Match 37 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will witness a clash between the Punjab Kings (PBKS) and the Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Sunday (April 21). Both teams are currently struggling in terms of points, reflecting their positions in the league table, with PBKS placed 9th and GT at 8th.

PBKS vs GT: Head to Head Records:

• In the annals of their encounters since the inception of the Gujarat franchise into the IPL fold in 2022, PBKS and GT have crossed paths four times.
• Of these four encounters, Gujarat have emerged victorious in two, similarly Punjab clinched victory on two occasion.
• This upcoming clash will mark the inaugural appearance for both sides at the illustrious Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) Overview:

PBKS, under the dual captaincy of Sam Curran and Shikhar Dhawanhave been struggling not just with their form but also with luck in crucial moments. Despite showing fighting spirit in all their games and entertaining the fans, they have failed to cross the finish line, which would have led them to the victorious side of the line.

PBKS probable playing XI for the IPL 2024 game against GT:

1. Prabhsimran Singh
2. Rilee Rossouw
3. Shashank Singh
4. Sam Curran
5. Liam Livingstone
6. Jitesh Sharma
7. Ashutosh Sharma
8. Harpreet Brar
9. Harshal Patel
10. Kagiso Rabada
11. Arshdeep Singh

Squad Characteristics:

Prabhsimran opens the innings with flair, while Rossouw adds experience and stability at the top. Shashank and Livingstone provide solidity in the middle order, complemented by the dynamic all-rounder Curran. Jitesh and Ashutosh bolster the lower order with their ability to accelerate the scoring rate. In the bowling department, Brar’s spin and Harshal’s variations add depth to the attack. Rabada leads the pace battery with his express pace and deadly yorkers, supported by the young talent of Arshdeep.

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Gujarat Titans (GT) Overview:

The tournament has been a mixed bag for GT as they have struggled to maintain momentum after winning contests, often facing defeat in their subsequent matches. Their lowest point came in their recent defeat against Delhi Capitals (DC)where they were bundled out for just 89 runs, marking their lowest total in IPL history.

GT probable playing XI for the IPL 2024 game against PBKS:

1. Wriddhiman Saha
2. Shubman Gill
3. Sai Sudarshan
4. Abhinav Manohar
5. David Miller
6. Rahul Tewatia
7. Sharukh Khan
8. Rashid Khan
9. Mohit Sharma
10. Sandeep Warrier
11. Spencer Johnson

A closure look:

Saha and Gill provide a solid start with their dependable batting at the top of the order. Sudarshan and Manohar strengthen the middle order with their composed batting style. Miller brings experience and power-hitting ability to the lineup, while Tewatia adds versatility as an all-rounder. In the all rounders department, Shahrukh and Rashid provide both batting and bowling options, with the latter known for his wicket-taking ability. Mohit and Warrier lead the pace attack with their skill and experience, while Johnson adds depth to the bowling lineup.

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