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HH vs GG, Saurashtra Premier League: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the 1st Match (Source: Twitter)
The third edition of the Saurashtra Premier League (SPL) 2023 is all set to kick off with Halar Heroes (HH) facing off against Gohilwad Gladiators (GG) in the 1st match of the tournament. The clash is slated to take place on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) Stadium in Rajkot, Gujrat, India, at 7:00 PM IST.
A total of five teams will compete. The tournament comprises 11 matches spanning nine days from August 23 to August 31. In a double round-robin league stage, each team faces every other team twice. To decide the champions, final match will be played between the top two teams on August 31.
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Halar Heroes (HH), the defending champions have unbeaten record against Gohilwad Gladiators, having conquered them in all three previous encounters. They finished the group stage at the top of the points table with four wins and only one loss.
On the other hand, Gohilwad Gladiators (GG), last season's runners-up, secured the second position in group stages with three wins and two losses, showcasing their competitiveness. They lost the trophy to HH, where HH emerged victorious with a 40-run margin.
HH vs GG, 1st Match: Pitch Report
The pitch is expected to be a batting paradise, providing an advantage to pacers. A predicted average score of 170-175 runs could be a winning score at this venue. Hence, the skipper winning the toss will prefer to bowl first to have a target in sight.
HH vs GG, 1st Match: Top Player Picks
Arpit Vasavada (HH)
- Skipper Arpit Vasavada is an experienced campaigner as he carries vast experience in the domestic circuit.
- His all-round ability can be a turning point in the match. He would be looking to set the tone upfront with his batting prowess for his team.
Sammar Gajjar (HH)
- He is a right-arm fast bowler who contributed 43 runs and secured six wickets in the previous season.
Saurya Sanandiya (GG)
- Saurya Sanandiya scalped eight wickets during the last edition of the Saurashtra Premier League.
- In the absence of their key bowler, Jaydev Unadkat, Sanandiya may turn out to be a key bowler for Gohilwad Gladiators.
Prerak Mankad (GG)
- He is an all-rounder who scored 155 runs and claimed three wickets in the previous season.
HH vs GG, 1st Match: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If Heroes Bats First | Arpit Vasavada | Sammar Gajjar |
| If Gladiators Bats First | Krishnakant Pathak | Saurya Sanandiya |
HH vs GG, 1st Match: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
Chasing seems to be the preferred strategy here. Looking at the new squads and the players form, Gohilwad Gladiators to win this opening match of the SPL 2023 season.
HH vs GG, 1st Match: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small League Contests
Wicketkeepers: Snell Patel
Batters: Krishnakant Pathak, Vishvaraj Jadeja, Hetvik Kotak
All-rounders: Arpit Vasavada, Prerak Mankad, Sammar Gajjar, Parth Chauhan
Bowlers: Saurya Sanandiya, Yuvraj Chudasama, Sonu Batham
Captain: Krishnakant Pathak
Vice-Captain: Sammar Gajjar
HH: 5 Players, GG: 6 Players
HH vs GG, 1st Match: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand League Contests
Wicketkeepers: Snell Patel
Batters: Krishnakant Pathak, Vishvaraj Jadeja, Hetvik Kotak
All-rounders: Arpit Vasavada, Prerak Mankad, Sammar Gajjar, Parth Chauhan
Bowlers: Saurya Sanandiya, Yuvraj Chudasama, Sonu Batham
Captain: Arpit Vasavada
Vice-Captain: Saurya Sanandiya
HH: 5 Players, GG: 6 Players
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