The Gujarat Titans (GT) will be bolstered by the return of key players David Miller and Wriddhiman Saha for their crucial IPL 2024 match 32 against the Delhi Capitals (DC) on Wednesday in Ahmedabad.
GT struggles Without Star Duo
GT, led by young opener Shubman Gill, has had a mixed bag so far this season with three wins and three defeats. Notably, both their recent losses came when David Miller and Wriddhiman Saha were sidelined due to injuries.
Miller has missed the last three matches, while Saha has been absent for two.
However, GT managed to break their losing streak in their most recent encounter, defeating the table-toppers Rajasthan Royals by 3 wickets. Matthew Wade and Abhinav Manohar stepped in admirably for the injured duo in that match.
Will GT Change Winning Combination?
With David Miller and Wriddhiman Saha back in contention, GT faces a selection dilemma. While they managed to win without their star players, the experience and skillset of Miller and Saha are undeniable.
Injury ridden Delhi Capitals
The Delhi Capitals’ fight for a playoff spot in IPL 2024 has gotten tougher with the news that star opener David Warner is out due to injury. This comes on the heels of all-rounder Mitchell Marsh’s departure back to Australia with a hamstring tear.
Warner’s absence creates a significant void at the top of the order for the Capitals. The team might be forced to turn to youngster Abhishek Porel as an opener if they bat first. If they chase instead, Jhye Richardson could be brought in to bolster their bowling attack.
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Sai Sudharsan confirms good news for GT
Good news for GT fans came during the pre-match press conference. Youngster Sai Sudharsan confirmed that both David Miller and Wriddhiman Saha are fit and available for selection against the Delhi Capitals.
Predicted Changes: GT vs DC
If selected based on fitness, David Miller will likely replace Matthew Wade in the playing XI, bringing back their explosive middle-order batsman. Wriddhiman Saha, the experienced wicketkeeper-batter, is expected to take over the gloves from Manohar, who could potentially be used as an impact player later in the tournament.
This return of key players strengthens GT’s batting lineup and creates a welcome selection headache for the team management. With Miller’s power-hitting and Saha’s stability, GT has a chance to solidify their position in the top four of the IPL 2024 table.
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