Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans, Match 24, IPL 2022: Fantasy Preview

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take on Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 24 of IPL 2022. Both teams have struck form early in the competition. Rajasthan made a strong comeback against a solid Lucknow outfit in their previous game which will help their confidence further. Gujarat suffered their first loss on Monday (April 11) but are still placed nicely in the points table

Ground Details and Team Combination

The Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy ground in Mumbai has turned out to be an interesting venue this IPL season. It has hosted eight matches thus far. The first (Match 2) and the latest (22) were high-scoring games whereas the six matches in between saw 170 turn out to be a par score. Overall, the venue has provided some excellent balance between bat and ball, proving to be a great sporting wicket.

The average batting-first score at the venue has been 172. The average run-rate sits at 8.4 runs per over, the third among the four venues. The team batting first have won only 38 percent of the games. 

On the bowling front, it has been one of the better venues for spin bowling. Despite short boundaries, the spinners maintain an economy of 7.2 runs per over, the second-best among the four venues. Moreover, they have the second-best bowling strike-rate - 22.2 balls per wicket. Both sides have high-class spinners that shouldn't be missed. A few youngsters will be essential for budget purposes. 

Team Suggestion

The team we've picked has a good mix of world-class batters and bowlers. But remember, while you could go for the above team, you also have the option of choosing your team from Cricket.com’s Fantasy Research Centre. You can use this tool to build your team with the help of algorithms. Then, based on your preferences, the platform will guide you through creating the ideal fantasy XI.

Captain Selection

It is hard to look past Yuzvendra Chahal here. The Purple Cap holder at present, Chahal has picked 11 wickets in four games at an average of under 10 runs per wicket. Rajasthan have used him in an attacking manner, even bowling him in the last five overs. Chahal has relished the task, picking six of his 11 wickets in that phase. 

Given the voids in Gujarat’s batting and suitability for spinners at the venue, Chahal is a safe bet to lead your fantasy fortunes

Our Criclytics Player Projector predicts Chahal to pick 3-4 wickets in this match

X-Factor

Sai Sudharshan is a technically correct batsman who showed a mix of attacking strokes in his armory during an effective knock on debut - 35 off 30 balls against Punjab. He is still a youngster but in a contest that requires you to pick a couple of budget picks, he surfaces as a decent option. In addition, he bats at a productive spot - number three. 

Our Criclytics Player Projector predicts Sudharshan to score 14-22 runs in this match

Rassie van der Dussen missed out on his IPL debut in the last match but remains a batter of great skill. He minimizes dot balls by a constant rotation of strike. He is efficient against both spinners and pacers. At number four, he will be vital for Rajasthan in tackling Rashid Khan as well. Since 2020, he averages 42.4 in T20 cricket which tells you a lot about his quality. 

Our Criclytics Player Projector predicts van der Dussen to score 25-37 runs in this match

Here are the top-10 picks as per Criclytics projected points-

Match-Ups

Shimron Hetmyer has been one of the most impactful batters in the tournament. Despite batting at number five, the southpaw has made crucial contributions in every game, ultimately scoring 168 runs at an average of 84. He has been dismissed only twice in four matches. However, Rashid Khan, the lynchpin of Gujarat’s bowling has an edge over the Caribbean player. Both players are must-picks in your XI and their contest will be the one to watch out for. 

Probable XIs

Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult,  Kuldeep Sen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Prasidh Krishna

Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade (wk), Sai Sudharshan, Hardik Pandya (c), David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammad Shami, Darshan Nalkande