Indian T20 League 2022: Match 62 - Chennai vs Gujarat: Preview, Match Details, Pitch Conditions and Updates

The 62nd match of the Indian T20 League 2022 shall see Chennai take on Gujarat. Both teams have had contrasting fortunes in this edition. While the Hardik Pandya-led side have already qualified for the playoffs, the defending champions have already got knocked out of the race to the top four.

Advertisment

Thus, this is one of the few matches which wouldn't impact any of the other sides. Irrespective of the result of this game, it isn't going to make any significant changes in the fortunes of either Gujarat or Chennai. Nevertheless, the last time these two sides clashed, fans witnessed an absolute thriller. It was a David Miller special that ensured the Gujarat-based side ended up on the winning side.

Besides, they have been brilliant in this edition. Gujarat have won nine out of their 12 games, and are currently placed at the top of the table. Despite not really having any pressure of winning this game, the Gujarat-based franchise would still want to get two more points to confirm their spot in the top two. This gives them the opportunity to play the Qualifier 1 and thus, get two chances to make it to the final.

As for the yellow army, they are currently playing for pride. Although they lost a low-scoring game to Mumbai, they still gave the Rohit Sharma-led side a run for their money. Moreover, the MS Dhoni-led side would want to test their youngsters. With nothing to lose, this is an ideal opportunity for them to unleash their updated version.

Advertisment

Pitch Conditions:

This game is set to take place at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The previous game over here turned out to be an absolute low-scoring affair. So much so, that the team batting chased a sub-par total of 98 with a lot of difficulties. However, both teams would still want to win the toss and bowl first. This shall give a better idea of the pitch conditions.

Probable Playing XIs:

Advertisment

Chennai:

Despite being bundled for 97 during their previous game against Mumbai, the four-time champions wouldn't look to make any changes to their batting as most of their batters are experienced, and know how to bounce back. Despite not being given a big total to defend, their bowlers were superb against Mumbai. Thus, Chennai wouldn't want to remove any of the bowlers from their XI either.

Predicted Playing XI:

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni(C/WK), Dwayne Bravo, Maheesh Theekshana, Simarjeet Singh, Mukesh Choudhary

Gujarat:

Matthew Wade has been disappointing in the 15th edition of the league. Thus, the Gujarat-based franchise would want to replace him with Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Besides, the Afghan keeper-batter has a superb record in the shortest format of the game. Other than that, the team management wouldn't want to make any changes to a winning combination.

Predicted Playing XI:

Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha (WK), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Hardik Pandya(c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore,

Lockie Ferguson, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammed Shami

Match Details:

Chennai vs Gujarat, Match 62

Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Date & Time: May 15 at 3:30 PM IST and Local Time

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar