LLC 2024: Match 20, IC vs MNT Match Prediction – Who will win today’s LLC match between IC vs MNT?
MATCH: India Capitals vs Manipal Tigers
DATE: October 10,Thursday
TIME: 7:00 pm IST
VENUE: Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar
TOURNAMENT: Legends League Cricket (LLC) 2024
India Capitals (IC) will lock horns with the Manipal Tigers (MNT) in match No. 20 of the ongoing Legends League Cricket (LLC) 2024 on Thursday, October 10, at the Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar.
Ian Bell’s Capitals are currently in the third position on the points table, having won two and lost two out of the six matches they’ve played so far. Two of their matches were abandoned due to rain. Capitals are coming off a win against Gujarat Greats. With the upcoming game being their last group-stage game, the side will be hoping to confirm their qualifier’s birth for the second time in a row.
Meanwhile, the Manipal Tigers are sitting just above the Capitals in the points table and have held on to the second spot with seven points under their belt. The defending champions have won just two games and have lost two matches due to rain. Though they have already put one foot in the knockout stage, the side will once again look to come hard at their opponent. Interstingly, their first encounter in this tournament was washed out due to rain and both will take on each other for the first time in this season.
Pitch Report
The surface at Srinagar is fresh and is expected to be balanced for both batters and bowlers. Chasing should be preferred as dew is expected to come in the second innings. A total of seven games will be played here including all the summit finals and the semi-finals.
IC vs MNT Predicted Playing 11
India Capitals (IC)
Naman Ojha(w), Dwayne Smith, Colin de Grandhomme, Iqbal Abdulla, Ian Bell(c), Ben Dunk, Bharath Chipli, Ashley Nurse, Faiz Fazal, Rahul Sharma, Dhawal Kulkarni, Pawan Suyal.
Manipal Tigers (MNT)
Phil Mustard(w), Manoj Tiwary, Obus Pienaar, Angelo Perera, Asela Gunaratne, Thisara Perera, Daniel Christian, Imran Khan, Harbhajan Singh(c), Rahul Shukla, Praveen Gupta.
Predicted Best Performers of the Match
Predicted Best Batter: Ben Dunk
India Capitals batter Ben Dunk is the leading run-getter of his side and can be the predicted best batter in the upcoming game. Dunk has amassed 152 runs from four matches at an average of 38.00 and a strike rate of 180.95. With the upcoming game being his side’s last group stage game, Dunk will be hoping to once again contribute with the bat in his hand.
Predicted Best Bowler: Iqbal Abdulla
India Capitals spinner Iqbal Abdulla could be the predicted best bowler for his side in the next game. The 34-year-old has bagged six wickets from four matches at an average of 12.17. Abdulla has been very disciplined with his line and lengths and has bowled economical spells. With his side’s aspirations of qualifying for the knockout stage, his bowling in particular will play a crucial role.