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Before the T20 World Cup 2024 squad is finalized, there's a crucial discussion surrounding the bowling fitness of Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya. The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee is focusing on Hardik Pandya's bowling before making any decisions on selection for the ICC event.

Players' performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season hold significance in making it into the 15-member squad for the upcoming tournament in June. BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar attended a recent IPL 204 match between the Delhi Capitals (DC) and Mumbai Indians (MI).

According to a report from PTI, the chairman of the national selection committee will meet with Indian team captain Rohit Sharma in Delhi. Ajit Agarkar and Rohit Sharma will discuss the preliminary squad. The official announcement of the Indian team is scheduled for May 1 in Mumbai.

Hardik Pandya's Poor Performances In The IPL 2024

The report states that senior players like Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are certain selections in the squad. The selection process is expected to be straightforward. However, the committee will focus on the remaining slots, especially Hardik Pandya's bowling fitness for the World Cup.

The Mumbai Indians captain's performance in this IPL season has been underwhelming both as a player and captain. The all rounder has scored 197 runs in nine matches at an average of 24.63 and a strike rate of 151.54. He scored 46 runs in his recent match against the Delhi Capitals.

Hardik has struggled with the ball and has taken only four wickets at a disappointing economy rate of 11.95. The Mumbai Indians are currently ninth in the points table, having won only three out of nine matches. Their chances of making it to the playoffs in the ongoing event appear slim.

If Hardik Pandya secures his place in the final 15-member squad, there might not be much room for other all-rounders. This could leave the selection committee with a tough choice between Shivam Dube and Rinku Singh for the remaining slot.

Should Not Give Hardik Pandya That Much Priority - Irfan Pathan

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan stated that Indian cricket should not give priority to Hardik Pandya. Pathan stated that Pandya hasn't yet made a significant impact as an all-rounder in international cricket.

“What I feel about Hardik Pandya is that Indian cricket needs to make it clear that they should not give him that much priority as they have given him so far,” Pathan said.

“If you think you are a primary allrounder, you need to make that kind of an impact at the international level. As an allrounder he hasn’t made that kind of impact at the international level... still now we are only thinking about the potential,” he added.

During T20 World Cups, the 30-year-old has scored 213 runs in 10 innings at an average of 23.67 and a strike rate of 136.54 with a best score of 63. The right-arm pacer has taken 13 wickets at an average of 25.31 and an economy rate of 9.14 with best figures of 3/30.

Also read: T20 World Cup 2024: KL Rahul, Sanju Samson snubbed, uncapped RCB Pacer selected in India's WC squad picked by Zaheer Khan

 

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Dibrugarh CC and Tengapara C.C will face off in the 18th match of the Assam T20 Premier Club Championship 2024. In this article, we look at CCD vs TCC Dream11 Prediction Today Match, CCD vs TCC Dream11 Team Today, Playing 11s, and Pitch Report. Dibrugarh CC will be facing off against Tengapara C.C. for the first time in the Assam T20 Premier Club Championship.

CCD vs TCC Assam T20 Premier Club Championship Match 18 Preview:

The upcoming eighteenth encounter in the Assam T20 Premier Club Championship tournament will witness a showdown between Dibrugarh CC and Tengapara C.C. at the Judges Field in Guwahati on April 28th at 12:30 PM IST.

Also Read: GT vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- IPL 2024, Match 45

Dibrugarh CC has maintained an impeccable record, securing victory in all four of their matches and claiming the top position on the points table of Group B. In contrast, Tengapara C.C. has won one out of their two matches, placing them at third on the table.

CCD vs TCC Head-to-Head Record:

Teams	Matches Won
Dibrugarh CC	0
Tengapara C.C	0

CCD vs TCC Assam T20 Premier Club Championship Match 18 Weather & Pitch Report:

Temperature	29°C
Weather Forecast	Clear Sky
Pitch Behaviour	Balanced
Best Suited To	Pace
Average 1st innings score	151

Record of chasing teams:

Records	Good
Winning %	54%

CCD vs TCC Assam T20 Premier Club Championship Match 18 Squads:

Dibrugarh CC Squad: Jay Borah, Ishan Ahmed, Ankush Mazumder(wk), Gunjan Jyoti Deka©, Rajat Khan, Dhiraj Goswami, Reshab Dipak, Sunil Lachit, Nishant Singhania, Manjeet Deka, Aditya Borah, Sourav Saha

Tengapara C.C Squad: Asif Washimul©, Nihar Deka, Pradeep Sarkar, Dhrubajyoti Das, Santanu Dhar, Rohit Sen(wk), Amit Dutta, Affan Ahmed, Nipul Nath, Kankan Kalita, Samrat Biswas, Moina Basfor

CCD vs TCC Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Players Stats:

Player	Players Stats (last match)
Nihar Deka	5 runs and 2 wickets
Reshab Dipak	9 runs and 3 wickets
Ishan Ahmed	52 runs
Gunjan Deka	2 wickets

Hot Picks for CCD vs TCC Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:

Captaincy Picks:

Gunjan Deka

Ishan Ahmed

Top Picks:

Reshab Dipak

Nihar Deka

Budget Picks:

Nishant Singhania

Santanu Dhar

CCD vs TCC Assam T20 Premier Club Championship Match 18 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:

Captain	Gunjan Deka & Nihar Deka
Vice-Captain	Ishan Ahmed & Reshab Dipak

CCD vs TCC Dream11 Prediction Team 1:

• Keeper – Ankush Mazumder

• Batsmen – Jay Borah, Ishan Ahmed (vc), Asif Washimul Haque

• All-rounders – Gunjan Deka (c), Dhrubajyoti Das, Nihar Deka

• Bowlers – Reshab Dipak, Sunil Lachit, Kankan Kalita, Santanu Dhar

CCD vs TCC Dream11 Prediction Team 2:

• Keeper – Ankush Mazumder

• Batsmen – Jay Borah, Ishan Ahmed, Asif Washimul Haque

• All-rounders – Gunjan Deka, Dhrubajyoti Das, Nihar Deka (c), Nishant Singhania

• Bowlers – Reshab Dipak (vc), Sunil Lachit, Kankan Kalita

CCD vs TCC Dream11 Prediction Today Match Assam T20 Premier Club Championship Match 18 Players to Avoid:

Players	Dream11 Credits	Dream11 Points (Last match)
Sourav Saha	6.0 credits	9 points
Pradip Sarkar	7.0 credits	2 points

CCD vs TCC Dream11 Prediction Today Match Assam T20 Premier Club Championship Match 18 Expert Advice:

SL Captaincy Choice	Gunjan Deka
GL Captaincy Choice	Nihar Deka
Punt Picks	Nishant Singhania and Santanu Dhar
Dream11 Combination	1-3-3-4

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

 

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Kutchi Sports Club and Indorwa CC will take on each other in the 11th match of RCA Men’s T20 2024. In this article, we look at KT vs IRCC Dream11 Prediction Today Match, KT vs IRCC Dream11 Team Today, Playing 11s, and Pitch Report. Kutchi Sports Club will square off against Indorwa CC for the first time in the RCA Men’s T20.

KT vs IRCC RCA Men’s T20 Match 11 Preview:

The eleventh fixture of the RCA Men’s T20 tournament will witness a matchup between Kutchi Sports Club and Indorwa CC at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali on April 28th at 1:00 PM IST.

Also Read: GT vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- IPL 2024, Match 45

Kutchi Sports Club has suffered defeats in all three of their matches, resulting in their placement at fourth on the points table. Similarly, Indorwa CC has also faced losses in all three of their matches, leading to their position at the bottom of the table.

KT vs IRCC Head-to-Head Record:

Teams	Matches Won
Kutchi Sports Club	0
Indorwa CC	0

KT vs IRCC RCA Men’s T20 Match 11 Weather & Pitch Report:

Temperature	28°C
Weather Forecast	Precipitation
Pitch Behaviour	Balanced
Best Suited To	Pace
Average 1st innings score	140

Record of chasing teams:

Records	Good
Winning %	54%

KT vs IRCC RCA Men’s T20 Match 11 Squads:

Kutchi Sports Club Squad: Pankaj Vekaria©, Kishan Dabasiya, Gopal Halai(wk), Mukesh Patel, Kalpesh Bhanderi, Karan Lad, Pratik Vora, Harsh Panchal, Calvin Watuwa, Yvan Mitari, Jayesh Halai

Indorwa CC Squad: Allan Mugisha, Lalit Hotchandani, Vicky Prajapati©(wk), Eric Dusabemungu, Yves Cyusa, Protogene Irafasha, Chancelier Nzabarinda, Yvan Bimenyimana, Parfait Mugisha, Riteek Parmar, Mukesh Moolchandani

KT vs IRCC Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Players Stats:

Player	Players Stats (last match)
Protogene Irafasha	4 runs
Yvan Mitari	2 wickets
Chancelier Nzabarinda	9 runs
Hirwa Eric Dusabemungu	3 runs and 1 wicket

Hot Picks for KT vs IRCC Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:

Captaincy Picks:

Hirwa Eric Dusabemungu

Chancelier Nzabarinda

Top Picks:

Yvan Mitari

Protogene Irafasha

Budget Picks:

Karan Lad

Calvin Watuwa

KT vs IRCC RCA Men’s T20 Match 11 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:

Captain	Hirwa Eric Dusingizimana & Chancelier Nzabarinda
Vice-Captain	Yvan Mitari & Prtogene Irafasha

KT vs IRCC Dream11 Prediction Team 1:

• Keeper – Vicky Prajapati
• Batsmen – Yves Cyusa, Protogene Irafasha, Lalit Hotchandani
• All-rounders – Hirwa Eric Dusabemungu (c), Mukesh Patel, Yvan Mitari (vc), Calvin Watuwa
• Bowlers – Yuvan Bimenyimana, Chancelier Nzabarinda, Pankaj Vekaria

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KT vs IRCC Dream11 Prediction Team 2:

• Keeper – Vicky Prajapati
• Batsmen – Yves Cyusa, Protogene Irafasha (vc), Lalit Hotchandani, Karan Lad
• All-rounders – Hirwa Eric Dusabemungu, Mukesh Patel, Yvan Mitari, Calvin Watuwa
• Bowlers – Yuvan Bimenyimana, Chancelier Nzabarinda (c), Pankaj Vekaria

KT vs IRCC Dream11 Prediction Today Match RCA Men’s T20 Match 11 Players to Avoid:

Players	Dream11 Credits	Dream11 Points (Last match)
Pratik Vora	7.0 credits	7 points
Mukesh Moolchandani	7.0 credits	6 points

KT vs IRCC Dream11 Prediction Today Match RCA Men’s T20 Match 11 Expert Advice:

SL Captaincy Choice	Hirwa Eric Dusingizimana
GL Captaincy Choice	Chancelier Nzabarinda
Punt Picks	Karan Lad and Calvin Watuwa
Dream11 Combination	1-3-4-3

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

 

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Hungary and Romania will face off in the 6th and 9th matches of ECI T10 France 2024. In this article, we look at HUN vs ROM Dream11 Prediction Today Match, HUN vs ROM Dream11 Team Today, Playing 11s, and Pitch Report. Hungary will be facing off against Romania for the first time in the ECI T10 France.

HUN vs ROM ECI T10 France Match 6 and 9 Preview:

The sixth and ninth games of the ECI T10 France tournament will feature matches between Hungary and Romania at the Dreux Sport Cricket Club on April 28th at 1:00 PM IST and 7:00 PM IST respectively.

Also Read: GT vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- IPL 2024, Match 45

Hungary has lost all three of their matches and is currently at the bottom of the points table. On the other hand, Romania has played three matches this season, but all of them were abandoned due to rain.

HUN vs ROM Head-to-Head Record:

Teams	Matches Won
Hungary	0
Romania	0

HUN vs ROM ECI T10 France Match 6 and 9 Weather & Pitch Report:

Temperature	18°C
Weather Forecast	Clear Sky
Pitch Behaviour	Batting-friendly
Best Suited To	Pace
Average 1st innings score	105

Record of chasing teams:

Records	Poor
Winning %	43%

HUN vs ROM ECI T10 France Match 6 and 9 Squads:

Hungary Squad: Vinoth Ravindran©, Sheikh Rasik, Maaz Bhaiji(wk), Mark Des Fontaine, Zeeshan Kukikhel, Zahir Safi, Abhitesh Prashar, Matthew Ainsworth, Abbas Ghani, Kamran Wahid, Sandeep Mohandas

Romania Squad: Ramesh Satheesan, Muhammad Moiz, Vasu Saini©, Anand Rajshekara(wk), Ariyan Mohammed, Janitha Fernando, Shantanu Vashisht, Luca Petre, Manmeet Koli, Ravindra Athapaththu, Baljinder Singh

HUN vs ROM Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Players Stats:

Player	Players Stats (last match)
Shiekh Rasik	12 runs and 1 wicket
Vasu Saini	4 runs
Zeeshan Khan Kukikhel	NA
Muhammad Moiz	19 runs

Hot Picks for HUN vs ROM Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:

Captaincy Picks:

Zeeshan Khan Kukikhel

Muhammad Moiz

Top Picks:

Shiekh Rasik

Vasu Saini

Budget Picks:

Abbas Ghani

Shantanu Vashisht

HUN vs ROM ECI T10 France Match 6 and 9 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:

Captain	Zeeshan Khan Kukikhel & Muhammad Moiz
Vice-Captain	Vasu Saini & Sheikh Rasik

HUN vs ROM Dream11 Prediction Team 1:

• Keeper – Anand Rajshekara
• Batsmen – Sheikh Rasik, Ramesh Satheesan, Muhammad Moiz
• All-rounders – Vasu Saini (vc), Zeeshan Khan Kukikhel (c), Ravindra Athapaththu
• Bowlers – Manmeet Koli, Sandeep Mohandas, Janitha Fernando, Kamran Wahid

HUN vs ROM Dream11 Prediction Team 2:

• Keeper – Anand Rajshekara
• Batsmen – Sheikh Rasik (vc), Ramesh Satheesan, Muhammad Moiz (c)
• All-rounders – Vasu Saini, Zeeshan Khan Kukikhel, Ravindra Atapaththu
• Bowlers – Manmeet Koli, Sandeep Mohandas, Janitha Fernando, Abbas Ghani

HUN vs ROM Dream11 Prediction Today Match ECI T10 France Match 6 and 9 Players to Avoid:

Players	Dream11 Credits	Dream11 Points (Last match)
Ariyan Mohammed	7.0 credits	5 points
Zahir Safi	7.5 credits	1 point

HUN vs ROM Dream11 Prediction Today Match ECI T10 France Match 6 and 9 Expert Advice:

SL Captaincy Choice	Zeeshan Khan Kukikhel
GL Captaincy Choice	Muhammad Moiz
Punt Picks	Abbas Ghani and Kamran Wahid
Dream11 Combination	1-3-3-4

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

 

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MR KB Putrajaya and Stylop Golden Eagles will face off in the 7th match of Malaysia T10 Grand Rumble 2024. In this article, we look at MKP vs SGE Dream11 Prediction Today Match, MKP vs SGE Dream11 Team Today, Playing 11s, and Pitch Report. MR KB Putrajaya will be facing off against Stylop Golden Eagles for the first time in the Malaysia T10 Grand Rumble.

MKP vs SGE Malaysia T10 Grand Rumble Match 7 Preview:

The seventh matchup of the Malaysia T10 Grand Rumble tournament will witness MR KB Putrajaya taking on Stylop Golden Eagles at the Selangor Turf Club in Kuala Lumpur on April 28th at 1:15 PM IST.

Also Read: GT vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- IPL 2024, Match 45

MR KB Putrajaya has emerged victorious in their lone game, claiming the top spot on the points table. Similarly, Stylop Golden Eagles have also secured victory in their sole game, placing them in the second position on the table.

MKP vs SGE Head-to-Head Record:

Teams	Matches Won
MR KB Putrajaya	0
Stylop Golden Eagles	0

MKP vs SGE Malaysia T10 Grand Rumble Match 7 Weather & Pitch Report:

Temperature	25°C
Weather Forecast	Clear Sky
Pitch Behaviour	Batting-friendly
Best Suited To	Pace
Average 1st innings score	105

Record of chasing teams:

Records	Poor
Winning %	45%

MKP vs SGE Malaysia T10 Grand Rumble Match 7 Squads:

MR KB Putrajaya Squad: Aamir Khan©, Said Ismail Shah, Jamsaid Akhter, Ikramullah Khan, Arab Shah, Abdul Samad Khan, Atif Muhammad(wk), Raj Kumar Rajindran, Muhammad Adil, Sawan Rai, Faiz Khan

Stylop Golden Eagles Squad: Safikol Islam, Teja Kanagala, Selman Faris Keeran, Ikshu Sathyanarayana, Noor Nasir, Mehedi Hassan Modhu, Khayrul Alam, Emdadul Hossain©, Noor Ijaz, Naeem Jan Shahab(wk), Moses Samraj Sundar

MKP vs SGE Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Players Stats:

Player	Players Stats (last match)
Noor Nasir	3 runs
Mehedi Hassan	NA
Khayrul Alam	1 wicket
Jamsaid Akhter	31 runs

Hot Picks for MKP vs SGE Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:

Captaincy Picks:

Jamsaid Akhter

Khayrul Alam

Top Picks:

Noor Nasir

Mehedi Hassan

Budget Picks:

Ikramullah Khan Hanifullah

Noor Ijaz

MKP vs SGE Malaysia T10 Grand Rumble Match 7 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:

Captain	Jamshaid Akter & Kharyul Alam
Vice-Captain	Nasir & Mehedi Hassan

MKP vs SGE Dream11 Prediction Team 1:

• Keeper – Atif Muhammad, Safikol Islam
• Batsmen – Mehedi Hassan, Noor Nasir (vc), Said Ismail Shah
• All-rounders – Emdadul Hossain, Jamsaid Akhter (c), Khayrul Alam
• Bowlers – Kanagala Teja Dharma, Noor Ijaz, Ikramullah Khan Hanifullah

MKP vs SGE Dream11 Prediction Team 2:

• Keeper – Atif Muhammad
• Batsmen – Mehedi Hassan (vc), Noor Nasir, Said Ismail Shah
• All-rounders – Emdadul Hossain, Jamsaid Akhter, Khayrul Alam (c)
• Bowlers – Kanagala Teja Dharma, Noor Ijaz, Ikramullah Khan Hanifullah, Abdul Samad Khan

MKP vs SGE Dream11 Prediction Today Match Malaysia T10 Grand Rumble Match 7 Players to Avoid:

Players	Dream11 Credits	Dream11 Points (Last match)
Selman Feris Keeran	6.5 credits	2 points
Faiz Khan-I	6.0 credits	2 points

MKP vs SGE Dream11 Prediction Today Match Malaysia T10 Grand Rumble Match 7 Expert Advice:

SL Captaincy Choice	Jamshaid Akter
GL Captaincy Choice	Khayrul Alam
Punt Picks	Abdul Samad Khan and ikramullah Khan Hanifdullah
Dream11 Combination	1-3-3-4

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

 

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) reportedly finalized two wicketkeeper-batters for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, set to take place in the West Indies and the USA. Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Sanju Samson and Mumbai Indians (MI) Ishan Kishan are ignored by selectors.

BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar will meet with Indian captain Rohit Sharma after the match between the Delhi Capitals (DC) and Mumbai Indians (MI). Agarkar and Rohit will discuss the preliminary squad for the 2024 World Cup. The official announcement on the squad will be made on May 1.

Several players, including Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, and Mohammed Siraj, have performed poorly in the IPL 2024. Rinku Singh has lacked game time, while concerns exist over Virat Kohli's strike rate. Shubman Gill's selection remains uncertain given the abundance of top-order options.

Rishabh Pant And KL Rahul Are Likely To Get Selected - Report

There's a debate over who will be India's first-choice wicketkeeper and backup among Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, KL Rahul, and Dinesh Karthik. The selectors face a challenge in picking two wicketkeepers, given that all four players have delivered impressive performances in the tournament.

Rishabh Pant is likely to be the first-choice wicketkeeper batter for India's squad at the upcoming T20 World Cup, according to news agency ANI. KL Rahul is picked ahead of Sanju Samson for the backup wicketkeeper role. All-rounder Shivam Dube is also likely to be included in the squad.

“Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul are likely to get selected for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 squad as wicketkeepers. Shivam Dube is also likely to get picked in the squad,” a BCCI selection committee source told ANI.

Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant has been in outstanding form during the IPL 2024. The left-handed batter has scored 371 runs in 10 matches at an average of 46.38 and an impressive strike rate of 160.60. Pant is fourth in the race for the Orange Cap in the 17th edition of the IPL.

KL Rahul, leading the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), has performed remarkably well. The right-handed batter has scored 378 runs in nine matches at an average of 42 and a strike rate of 144.27. The opener is the third-highest run scorer in the ongoing season, behind Virat Kohli and Sanju Samson.

Sanju Samson has emerged as the top performer for the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024. The Rajasthan skipper has amassed 385 runs at an impressive average of 77 and a strike rate of 161.09. Rajasthan has won eight out of nine games, leading the points table with 16 points and an NRR of 0.69.

Shivam Dube has scored 311 runs in eight matches at an average of 51.83 and a remarkable strike rate of 169.94. The left-handed batter has hit three half-centuries, with the highest score of 66. Dube is the second-highest scorer for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), just behind Ruturaj Gaikwad.

Also read: T20 World Cup 2024: KL Rahul, Sanju Samson snubbed, uncapped RCB Pacer selected in India's WC squad picked by Zaheer Khan

 

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Legendary commentator Navjot Singh Sidhu had his say about India's wicket-keeper batsman options for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Sidhu wants to see all 3 of Sanju Samson, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant in the USA and West Indies.

This particular topic of India's 15-man squad for the T20 WC is trending all over the country as Indian team fans are getting eager to find out the squad composition.

Among the most talked about departments of the team is the wicket-keeping department. At the moment there is a tussle going on between Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and Sanju Samson for those two spots.

Dissecting KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson's performances

There are divided opinions about all three of them who are captaining their respective teams in the Indian Premier League 2024 season.

KL Rahul is leading the Lucknow Super Giants for the 3rd season in a row, and Rishabh Pant is on his comeback season as Delhi Capitals captain. Sanju Samson is in his 4th year as the Rajasthan Royals skipper.

LSG, DC, and RR have had contrasting seasons in IPL 2024 and their captains are largely responsible for their current situations. Sanju Samson's side is on top of the points table after 44 matches with 16 points to their name and they are just a win away from play-offs qualification.

A lot of things have worked in favor of RR, who have most of their bases covered and most of their players are also in form. Sanju Samson, too, is in good form as he has scored 385 runs from 9 games at a 161 strike rate with 4 fifties to his name.

He was also adjudged as man of the match last night during Rajasthan's 7-wicket win over LSG at the Sawai Mansingh stadium.

That brings us to LSG captain KL Rahul has already played the same amount of games he played last season before getting ruled out of IPL 2023 due to an injury.

The right-hander has led Lucknow towards 5 victories from 9 games this year as they currently sit 4th in the table with 10 points. They are below 2nd and 3rd placed KKR and SRH only because of a poorer net run rate.

KL Rahul's contribution to LSG has been immense but it has also been a little inconsistent. Rahul has scored 378 runs at 144 strike rate with 3 fifties. He is averaging 42, which is less than Sanju Samson's who has a 77 average.

Rishabh Pant is much more important for DC than Rahul and Samson for LSG and RR

Last but not least is Delhi's captain Rishabh Pant. The left-hand batter, in his comeback IPL season following the car crash lay-off, has had a topsy-turvy kind of a season.

DC's season has pretty much gone in the same way it has gone for LSG and Rahul. DC have also won 5 games and they sit at number 5 because of their minus net run-rate.

Rishabh Pant has been directly involved in the team's success and has been much more important for his team than Rahul and Samson are for LSG and RR.

Pant has scored 371 runs from 10 games at a good strike rate of 160.61 with 3 fifty+ scores. He has proved his case very well for the T20 World Cup and it will be interesting to see who gets picked eventually.

What did Navjot Singh Sidhu say about the trio?

While speaking exclusively with Star Sports, Navjot Singh Sidhu claimed that Sanju Samson will be his number 1 choice because of his red-hot form. About KL Rahul, Sidhu feels that he can be used as a spare opener, no. 4 as well as a no. 6 batsman, highlighting his versatility.

As for Rishabh Pant, Sidhu claimed that even if he has had a topsy-turvy season, the left-hander has still done well in his comeback season.

"No. 1 is Sanju Samson, on form. This is a different Samson. If India finds themselves in situations where they need a spare opener or No. 4 batter or at No. 6, they you have KL Rahul, who is also in form."

"But I will still prefer Samson, followed by Rishabh Pant. He is coming out of an injury. Now, do you consider him as a white-ball specialist? His form is a bit patchy and scratchy, but he has survived the test so far. My preferences are these three." - Navjot Singh Sidhu said via Star Sports.

 

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Bangladesh Women and India Women will face off in the first T20I match of the India Women Tour of Bangladesh 2024. In this article, we look at BD-W vs IN-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match, BD-W vs IN-W Dream11 Team Today, Playing 11s, and Pitch Report. Bangladesh Women will be facing off against India Women for the first time in the five-match T20I series between them.

BD-W vs IN-W 1st T20 Preview:

The first T20I game between Bangladesh Women and India Women at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet on 14th February at 3:30 PM IST.

India Women are on a tour of Bangladesh for a five-match T20I series which will begin on the 28th of April.

Also Read: GT vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- IPL 2024, Match 45

Harmanpreet Kaur will be leading the Indian side, while Ritu Moni will be captaining the Bangladeshi team. Players like Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, and Shafali Verma will be key for India, whereas Bangladesh will rely on the likes of Nigar Sultana, Nahida Akter, and Murshida Khatun to put up a competitive show.

With both teams aiming for a strong start in the series, fans can expect an exciting clash between these two sides.

BD-W vs IN-W Head-to-Head Record:

Teams	Matches Won
Bangladesh Women	2
India Women	11

BD-W vs IN-W 1st T20 Weather & Pitch Report:

Temperature	29°C
Weather Forecast	Clear Sky
Pitch Behaviour	Balanced
Best Suited To	Spin
Average 1st innings score	97

Record of chasing teams:

Records	Poor
Winning %	42%

BD-W vs IN-W 1st T20 Squads:

Bangladesh Women Squad: Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Nigar Sultana, Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Sobhana Mostary, Fariha Trisna, Rubya Haider, Sumaiya Akter, Marufa Akter, Dilara Akter

India Women Squad: Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Radha Yadav, Dayalan Hemalatha, Renuka Singh, Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, Richa Ghosh, Asha Sobhana

BD-W vs IN-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Players Stats:

Player	Players Stats (last match)
Shreyanka Patil	NA
Smriti Mandhana	NA
Shafali Verma	NA
Deepti Sharma	NA

Hot Picks for BD-W vs IN-W Fantasy Cricket Tips:

Captaincy Picks:

Shafali Verma

Deepti Sharma

Top Picks:

Smriti Mandhana

Shreyanka Patil

Budget Picks:

Murshida Khatun

Shorna Akter

BD-W vs IN-W 1st T20 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:

Captain	Deepti Sharma & Shafali Verma
Vice-Captain	Smriti Mandhana & Shreyanka Patil

BD-W vs IN-W Dream11 Prediction Team 1:

• Keeper – Richa Ghosh, Nigar Sultana
• Batsmen – Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur
• All-rounders – Deepti Sharma (c), Fahima Khatun, Pooja Vastrakar
• Bowlers – Shreyanka Patil, Nahida Akter, Renuka Singh Thakur

BD-W vs IN-W Dream11 Prediction Team 2:

• Keeper – Richa Ghosh
• Batsmen – Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma (c), Harmanpreet Kaur
• All-rounders – Deepti Sharma, Fahima Khatun, Pooja Vastrakar
• Bowlers – Shreyanka Patil (vc), Nahida Akter, Renuka Singh Thakur, Radha Yadav

BD-W vs IN-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20 Players to Avoid:

Players	Dream11 Credits	Dream11 Points (Last match)
Sumaiya Akter	5.0 credits	NA
Dayalan Hemalatha	6.0 credits	NA

BD-W vs IN-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20 Expert Advice:

SL Captaincy Choice	Deepti Sharma
GL Captaincy Choice	Shafali Verma
Punt Picks	Radha Yadav and Nigar Sultana
Dream11 Combination	2-3-3-3

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

 

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Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden has backed Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Sanju Samson's inclusion in India's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. Matthew Hayden stated that Sanju Samson has been overlooked by the selectors for nearly a decade.

Sanju Samson has been in incredible form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The wicketkeeper-batter is the second-highest scorer in the tournament, behind Virat Kohli. He has scored 385 runs in nine matches at an outstanding average of 77 and a strike rate of 161.09.

As per reports, KL Rahul is the frontrunner to serve as Rishabh Pant's backup wicketkeeper batter. The Lucknow Super Giants skipper is in third place in the orange cap list in the ongoing season. Rahul has scored 378 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 144.27 with a best score of 82.

Sanju Samson Always Seems To Get Overlooked - Matthew Hayden

Speaking on Star Sports, Matthew Hayden stated that Sanju Samson deserves more recognition from the selectors. Hayden highlighted Samson's ability to excel at the top order and his recent performance for the Rajasthan Royals.

“With Sanju, he always seems to get overlooked for national honours. I honestly been saying this for a decade, I don’t know why because he is a serious hitter of the ball and if you put him up top, he does the damage through the phases. Tonight was the perfect captain’s knock and guess what, he did it in the end,” Hayden said.

Sanju Samson scored an unbeaten 71 runs off 33 deliveries, featuring seven boundaries and four sixes. The RR skipper helped his team chase down a challenging target of 197 with an over to spare against the Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium on Saturday, April 27.

Sanju Samson Is One Of My First Picks - Kevin Pietersen

Kevin Pietersen stated that Sanju Samson would be one of his first picks for the upcoming mega event. Pietersen praised Samson's ability to perform under pressure as a captain despite not receiving higher honors.

“He has to go. There’s no doubt in my mind that he has to be on that aeroplane to the Caribbean and the USA in a couple of weeks,” Pietersen said while speaking on Star Sports.

“He is doing a lot with the pressure that he is also under as a captain and not being given higher honours. The way he scores runs and the situation he bats in, if I was the selector, he is one of my first picks,” Pietersen added.

The Rajasthan Royals started strongly, with openers Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal contributing 60 runs in 5.5 overs. They lost the openers in quick succession. Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel, who scored an unbeaten 52 runs off 34 balls, guided the team to a comfortable seven-wicket victory.

Also read: T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma set to take revenge from Hardik Pandya along with Ajit Agarkar

 

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Kevin Pietersen, who is commentating for Star Sports in their IPL 2024 coverage, picked Sanju Samson as his 1st choice wicket-keeper for India's ICC T20 World Cup 2024 squad. The underrated wicket-keeper batsman, who is captaining the Rajasthan Royals for the 4th edition in a row, has had a tremendous season so far.

Sanju Samson has done so well as the leader of the pact that his side is currently on top of the IPL 2024 points table with 16 points to their name from 9 matches. RR have lost only one game this year against the Gujarat Titans by 3 wickets on 10th April.

Sanju Samson's IPL 2024 season so far

Sanju Samson is not only experiencing a successful IPL 2024 season as captain but he is also doing very well with the bat from the top-order.

Out of the other 2 possible wicket-keeping options of India for the T20 World Cup 2024 - KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant, Samson is the one with the most runs. The right-hander is also averaging better than the LSG and DC captains.

If we talk about Sanju Samson's captaincy, then it has been nothing short of exceptional. Yes, he has a good coaching staff behind him, which is led by Kumar Sangakkara, who has accumulated a very good team around Sanju's leadership.

But forming a core group of players isn't enough as player management on the field becomes very important. That's where Sanju Samson has well and truly excelled. The 29-year-old has been very smart with his bowling changes and fielding tactics.

He also seems to have helped the youngsters, veterans, and newcomers in the team gel up with each other easily. In short, Sanju has gained the trust of his players, and the positive enthusiasm inside the RR dressing room is reflected on the field.

As for his batting performance, Sanju Samson has already surpassed the amount of runs he scored last season. He is delivering for the team whenever required. The Kerala-based cricketer has been specifically crucial in run-chases as he displayed last night against the Lucknow Super Giants.

Reliable in the top-order

Samson played out a knock of 71 off just 33 at a daunting 215.15 strike rate and stayed in the crease until the winning runs were scored. His partnership with Dhruv Jurel, another wicket-keeper, for the 4th wicket was just sensational.

The duo had put together 121 runs for the 4th wicket, taking the Royals from 78/3 to 199/3 as the table toppers stretched their lead in the points table.

Sanju Samson was also adjudged as man of the match and he took his run-scoring tally to 385 runs. He has a season strike rate of 161.09 at a brilliant average of 77.00 with 5 half-centuries and a best of 82* in RR's season opener against LSG.

And thus if he is still not picked for India's ICC T20 World Cup 2024 squad, then only god knows what else he should be doing.

Kevin Pietersen says Sanju has to take the flight to USA and West Indies

While speaking to Star Sports last night, Kevin Pietersen claimed that Sanju Samson has to be on the flight for USA and West Indies for the World Cup. KP claimed that he has no doubt regarding Sanju's capability and that if he was the selector, then the RR captain would have been his 1st choice keeper batsman.

"He has to go. There’s no doubt in my mind that he has to be on that aeroplane to the Caribbean and the USA in a couple of weeks. He is doing a lot with the pressure that he is also under as a captain and not being given higher honours. The way he scores runs and the situation he bats in, if I was the selector, he is one of my first picks." - Kevin Pietersen said via Star Sports.