An electrifying encounter is on the horizon as the India Capitals gear up to face the Southern Super Stars in match number seven of Legends League Cricket 2023. Set for Saturday, November 25, the clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun, India, is poised to commence at 6:30 PM IST. Bearing the weight of consecutive losses to the Bhilwara Kings and Urbanrisers Hyderabad, the India Capitals, led by the seasoned Gautam Gambhir, are situated at the fifth position, bereft of points in both encounters.
On the opposing end, the Southern Super Stars’ debut was met with a narrow 13-run defeat against Urbanrisers Hyderabad, confining them to the depths of the points table. As both teams vie for victory, the pitch report indicates a balanced battleground, with the average score for the team batting first in the last ten matches at the stadium standing at 168, promising a spectacle for fans of both pace and spin bowler.
The weather for the match day is expected to be moderate with temperatures hovering around 24 degrees Celsius accompanied by 28 percent humidity. In the fantasy realm, the wise choice for captain and vice-captain seems to favor individuals with sterling past performances. India Capitals batter Kevin Pietersen is a solid pick, boasting 77 runs from the single game he played at a stellar average and strike rate of 77 and 160.42, respectively, marked by a notable half-century.
Meanwhile, Southern Super Stars’ Dilshan Munaweera has accrued 34 runs with an average matching his total and a strike rate of 125.93 in his single outing. Joining them in the list of potential fantasy team MVPs are Isuru Udana from the Capitals, who has claimed five wickets across two matches, and Hamid Hassan from the Southern Super Stars, with four wickets in one match at an impressive average of 7.50, showcasing his best performance at 4/30 in the tournament thus far.
India Capitals’ squad assembles a mix of expertise and flair, featuring names like Bharat Chipli, Kevin Pietersen, Hashim Amla, Kirk Edwards, Morne van Wyk, Ishwar Pandey, and Kotarangada Appanna. Stepping in the ring for the Southern Super Stars are cricketers of high caliber such as Aaron Finch, Ross Taylor, Farveez Maharoof, Abdur Razzak, and Suranga Lakmal.
The suggested fantasy team lineup for the upcoming match includes wicket-keepers Ben Dunk; batters Kevin Pietersen, Kirk Edwards, Ashley Nurse, Dilshan Munaweera; all-rounders Cameron White, Dilshan Munaweera; and bowlers Rusty Theron, Hamid Hassan, Suranga Lakmal, and Isuru Udana, with the captaincy entrusted to Kevin Pietersen and vice-captaincy to Rusty Theron.
Taking into account the form and poise of each team, pundits suggest that the Southern Super Stars hold the advantage and might be the favorites to emerge victorious in this awaited showdown. As cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the outcome, the matchups within this game promise to captivate and potentially shift the dynamics of the points table in this edition of the Legends League Cricket 2023. Check out the World Cup 2023 updates, schedules, and stay connected with the world of cricket. For more sports updates, join the wider cricket community on Facebook, follow on Twitter, or download the NDTV Cricket app for Android or iOS.