Gujarat Titans will face Punjab Kings at PCA Stadium, Mohali on April 13 in the IPL 2023. Both teams are coming off a loss in their previous matches. It promises to be an exciting encounter.
Hardik Pandya would make a comeback and lead the side after missing the last match due to illness. Shikhar Dhawan-led Punjab Kings side would be hoping for a much-improved performance as they lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Liam Livingstone has started practice after receiving NOC and might be included in the playing XI. Both teams have 4 points each but because of a better net run rate, defending Champions GT is at number 4 while PBKS is at number 6.
Match Details
Details– Match 18, Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings
Venue– PCA Stadium, Mohali
Date and Time– 13 April, 7.30 PM
Head-to-Head Record
Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings met twice in last year’s edition of IPL.  Thanks to Rahul Tewaita 2 successive sixes, Gujarat Titans won the first encounter while Punjab Kings made it equal with dominating win.
Top Run Scorer
Shubman Gill is the top run-getter between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings. Gill opened the innings and made match-winning 96 off 59 deliveries. During the second match, Shubman failed to contribute dismissed cheaply for 9 runs. He has a decent record against PBKS and would look for another solid performance.
Top Wicket Taker
Punjab Kings pace bowler Kagiso Rabada is the leading wicket-taker between PBKS and GT. He grabbed 2 for 35 in 4 overs during the first encounter. Rabada then produced a magical spell with 4 for 33 and helped Punjab Kings restrict GT to a modest total.
Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya won the toss on both occasions. GT decided to field on the first occasion and then elected to bat first.
Pitch Report
The pitch at PCA Stadium, Mohali is expected to help the batters. Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders featured in a high-scoring thriller. Punjab Kings batted first and scored 191 for 5.
It promises to be the same between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings. The captain that wins the toss will bowl first and then chase down the target.
Gujarat Titans (GT) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS)- Predicted XI
Gujarat Titans
Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha, Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya (C), David Miller, Rahul Tewaita, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami, Alazzari Joseph, Yash Dayal, Sai Kishore
Punjab Kings
Shikhar Dhawan (C), Prabhsimran Singh, Bhaunka Rajapaksa, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Sikandar Raza, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Sam Curran, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh
Fantasy Team Selection- Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings
Team 1–Â Shubman Gill, Sai Sudarshan, Shikhar Dhawan (VC), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Liam Livingstone, Hardik Pandya (C), David Miller, Rahul Tewaita, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami, Sam Curran.
Team 2– Wriddhiman Saha, Rahul Tewaita, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Sikandar Raza, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Sam Curran, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami, Alazzari Joseph.
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