zen Posted May 10, 2022 Author Share Posted May 10, 2022 Next game is versus CSK at Wankhede on Sun May 15th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted May 10, 2022 Author Share Posted May 10, 2022 (edited) 1st team to "officially" make it to the playoffs Edited May 11, 2022 by zen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SeasonedIPLer Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Congrats to all Gujju fans! Qualified against the odds while the bambis are stuck with wooden spoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted May 10, 2022 Author Share Posted May 10, 2022 (edited) 12 minutes ago, SeasonedIPLer said: Qualified against the odds Buddy, if a team wins 9 games out of 12, it does not qualify as against odds but cruising into the playoffs In fact would have qualified 2 games earlier but the last mile can become tough PS talking about odds, GT is the favorite to win according to bookies - Link Edited May 10, 2022 by zen SeasonedIPLer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeasonedIPLer Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 3 hours ago, zen said: Buddy, if a team wins 9 games out of 12, it does not qualify as against odds but cruising into the playoffs In fact would have qualified 2 games earlier but the last mile can become tough PS talking about odds, GT is the favorite to win according to bookies - Link I meant to say before season started Gujju had very low chance by bookmakers to make playoffs. So they qualified against those odds zen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dery Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 I bet Ambani has bet money on GT winning so MI is losing Chakdephatte 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chakdephatte Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 (edited) Since a top two spot is almost confirmed, they should go experiment mode and try this- Sudhardsan Wade Gill Abhinav/VJ Miller Pandya Tewatia Drakes Rashid Yash Dayal Saikishore Test Manohar and Saikishore in dead rubbers. @zen Edited May 12, 2022 by Chakdephatte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted May 12, 2022 Author Share Posted May 12, 2022 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Chakdephatte said: Test Manohar and Saikishore in dead rubbers. @zen Saikishore played the last game where he picked up 2 wkts. The next two games are at Wankhede. First one is a day game so if there is turn, we will most likely see the same 11 where Wade was brought in too to bat at #3. At this stage, GT is expected to make changes related more to tactics based on conditions & opposition, and with an eye on the playoffs. Manojar was played in the first 7-8 games and will likely (or Sudarshan) comeback if GT plays both Lockie & Joseph. That is likely on fresh pitches in playoffs unless Wade displays game changing form. Gurbaz can be given a game as well but Wade appears to be batting well in nets (since he is preferred or may be want to use his experience). PS there is Noor Ahmed as well who can be tried on spin friendly pitches. Edited May 12, 2022 by zen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chakdephatte Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, zen said: Saikishore played the last game where he picked up 2 wkts. The next two games are at Wankhede. First one is a day game so if there is turn, we will most likely see the same 11 where Wade was brought in too to bat at #3. At this stage, GT is expected to make changes related more to tactics based on conditions & opposition, and with an eye on the playoffs. Manojar was played in the first 7-8 games and will likely (or Sudarshan) comeback if GT plays both Lockie & Joseph. That is likely on fresh pitches in playoffs unless Wade displays game changing form. Gurbaz can be given a game as well but Wade appears to be batting well in nets (since he is preferred or may be want to use his experience). PS there is Noor Ahmed as well who can be tried on spin friendly pitches. There's no point in playing Gurbaz, top three spots are sealed with Wade as back-up. Noor is extravagant as they have a similar Indian option. Trying Manohar is important as they lack finisher and case can be made for him. Saikishore should have made debut a lot earlier. Rest old man Shami for atleast next match. Edited May 12, 2022 by Chakdephatte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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zen Posted May 15, 2022 Author Share Posted May 15, 2022 10th win in 13 games ensures a top 2 finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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zen Posted May 15, 2022 Author Share Posted May 15, 2022 The final group game is versus RCB at Wankhede on Thu May 19th ... This will be a night game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeasonedIPLer Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 1 hour ago, zen said: 10th win in 13 games ensures a top 2 finish Congrats dont go easy on RCB in last game. Tell Nehraji to takerveneve on them and kick them out of tournament zen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted May 15, 2022 Author Share Posted May 15, 2022 Won the group stage w/ 10 wins and 1 game to go … will remain at #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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zen Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share Posted May 19, 2022 (edited) Group stages done with 10 wins & 4 losses. Last couple of games were more like practise ones. Next Qualifier 1 at Kolkata on Tue May 24th versus RR/LSG! Edited May 19, 2022 by zen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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