The 18th match of the Legends League Cricket 2024 will see Gujarat Giants (GJG) squaring off against India Capitals (IC) at the Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu on Monday, October 7. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the GJG vs IC Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, and the pitch report.
India Capitals have won only one of their last five matches. They are currently placed second-last in the points table. Gujarat Giants, on the other hand, is led by batter Shikhar Dhawan. They have also won one of their last five matches. They are currently placed last in the points table with -1.272 NRR.
These two teams have played three head-to-head matches. India Capitals have won two matches, while Gujarat Giants have won only one match.
GJG vs IC Match Details
The 18th match of the Legends League Cricket 2024 will be played on October 7 at the Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu. The game is set to take place at 7:00 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
GJG vs IC, 18th match
Date and Time: October 7, 2024, 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Maulana Azad Stadium, Jammu
Pitch Report
The pitch at Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu is a well-balanced pitch. Spinners might be crucial in the middle overs. Fans can expect a low-scoring match with a lot of wickets falling. The last match played here was between Konark Suryas Odisha and Toyam Hyderabad, where a total of 201 runs were scored at a loss of 15 wickets.
GJG vs IC Form Guide
GJG - L N/R L L W
IC - L N/R N/R L W
GJG vs IC Probable Playing XI
GJG Playing XI
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Shikhar Dhawan ©, Chris Gayle, Morne van Wyk (wk), Mohammad Kaif, Yashpal Singh, Asghar Afghan, Manan Sharma, Samar Quadri, Debabrata Das, Seekkuge Prasanna, Sreesanth, Liam Plunkett (sub)
IC Playing XI
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Bharat Chipli, Faiz Fazal, Dhruv Raval (wk), Ian Bell ©, Ben Dunk, Ashley Nurse, Colin de Grandhomme, Iqbal Abdulla, Rahul Sharma, Dhawal Kulkarni, Parvinder Awana, Dwayne Smith (sub)
GJG vs IC Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Ben Dunk
Ben Dunk is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He is expected to bat in the top order and has already smashed 130 runs in the last three matches. Morne van Wyk is another good wicket-keeper option for today's match. He has smashed 140 runs in the last four matches.
Batters
Shikhar Dhawan
Chris Gayle and Shikhar Dhawan are the two best batter picks for today's Dream11 team. Shikhar Dhawan has already smashed 119 runs in the last four matches. Ian Bell is another good batter option for today's match.
All-rounders
Manan Sharma
Seekkuge Prasanna and Manan Sharma are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both the players will play a crucial role for their teams in today's match. Manan Sharma has already smashed 23 runs and taken 12 wickets in the last four matches. Iqbal Abdullah is another good all-rounder for today's match.
Bowlers
Rahul Sharma
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Dhawal Kulkarni and Rahul Sharma. Rahul Sharma has already taken five wickets in the last three matches. Liam Plunkett is another good bowler option for today's match, who has taken threewickets in the last four matches.
GJG vs IC match captain and vice-captain choices
Manan Sharma
Manan Sharma is one the most crucial picks from Gujarat Giants squad as he will bat in the middle order and also complete his quota of four overs. He has already smashed 23 runs and taken 12 wickets in the last four matches of the tournament.
Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan is another crucial pick from the Gujarat Giants squad. He will open the innings with Morne van Wyk. Dhawan has already smashed 119 runs in the last four matches. He was part of the dream team three of the last four matches.
5 Must-Picks for GJG vs IC, 18th match
Shikhar Dhawan
Morne van Wyk
Manan Sharma
Ben Dunk
Seekkuge Prasanna
Gujarat Giants vs India Capitals Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be good for both batters and bowlers, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. As the pitch is new, fans should choose all-rounders as captain or vice-captain. This is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.
Gujarat Giants vs India Capitals Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicket-keeper: M van Wyk, B Dunk
Batters: S Dhawan, C Gayle
All-rounders: M Sharma, S Prasanna, C de Grandhomme, A Nurse, I Abdullah
Bowlers: D Kulkarni, R Sharma
Gujarat Giants vs India Capitals Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: M van Wyk, B Dunk
Batters: S Dhawan, C Gayle, I Bell
All-rounders: M Sharma, S Prasanna, A Nurse, I Abdullah
Bowlers: L Plunkett, R Sharma
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