Punjab Kings will aim to get back on track as they face Gujarat Titans in a crucial IPL 2024 match at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. The PBKS vs GT game will start at 7.30 PM IST.
Punjab Kings are currently ninth on the table with just four points from seven matches. Despite their persistent effort, they’ve struggled to clinch victories in key moments. In their last game, Punjab lost to Mumbai Indians by nine runs. Chasing 193, they lost half their batting lineup for just 45 runs. Ashutosh Sharma’s explosive 61 off 28 balls gave them hope, but his untimely dismissal crushed their chances.
Gujarat Titans aren’t faring much better, sitting eighth on the table with three wins in seven games. Their net run rate is the worst among all teams, and their most recent match against Delhi Capitals ended in a six-wicket defeat. The Titans’ batting collapsed in that game, being bowled out for just 89 runs.
PBKS vs GT Prediction
Despite the Titans’ inconsistency, Parimatch considers them the favourites, with winning odds at 1.72, while Punjab’s odds stand at 2.13. Both teams have struggled to deliver as a cohesive unit, with Punjab relying heavily on middle-order batsmen like Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma. To turn their fortunes around, the Kings must put together a complete team effort.
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On the other side, Gujarat Titans have failed to ignite under Shubman Gill’s leadership. The team’s batting has primarily depended on him, with Gill scoring 263 runs from seven matches at an average of 44 and a strike rate of 151. When these two teams last met, Gill scored 89 not out in 48 balls. Despite their challenges, Punjab defeated Gujarat earlier this season, proving they have what it takes to win this rematch. If they can recapture that form, Punjab Kings might pull off another upset.
PBKS vs GT head-to-head
Matches played: 4
Punjab Kings wins: 2
Gujarat Titans wins: 2
Last result: PBKS won by three wickets (April 2024)
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