The third season of the Girls’s Premier League is upon us, and Gujarat Giants are all set for his or her dwelling debut as they tackle defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on the brand-new BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Friday.
Talking forward of the match, each Head Coach Michael Klinger and Captain Ashleigh Gardner shared their ideas on the workforce’s readiness for the season and their pleasure about taking part in at dwelling for the primary time.
“Our first three video games are in entrance of a Gujarat crowd. Hopefully, not simply from Baroda, however followers from throughout the area will are available, put on orange, and assist us. Final 12 months, we needed to play in opposition to RCB in Bangalore and Delhi Capitals in Delhi, they usually had some huge crowds there. It might be nice if we are able to create the identical environment right here,” stated Klinger.
Gardner, who will lead the facet for the primary time, added, “We get to play in entrance of our dwelling followers for the primary time, which is thrilling. I really feel like we have constructed a extremely sturdy base with our followers, and hopefully, we are able to begin the season the best way we actually need to—particularly right here at dwelling, taking part in in entrance of our followers.”
Of their dwelling leg, Gujarat Giants may also face UP Warriorz on February 16 adopted by Mumbai Indians on February 18. Talking in regards to the circumstances at BCA Stadium, Klinger stated, “The stadium seems to be unbelievable, and from all experiences, the wicket is de facto good—a correct batting wicket that can hopefully produce plenty of runs, primarily for our workforce, however both approach, it will make for thrilling cricket for the group.”
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When requested about expectations for the season, the 27-year-old Aussie all-rounder stated, “With the workforce now we have for the time being, I believe we are able to play some actually aggressive and thrilling cricket, which is de facto cool.”
In the meantime, Klinger revealed that the workforce will take an aggressive strategy within the event.
“I believe you may count on some attacking cricket. I really feel now we have the squad now, with the batting depth and firepower, to play actually aggressively. We have set some targets that we’re trying to obtain, and we’re definitely aiming to play entertaining cricket.”
“However greater than something, I hope folks see us as an enthusiastic group with plenty of power. That shall be most evident in our fielding as a result of, for us, that’s a non-negotiable,” he concluded.
Gujarat Giants will tackle Royal Challengers Bengaluru on February 14 at BCA Stadium in Vadodara.
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