As the IPL 2024 season progresses, all eyes are on the clash between Shubman Gill’s Gujarat Titans and Shikhar Dhawan’s Punjab Kings. Scheduled for April 4, 2024, this match will commence at 7:30 PM IST at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Gujarat Titans: • Runners-up in IPL 2023. • Gujarat has won two out of three previous encounters against Punjab Kings. • This marks the fourth match of the season for Gujarat Titans.
Punjab Kings: • Finished seventh in the last IPL season. • Acquired eight players during the auction. • One of the three active franchises yet to clinch an IPL title.
Betting Tips: • Spin usually dominates on the dry pitch of Narendra Modi Stadium, providing an intriguing battle between bat and ball. • Gujarat holds an edge in spin options, especially with the influential Rashid Khan in the lineup. • Despite losing their previous IPL home fixture against Punjab Kings in 2022, Gujarat comfortably defeated them last year in Mohali. • Shubman Gill’s past performances against Punjab Kings highlight his potential to make a significant impact with the bat. • Gujarat’s batting depth appears stronger compared to Punjab Kings, with their bowling attack posing a challenge for the visitors.
Top Players: • Top Gujarat Titans Player: Rashid Khan – His leg-spin is expected to keep the PBKS batsmen under pressure, utilizing his craft and guile effectively. • Top Punjab Kings Player: Kagiso Rabada – Known for his pace, Rabada poses a threat to GT’s batting lineup and has a track record of success against them.
Recent Form:
• GT – W W L W L
• PBKS – L L W L L
Weather Forecast: • Expect scorching temperatures reaching 39°C during the day with clear skies and a low of 23°C at night.
Pitch Report: Narendra Modi Stadium • Seamers may find early advantage on the pitch, making it favorable for Punjab Kings to bowl first. • Chasing totals has been successful historically at this ground, indicating a reasonable target for the team batting second.
Probable Playing XIs: Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Spencer Johnson, Rashid Khan, Shahrukh Khan, David Miller, Azmatullah Omarzai, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Mohammed Shami, Vijay Shankar, Sai Sudharsan, Umesh Yadav
Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Rahul Chahar, Sam Curran, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Arshdeep Singh, Prabhsimran Singh
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