Gautam Gambhir has majorly gone for Quinton de Kock as captain of his Fantasy XI for IPL 2020 whenever MI are playing. But for the final, he has decided to make the South African wicketkeeper-batsman the vice-captain. And there's a reason too - Marcus Stoinis' all-round ability and form currently

Stoinis captain, de Kock vice-captain for the final | IPL 2020 Final, MI v DC | Cricket.com

While the non-selection of Rohit Sharma is not a surprise, the same does not apply to Kieron Pollard. But Gambhir does not pick the giant Trinidadian for the final of IPL 2020 between Mumbai and Delhi. Find out who else finds a place in Gambhir's XI

No Rohit and Pollard in Gambhir's Fantasy XI | IPL 2020 Final, MI v DC | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has generally been upfront with his predictions all through the tournament but for the final of the IPL 2020, the two-time IPL winning captain is sitting on the fence. With both sides boasting some of the best fast bowlers in the world, Gambhir feels whichever team plays the better cricket on the day will win

Very tough to make a prediction for the final: Gambhir | IPL 2020 Final, MI v DC | Cricket.com

Marcus Stoinis has started opening the batting for Delhi Capitals and has been bowling regularly as well. He will be involved in all three facets of the game which is why Gautam Gambhir has picked Stoinis as captain of his fantasy XI for the final of IPL 2020 between Delhi and Mumbai Indians, in Dubai. 

Gambhir picks Stoinis as captain of his fantasy XI | IPL 2020 Final, MI v DC | Cricket.com

Five batsmen including the wicket-keeper, three all-rounders and three bowlers - this is the make of Gautam Gambhir's fantasy XI for Qualifier 2 of IPL 2020 between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Find out who is in and who does not make it to Gambhir's side for the DC-SRH clash.

Who makes it to Gambhir's fantasy side for DC-SRH clash | IPL Qualifier 2, DC v SRH | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has picked Jason Holder to captain his fantasy XI for Qualifier 2 of IPL 2020 between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, which will be held in Abu Dhabi. He has gone for Rashid Khan to be his vice-captain.

Holder captain, Rashid vice-captain in Gambhir's XI | IPL 2020 Qualifier 2, DC v SRH | Cricket.com

Both Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje have been fantastic for their side in IPL 2020 but Gautam Gambhir has not picked either of the bowlers in his fantasy XI for Qualifier 2 of IPL 2020 between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Abu Dhabi. Here he reasons why.

No Rabada or Nortje in Gambhir's fantasy XI | IPL 2020 Qualifier 2, DC v SRH | IPL 2020

Jason Holder has been brilliant with the new ball and in the death overs for Sunrisers Hyderabad. In addition, whenever his team has needed, the all-rounder has stepped up with the bat, which is why Gautam Gambhir has picked Holder to captain his fantasy XI for IPL 2020 Qualifier 2 between Delhi Capitals and Hyderabad, in Abu Dhabi. 

Gambhir picks Holder as captain of his fantasy XI | IPL 2020 Qualifier 2, DC v SRH | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir feels that Virat Kohli hasn't made the kind of impact that one would've hoped for in this IPL and that's why the RCB skipper does not find a place in the former India opener's Fantasy XI for the Eliminator of IPL 2020 between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore, in Abu Dhabi

Manish Pandey over Virat Kohli for a big game? | IPL Eliminator, SRH v RCB | Cricket.com

With dew playing a major part in the second innings of a match, Gautam Gambhir hasn't picked Yuzvendra Chahal in his fantasy XI for the Eliminator of IPL 2020 between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore, in Abu Dhabi

No Yuzvendra Chahal in Gambhir's Fantasy XI | IPL Eliminator, SRH v RCB | Cricket.com

Ever since Jason Holder has come into the SRH side, it has turned the fortunes of the franchise this season and Gambhir goes for the big Bajan in his fantasy XI for the Eliminator of IPL 2020 between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore, in Abu Dhabi

Jason Holder has made a huge impact: Gambhir | IPL Eliminator, SRH v RCB | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir loves picking a wicket-keeper batsman as captain of his side and expectedly, he has opted for AB de Villiers to lead his fantasy XI for the Eliminator of IPL 2020 between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore, in Abu Dhabi. Find out who else makes it to Gambhir's side for the key SRH-RCB clash. 

Gambhir picks de Villiers as captain, Rashid vice-captain | IPL Eliminator, SRH v RCB | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has made a huge call by going for Marcus Stoinis over Kieron Pollard in his Fantasy XI for Qualifier 1 between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, in Dubai. What's more the muscled-Aussie is Gambhir's vice-captain too

No Pollard as Gambhir picks Stoinis as vice-captain | IPL Qualifier 1, MI v DC | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has stuck to his guns and made Quinton de Kock the captain once again, this time for Qualifier 1 between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, in Dubai. Find out who else has made it to Gambhir's XI?

No surprises as Quinton de Kock is captain once more | IPL Qualifier 1, MI v DC | Cricket.com

Even though he was tempted to pick a wristspinner, Gautam Gambhir can't see beyond the four world-class pacers from Mumbai and Delhi. The former India opener goes for the quartet  in his fantasy XI for Qualifier 1 between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, in Dubai

Gautam Gambhir goes for four quality pacers in his XI | IPL Qualifier 1, MI v DC | Cricket.com

It has been a season of mixed fortunes for Delhi Capitals. They started off with a Super Over win against Kings XI Punjab and looked good for a playoff spot 9 games into their campaign. Then reality struck and DC lost four on the bounce. It took them a hard-fought victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore, in their last game of the group stage to qualify for the playoffs. Here, we track DC's journey.

Delhi Capitals' topsy-turvy journey into the final four | Road to the Playoffs | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has picked Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma as the three batsmen in his fantasy XI for IPL 2020 Qualifier 1 between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, in Dubai. While Suryakumar and Hardik pick themselves based on form, Gambhir has gone for Rohit as he thinks the Mumbai captain can get a century on his day.

Gambhir picks Suryakumar, Hardik & Rohit in his fantasy XI | IPL Qualifier 1, MI v DC | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has gone for Sandeep Sharma after the pacer’s impressive showing in the last game against RCB. Find out who else has made it to Gambhir’s fantasy XI for match No. 56 of IPL 2020 between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians at Sharjah

Sandeep Sharma in Gambhir’s Fantasy XI | IPL 2020 Match 56, SRH v MI | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has picked Quinton de Kock as captain and David Warner as vice-captain in his fantasy XI for match No. 56 of IPL 2020 between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians at Sharjah. The 39-year-old explains that being a smaller ground and a slow wicket, there would be chances to accumulate big runs at the top

De Kock captain, Warner vice-captain in Gambhir's XI | IPL 2020 Match 56, SRH v MI | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir picks Kieron Pollard ahead of Jason Holder in his fantasy XI for match No. 56 of IPL 2020 between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians at Sharjah. Gambhir considers Hardik Pandya as a pure batter and says that Pollard will bat at number 5 and can contribute with runs as well

No Jason Holder in Gambhir's Fantasy XI | IPL 2020 Match 56, SRH v MI | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir will pick Kane Williamson in his fantasy XI if Hardik Pandya is rested for match No. 56 of IPL 2020 between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians at Sharjah. The former India player reckons that Williamson is a much more assured batter than Jonny Bairstow

I will pick Williamson if Hardik is rested: Gambhir | IPL 2020 Match 56, SRH v MI | Cricket.com

A place in the top 2 on offer for the winner of game 55 of IPL 2020 between DC and RCB and it is AB de Villiers who will be Gambhir's captain in his Fantasy XI. Gambhir also has his say on his team for the crucial clash

Big game and it is AB de Villiers who is Gambhir's captain | IPL Match 55, DC v RCB | Cricket.com

Gambhir has gone for the surprising choice of Prithvi Shaw over Shikhar Dhawan in his Fantasy XI for match 55 of IPL 2020 between DC and RCB. Find out who else has made it to Gambhir's XI?

Prithvi Shaw over Shikhar Dhawan in Gambhir's Fantasy XI? | IPL Match 55, DC v RCB | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir chooses Marcus Stoinis as his vice-captain in his fantasy XI for Match 55 of IPL 2020 between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, in Abu Dhabi. Gambhir thinks that Stoinis could play a crucial role in the game

Marcus Stoinis is Gambhir's vice-captain | IPL Match 55, DC v RCB | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir reckons Yuzvendra Chahal has a big heart and while he might not be the most talented leg-spinners going around, can handle pressure well. This is why Gambhir has picked Chahal in his fantasy XI for Match 55 of IPL 2020 between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, in Abu Dhabi. 

Chahal has a big heart and can handle pressure well: Gambhir | IPL Match 55, DC v RCB | Cricket.com

Sanju Samson has looked like he is striking form again at the right time and Gautam Gambhir is a huge fan of the wicketkeeper-batsman. Samson will be Gambhir's vice-captain for match 54 between KKR and RR

Samson will be Gambhir's vice-captain for crunch game | IPL 2020 Match 54, KKR v RR | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has gone for the safe and sound option by picking the in-form Ben Stokes as his Fantasy XI captain for match 54 between KKR and RR. Find out who else has made it to Gambhir's XI?

Ben Stokes is Gambhir's captain for the big game| IPL 2020 Match 54, KKR v RR | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has picked only one wicket-keeper batsman, KL Rahul, in his fantasy XI for Match 53 of IPL 2020 between Chennai Super Kings and Kings XI Punjab, in Abu Dhabi. This means both MS Dhoni and Nicholas Pooran are amiss from Gambhir's fantasy XI for the CSK-KXIP clash. 

No Dhoni or Pooran in Gambhir's fantasy XI | IPL 2020 Match 53, CSK v KXIP | Cricket.com

Ravindra Jadeja has been among the runs all through this season and of late he has been bowling well too. In addition, Jadeja is also a gun fielder, which is why Gautam Gambhir has picked him as vice-captain of his fantasy XI for Match 53 of IPL 2020 between Chennai Super Kings and Kings XI Punjab. 

Gambhir picks Jadeja to be vice-captain of his fantasy XI | IPL Match 53, CSK v KXIP | Cricket.com

KL Rahul is currently the highest run-scorer in the tournament and coupled with the fact that he will also give key fantasy points behind the stumps, Gautam Gambhir has picked the wicket-keeper batsman as captain of his fantasy XI for Match 53 of IPL 2020 between Chennai Super Kings and Kings XI Punjab. 

Rahul captain, Jadeja vice-captain in Gambhir's fantasy XI | IPL Match 53, CSK v KXIP | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has been backing wicket-keeper batsmen all season and once again, he has picked Quinton de Kock to lead his fantasy XI for Match 51 of IPL 2020 between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians, in Dubai. Find out who else makes it to his side.

De Kock captain, Suryakumar vice-captain in Gambhir's side | IPL Match 51, DC v MI | Cricket.com

Despite his good form, Gautam Gambhir has not picked Virat Kohli in his fantasy XI for Match 52 of IPL 2020 between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Sharjah. He has chosen AB de Villiers as his captain while Chris Morris is his vice-captain. 

No Virat Kohli in Gautam Gambhir's fantasy XI | IPL 2020 Match 52, RCB v SRH | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has backed AB de Villiers to lead his fantasy side for Match 52 of IPL 2020 between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Sharjah. While Chris Morris is his vice-captain, there is no place for Virat Kohli in Gambhir's XI for the RCB-SRH clash.

Gambhir backs de Villiers to lead his fantasy XI | IPL 2020 Match 52, RCB v SRH | Cricket.com

Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah - Gautam Gambhir has selected all the big guns in his fantasy XI for Match 51 of IPL 2020 between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians, in Dubai. Find out who else makes it to his side for the DC-MI clash.

Gambhir opts for a bowling-heavy fantasy XI for DC-MI clash | IPL Match 51, DC v MI | Cricket.com

It was a tough choice between Nicholas Pooran and Jos Buttler but Gautam Gambhir has gone for the West Indian in his Fantasy XI - for match 50 of IPL 2020 between KXIP and KKR - as he has a fixed batting spot and is in good form

Why Nicholas Pooran over Jos Buttler? | IPL Match 50, KXIP v RR | Cricket.com

Despite three wicketkeepers in his Fantasy XI, Gautam Gambhir hasn't chosen Jos Buttler for match 50 of IPL 2020 between KXIP and RR. Who else has made it to Gambhir's team for the big clash?

Three wicketkeepers in Gambhir's fantasy XI | IPL Match 50, KXIP v RR | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir hasn't always picked Steve Smith in his side this season but keeping in mind his form and the fact that the Rajasthan Royals captain bats at no. 3, Gambhir has chosen him in his fantasy side for Match 50 of IPL 2020 between KXIP and RR.

Picked Smith in my side as I needed another batsman: Gambhir | IPL Match 50, KXIP v RR | Cricket.com

It was a straightforward choice as captain with Gautam Gambhir going for KL Rahul to lead his fantasy XI for Match 50 of IPL 2020 between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals, in Abu Dhabi. Gambhir has also gone for Ben Stokes as vice-captain of his side for the KXIP-RR clash. 

Rahul captain, Stokes vice-captain in Gambhir's fantasy XI | IPL Match 50, KXIP v RR | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir feels that Sunil Narine should open the batting or bat at 7, not in the middle-order. Narine is Gambhir's captain though for Match 49 of IPL 2020 between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders. Sam Curran is the vice-captain

Narine is captain and Sam Curran is vice-captain | IPL 2020 Match 49, CSK v KKR | Cricket.com

With Andre Russell not playing the last two games and at the same time not being in great touch with the bat, Gautam Gambhir picks Lockie Ferguson over the Jamaican in his Fantasy XI for the game between CSK and KKR

Gambhir picks Lockie Ferguson over Andre Russell | IPL 2020 Match 49, CSK v KKR | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir gives his own example from 2014 of how he fought back with the bat using captaincy as a motivation. Gambhir though feels Dhoni is a better option for his Fantasy XI than Karthik considering the form the KKR keeper is in

Why MS Dhoni over Dinesh Karthik? | IPL 2020 Match 49, CSK v KKR | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has often not opted for MS Dhoni in his fantasy XI this season but keeping Dinesh Karthik's wretched form in mind, he has picked the CSK captain in his team as the lone wicket-keeper batsman for Match 49 of IPL 2020 between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders. Find out who else makes it to Gambhir's side for the CSK-KKR clash, in Dubai. 

Gambhir picks Dhoni in his fantasy XI for CSK-KKR clash | IPL 2020 Match 49, CSK v KKR | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has picked Devdutt Padikkal ahead of Ishan Kishan for Match No. 48 of IPL 2020 between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore at Abu Dhabi. Find out who else make it to Gambhir’s Fantasy XI

Padikkal over Ishan Kishan in Gambhir’s fantasy XI | IPL 2020 Match 48, MI v RCB | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has not picked Virat Kohli in his Fantasy XI for Match No. 48 between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore at Abu Dhabi. The former India player feels that Kohli has not been able to force the pace in the middle-overs like his normal self

No Virat Kohli in Gambhir’s Fantasy XI | IPL 2020 Match 48, MI v RCB | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has picked Quinton de Kock to captain his Fantasy XI for match No. 48 of IPL 2020 between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore at Abu Dhabi. The 39-year-old reckons that opener de Kock is in fantastic form in the ongoing season. AB de Villiers will be the vice-captain

De Kock captain, De Villiers vice-captain in Gambhir’s XI | IPL 2020 Match 48, MI v RCB | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has picked Chris Morris and Washington Sundar ahead of Kieron Pollard in his Fantasy XI for Match No. 48 between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore at Abu Dhabi. The former India player feels that Morris and Sundar can contribute in all three departments

Morris, Sundar over Pollard in Gambhir’s Fantasy XI | IPL 2020 Match 48, MI v RCB | Cricket.com

Top cricket stories – Tuesday, 27 October 2020
1. Gayle, Mandeep guide KXIP to 8-wicket win 
2. Dubai to host IPL 2020 final
3. Saini doubtful for match against MI
4. India squads announced for Australia tour
5. Fans likely to be allowed for Ind-Aus Test

Gayle, Mandeep guide KXIP to 8-wicket win | Cricket Centre - 27th October, 2020 | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir feels that Jonny Bairstow is a match-winner and that’s why he has picked the Englishman in his Fantasy XI for Match No. 47 of IPL 2020 between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals at Dubai International Stadium. Rashid Khan is Gambhir’s vice-captain

Bairstow captain, Rashid vice-captain in Gambhir’s XI | IPL 2020 Match 47, SRH v DC | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir does not pick Kagiso Rabada in his Fantasy XI for Match No. 47 of IPL 2020 between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals at Dubai International Stadium. The former India player had no fantasy points remaining and that’s why he went for Anrich Nortje instead of Rabada

No Rabada in Gambhir’s Fantasy XI | IPL 2020 Match 47, SRH v DC | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir feels that Sunrisers Hyderabad bowlers have been fantastic in the ongoing IPL and could make it difficult for Delhi Capitals to chase in Match No. 47 of IPL 2020 at Dubai International Stadium. Find out who make it to Gambhir’s fantasy XI in the upcoming match

It could be difficult for Delhi to chase: Gambhir | IPL 2020 Match 47, SRH v DC | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has picked three allrounders - Jason Holder, Marcus Stoinis and Vijay Shankar in his Fantasy XI for Match No. 47 of IPL 2020 between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals at Dubai International Stadium. The former India player feels that he has covered all areas by picking these three allrounders

Holder, Shankar and Stoinis in Gambhir’s Fantasy XI | IPL 2020 Match 47, SRH v DC | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has gone for both Mayank Agarwal and Andre Russell in his Fantasy XI despite the duo being doubtful (they didn't play the last game for their teams) for game 46 against KXIP. Find out who else has made it to Gambhir's XI

Gambhir picks in-form players for KKR-KXIP clash | IPL 2020 Match 46, KKR v KXIP | Cricket.com

Mohammed Shami has been very good at the death but Gautam Gambhir decides against the pacer for match 46 of IPL 2020 between KKR and KXIP. Why does Gambhir opt against Shami?

Gambhir does not go for Mohammed Shami | IPL 2020 Match 46, KKR v KXIP | Cricket.com

There have been doubts surrounding Andre Russell's injury status while Sunil Narine's action was under the scanner recently. Despite this, Gautam Gambhir has backed the duo to come good against Kings XI Punjab and picked them in his fantasy XI for Match 46 of IPL 2020, in Sharjah. 

Gambhir picks both Narine & Russell in his fantasy XI | IPL 2020 Match 46, KKR v KXIP | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has picked the leading run-scorer of IPL 2020 so far, KL Rahul as captain of his fantasy XI for Match 46 of IPL 2020 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Kings XI Punjab, in Sharjah. Considering the boundary sizes, Gambhir feels Rahul can score big in the KKR-KXIP clash.

Gambhir backs KL Rahul to score big in Sharjah | IPL 2020 Match 46, KKR v KXIP | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has chosen both AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli in his fantasy XI for Match 44 of IPL 2020 between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings, in Dubai. MS Dhoni though still remains amiss from his side for the RCB-CSK clash.

Kohli or Dhoni? | Fantasy Centre with Gautam Gambhir | IPL 2020 Match 44, RCB vs CSK |  Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has picked Quinton de Kock once again as captain in his Fantasy XI for match 45 of IPL 2020 between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians. Jasprit Bumrah is the vice-captain in a side full of power-packed players

Gambhir sticks with Quinton de Kock as captain | IPL Match 45, RR v MI | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has picked seasoned performers AB de Villiers and Chris Morris as captain and vice-captain of his fantasy XI for Match 44 of IPL 2020 between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings, which will be held in Dubai. Find out who else makes it to Gambhir's side for the RCB-CSK clash

Gambhir picks de Villiers captain, Morris as vice-captain | IPL Match 44, RCB v CSK | Cricket.com

Both Jonny Bairstow and KL Rahul have been terrific for their respective franchises so far this season but Gautam Gambhir has taken a punt and opted for Bairstow to be captain of his fantasy XI for Match 43 of IPL 2020 between Kings XI Punjab and Sunrisers Hyderabad. 

Bairstow or Rahul as captain? | Fantasy Centre with Gambhir | IPL Match 43, KXIP v SRH | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has opted for not one but three wicket-keeper batsmen in his fantasy XI for Match 43 of IPL 2020 between Kings XI Punjab and Sunrisers Hyderabad, which will be held in Dubai. Find out who else makes it to his side for the KXIP-SRH clash.

Three wicket-keeper batsmen in Gambhir's fantasy XI |  IPL 2020 Match 43, KXIP v SRH | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has taken his chance and picked rookie Varun Chakravarthy over R Ashwin in his fantasy XI for Match 42 of IPL 2020 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals. While most of the other players pick themselves, Gambhir has a surprising choice as his captain and vice-captain for the KKR-DC clash.

Chakravarthy over Ashwin? | Fantasy Centre with Gambhir | IPL 2020 Match 42, KKR v DC | Cricket.com

Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada and Lockie Ferguson - Gautam Gambhir has gone for a pace-heavy fantasy XI for match 42 of IPL 2020 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals, which will be held in Abu Dhabi. Find out who else makes it to his side for the KKR-DC clash. 

Gambhir picks a pace-heavy fantasy XI for KKR-DC clash | IPL Match 42, KKR v DC | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir once again places his trust in Quinton de Kock and chooses him as captain of his Fantasy XI for match 41 between CSK and MI. Ravindra Jadeja is Gambhir's vice-captain while the rest of the team contains the usual suspects

De Kock captain and Jadeja vice-captain for CSK-MI clash | IPL Match 41, CSK v MI | Cricket.com

Despite Kieron Pollard not getting enough game-time to showcase his full potential, Gautam Gambhir reckons that allrounders is the way to go as far as Fantasy XI selection is concerned. For match 41 against CSK, Gambhir has picked the big Trinidadian

I always pick as many allrounders as I can: Gambhir | IPL Match 41, CSK v MI | Cricket.com

After MS Dhoni was Gautam Gambhir's fantasy captain in CSK's last match, for match 41 against MI, the former India captain does not even find a place in the former opener's XI

Gambhir does not pick Dhoni in his Fantasy XI | IPL Match 41, CSK v MI | Cricket.com

Rahul Chahar has so far picked up 378 fantasy points in the tournament and Gautam Gambhir feels the leg-spinner will once again be among the wickets when Mumbai Indians face Chennai Super Kings in Match 41 of IPL 2020, in Dubai.

Gambhir backs Rahul Chahar to come good against CSK | IPL Match 41, CSK v MI | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has picked both wicketkeeper-batsmen in Jos Buttler and Jonny Bairstow with the latter as vice-captain of his Fantasy XI for match 40 of IPL 2020 between RR and SRH. Find out who else has made Gambhir's XI?

Both Buttler and Bairstow in for RR-SRH clash | IPL Match 40, RR v SRH | Cricket.com

It was a tough choice between Steve Smith and David Warner and Gautam Gambhir goes for the former as he bats at 3 while Warner hasn't stuck to his batting slot. Smith wins a spot in Gambhir's Fantasy XI for match 40 of IPL 2020 between RR and SRH

No Warner in Gambhir's Fantasy XI? | IPL Match 40, RR v SRH | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has gone for Ben Stokes as captain as he feels the allrounder is slowly getting into his groove after starting the tournament only as a batsman. Gambhir thinks Stokes will shine as he has started to bowl as well

Ben Stokes is a fabulous choice: Gambhir | IPL Match 40, RR v SRH | Cricket.com

Ben Stokes may not have set the tournament on fire yet either with bat or ball, but Gautam Gambhir picks him as captain for his Fantasy XI for match 40 of IPL 2020 between RR and SRH

Stokes is Gambhir's captain for RR-SRH | IPL Match 40, RR v SRH | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has gone for three allrounders and four bowlers in his fantasy XI for Match No. 39 of IPL 2020 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore at Abu Dhabi. The former India player feels that all bowlers including allrounders can give him wickets and huge fantasy points

All bowlers can give huge fantasy points: Gambhir | IPL Match 39, KKR v RCB | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has picked Andre Russell in his fantasy XI for Match No. 39 of IPL 2020 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore at Abu Dhabi. Gambhir reckons that Russell can win you the game with ball and bat

Why Andre Russell? | IPL Match 39, KKR v RCB | Fantasy Centre | Cricket.com

AB de Villiers will be captaining Gautam Gambhir’s fantasy XI for Match No. 39 of IPL 2020 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore at Abu Dhabi. Allrounder Chris Morris will play the vice-captain’s role

AB de Villiers to captain Gambhir’s Fantasy XI | IPL Match 39, KKR v RCB | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has not picked young batters Devdutt Padikkal and Shubman Gill in his Fantasy XI for Match No. 39 of IPL 2020 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore at Abu Dhabi

No Padikkal, Gill in Gambhir’s fantasy XI | IPL Match 39, KKR v RCB | Fantasy Centre | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir, who has picked Marcus Stoinis as his Fantasy XI’s vice-captain, reckons that the allrounder plays as a floater and can contribute in both departments (bowling and batting) in Match No. 38 of IPL 2020 between Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Capitals at Dubai International Stadium

Stoinis plays as a floater: Gambhir | IPL Match 38, KXIP v DC | Fantasy Centre | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has picked Chris Gayle over Shikhar Dhawan in his Fantasy XI for Match No. 38 of IPL 2020 between Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Capitals at Dubai International Stadium

Chris Gayle or Shikhar Dhawan? | IPL Match 38, KXIP v DC | Fantasy Centre with Gautam Gambhir | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir feels that Nicholas Pooran has not done justice with his talent in this tournament but he is an unbelievable player and can win you the game. Find out who makes it to Gambhir's Fantasy XI for Match No. 38 of IPL 2020 between Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Capitals at Dubai International Stadium

Pooran is an unbelievable player: Gambhir | IPL Match 38, KXIP v DC | Fantasy Centre | Cricket.com

KL Rahul will be captaining Gautam Gambhir’s Fantasy XI in Match No. 38 of IPL 2020 between Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Capitals at Dubai International Stadium. Allrounder Marcus Stoinis will play the vice-captain’s role in Gambhir’s team

KL Rahul captain, Stoinis vice-captain in Gambhir’s XI | IPL Match 38, KXIP v DC | Cricket.com

MS Dhoni was Gautam Gambhir's fantasy XI captain the last time Chennai Super Kings played but this time around for Match 37 of IPL 2020, the CSK skipper does not feature in Gambhir's team. Instead, the two-time IPL winning captain has chosen Sanju Samson and Jos Buttler as his wicket-keeper batsman choices for the CSK-RR affair in Abu Dhabi. Find out who else makes it to Gambhir's fantasy side. 

Samson over Dhoni? | IPL Match 37, CSK v RR | Fantasy Centre with Gautam Gambhir | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir reckons Sam Curran gives him game-time in all 3 departments and expects him to do well as an opener. Curran is Gambhir's captain in his Fantasy XI for match 37 of IPL 2020 between CSK and RR

Sam Curran could score well as an opener: Gambhir | IPL Match 37, CSK v RR | Cricket.com

Now that Sanju Samson has started donning the gloves again and bats in the top-order, Gautam Gambhir picks him as vice-captain in his Fantasy XI for match 37 of IPL 2020 between CSK and RR

Gambhir expects Samson to turn things around | IPL Match 37, CSK v RR | Cricket.com

Sanju Samson has not been at his fluent best of late but that has not stopped Gautam Gambhir from naming the wicket-keeper batsman as vice-captain of his fantasy XI for Match 37 of IPL 2020 between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, in Abu Dhabi. Find out who else is part of Gambhir's fantasy side for the CSK-RR clash.

Curran captain, Samson vice-captain in Gambhir's fantasy XI | IPL Match 37, CSK v RR | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has picked a very strong Fantasy XI for match 36 of IPL 2020 between MI and KXIP. Gambhir has KL Rahul as vice-captain, the Pandya brothers, Suryakumar Yadav among others

De Kock is captain in a very strong Fantasy XI | IPL Match 36, MI v KXIP | Cricket.com

As expected Gautam Gambhir has picked a majority of MI players in his fantasy XI for match 36 of IPL 2020 against KXIP. Who has he picked and who misses out?

Both Pandyas in Gambhir's Fantasy XI | IPL Match 36, MI v KXIP | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has once again backed Jonny Bairstow as his captain for Match 35 of IPL 2020 between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders. He has also gone for five genuine bowlers in his lineup. However, David Warner is missing from Gambhir's fantasy XI for the SRH-KKR clash. 

No David Warner in Gautam Gambhir's fantasy XI | IPL 2020 Match 35, SRH v KKR | Cricket.com

A bowling heavy fantasy XI is what Gautam Gambhir has picked for Match 35 of IPL 2020 between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders, which will be held in Abu Dhabi on Sunday (October 18). He has five bowlers in his side while wicket-keeper batsman Jonny Bairstow is once again the captain. 

Gambhir opts for a bowling heavy side for the SRH-KKR clash | IPL Match 35, SRH v KKR | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has gone for some big names in his fantasy side for Match 34 of IPL 2020 between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings including MS Dhoni, Kagiso Rabada and Faf du Plessis. However, Shikhar Dhawan still misses out with Gambhir going for Prithvi Shaw in his team. Find out who else makes it to Gambhir's fantasy side for the DC-CSK clash.

Dhoni to lead, Stoinis vice-captain in Gambhir's fantasy team | IPL Match 34, DC v CSK | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir hasn't always picked MS Dhoni in his fantasy XI this season but for Match 34 of IPL 2020, not only is the Chennai captain in Gambhir's side but is also leading it. Find out who else makes it to Gambhir's fantasy team for the clash between Delhi Capitals and CSK, in Sharjah. 

MS Dhoni to captain Gambhir's fantasy XI | IPL 2020 Match 34, DC v CSK | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir has picked both heavyweights Steve Smith and Virat Kohli in his fantasy XI for Match 33 of IPL 2020 between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore which will be held in Dubai. Find out who else makes it to Gambhir's side for the RR-RCB clash.

Both Smith and Kohli in Gautam Gambhir's fantasy XI |  IPL 2020 Match 33, RR v RCB | Cricket.com

Navdeep Saini might have picked up only 4 wickets so far in IPL 2020 but Gautam Gambhir feels that with Chris Morris now alongside him, the pacer will become much more effective in the games to come. This is why Gambhir has picked Saini in his fantasy XI for Match 33 between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, in Dubai.

With Morris alongside, Saini will be more effective: Gambhir | IPL Match 33, RR v RCB | Cricket.com

Andre Russell hasn't set the tournament on fire with the bat and Gautam Gambhir feels that now is the time for the Jamaican to come good to help KKR. Russell along with Pollard find a place in in his fantasy XI for match 32 of IPL 2020 between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders at Abu Dhabi

Both Pollard and Russell in Gambhir's fantasy XI | IPL Match 32, MI v KKR | Cricket.com

It is testing times for Sunil Narine and the KKR management and is Dinesh Karthik willing to take the gamble of playing the West Indian? Gautam Gambhir reckons it is now upto the captain and management on how to deal with the mystery spinner

Tricky situation with Narine for KKR management: Gambhir | IPL Match 32, MI v KKR | Cricket.com

South African wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock is Gambhir's choice for captain in his fantasy XI for match 32 of IPL 2020 between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders at Abu Dhabi

In-form Quinton de Kock is Gambhir's captain | IPL Match 32, MI v KKR | Cricket.com

Jasprit Bumrah is Gautam Gambhir's No. 1 pick alongside Jofra Archer among the bowlers for match 32 of IPL 2020 between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders at Abu Dhabi

Bumrah is a top-quality bowler: Gambhir | IPL Match 32, MI v KKR | Cricket.com

While the choice of AB de Villiers as captain is not a surprise, some interesting choices made by Gautam Gambhir in his Fantasy XI for Match 31 of IPL 2020 between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab, in Sharjah. Who has he gone for and who doesn't find a place?

No-brainer to pick de Villiers as captain: Gambhir | IPL Match 31, RCB v KXIP | Cricket.com

Young Arshdeep Singh has made a difference to the KXIP bowling lineup ever since he has been given a chance. Gautam Gambhir is certainly one who has been taken in by the youngster's performances and picks him in his Fantasy XI for Match 31 of IPL 2020 between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab, in Sharjah

Gambhir is impressed by Arshdeep Singh | IPL Match 31, RCB v KXIP | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir does not go for Virat Kohli in his Fantasy XI for Match 31 of IPL 2020 between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab, in Sharjah. Who has Gambhir picked ahead of Kohli then?

No Virat Kohli in Gambhir's Fantasy XI? | IPL Match 31, RCB v KXIP | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir feels Washington Sundar's ability to bowl all 24 deliveries in one particular spot is what makes him special. Sundar, so far this IPL has the best economy (min 3 matches) - 4.9 and this despite bowling a chunk of his overs in the Powerplay. Find out why Sundar is Gambhir's second fantasy pick behind AB de Villiers for Match 31 of IPL 2020 between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab, in Sharjah.

Washington Sundar earns high praise from Gautam Gambhir | IPL Match 31, RCB v KXIP | Cricket.com

Gautam Gambhir feels that allrounder Ben Stokes needs to start playing a finisher’s role in Match No. 30 of IPL 2020 between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals at Dubai International Stadium

Stokes needs to play a finisher’s role: Gambhir | IPL Match 30, DC v RR | Cricket.com

Kagiso Rabada could not get a place in Gautam Gambhir’s fantasy XI for Match No. 30 of IPL 2020 between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals at Dubai International Stadium. The former India player had no credits left for Rabada. He feels that Anrich Nortje can play a similar role if there is no Rabada in his team

Why no Rabada in Gambhir’s Fantasy XI? | IPL Match 30, DC v RR | Cricket.com

Australia opener David Warner spoke at great length about the upcoming series against India, the hole Rohit Sharma's absence from the ODI and T20I series will leave and what he felt about Virat Kohli going home after the first Test. In a candid chat, Warner also said that till the time he was playing for Australia, it would be very tough for him to take part in the Big Bash League.