The cricket fans are set up for an exhilarating encounter as India Capitals(IC)will lock horns with the Manipal Tigers(MT) in their final group stage game of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) 2023. The match, scheduled for Saturday, December 3, at the Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, promises to be a riveting one as the Indian Capital will put in their all as it's a do-or-die encounter for them if they want to proceed further in the tournament. On the other hand, the Manipal Tigers are in a stronger position and winning this match will take them to the top of the points table.
Match Details
Match: India Capitals vs Manipal Tigers, 13th match, LLC 2023
Date & Time: 2nd December, 6:30 PM IST
Venue: Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
Pitch and Playing Conditions
The ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium is known to be a two-paced track, where batsmen find it hard to accumulate runs. Past matches at this venue have seen spinners having the edge over the batters, though pacers with clever variations and a good change of pace can also exploit the sluggish conditions. The upcoming clash between India Capitals and Manipal Tigers is expected to witness a low-scoring affair, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
Head-to-Head Encounters
The recent encounters between India Capitals and Manipal Tigers have been closely contested, with both teams securing a win each. One match saw the Tigers triumphing by 3 wickets with no balls remaining, while the Capitals clinched the other with a 7-wicket victory and 16 balls to spare.
Probable Playing XI
India Capitals Playing XI: Gautam Gambhir (C), Ben Dunk (WK), Hashim Amla, Kevin Pietersen, Morne van Wyk, Ricardo Powell, Ashley Nurse, Rusty Theron, Isuru Udana, Pravin Tambe, Fidel Edwards.
Grand League Team
Wicketkeepers: Robin Uthappa(C), Ben Dunk
Batters: Gautam Gambhir, Mohammad Kaif(VC), Hamilton Masakadza
All-Rounders: Thisara Perera, Ashley Nurse, Colin de Grandhomme
Bowlers: Harbhajan Singh, Isuru Udana, Rusty Theron
Head-to-Head Team
Wicketkeepers: Robin Uthappa
Batters: Gautam Gambhir(C), Mohammad Kaif, Hamilton Masakadza, Ricardo Powell
All-Rounders: Thisara Perera, Ashley Nurse(VC), Colin de Grandhomme
Bowlers: Harbhajan Singh, Isuru Udana, Rusty Theron