PBKS vs GT: Clash of the Needy in IPL 2024
Match Preview:
The Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Gujarat Titans (GT) lock horns in a crucial IPL 2024 encounter today at the Mullanpur Stadium in Mohali. Both teams are reeling after recent losses and desperately need points to stay afloat in the playoff race. PBKS sits at the bottom of the table, while GT finds itself precariously placed in the middle. This match promises to be a high-octane clash with high stakes. PBKS captain Shikhar Dhawan is still unavailable for this match, the side is playing good cricket but unable to gain those points at last.
Head to Head:
2-2 Both played 4 times against each other.
Probabale Playing XI:
PBKS: 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]
GT: 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]
Pitch and Weather Report:
The Mullanpur pitch is known to be a batting paradise. The average first-innings score is a healthy 187 runs. However, pacers have historically enjoyed early swing, so both teams will have their plans cut out. The weather forecast predicts a clear sky and hot conditions, perfect for a high-scoring encounter. Last match Mumbai pacers enjoyed bowling here. The pitch is a pacers Paradise.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team:
Picking a Dream 11 team for this match will be tricky. Here’s a suggestion, but consider player news and form for the final selection:
Shubman Gill , Rashid Khan (VC), Rahul Tewatia, Jitesh Sharma, Ashutosh Sharma, Shashank Singh(C), Harpreet Brar, Sam Curran, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Sai Sudarshan.
Player Matchups:
Shashank Singh vs Rashid Khan: lets see how the latest sensation tackles the Spin Wizard.
Liam Livingstone vs Rashid Khan: The big-hitting Englishman against the wily Afghan spinner. A key contest.
Shubman Gill vs Kagiso Rabada: A test for Gill’s temperament against Rabada’s raw pace.
Powerplay Prediction:
Both teams have explosive openers, so expect a flurry of boundaries in the powerplay. The wicket will favor the batsmen early on.
PBKS : 45-50
GT: 45-50
Win Prediction:
This match is too close to call. However, GT might hold a slight edge with their more balanced bowling attack. PBKS will win today through Chase.
Total Score Prediction:
Given the batting-friendly pitch, a high-scoring encounter is on the cards. Expect a total in excess of 180 runs.
PBKS bat first 186-197
GT bat first 180-190