Watch: From Brothers To Opponents, Pandyas Interact Ahead Of IPL Clash
IPL 2022: Ahead of Gujarat Titans' ongoing match vs Lucknow Super Giants, brothers Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya shared a light moment at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Having always represented Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), March 28 will also mark the first time both Pandya brothers face each other in the IPL when Hardik's Gujarat Titans take on Krunal's Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The duo was released by MI after IPL 2021 and Hardik Pandya was roped in by new outfit Gujarat Titans (GT) ahead of the mega auction as their captain. Meanwhile, Krunal Pandya was acquired by Lucknow for Rs 8.25 crore during the IPL 2022 Auction.
Both franchises are currently up against each other in Match 4 and the tournament's official social media handle took to Instagram to share a friendly exchange between the Pandya brothers ahead of the match. Here is the video:
Gujarat captain Hardik has won the toss in the ongoing game and opted to field against Lucknow. The franchise will be relying a lot on their overseas players with Lockie Ferguson, Matthew Wade, David Miller and Rashid Khan included in the playing XI against Lucknow.
All eyes will be in particular on Rashid, who could be Gujarat's match-winner this season.
Meanwhile, Evin Lewis, Quinton de Kock and Dushmantha Chameera will be playing for Lucknow on Monday. Fans will be expecting De Kock to form a strong opening partnership with Rahul.
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