On day 3 of the 2024 Indian Premier League season, we have a double header. Rajasthan Royals take on Lucknow Super Giants at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur and Gujarat Titans take on Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad.
Although both Rajasthan and Lucknow have well-rounded squads going into the game, there are still a few places that need to be filled before the game. Prior to Adam Zampa’s decision to withdraw from the competition, RR lost Prasidh Krishna to injury. It would be intriguing to watch how the LSG XI plays out in the interim, given Rahul has been requested by the BCCI to play as a specialist batter for the time being.
Rajasthan Royals (1.80) vs Lucknow Super Giants (2.05)
Rajasthan Royals are a clear betting favorite here over Lucknow Super Giants .
The pitch in Jaipur has a tendency to be low scoring one. In the past 12 IPL matches, first-inning totals have fallen short of 170 seven times. Of the more than 150 in 14, there were just three in the 2023 Syed Mushtaq Trophy.
With the players they have available, Rajasthan Royals are a strong contender this year and should present a serious threat.
Since Lucknow Super Giants has struggled against spin in the past, the presence of Chahal and Ashwin could be the deciding factor.
Who wins this match?
The most important factor here will be the toss. The team chasing here will be at an advantage, but we back Rajasthan Royals to win this match.
Value Bets
has total in the highest scoring over at under 20.5 at 1.75 and we are riding with this pick as the value bet of the day for this match.
Gujarat Titans (2.15) vs Mumbai Indians (1.70)
has Mumbai Indians as a massive favourite over Gujarat Titans in this match-up.
Gujarat’s biggest absentee due to injury is Muhammad Shami, but they have also missed Hardik Pandya. His squadmate Sandeep Warrier is his successor. Due to domestic duty, Matthew Wade will be absent for at least the first game. Rashid Khan is back to normal.
Hardik replaces Rohit Sharma as the captain in the IPL 2024 season. One of the few things about this MI team that is unknown is that. Due to an ankle problem, Suryakumar Yadav is doubtful for an injury. Vishnu Vinod could play if he misses. Due to a groin issue, Gerald Coetzee is not ready, so Luke Wood, Jason Behrendorff’s substitute, might make his debut.
However, the team is a strong here and with key players missing, we can take a stab at Mumbai Indians winning the match.
Who wins this match?
We are backing Mumbai Indians to defeat Gujarat Titans in this match.
Value Bets
has first innings Mumbai total 4s over 14.5 at 1.80 and we think Mumbai will comfortably get it.
