Today, CSK batting collapsed like a pack of cards and were comprehensively beaten by KKR. This is not new. In every IPL, all teams witness a batting collapse.
Two strong teams GT and LSG will face off on 12 Apr in Lucknow in a league match of IPL2025.
Analysis
LSG
P- 5, W- 3, L- 2.
Five of the top six batsmen are scoring high. Marsh- above 50 four times, Markram- above 30 three times and Pooran- more than 70 three times. Pant has failed miserably- 19 in four matches. Miller and Badoni are consistent scorers in the middle order. The pacers- Sardul, Akash and Avesh have picked up 7, 2 and 3 wickets respectively. The spinners, Bishnoi and Rathee have picked up 4 and 7 wickets respectively. Overall, the team has a strong top order, stable middle order and average pacers and good spinners. Likely to Shine- Pant, Miller, Sardul , Rathee.
GT- 5, W- 4, L- 1. Four of the top six batsmen are in good form. Gill more than 30 three times, Buttler more than 50 twice, Rutherford more than 30 four times.Middle order is weak with only Sharukh who is struggling to score. The pacers are in good form. Siraj, Krishna and Ishant have picked up 10, 8 and 1 wicket respectively. The in-form spinners, Sai Kishore and Rashid have picked up 10 and 3 wickets respectively. Overall, the team is well balanced with good pacers and spinners. Likely to Shine- Gill, Tewatia, Siraj, Sai Kishore.
Comparison
The top six batsmen of both teams are in form but LSG has four overseas batsmen who are likely to steal the show. The middle order of GT is weak. The bowling outfit of GT is a shade better than LSG. Overall, LSG is a stronger team due to its batting.
Likely Winner- LSG
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