The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) is set to have it’s opening match on 22nd March 2024. The opener will be between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). IPL has become more of a festival than a tournament in India. The entire country starts bubbling with excitement whenever the tournament is about to start. The same thing is happening this year and fans are excited for the daily games.
Royal Challengers Bangalore Vs Gujarat Titans, 4th May 2024, 19:30 IST*
*This will be updated on match day
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The pitch report is something that is very crucial for both teams. It not only tells you what conditions you will be playing in but also dictates what you decide to do if you end up winning the toss. Different conditions require to be dealt differently. A team’s decision to bat or bowl first can very heavily depend upon the pitch report. It also gives the fans a general idea of what kind of game can be expected.
Today’s pitch report was provided by Matthew Hayden. He said:
“57m and 64m square boundaries respectively, 69m down the ground. It’s extremely hard, not a lot of grass. It will getting good for batting. Can trust the bounce. The boundaries are really small, it can be a high-scoring contest.”
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Guransh Machra is a sportswriter at Gutshot Magazine. He covers football news from local leagues like the Indian Super League as well as international leagues like the Premier League. He follows various sports like Football, Cricket, Formula 1, and Tennis. Apart from sports, Guransh is also enthusiastic about reading and gaming.
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