Gujarat Titans will take on Punjab Kings in the 17th match of the IPL 2024 on Saturday, April 4.
Gujarat Titans (GT) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will square off against each other in match 17 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, on Thursday, April 4, at the renowned Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
With the Titans securing two victories out of three matches and the Punjab Kings facing back-to-back losses, anticipation is high for this encounter. GT showcased a commendable performance in their recent triumph against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), bouncing back strongly after suffering a defeat against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Playing on familiar turf in Lucknow, Titans are poised as the frontrunners for the upcoming match.
On the flip side, the Punjab Kings started the tournament with a notable win over the Delhi Capitals but have since encountered consecutive defeats. Tasked with facing the formidable Gujarat Titans, Shikhar Dhawan’s squad faces another challenging test.
GT vs PBKS Match Details:
| Match | Gujarat Titans Vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2024 |
| Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Date & Time | Thursday, April 4, 7:30 PM (IST) |
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report:
The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch is anticipated to favor the slow bowlers, mirroring its behavior in the previous match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Batting is likely to become increasingly challenging as the game progresses, emphasizing batters to accumulate runs swiftly during the powerplay phase.
Head-to-Head Record:
| Matches Played | GT won | PBKS Won | No Result | First Played | Last Played |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | 02 | 01 | NA | April 8, 2022 | April 13, 2023 |
Probable Playing XI:
Gujarat Titans (GT): Wriddhiman Saha(w), Shubman Gill(c), Azmatullah Omarzai, David Miller, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Umesh Yadav, Noor Ahmad, Mohit Sharma, Darshan Nalkande Impact Player – Ayush Badoni
Punjab Kings (PBKS): Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh Impact Player – Prabhsimran Singh
Probable Best Players of the Match:
Probable Best Batter: Shikhar Dhawan could prove to be the standout batter in the upcoming game, given his excellent form displayed in the last match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). With his impeccable timing and form, a substantial innings is anticipated from this veteran in the upcoming fixture.
Probable Best Bowler: Harpreet Brar has been miserly in the tournament thus far with his left-arm orthodox bowling and has provided crucial breakthroughs as well. He is expected to continue his good form with the ball.
Today’s Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match
