LLC 2022 Eliminator: GJG vs BHK Match Prediction - Who will win today’s match?

The Gujarat Giants and Bhilwara Kings will face off in the Eliminator of the Legends League Cricket 2022 at the Barkatullah Khan Stadium in Jodhupur on Monday, October 3. The winner will meet India Capitals in the final on October 5, Wednesday. 

Gujarat should not have ideally found themselves in such a situation after dominating at the start of the tournament. However, as the competition progressed, they ran out of gas. Giants finished the preliminary round at the third position having won just two out of the six matches played, losing three and one ending in a no result. 

On the other hand, Bhilwara Kings have also blown hot and cold, but did enough to finish the group stage at the second position, having won three out of their six matches with seven points. They will be heading into this Eliminator on the back of a four-wicket defeat to India Capitals in the Qualifier.

Both teams have already faced off against each other twice this season and it was Bhilwara Kings who came out on top on both occasions.

GJG vs BHK Match Details

Venue: Barkatullah Khan Stadium, Jodhpur

Date & Time: October 3, 7:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar

Pitch Report

The wicket at the Barkatullah Khan Stadium is a batting paradise and just like the Qualifier, a run-fest can be expected in the all-important Eliminator clash. Batting will be easier in the second innings taking the dew factor into consideration. Therefore, the captain winning the toss will look to bowl first.

Probable Playing XIs

India Capitals:

Chris Gayle, Kevin O'Brien, Virender Sehwag (c), Parthiv Patel (wk), Lendl Simmons, Thisara Perera, Graeme Swann, Rayad Emrit, Joginder Sharma, KP Appanna, Ashok Dinda, Elton Chigumbura, Yashpal Singh

Bhilwara Kings:

William Porterfield, Morne van Wyk (wk), Tanmay Srivastava, Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan (c), Rajesh Bishnoi, Jesal Karia, Tino Best, Fidel Edwards, Monty Panesar, S Sreesanth, Dinesh Salunkhe

Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter

Shane Watson:

Shane Watson was the backbone of Kings in the Qualifier encounter against India Capitals. His blistering knock of 65 runs from 39 deliveries powered the Kings to a mammoth total of 226/5. The veteran Australian all-rounder would be expected to showcase a similar performance in the Eliminator as well.  

Probable best bowler

Irfan Pathan:

Irfan Pathan is known to be a proven match-winner with the ball in hand. While, he is known for his ability of picking up key wickets with the new ball, the southpaw can also do a lot of damage to the oppositon's batting with his slower ones in the death overs. Pathan would be expected to make it count in the knockout clash.

Today's Match Prediction: Bhilwara Kings to win

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.