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The Legends League Cricket (LLC) 2023 is off to a sensational start, and the cricketing world is eagerly anticipating Game 2, where the Manipal Tigers, led by the dynamic Harbhajan Singh, will take on the formidable Gujarat Giants captained by the experienced Parthiv Patel. Following the thrilling opener that saw the Bhilwara Kings emerge victorious against the India Capitals, the LLC promises yet another captivating contest between two powerhouse teams.
Harbhajan Singh, a veteran of the game, will be steering the Manipal Tigers, a squad that boasts an impressive lineup of cricket legends, including Robin Uthappa, S Badrinath, Mohammad Kaif, Corey Anderson, and more. On the other side of the pitch, Parthiv Patel will lead the Gujarat Giants, a team with its share of cricketing stalwarts, featuring the likes of Chris Gayle, Liam Plunkett, S Sreesanth, Ben Laughlin, and other seasoned campaigners.
Match: Manipal Tigers vs Gujrat Giants, Match 2, Legends League Cricket 2023
Venue: JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
Date & Time: Monday, 20th November, 07:00 PM (IST)
Live Streaming Details: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar app and FanCode
There’s only a 2% chance of rain affecting the game tomorrow, providing a favourable weather outlook. In the seven T20 Internationals played at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi, the team batting first has won on three occasions, while the team chasing has prevailed four times, indicating a trend of competitive matches. With an average first-innings score of 138 and a drop to 111 in the second innings, the statistics highlight the slow nature of the wicket and the lower-scoring trend in ODIs at this venue, showcasing favourable conditions for spin bowlers.
The pitch at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi is expected to be slow with low bounce, offering substantial assistance to spin bowlers due to ample grip and turn. While batsmen may face challenges in scoring quickly, spending time at the crease becomes crucial for establishing rhythm and effectively initiating their innings on this challenging surface.
Matches Played – 1
Manipal Tigers Won – 0
Gujrat Giants Won – 1
Gujarat Giants Squad: Chris Gayle, Parthiv Patel(w/c), Richard Levi, Nathan Reardon, Kevin O Brien, Seekkuge Prasanna, Abhishek Jhunjhunwala, Rayad Emrit, Liam Plunkett, S Sreesanth, Ben Laughlin, Abhimanyu Mithun, Sarabjit Ladda, Dishant Yagnik, Chirag Khurana, Dane Piedt, Ahmed Raza, Sulieman Benn, Elton Chigumbura
Manipal Tigers Squad: Chadwick Walton, Robin Uthappa(w), David White, Kyle Coetzer, Hamilton Masakadza, S Badrinath, Mohammad Kaif, Corey Anderson, Harbhajan Singh(c), Praveen Kumar, Thisara Perera, Mitchell McClenaghan, Colin de Grandhomme, Amitoze Singh, Parvinder Awana, Imran Khan, Praveen Gupta, Pankaj Singh
Wicketkeepers: Parthiv Patel, Robin Uthappa
Batters: Chris Gayle©, Kevin O Brien, Mohammed Kaif, S Badrinath
All-Rounders: Corey Anderson (vc), Thisara Perera
Bowlers: S Sreesanth, Praveen Kumar, Harbhajan Singh
Wicketkeepers: Parthiv Patel, Robin Uthappa
Batters: Chris Gayle©, Kevin O Brien (vc), Mohammed Kaif, S Badrinath
All-Rounders: Corey Anderson, Liam Plunkett
Bowlers: S Sreesanth, Praveen Kumar, Harbhajan Singh