Match Preview PBKS vs GT IPL 2024
PBKS vs GT IPL 2024 Match Preview
As Punjab Kings (PBKS) aim to break their losing streak at their new home in Mullanpur, they face off against the inconsistent Gujarat Titans (GT) on Sunday night. Despite a series of close defeats, PBKS remains hopeful for a turnaround, while GT seeks to bounce back from a recent slump in form.
PBKS’s Struggles:
- PBKS has suffered three consecutive last-over losses, highlighting their lack of form and control.
- The team heavily relies on Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma, who have contributed significantly to the batting lineup.(PBKS vs GT IPL 2024 Match Preview)
- However, other players like Prabhsimran Singh and Jitesh Sharma have failed to deliver consistently, adding to PBKS’s woes.
- Injuries to key players like Shikhar Dhawan have further unsettled the team’s composition.
GT’s Inconsistencies:
- GT’s recent loss, coupled with a low total of 89 runs, has pushed them down to eighth place in the points table.(PBKS vs GT IPL 2024 Match Preview)
- The team’s top-order struggles, with only Shubman Gill showing some form, have been a cause for concern.
- GT’s batting lineup heavily relies on Gill, with contributions from Sai Sudharsan, but lacks consistency from other key players.
- Despite having more points than PBKS, GT’s lack of consecutive wins reflects their inconsistent performance this season.
Match Details:
- When: PBKS vs GT, Match 37 on April 21 at 19:30 hours
- Where: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh
Pitch and Conditions:
- Pacers have dominated the wicket at Mullanpur, with quicks taking 47 wickets in four games.
- Captains prefer to chase at this venue, although the success rate for teams batting second is only 50 percent.
Head-to-Head Record:
- The head-to-head record between PBKS and GT stands at 2-all, with the chasing team winning in each of the four matches.(PBKS vs GT IPL 2024 Match Preview)
Teams Watch:
Punjab Kings:
- Injuries: Shikhar Dhawan remains sidelined due to a shoulder injury, impacting PBKS’s top-order stability.
- Tactics: Wriddhiman Saha struggles in PowerPlays, making him vulnerable against Kagiso Rabada.
- Probable XI: Prabhsimran Singh/Atharva Taide, Rilee Rossouw, Sam Curran (C), Liam Livingstone, Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh [Impact sub: Harpreet Bhatia]
Gujarat Titans:
- Injuries: GT has no injury concerns, allowing them to field their best XI.
- Tactics: David Miller’s performance while chasing and Rashid Khan’s matchup against Liam Livingstone are key factors.
- Probable XI: Shubman Gill (c), Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Abhinav Manohar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad/Azmatullah Omarzai, Spencer Johnson, Sandeep Warrier [Impact sub: Shahrukh Khan/Sai Kishore]
Did You Know:
- Shubman Gill needs 14 runs to complete 500 runs against Punjab.
- Sam Curran has been effective in death overs, picking up seven wickets in IPL 2024.
- David Miller boasts an impressive average and strike rate while chasing since IPL 2021.
Conclusion:
As PBKS and GT face off in a crucial encounter, both teams are eager for a turnaround in their fortunes. While PBKS aims to capitalize on home advantage and secure a much-needed win, GT seeks to regain momentum and climb up the points table. With the match poised to be a battle of equals, cricket fans can expect an exciting contest at Mullanpur.
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Squads:
Gujarat Titans Squad: Wriddhiman Saha(w), Shubman Gill(c), Sai Sudharsan, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, Spencer Johnson, Sandeep Warrier, Sharath BR, Darshan Nalkande, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Manav Suthar, Matthew Wade, Vijay Shankar, Umesh Yadav, Kane Williamson, Jayant Yadav, Joshua Little, Kartik Tyagi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sushant Mishra
Punjab Kings Squad: Sam Curran(c), Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Liam Livingstone, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma(w), Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Rahul Chahar, Shivam Singh, Rishi Dhawan, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Atharva Taide, Jonny Bairstow, Nathan Ellis, Tanay Thyagarajan, Shikhar Dhawan, Chris Woakes, Sikandar Raza, Prince Choudhary, Vishwanath Singh