The 1st match of the TATA IPL Indian Premier League is going to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, between the Gujarat Titans and the Chennai Super Kings. The match will start at 7:30 PM IST.
This series is going to be a Royal clash between the virtuoso MS Dhoni and the pupil Hardik Pandya. There can’t be a more juicer contest then this to start this cricket carnival. The tension will be simmering between both the sites as both the teams will be trying to score points against each other.
This IPL series will be a two month long party which will be enjoyed by 1.2 billion people in India across the country and barring that this IPL will be also watched all across the world. Regarded as one of the top confederations in league cricket, in this league the top cricketers of the cricketing world will come and play with established Indian cricketers as well as young and upcoming domestic cricketers. This platform is a blessing for the young upcoming talent as they get to rub shoulders with top
class International cricketers.
Besides getting a chance to gain hefty exposure by playing in front of big crowds, it is a master class for the budding cricketers and an ecstasy trip for the viewers. So get ready to celebrate the biggest spectacle that there has rarely been in the world of cricket.
TFG Fantasy Stars for GT vs CSK
Gujarat Tians:
Shubman Gill can play a glorious square cut, square of side and also a terrific punch straight down the ground through mid-off. Gill also plays a very delicate late cut through third man and can also dish out a crafty Pedal sweep through short fine leg. He is a user of his feet against the spinners and plays a top class loafter extra cover drive with the spin over extra cover. Gill has played 74 matches, scored 1,900 runs with a batting average of 34.50 and a strike rate of 132.33 in his Indian Premier League career so far.
Matthew Wade can play an astonishing pull short in front of Square leg and also a stunning reverse sweep over fine leg for 6. He is safe as houses behind stumps. and is an exceptional cricketer to have in your team. Wade has played 13 matches, scored 179 runs with a batting average of 15.17 and a strike rate of 113.77 in his Indian Premier League career so far.
Hardik Pandya is a powerful hitter down the ground and can smash the ball straight over mid-off. He can also play a terrifically glorious square cut square, through the off side. He contributes with the ball as well as he picks up some crucial wickets with the ball. He is a perfect example of a genuine allrounder and is a brilliant fielder on the field. He has played 107 matches, scored 1,963 runs with a batting average of 44.27 and a strike rate of 131.27 in his Indian Premier League career so far.
Chennai Super Kings:
Ruturaj Galkwad can play a fantastic cover drive through the off side and can play a lovely cut shot behind point. He play a beautiful punch in front of covers and is a glorious player to watch when he gets going. Ruturaj has played 36 matches, scored 1,207 runs with a batting average of 26.29and a strike rate of 126.46 in his Indian Premier League career so far
Devon Conway can play a terrific on drive through mid-on and a lovely cover drive in between covers and point. He plays excellent pickup flick well over mid-wicket and is a huge chellenge for the opposition. Devon has played 7 matches, scored 252 runs with a batting average of 42.00 and a strike rate of 145.66 in his Indian Premier League career so far.
MS Dhoni is a world cricket legend who can bang the ball through off side with undisputed ease. He can play hard pull shot over square leg and can hit the ball hard, straight over mid -off against the spinners. This murderer of spin bowling and the lightning quick behind the stump Maestro, has played 234 matches, scored 4,978 runs with a batting average of 13.14 and a strike rate of 123.40 in his Indian Premiere League career so far.
Possible 11: GT
Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade, Abhinav Manohar, Hardik Pandya, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid khan, Sai Sudharsan, Noor Ahmad, Yash Dayal, Alzarri Joseph Mohammed Sami.
Possible 11: CSK
Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Ben Stokes, MS Dhoni, Dwaine Pretorius, Ravindra Jadeja, Mukesh Choudhary, Maheesh Theekshana, Mitchell Santner.
TFG Picks for GT vs CSK