GT vs PBKS IPL Live – The upcoming IPL 2024 game between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings on April 4th at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will see a keen focus on Gujarat Titans’ newly appointed captain Shubman Gill, whose batting performance has been below expectations so far. Despite scoring only 75 runs in three games, the Titans’ coaching staff believes a big knock from Gill is imminent. The match preview analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, considering their batting, bowling, and overall form. While Gujarat Titans are expected to have an advantage with their balanced squad and strong bowling attack, Punjab Kings will be looking to bounce back after an inconsistent start to the season.
GT vs PBKS IPL Live preview
Gujrat Titans (GT) Team Preview
The Gujarat Titans camp is confident about their captain Shubman Gill delivering a big score soon. With experienced support staff like Gary Kirsten and Ashish Nehra guiding him, Gill is expected to grow as a cricketer and captain. The Titans have a well-rounded batting lineup with Sai Sudharsan and David Miller in good form, complemented by the hard-hitting Rahul Tewatia. Their bowling attack boasts the likes of Mohit Sharma, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, and the experienced Umesh Yadav, making them a formidable unit. The team appears to be in sync, and a big knock from Gill could spell trouble for the opposition.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Team Preview
Concerns remain about Punjab Kings’ inconsistent performance after winning their first game against Delhi Capitals. Their bowling coach, Trevor Gonsalves, acknowledged the team’s tendency to lose wickets in clusters as a significant issue. The team needs to strategize their bowling plans more effectively, as the decision not to give Arshdeep Singh his full quota of overs in the previous game proved costly. Additionally, Harshal Patel and Rahul Chahar have not been at their best this season. Despite these concerns, a win for Punjab Kings over the formidable Gujarat Titans would be considered an upset.
GT vs PBKS IPL Probable XI
Gujrat Titans (GT) Probable XI
The Gujarat Titans’ probable playing XI for this match features Wriddhiman Saha as the wicket-keeper, with Shubman Gill leading the side. The top order comprises Sai Sudharsan and Azmatullah Omarzai, followed by the experienced David Miller and all-rounders Vijay Shankar and Rahul Tewatia. The bowling attack is expected to include the spin duo of Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad, complemented by the pace of Umesh Yadav, Mohit Sharma, and the promising youngster Darshan Nalkande.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Probable XI
The Punjab Kings’ probable playing XI features Shikhar Dhawan as the captain, opening the batting alongside Jonny Bairstow. Prabhsimran Singh is likely to bat at number three, followed by the hard-hitting Liam Livingstone and the all-round prowess of Sam Curran. Jitesh Sharma will don the wicket-keeping role, with Shashank Singh and Harpreet Brar providing additional batting depth. The bowling attack is expected to comprise Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, and the talented Arshdeep Singh.
GT vs PBKS Team Squads
Punjab Kings Squad: Shikhar Dhawan(c), Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma(w), Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Tanay Thyagarajan, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Chris Woakes, Rishi Dhawan, Sikandar Raza, Ashutosh Sharma, Atharva Taide, Nathan Ellis, Shivam Singh, Prince Choudhary, Vishwanath Singh
Gujarat Titans Squad: Wriddhiman Saha(w), Shubman Gill(c), Sai Sudharsan, Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Umesh Yadav, Noor Ahmad, Mohit Sharma, Darshan Nalkande, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Sharath BR, Manav Suthar, Abhinav Manohar, Matthew Wade, Kane Williamson, Jayant Yadav, Sandeep Warrier, Shahrukh Khan, Joshua Little, Kartik Tyagi, Spencer Johnson, Sushant Mishra
GT vs PBKS Dream 11 predictions
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GT vs PBKS Toss Updates
Punjab Kings have won the toss and have opted to field
GT vs PBKS What the captains are saying
Shikhar Dhawan | PBKS captain: We are gonna bowl first, I feel it’s a good wicket and it will stay the same, we will prefer chasing. I don’t think every game is gonna be like that, we will score runs. I think we are playing decent cricket, it’s early days in the tournament, we are going to play better.
Shubman Gill | GT captain: It looks like an even wicket. In the first year we played them, we played them twice. We have started off prretty well, games on the road are important. Last year, we played away from home. Miller misses out due to a niggle and Kane comes into the side.
GT vs PBKS Playing XI
Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Wriddhiman Saha(w), Shubman Gill(c), Sai Sudharsan, Kane Williamson, Vijay Shankar, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Umesh Yadav, Darshan Nalkande
Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Shikhar Dhawan(c), Jonny Bairstow, Jitesh Sharma(w), Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran, Shashank Singh, Sikandar Raza, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh