CricBattle Daily Fantasy Cricket League Tips Bangalore vs Gujarat on April 2 by Soubhagya Swain,2 days ago  

CricBattle Daily Fantasy Cricket League Tips

Bangalore vs Gujarat on April 2

 

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be locking horns with the Gujarat Titans (GT) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday, April 2. The two sides have faced each other at this ground twice so far, with both winning one game each. RCB has won its last two matches and has been successful in chasing and defending, respectively. For RCB, this will be their first game at home, and they will be excited to play in front of their fans, who are expected to turn up in huge numbers. The Rajat Patidar-led team has looked clinical this season so far, making sure they cover all the boxes. With most of the players turning up in crucial times, RCB has earned the rewards for it. Meanwhile, the Gujarat-based franchise had a promising yet disappointing start to the season. Playing Punjab Kings at home, the side was hammered for 243 runs in their allotted overs that night, courtesy of Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya, and Shashank Singh. Notably, GT gave a tough fight till the end, but were restricted to 232, eventually losing the game by 11 runs. However, in their last game against the Mumbai Indians, they made sure to finish on the winning side and did so, thanks to their brilliance in both the batting and bowling departments.

Best economical pick – Mohammed Siraj will have his emotions flowing as he returns to the Chinnaswamy Stadium, but for the Gujarat Titans and not in RCB colours. Siraj, who represented the Bengaluru franchise for seven years, is the third-highest wicket-taker for them with 83 scalps in 87 matches. However, the 31-year-old will be aware of the conditions and give a tough time to the opposition batters. In the game against the Mumbai Indians, Siraj wreaked havoc by picking up two wickets in the powerplay. 

Top captains & vice captains – Virat Kohli could be the best batter in the upcoming game against the Gujarat Titans. Kohli, who has been giving good starts to his team, will be confident going ahead. With Bengaluru wicket suiting the batters, Kohli is expected to get runs. In two matches, the batting maestro has scored 90 runs, including an unbeaten 59 against Kolkata Knight Riders in the season opener. Shubman Gill has been consistent with the bat, scoring decent runs at the top order. While he hasn’t had explosive innings every game, his steady approach makes him a reliable run-scorer. This season, Gill has been adapting well to varying match situations, sometimes shifting gears between attack and defense based on the game’s need. This flexibility makes him a strong candidate for a vice-captain pick, as he can adapt and still score well.

Smart pick – Given his strong recent performances, Sai Sudarshan could be a solid pick for tomorrow’s match. Players coming off good form are more likely to continue performing well, and Sudharsan could be poised to play a match-winning knock in the middle overs. Sudharsan is still not as widely picked as the big names (like Kohli, Salt or Gill), so if you’re looking for a differential pick to stand out, Sudharsan could provide excellent value. If he replicates his recent form, he might outscore higher-owned players.

Cautious Pick – ​Rahul Tewatia has had some explosive moments, especially in the death overs, where he has the ability to hit big sixes and turn games around. However, his consistency with the bat has been an issue. While he can provide a quick cameo, he hasn't always been able to anchor or build significant innings. Avoiding Tewatia in your fantasy team might be a good idea if you're looking for more consistent players with a higher chance of contributing regularly.

My XI – Virat Kohli (Captain), Shubman Gill (Vice-Captain), Sai Sudarshan, Mohammed Siraj, Phil Salt, Josh Hazelwood, Bhuvneswar Kumar, Rajat Patidar, Jos Buttler, Krunal Pandya, Rashid Khan

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