WOG vs INM, Fantasy Predictions: LLC 2023, Match 2 (Source: Twitter)
The second match of the latest edition of Legends League Cricket (LLC) will see World Giants play against India Maharajas. The clash is scheduled to take place at West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha on a Super Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 8.00 PM IST. However, before the action begins, let us look at some of the important stats, the prime player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
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Aaron-Finch-led World Giants team will be playing their first game of the current edition of LLC. His side has star players, including the Universe Boss Chris Gayle, Shane Watson, legend Jacques Kallis, and former Aussie speedster Brett Lee. Meanwhile, Gautam Gambhir's India Maharajas side fell short of just nine runs in their opening encounter against Asia Lions as they look to claim their first win of the competition.
WOG vs INM, Match 2: Pitch Report- West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha
The opening match of LLC 2023 saw Asia Lions batting first and posting 165/6 on the board in their allotted 20 overs. Chasing side India Maharajas lost the fixture by just nine runs as they ended up with 156/8. Both innings produced totals of above 150 and is expected to be the same in the second game.
Numbers at the ground (This Tournament)
Total Match: 1
Match won batting first: 1
Match won battong second: 0
Average score batting first: 165
Average score batting second: 156
Average runs per over: 8.02
Average runs per wicket: 22.93
WOG vs INM, Match 2: Head-to-Head
World Giants and India Maharajas have squared off against each other three times, with the Giants emerging victorious on two occasions and the Majarajas on one.
Head-to-Head (Overall)
Total Matches: 3
World Giants won: 2
India Maharajas won: 1
WOG vs INM, Match 2: Probable Playing XIs
World Giants Team News
Former Australian skipper Aaron Finch will lead the World Giants side..
World Giants Probable Playing XI
Aaron Finch (c), Chris Gayle, Shane Watson, Jacques Kallis, Ross Taylor, Eoin Morgan/Lendl Simmons, Albie Morkel/Kevin O'Brien, Morne van Wyk (wk), Monty Panesar, Morne Morkel, and Brett Lee.
India Maharajas Team News
No major updates
India Maharajas Probable Playing XI
Robin Uthappa (wk), Gautam Gambhir (c), Murali Vijay, Suresh Raina, Mohammad Kaif, Yusuf Pathan, Stuart Binny, Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Ashok Dinda/Parvinder Awana, and Pravin Tambe
WOG vs INM, Match 2: Top Five Picks
- Aaron Finch (WOG): Giants skipper Aaron Finch loves playing the T20 format, as he has scored 11392 runs in 376 T20 innings at an average of 33.80. Finch has struck eight centuries and 77 fifties with the highest score of 172, the second-best individual score in all T20 cricket.
- Shane Watson (WOG): Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson is a worthy pick in this format. He has amassed 8821 runs in 335 T20 innings at an average of 29.30. Watson has hit six centuries and 53 half-centuries with the best score of 124*. With the ball in hand, he has picked up 216 wickets in 231 innings.
- Morne Morkel (WOG): Former South African tall bowler Morne Morkel looks a good pick for this fixture. The seamer has snared 207 scalps in 187 T20 innings at an average of 25.29, with the best figures of 4/17.
- Gautam Gambhir (INM): India Maharajas captain Gautam Gambhir smashed a half-century (54 off 39) in the competition's opening game against Asia Lions. The left-handed batter will look to lead his side from the front by contributing again and claim the first win. He has 6402 runs to his name in 245 innings.
- Robin Uthappa (INM): Gambhir's opening partner and wicketkeeper batter Robin Uthappa bagged a duck against the Asian side. He would hope to open his account and get a significant score in this tie. Uthappa has slammed 7272 runs in 282 innings with 42 fifties.
WOG vs INM, Match 2: Must picks for the match
World Giants
- Aaron Finch
- Shane Watson
- Morne Morkel
India Maharajas
- Gautam Gambhir - 54 runs in 1 match
- Robin Uthappa - 0 un in 1 match
- Murali Vijay - 25 runs in match
WOG vs INM, Match 2: Risky Picks
World Giants: Jacques Kallis, Brett Lee
India Maharajas: Mohammad Kaif, Harbhajan Singh
WOG vs INM, Match 2: Best Captain and Vice-captain choices
- Aaron Finch (WOG)
- Shane Watson (WOG)
- Gautam Gambhir (INM)
WOG vs INM, Match 2: Team for Head-to-Head Contests
Wicketkeepers: Morne van Wyk, Robin Uthappa
Batters: Aaron Finch, Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina, Yusuf Pathan
All-rounders: Shane Watson, Albie Morkel
Bowlers: Ashok Dinda, Pravin Tambe, Brett Lee
Captain: Shane Watson
Vice-captain Aaron Finch
WOG: 4 Players, INM: 7 Players
WOG vs INM, Match 2: Team for Winner takes all Contests
Wicketkeepers: Morne van Wyk, Robin Uthappa
Batters: Chris Gayle, Ross Taylor, Mohammad Kaif, Yusuf Pathan
All-rounders: Jacques Kallis, Stuart Binny
Bowlers: Brett Lee, Harbhajan Singh, Tino Best
Captain: Chris Gayle
Vice-captain: Ross Taylor
WOG: 6 Players, INM: 5 Players