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Surat, 28 September (Hindustan Reporter). GMR Group franchise India Capitals is set for its third match of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) 2024, where it will face Konark Suryas Odisha in the ninth match of the league. This much-awaited match will be played at Lalbhai Contractor Stadium in Surat from 7 pm on Sunday evening. Both the teams would like to achieve important wins to maintain their momentum in the league. With one win and one loss, India Capitals are currently placed fourth on the points table with 2 points, while Odisha are placed second.
India Capitals started their campaign with a thrilling win but had to face defeat against Southern Super Stars in the last match. Konark Suryaaj started their campaign on a winning note by defeating Manipal Tigers in a low-scoring thriller after their previous match was abandoned due to rain.
Before the match, India Capitals captain Ian Bell said, “We are ready for the challenge of Odisha. The team is determined to bounce back after the last defeat and we have improved in some areas so that we can perform better. Our focus is on playing good cricket, executing our plans well and winning.”
Here, under the captaincy of Irfan Pathan, Konark Suryaaj can present a tough challenge for Odisha India Capitals. Their strong batting lineup with Ambati Rayudu, Kevin O'Brien, Ross Taylor and the Pathan brothers will look to dominate the game. Their bowling attack, led by Shahbaz Nadeem and Vinay Kumar, is capable of putting early pressure and their spinners can create problems for the Indian Capitals batsmen.
Both the teams are looking for a win to strengthen their position in the tournament and this match is expected to be exciting between these two teams adorned with experienced players.
India Capitals Squad: Ian Bell (captain), Kirk Edwards, Dwayne Smith, Ben Dunk, Naman Ojha, Colin de Grandhomme, Iqbal Abdullah, Dhruv Raval, Dhawal Kulkarni, Ashley Nurse, Parvinder Awana, Pankaj Singh, Pawan Suiyal, Chris Mpofu, Barinder Saran, Bharat Chipli and Faiz Fazal
Konark Suryaaj Odisha Squad: Irfan Pathan (captain), Yusuf Pathan, Kevin O'Brien, Ross Taylor, Vinay Kumar, Richard Levy, Dilshan Munaweera, Shahbaz Nadeem, Fidel Edwards, Ben Laughlin, Rajesh Bishnoi, Praveen Tambe, Divesh Pathaniya, KP. Appanna, Ambati Rayudu and Naveen Stewart.
