Gujarat Titans will take on Punjab King at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, in the Seventeenth Match of Indian Premier League 2024 on Thursday, 4 April 2024. Keep reading to find out Who will win today’s IPL 2024 Match 17 GT vs PBKS Match Prediction.
The Indian Premier League is now heading into the middle phase, where the teams are trying their best not to fall behind. But nonetheless, some teams are lagging far behind others whereas some teams are making sure they get the momentum right from the start.
Both teams are coming to the Narendra Modi Stadium after playing three games each where Punjab Kings are coming into this match after losing their last two games against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants. On the other hand, Gujarat Titans will be coming into this match after winning two of the three matches that they have played. They lost only one game which was against Chennai Super Kings.
Gujarat Titans will look to win another game and continue the match-winning momentum with themselves. They are currently at 5th position in the points table and would play to get a place in the top 4. Punjab Kings have had a very average season until now. They started the season nicely when they beat Delhi Capitals in their first match of the season. But then went off the track and lost 2 games consecutively.
Gujarat Titans would want to continue their tournament with a win against Punjab Kings and make sure that they don’t lose the momentum. Punjab Kings have to win this match at any cost or they will slip down further on the points table. This match is the second match at the home ground of Gujarat Titans. So, the atmosphere will be electric and a full house can be expected.
Check out who will win today’s match Prediction for Punjab Kingsvs Punjab Kings.
Stats that Matter for Today’s Match Prediction
There are various factors that matter a lot for today’s IPL match prediction. Our experts analyze various factors related to a game such as Team news, the present form of the team, head-to-head records, pitch reports, weather conditions, etc. Let’s look at those stats that are important for GT vs PBKS prediction.
Team News
Gujarat Titans-
They will look to capitalize upon the opportunity of playing at their home ground. The morale of the team under their new captain Shubman Gill is looking very positive. Ashish Nehra as coach never misses a moment with his aggressive coaching. All the players will be more fired up knowing that they are playing this match at their home ground where thousands of passionate fans will be cheering for them non-stop. No new injury concerns in this team.
Punjab Kings-
They are coming into this match after losing two back-to-back matches. The captain needs to find ways to utilize his resources more effectively. Punjab Kings are known for the entertaining brand of cricket that they have been playing for the last few seasons and they would look to continue to do so. The top order will try to stay for longer duration and score impactful runs. No new injury concerns in this team.
The present form of both the teams
Gujarat Titans-
They have won two matches and lost one but still, their net run rate is very low due to them losing against CSK with a big margin of 63 runs. They look like a solid contender for the playoffs this season. They are in the 5th position on the points table. They have a net run rate of -0.738.
Punjab Kings-
They won their first match of the season against Delhi Capitals with a reasonable margin but lost the next two matches due to which their net run rate after the three games is -0.337. They did not lose the matches by a big margin due to which the net run rate is still recoverable.
GT vs PBKS Head-to-Head Records
Let’s have a look at the head-to-head record for GT vs PBKS prediction. Which will help us to understand who will win today’s IPL match prediction. Know who has a higher chance of winning between Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings?
| GT vs PBKS Head-to-Head Records | |
| Total Matches Played | 3 |
| GT Won | 2 |
| PBKS Won | 1 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
Venue Stats (IPL)
| Stats | Batting 1st | Batting 2nd |
| Total Matches | 28 | 28 |
| Wins | 14 | 14 |
| Defeats | 14 | 14 |
| No Results | 0 | 0 |
| Lowest Total | 102(RR) | – |
| Highest Successful Chase | – | – |
| Highest total | 233/3(GT) | – |
Pitch Report
Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is anticipated to offer a favorable batting track with consistent bounce and reliable pace. As the match progresses, the pitch is expected to become even more conducive to batting, prompting teams to prefer chasing. Consequently, teams are likely to opt for chasing at this venue.
Weather Forecast
The Ahmedabad weather will be humid and cool at the game time. The maximum temperature will be 37 degrees Celcius during the afternoon whereas, the temperature is expected to drop down to 32 when the game begins. The average humidity will be around 39% on the 4th April. The weather will be cloudy and there is a slight chance of rain interruption.
Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XIs:
Here is the predicted playing XI of Punjab Kings and Punjab Kings for the IPL 2024 Match 17
Gujarat Titans Predicted Playing XI:
Gujarat Tittans
Shubman Gill (c), Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Azmatullah Omarzai, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Mohit Sharma, Kartik Tyagi, Kane Williamson, Umesh Yadav (Impact)
Predicted Impact players:
Sai Sudharsan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Sharath BR, Manav Suthar, Abhinav Manohar
Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XI:
Shikhar Dhawan (c), Sikandar Raza, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sam Curran, M. Shahrukh Khan, Rishi Dhawan, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Chris Woakes, Jonny Bairstow,Kagiso Rabada.
Predicted Impact players:
Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Roussouw, Tanay Thagarajan, Vidwath Kaverappa, Harpreet Bhatia.
Toss Prediction
Given the pitch Conditions and the short boundaries. Both teams will look to chase whatever target the other team sets up. The average first innings score at Narendra Modi Stadium is 171. Sixes can be hit easily on this ground and the chasing team backs itself to chase any given target that is in front of them.
Probable Best Batter
Shubman Gill has a history of thriving at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Last IPL season, he amassed a whopping 129 runs off just 60 balls against Mumbai Indians at this very ground, the highest score in the playoffs. This wasn’t a one-off either; throughout IPL 2023, Gill consistently put up strong numbers in Ahmedabad. Given his familiarity with the pitch and his knack for scoring big at this stadium, Shubman Gill is poised to be a strong contender for the top scorer title in the upcoming Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings match. He has scored the most number of runs at this ground in terms of IPL.
Probable Best Bowler
Mohit Sharma has a chance to shine as the leading bowler for Gujarat Titans in their upcoming Ahmedabad clash against Punjab Kings. The Narendra Modi Stadium holds happy memories for Sharma, particularly his spectacular performance in IPL 2023. This control perfectly complements his red-hot form in IPL 2024, where he’s consistently taking crucial wickets. Combining his experience with his knack for stifling batsmen early on or during the death overs, Mohit Sharma has the potential to be a game-changer for Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. He was the purple cap holder in the last season.
Here is Our Scenarios for IPL 2024 GT vs PBKS Match Prediction
Here are the cases for who will win today’s IPL Match 17, Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings Today Match Prediction.
Case1: If Gujarat Titans bat first
First Innings score prediction: Gujarat Titans will score 175-185 runs.
Result prediction: Gujarat Titans will win the match by 15-25 runs.
Case2: If Punjab Kings bat first
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First Innings score prediction: Punjab Kings will score 165-175 runs.
Result prediction: Gujarat Titans will win the match by 5 wickets.
GT vs PBKS Today’s IPL Match Win Prediction
Both the teams have explosive batting in their team. So far almost 85 % of matches have been won by the home team and that trend might just come out to be true in this match as well.
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