:
1. Shubman Gill
2. Matthew Wade (WK)
3. Vijay Shankar
4. Abhinav Manohar
5. David Miller
6. Hardik Pandya (C)
7. Rahul Tewatia
8. Rashid Khan
9. Mohammed Shami
10. Varun Aaron
11. Lockie Ferguson
Apart from Shubman Gill, Gujarat Titans have three openers in Australia’s World Cup hero Matthew Wade, Wriddhiman Saha and Rahmanullah Gurbaz. But with Wade in, Gurbaz is expected to be benched.
GT Playing XI vs LSG: Hardik Pandya’s BIGGEST test as captain, who will open with Shubman Gill? – Follow Live Updates
GT Playing XI vs LSG: Hardik Pandya’s BIGGEST test as captain, who will open with Shubman Gill? – Follow Live Updates
Who will open against LSG? – In all probabilities, Matthew Wade looks to be the choice to open with Shubman Gill. While the Indian opener has been known for holding the fort, Matthew Wade can unleash his array of shots at the Wankhede Stadium to provide a speedy start.
That will see Wriddhiman Saha or Gurkeerat Singh Mann batting at No 3 or 4 depending on the match situation. Gurkeerat was in fine form in domestic cricket and could be backed for No 3 slot while Saha could do the job at No 4.
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GT Playing XI vs LSG: Hardik Pandya’s BIGGEST test as captain, who will open with Shubman Gill? – Follow Live Updates
GT Playing XI vs LSG: Hardik Pandya’s BIGGEST test as captain, who will open with Shubman Gill? – Follow Live Updates
Will Hardik Pandya bowl? – As the captain himself said it will be a surprise, it is difficult to assume whether he would bowl. But he was proactive to bowl a few overs in the nets at the NCA and is expected to bowl at least a couple of overs against LSG.
What will be GT’s bowling combination? – The Wankhede pitch is expected to have pace and bounce. Hence, it is expected that Gujarat Titans will go with three specialist pacers. Mohammed Shami being the strike bowler, he is expected to partner with Lockie Ferguson. Dominic Drakes could also get the nod considering his power-hitting capabilities at the tail.
GT Playing XI vs LSG: Hardik Pandya’s BIGGEST test as captain, who will open with Shubman Gill? – Follow Live Updates
But Gujarat Titans will have a plethora of pace bowling options. Apart from Hardik himself, Vijay Shankar can also bowl quality overs.
As for the spin department, Rashid Khan will lead the attack with Rahul Tewatia and Gurkeerat Singh Mann helping him at the Wankhede.
Gujarat Titans Full Squad: Retained: Hardik Pandya, Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, Auction Picks: Mohammed Shami, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Lockie Ferguson, Abhinav Sadarangani, Rahul Tewatia, Noor Ahmed, Sai Kishore, Vijay Shankar, Jayant Yadav, Dominic Drakes, Darshan Nalkande, Yash Dayal, Alzarri Joseph, Pradeep Sangwan, David Miller, Wriddhiman Saha, Matthew Wade, Varun Aaron, B Sai Sudharshan
GT Playing XI vs LSG: Hardik Pandya’s BIGGEST test as captain, who will open with Shubman Gill? – Follow Live Updates
