Gujarat Titans will face take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the first match of the doubleheader today to be played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad in the IPL 2023.
It promises to be an exciting encounter as Gujarat Titans would look to continue their winning momentum as they won 2 successive matches while Kolkata Knight is high on confidence after registering their first win against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
The pitch at Ahmedabad promises to be a good batting pitch. Both teams have top-quality batters that can change the course of the game with their aggressive batting.
Here we look at the Top 3 players who will score the most runs:
- Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill looked in cracking form with his sensational batting during 2023 so far across all formats. He showed his class during the opening match against Chennai Super Kings with a quickfire 63 laying a strong foundation for Gujarat Titans to win the encounter despite losing wickets.
He was dismissed cheaply for just 14 runs against Delhi Capitals. The Gujarat Titans franchise would be hoping that Shubman Gill returns to form against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday and keep the winning momentum going.
It will be important for Shubman Gill to provide aggressive starts against Kolkata Knight Riders and showcase his abilities.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
The Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz registered his maiden IPL fifty against Royal Challengers Bangalore at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. He puts the opponent bowlers under pressure with his aggressive intent in the first six overs and made sure that they don’t settle for lines and lengths.
Gurbaz has shown promise in the first two games against Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore. He is the highest scorer so far by a KKR batter with 79 runs.
He was a part of the Gujarat Titans squad last year and will not know the conditions of Ahmedabad well. Gurbaz will look to provide a flying start putting pressure on Gujarat Titans bowlers and post a big total to challenge GT’s batting.
- Sai Sudarshan
Sai Sudrhasan has shown tremendous faith in Gujarat Titans at the number 3 spot after Kane Williamson’s injury against Chennai Super Kings. He was named as an impact player during the first game against CSK and showed his class.
He proved worth for Gujarat Titans in the opportunities he got last year. Sai Sudharsan showed his class with 2 brilliant knocks during IPL 2023 so far including a match winning 62 not out against Delhi Capitals and helping Gujarat Titans win the match.
Sai looks like a confident batter and plays according to the situation which makes life tougher for the bowlers. If the Tamil Nadu player gets another impressive start against KKR, he is expected to play another match-winning knock to give GT a win.
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