Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: Legends League Cricket, 2023 - Manipal Tigers vs India Capitals- 18th Match - Qualifier 2 - 7 Dec
The 18th match and the Qualifier 2 of the Legends League Cricket will take place between Manipal Tigers and India Capitals on the 7th of December, 2023 at the Lalabhai Contractor Stadium, Surat.
Manipal Tigers Form Guide:
Manipal Tigers lost in the first Qualifier match to Urbanrisers Hyderabad. Now they will have to face India Capitals in the Qualifier 2 in order to claim the Finals spot.
The top run scorer for Manipal Tigers in the competition is Chadwick Walton with 154 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Manipal Tigers in the competition is Imran Khan with 9 scalps under his belt.
Manipal Tigers have lost Qualifier 1 against Urbanrisers Hyderabad. Urbanrisers Hyderabad batted first and they posted a huge total of 253 for 6 in 20 overs, thanks to a brilliant knock of 120 in 53 balls by Dwayne Smith. The other batters also contributed well and took Urbanrisers Hyderabad to a tall total of 253.
During the chase, Manipal Tigers started off badly, considerin the total they were chasing. Angelo Perera tried his best with a knock of 73 off 30 balls but it wasn't enough as they were bowled out for 178, losing the match by 75 runs.
India Capitals Form Guide:
India Capitals have beaten Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator match to keep their hopes alive. They will now face Manipal Tigers in the Qualifier 2, in order to aim for the Finals spot.
The top run scorer for India Capitals in the competition is Ricardo Powell with 168 to his name.
The top wicket taker for India Capitals in the competition is Isuru Udana with 8 scalps under his belt.
India Capitals have won the Eliminator match against Gujarat Giants by 12 runs.
India Capitals batted first and they posted a big total of 223 for 7 in 20 overs. Gautam Gambhir played well and scored 51 runs at the top of the order. Contributions came in from all the middle order batters and Capitals made their way to 223.
During the chase, Gujarat Giants lost 3 wickets early on. Post this phase, Kevin O'Brien and Chris Gayle smashed the bowlers all around the park. At one point, it looked like Giants will easily chase the total down but the turning point came with dismissals of Kevin O'Brien and Chris Gayle in quick succession. Giants then went on to lose the match by 12 runs.
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Manipal Tigers - Harbhajan Singh (captain), Mohammad Kaif, Corey Anderson, Thisara Perera, Robin Uthappa, Hamilton Masakadza, David White, Amitoze Singh, Pankaj Singh, Colin de Grandhomme, Chadwick Walton, Mitchell McClenaghan, Parvinder Awana, Pravin Gupta, Kyle Coetzer, S. Badrinath, Imran Khan, Praveen Kumar.
India Capitals - Gautam Gambhir (captain), Pravin Tambe, Ashley Nurse, Morne van Wyk, Rusty Theron, Ben Robert Dunk, Ricardo Powell, Fidel Edwards, Dilhara Fernando, Kirk Edwards, Ishwar Pandey, Hashim Amla, Kevin Pietersen, K P Appanna, Munaf Patel, Yalaka Gnaneswara Rao, Yashpal Singh, Bharat Chipli.
Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – India Capitals
Who will win?- India Capitals
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Chadwick Walton (Manipal Tigers), Kevin Pietersen (India Capitals)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Imran Khan (Manipal Tigers), Ashley Nurse (India Capitals)
Most Sixes – Chadwick Walton (Manipal Tigers), Kevin Pietersen (India Capitals)
Player of the Match- Kevin Pietersen (India Capitals)
Team Scores Batting first – India Capitals 200+, Manipal Tigers 180+
Match Handicap: India Capitals
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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.
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