IPL 2024, GT vs PBKS: Punjab Kings Opt To Bowl As Gujarat Titans Gear Up to Defend Fortress; Check Playing XIs

Ahmedabad: In the 17th match of IPL 2024, Gujarat Titans (GT) are set to face Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad tonight. GT, led by Shubman Gill, have established their home ground as a fortress with impressive wins over Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Gill’s captaincy has been lauded, supported by strategic calls from coach Ashish Nehra.

Meanwhile, PBKS, despite Shikhar Dhawan’s consistent performances, have struggled to find momentum. Sam Curran has shown promise, but the rest of the batting lineup, including vice-captain Jitesh Sharma, has faltered.

In head-to-head encounters, GT holds a slight advantage over PBKS, winning two out of three matches. The last encounter between the two teams in IPL 2023 witnessed GT securing victory with just one ball to spare.

The pitch conditions at the Narendra Modi Stadium are anticipated to offer a two-paced challenge, favouring batting as the match progresses. With the transition from black-soil to red-soil track, teams will need to adapt quickly to capitalize on the conditions.

Playing XIs

Gujarat Titans: 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: Shikhar Dhawan(c), Jonny Bairstow, Jitesh Sharma(w), Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran, Shashank Singh, Sikandar Raza, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh