IPL 2024 Match 17 – GT vs PBKS Match Preview
The 17th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will provide the spectators with a thrilling showdown between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on April 4, Thursday.
Gujarat and Punjab have played each other in the IPL for a total of 3 games, out of which Gujarat have won 2 whereas Punjab has a solitary win to their name.
GT vs PBKS: Narendra Modi Stadium, Pitch Report
The Pitch at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad often turns out to be a batting paradise which aids stroke making and it even gets better under lights where the ball skids which makes batting easier in the second innings which suggests the captain winning the toss may opt for bowling.
Gujarat Titans Team Analysis
Gujarat Titans are coming off a win from their last game against Hyderabad which should boost their confidence, having they still have a lot of holes in the structure to cover both in their batting and bowling, their batters need to be clear with their mindset and the bowling without Mohammad Shami looks a pale shadow of itself.
Punjab Kings Team Analysis
Punjab Kings will approach this encounter with a loss behind them, contrary to the Gujarat side they are a lot more settled with their lineup who would want to turn their table after encountering two consecutive losses from the hands of Bengaluru and Lucknow.
Match Details:
Date: 4 April 2024
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
GT vs PBKS Probable Playing XI :
GT Playing XI:
Shubman Gill(C), Wriddhiman Saha(WK), Sai Sudarshan, Azmatullah Omarzai, David Miller, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Umesh Yadav, Darshan Nalkande/Kartik Tyagi
Impact Player: Mohit Sharma
PBKS Playing XI:
Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma(WK), Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar
Impact Player: Arshdeep Singh
Key Batters to Watch for GT vs PBKS:
Jitesh Sharma
Jitesh Sharma | Source: X.com
The Wicket Keeper batter who slots in the middle order is a key component that provides the kick in the middle overs of the innings, his ability to take on the spinners makes him an asset to have in a T20 side.
David Miller
The Crisis man of the Gujarat side, Miller will have to be the man who becomes the bridge between their top order and the lower order, his task will be to provide the finishing kicks to the innings and he is also capable of rebuilding the innings in case of a Collapse.
Key Bowlers to Watch for GT vs PBKS:
Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan | Source: X.com
Rashid is arguably the greatest T20 bowler in the world at this moment who effectively makes it a 16 overs game. In the absence of Mohammad Shami, Khan will have to step up to do the job for Gujarat Titans.
Kagiso Rabada
Rabada who has his T20 stocks in absolute disdain is now slowly looking to pull his reputation back, he bowled a magnificent spell at Chinnaswamy Stadium which again indicated he is at his best when he bowls with the new ball and in the middle overs, expecting him to deliver in death overs reduces his efficiency.
