Struggling Gujarat lions is set to receive a much-needed boost with the imminent return of ace all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja during their clash against Rising Pune Supergiant in the Indian Premier league here on Friday.
Gujarat lions, who finished an impressive third in their maiden IPl appearance last year, did not have the best of starts so far. The Suresh Raina-led side suffered consecutive defeats against two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders and title holder Sunrisers Hyderabad in their opening two matches.
And come Friday, Gujarat lions would be desperate to turn their fortunes around in front of home fans. lions got a much-needed boost in the form of Jadeja, who is likely to play his first IPl match on Friday.
Jadeja missed Gujarat first two games after he was advised rest for two weeks by the BCCI medical team soon after the India's four match Test series against Australia.
Supergiants, on the other hand, started their campaign on a winning note by beating Mumbai Indians before suffering back-to-back defeats against Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Daredevils. Skipper Steven Smith, who missed their last match due to an upset stomach and Manoj Tiwary, who lost his father are expected to return to the playing eleven.