Punjab Kings take on Gujarat Titans in game 37 of the IPL 2024, on Sunday, April 21.
Given the recent performances and the overall team strengths, it’s anticipated to be a closely contested match. Here’s a breakdown:
- Punjab Kings (PBKS):
- Coming off three consecutive defeats, PBKS will be determined to turn their fortunes around in this match.
- Despite their recent struggles, players like Sam Curran and Harshal Patel have shown promising performances with both bat and ball.
- Ashutosh Sharma’s gritty knock in the last match showcased the depth in their batting lineup.
- Gujarat Titans (GT):
- GT suffered a humiliating defeat in their previous match, being bowled out for a double-digit total.
- Shubman Gill has been in good form and will be crucial for GT’s batting lineup.
- Their bowlers will be eager to bounce back after a disappointing performance in the last match.
PBKS vs GT Match Details:
| Match | Punjab Kings Vs Gujarat Titans, IPL 2024 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur |
| Date & Time | Sunday, April 21, 7:30 PM (IST) |
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report: The pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur is well-balanced, offering equal opportunities for both batsmen and bowlers. The toss-winning captain is likely to opt to bat first at this venue and set a challenging total.
Head-to-Head Record:
| Matches Played | Punjab Kings won | Gujarat Titans won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
PBKS vs GT Probable Playing XIs:
- Punjab Kings:
- Shikhar Dhawan (C), Atharva Taide, Rilee Rossouw, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Shashank Singh, Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada
- Impact substitute: Arshdeep Singh
- Gujarat Titans:
- Shubman Gill (C), Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Sai Sudarshan, Kane Williamson, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohit Sharma, Sandeep Warrier, Spencer Johnson
- Impact substitute: Shahrukh Khan
Probable Best Players of the Match:
- Probable Best Batter:
- Shubman Gill could be the best batter in the forthcoming game against Punjab Kings. The GT skipper is the leading run-scorer of his side, having accumulated 263 runs in seven games at an average of 43.83. He is expected to showcase his batting prowess to help his team win and keep their hopes alive in the tournament.
- Probable Best Bowler:
- Sam Curran, PBKS’ leading wicket-taker, is keen to help his side in the forthcoming clash against the Titans. The star England all-rounder has picked up 10 wickets in seven games at an average of 19.30 and an economy rate of 8.77.
Today’s Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match
