GT vs PBKS: Prediction, Stats & Everything You Need to Know

On Thursday, April 4, 2024, the Gujarat Titans Cricket Team is scheduled to engage in the 17th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 against the Punjab Kings Cricket Team. The event will take place at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, marking the 17th encounter out of the total 74 T20 matches in IPL 2024. The GT vs PBKS match is set to commence at 07:30 PM local time.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) have consistently struggled in the Indian Premier League (IPL) without securing a title yet, despite reaching the final in 2014. They’ve faced difficulty in making it to the playoffs over the past nine years. In contrast, Gujarat Titans (GT) emerged as champions in the 2022 IPL season and secured the runners-up position in IPL 2023.

Head to Head Record

In the history of the IPL, Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings have clashed three times, with GT emerging victorious twice against PBKS, while PBKS managed to defeat GT once. Their initial encounter took place during the IPL 2022 match in Mumbai, which proved to be a thrilling spectacle. 

In pursuit of a target of 190 runs, PBKS found themselves needing 12 runs off the last two balls with Rahul Tewatia at the crease. Tewatia then delivered back-to-back sixes off Odean Smith, securing a breathtaking victory for GT against PBKS.

Who won the last match between them?

The two teams last met in April last year in the IPL 2023 and it was the Gujarat Titans that emerged victorious there by 6 wickets in Mohali, Punjab. 

The match ,arked the comeback of Mohit Sharma who was very economical in his 4 overs and also took two important wickets, restricting the hosts to 153. 

In response, Gujarat Titans chased the title down with healthy contributions from the openers Shubman Gill and W Saha.

GT vs PBKS 2024 Venue

The GT vs PBKS 2024 Venue will be the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Here’s some information about the pitch there:

Pitch:  The wicket at Narendra Modi Stadium is known to be a  balanced pitch, meaning it offers something for both batters and bowlers. Early on, there can be swing for the pacers, but as the innings progress, the pitch flattens out and becomes good for batsmen. Spinners also come into play later in the innings.

Average Runs: Historically,  high-scoring matches have been the norm at this stadium. Teams batting first tend to put up big scores, with the average first innings score being around  180-190 runs.  However, chasing can also be successful here due to the good batting surface.

GT vs PBKS 2024 IPL Predicted Playing XIs

Here is the full predicted GT vs PBKS Playing 11 2024. 

Tata IPL GT vs PBKS 2024: Players to Watch out For

Gujarat Titans (GT):

• Shubman Gill: The young and talented Shubman Gill will be crucial at the top of the order for GT. His ability to play with maturity and score consistently makes him a key threat for PBKS bowlers in GT vs PBKS today match.
• Rashid Khan: The world-renowned leg-spinner, Rashid Khan, will be a major weapon for GT, especially considering his exceptional record against batsmen. His variations in pace and ability to deceive batsmen will be a challenge for the PBKS middle-order.

Punjab Kings (PBKS):

• Shikhar Dhawan: The experienced Shikhar Dhawan is a proven run-scorer at the top of the order for PBKS. His ability to rotate the strike and find boundaries early can set the tone for the PBKS innings.
• Kagiso Rabada:  The express pacer Kagiso Rabada will be a key bowler for PBKS.  His ability to bowl fast and take crucial wickets in the powerplay overs can put early pressure on the GT batsmen in Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings 2024.

Team Form

GT:  W W W L W

PBKS: W W W W L

IPL GT vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction

Here’s a predicted Dream11 team for the GT vs PBKS match, considering recent form, pitch (expected to be balanced), and player roles:

Batsmen (3):

• Shubman Gill (GT): Talented young opener with consistent run-scoring ability.
• Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS): Experienced batsman with a knack for playing big knocks.
• David Miller (GT): Explosive middle-order batsman who can accelerate the scoring rate.

Wicket-keeper (1):

• Jonny Bairstow (PBKS): Wicket-keeper batsman with aggressive intent, known for his six-hitting prowess.

All-rounders (3):

• Vijay Shankar (GT): All-rounder who can contribute with both bat and seam bowling.
• Liam Livingstone (PBKS): Big-hitting all-rounder with the ability to take wickets with his leg-spin.
• Rashid Khan (GT): World-class leg-spinner who can restrict runs and pick up crucial wickets.

Bowlers (4):

• Lockie Ferguson (GT): Right-arm pacer who can generate good pace and pick up early wickets.
• Kagiso Rabada (PBKS): Express pacer who can dismantle batting lineups with his swing and pace.
• Umesh Yadav (GT): Experienced pacer with good death bowling skills.
• Arshdeep Singh (PBKS): Left-arm pacer who can swing the new ball and bowl yorkers in the death overs.

Captain & Vice-Captain Options:

• Captain: This can be a toss-up between Shubman Gill, Shikhar Dhawan, or Rashid Khan, depending on your preference for batting points, consistency, or bowling impact.
• Vice-Captain: David Miller, Liam Livingstone, or Kagiso Rabada are good options here, considering their potential for both batting and bowling contributions.

GT vs PBKS 2024 Tickets

As expected, IPL GT vs PBKS 2024 tickets are in high demand. Fans can purchase them online on the official IPL website or through authorised ticketing partners.

Fans must note that tickets are yet to be put out by the BCCI on sale. Also, GT vs PBKS 2024 tickets price are not yet revealed officially.

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