In a thrilling finish to the 18th match of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) 2024 season, India Capitals defeated Gujarat Greats by 4 wickets on the last ball of the match. Gujarat Greats set a target of 135 runs, which India Capitals chased down in the final over. Both teams have faced challenges this season, with India Capitals winning only two matches and Gujarat Greats struggling for consistency.
Both teams have seen mixed results in their head-to-head battles, with India Capitals holding a slight edge, having won two out of the last three encounters. The pitch at Molana Azad Stadium is expected to offer balanced conditions for both batting and bowling, with pace and spin likely to find support. Weather conditions are forecasted to be mostly sunny with temperatures around 29°C, which should ensure good playing conditions.
India Capitals come into the game with players like Ben Dunk, who has scored 130 runs in three matches, while Gujarat Greats will look to rely on the experienced Morne van Wyk and Shikhar Dhawan, who have amassed 139 and 111 runs, respectively. On the bowling front, Gujarat’s Manan Sharma has been in great form, taking 9 wickets in 3 matches. With a 67% win rate for teams bowling first at this venue, the toss could play a crucial role, and India Capitals are predicted to have the upper hand.
