The two teams involved in this matchup have both recently suffered losses.
In the current season of the Indian Premier League 2023, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) were unable to record their third consecutive victory despite the efforts of Shikhar Dhawan, who carried his bat and finished with a knock of 99 runs against the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
They will then host the defending champions, the Gujarat Titans (GT), who lost their previous game to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) after giving up five sixes in the final over. When they meet on April 13 at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali, both teams will be motivated to make a strong comeback.
Hardik Pandya, captain of Gujarat, is expected to return to the starting XI, and Liam Livingstone, captain of Punjab, will also be available. Gujarat’s prospects of winning the match will be bolstered by the play of Vijay Shankar and Sai Sudharsan, and Kagiso Rabada is likely to make his season debut.
PBKS vs GT Match Details
Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans, Match 18, IPL 2023
Venue: Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali
Date & Time: Thursday, April 13, 7:30 PM IST
Telecast & Streaming Details: Star Sports Network and JioCinema
PBKS vs GT Pitch Report
The wicket at PCA IS Bindra Stadium is likely to be batsman-friendly, leading to a high-scoring match. Any score above 210 is acceptable, but the captain who wins the toss should choose to bowl first.
PBKS vs GT Probable Playing XIs
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prabhsimran Singh, Matthew Short, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Sam Curran, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh
Gujarat Titans (GT):
Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya (c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami, Joshua Little, Yash Dayal, Alzarri Joseph
PBKS vs GT Probable Best Performers
Probable best batter
Shikhar Dhawan:
Shikhar Dhawan, captain of the PBKS, has scored 225 runs after three games, putting him in first place on the IPL 2023 Orange Cap list. To put it mildly, he’s in fantastic shape, and all the middle-order hitters need now is some help. Against Gujarat, he will play a pivotal role and may determine the outcome of the game.
Probable best bowler
Rashid Khan:
Rashid Khan, a spin master, scored a spectacular hat trick in the previous match, which shifted the balance of power. Now, despite GT’s loss, Rashid looked good, and if he can maintain that level of performance, PBKS batters could be in trouble.
Today’s Match Prediction: Chasing Team to win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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