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Shubman Gill’s explosive 89* helped propel Gujarat Titans to an exciting comeback victory against Punjab Kings at Mullanpur with a three-wicket win by four runs in an intense and high-scoring contest. Sai Sudharsan and Rahul Tewatia made key contributions for GT.
Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada and Harpreet Brar each took one wicket for PBKS.
Toss
Gujarat Titans remain among the top eight in the points table despite losing to Delhi Capitals last time out and hope to shake their recent slump when hosting Punjab Kings at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium in Mohali.
Sam Curran won the toss and elected to field first against an ambitious Punjab team, hoping for another strong bowling performance after they were outdone by DC bowlers in their previous match. Furthermore, they must improve their batting performances since Shubman Gill was left off of their squad in their previous outing.
Punjab Kings have made one change, replacing Liam Livingstone with Sikandar Raza; all other players remain unchanged in the playing eleven. Meanwhile, Titans have brought in Azmatullah Omarzai as Spencer Johnson is no longer available.
Both teams know this match will be crucial, with the winner having a greater chance of qualifying for playoffs. Both squads boasting talented batsmen and bowlers to put up a good fight.
Punjab have won two out of their four matches this season while Titans have only managed one win so far; that being against Mumbai Indians. At home they have struggled against their opponents but will hope for better fortunes against Punjab in this matchup.
The pitch at MBK Ground has been described as fast, dry surface that will offer assistance to bowlers. Expect high-scoring action; both teams boast experienced players capable of reaching large totals quickly; it promises to be an exciting contest!
This game will be broadcast live on Star Sports 1 HD/SD in English with Hindi commentary, as well as Star Sports 2 HD/SD in Hindi, with free availability on Jio TV for nine different regional languages. Kick-off time for this matchup will be 7 PM IST; stay tuned here for further updates or follow along live scores and ball-by-ball analysis on Facebook or Twitter for instantaneous results!
Batting order
Statisticians will appreciate the aesthetic symmetry of Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Gujarat Titans’ first reverse fixture of the Indian Premier League marking exactly halfway through, while both teams’ players are preoccupied with getting their season back on track after two devastating defeats for each squad and four losses out of nine matches overall this season.
Teams will converge at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Punjab. Its red and black soil surface favours spinners while offering easy batting conditions for batsmen.
After winning the toss, Gujarat decided to bowl first, placing them in an unfamiliar situation. Though they boast an experienced batting lineup with many experienced batsmen in their lineup, their top order has struggled this season and must find their groove soon or face defeat.
Shubman Gill had difficulty starting, before ultimately being dismissed for 25 off 12 balls. Mohit Sharma and Umesh Yadav both failed to make an impressionful scorecard mark during the innings.
Ajmal Shahzad then helped GT build an impressive total with two sixes off Amir Khan; but their innings was short-lived as Khan picked up two wickets to reduce them to 139/6 in 20 overs.
Sam Curran then joined in, slowing the scoring rate by providing singles by Sai Sudharsan and Vijay Shankar – however this left GT vulnerable and on the verge of collapse until Noor Ahmad struck again.
Bowling stats
Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans have seen their rivalry intensify rapidly over recent years. From Tewatia’s last-over heroics to Prabhsimran’s scintillating century, IPL clashes between these teams have been nothing short of exhilarating; both squads struggle for consistency so a win in this match would likely have lasting ramifications on both their futures.
Shubman Gill-led TG will aim for three consecutive home wins when they face Shikhar Dhawan and PBKS on Monday night, after suffering their second consecutive defeat against Lucknow Super Giants last time out. However, for their visitors PBKS needs a strong run in form in order to qualify for the play-offs.
Both teams boast an impressive list of players capable of dominating on any given day. For PBKS, stars like Sam Curran and Liam Livingstone can create havoc against any bowling attack while for the Titans there are veterans such as Wriddhiman Saha, Vijay Shankar and David Miller that have proven their worth time after time.
TG Cricket boasts two renowned spinners in Mohit Sharma and Kartik Tyagi who can restrict runs when necessary and give batsmen greater control.
As the pitch should play into TG’s hands, they should enjoy an advantage in this contest; however, their hosts have experienced difficulty with batting recently which may pose some risk for them.
Over their last two games, Team G have only scored 143 runs which puts them under immense pressure in their chase for victory.
Though they have seen some disappointing performances recently, TG are still in search of their third consecutive victory and must improve their batting to secure their place in the play-offs. But opponents can make life hard on them with good bowling performances which makes TG’s task harder than expected; thus TG must up their game over the final few overs to stay ahead.
Results
PBKS are hoping to regain momentum following two narrow defeats recently. Their next opponent will provide them with a difficult test as they take on Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad – two sides have faced off three times already with GT claiming both victories in each matchup.
The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports network in India and JioCinema app and website across India. Gujarat Titans have had a slow start to their season but remain in good shape, thanks to Mohit Sharma being in their squad. His presence should assist them on their quest to make playoffs.
Gujarat Titans’ bowling attack has relied heavily on BR Sharath, Mohit Sharma and Manav Suthar to maintain an elevated run rate. Each has been successful at picking up wickets at regular intervals thanks to Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada’s performances as well.
Punjab Kings enter this game after experiencing two successive losses against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants, but remain within striking distance for a top four finish due to possessing the best net run rate among teams.
However, many questions are being raised regarding their batting. Shikhar Dhawan and Jonny Bairstow haven’t shown their best form in recent games; furthermore, as a collective the team has struggled to string together big innings at key moments of each match.
Meanwhile, AB de Villiers has shown great form and should continue at number three for PBKS. He has scored several crucial runs during the tournament and could play an integral role for them. Harpreet Brar has also shown impressive fielding ability; making him an essential component for his side’s victory against Gujarat Titans. Meanwhile, visitors PBKS hope to improve their batting as they face a difficult test against Gujarat Titans.
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