zen Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 As we know in IPL, it is extremely difficult to win back-to-back titles. So far only two teams have done it: CSK in 2010-11 and MI in 2019-20. For a change, GT, only in its 2nd season, appears to be a team with the potential to win 2 back to back titles as: Sir Don Pandya & Ashish Nehra are a magical combination. They can beat the odds. Many of its players are displaying good form: Shami has hit a good rhythm. Willionsom is suddenly hot in form, hitting 100s after 100s. Gill is continuing his good run since the last IPL. Add players such as Miller, Tewatia, Rashid, etc., who would be seeking to have another good season. GT has added Odean Smith & Mavi to the mix as well. These two did not have a memorable last season but under GT, they can look forward to some good games. Players like Saha (probably one or two more seasons left), Abhinav, Sai Sudarshan, Sai Kishore, Yash Dayal, etc. will be seeking to make a mark too. GT plays a brand of cricket where the team can win in any situation. Can the Wolves make it 2 titles in a row? Which teams, if any, are major threats? Mariyam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 The thread needs to be moved to Cricket Talk or the IPL forum (if open). Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee_rules Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 Chit-chat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chakdephatte Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 No. But a poll is needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee_rules Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 Guess who directed this promo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 According to Bet365, pre-tournament, the Wolves are the favorites: GT +550 DC +600 MI +650 @Mariyam RR +650 RCB +650 LSG +750 PK +900 CSK +900 KKR +1000 SRH +1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariyam Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 What does +550 mean @zen? Country calling code of the bookies that spot fix the game in Gujarat Titans favour? I6MTW and nevada 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariyam Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Jokes aside, GT aren't going to even end up qualifying for the eliminators this time around. Its either Delhi or Mumbai who will win the whole thing. With a vengeance. zen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 9 minutes ago, Mariyam said: Jokes aside, GT aren't going to even end up qualifying for the eliminators this time around. Its either Delhi or Mumbai who will win the whole thing. With a vengeance. Ah ha, can see the GT jersey hidden under MI's ... cover it quickly Mariyam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 12 minutes ago, Mariyam said: What does +550 mean @zen? Country calling code of the bookies that spot fix the game in Gujarat Titans favour? Shouldn't MI be with CSK at +900 Mariyam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vickydev Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 Why are they called the Wolves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariyam Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 On 3/24/2023 at 1:41 AM, Vickydev said: Why are they called the Wolves? Apparently there is one wolf in the entire state. It is at the Vadodara zoo. Its lethargy is legendary. It doesn't even wake up kids throw peanuts in its general direction. The zoo keepers have to throw food right at the beast. I think the GT captain takes to this behaviour pattern. Vickydev and nevada 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted March 28, 2023 Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 Below can be a good starting 11: Saha Gill KW (or Wade if in good form when Miller comes back) SDP Wade (Miller when he comes back) Tewatia Odean or Joseph or Little or Noor Rashid Sai Kishore Mavi or Dayal Shami Impact player: Mavi/Dayal, or Abhinav Manohar or Sai Sudarshan or Urvil, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Moochad Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Miller and Shami looked to me like they had flukely seasons, neither usually performs that well, so I am in wait and watch mode to see if GT can make the knockouts again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 Appears as if the head band going to be in thing this year: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Rashid is a gem they have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted April 1, 2023 Author Share Posted April 1, 2023 KW is out of IPL due to injury (out for a min of 2 months): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted April 1, 2023 Author Share Posted April 1, 2023 Sir Don Pandya wants to pursue excellence now: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevada Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 Gill is in beast mode now, it's a huge help for GT. They have Tewatiya and Miller(when he joins the team)to ace tough chases. Hardik's captaincy has worked well for them last season and can work this year as well. They are very much capable of winning the title this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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