In this article, we will analyze the IPL Cricket Match Prediction 2024 of Match 37 for Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans on April 21. Will PBKS be able to beat GT? Considering where the Gujarat Titans (GT) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) are in the points standings, this game seems like a make-or-break affair. Sitting atop the table, these clubs have only managed two victories (in Punjab) and three in GT out of their first seven matches.
Regaining this place and continuing to make the playoffs will be a difficult job. Both teams have performed incredibly poorly and have frequently fallen short when it comes to using the ball and the bat.
The entire match has not been able to be produced. GT is missing the team spirit and collaborative nature that they had in earlier seasons. PBKS is also unable to play to its full capacity despite having a team with an amazing bench strength. After four meetings, the all-time head-to-head record between these clubs is 2-2.
The top order in particular has let the Punjab Kings batting group down in the opening half of the competition. Kings needed a new opening duo because Dhawan was sidelined by a shoulder ailment and Bairstow was inconsistent.
In the previous match, they tested Atharva Taide, but the ruse failed. The player who replaced Bairstow, Rilee Rossouw, also failed to improve his reputation in the season’s opening game. Liam Livingstone delivered another underwhelming at-bat.
And the task of clearing up fell back to Ashutosh Sharma and Shashank Singh. And they complied. Given how well their wafer-thin top and middle order are playing, they can’t afford to take it easy. The two have been excellent at scoring runs in the late order.
Punjab Kings are not benefiting at all from Arshdeep Singh’s inconsistent bowling. Arshdeep and Rabada are bowling under duress since Harshal Patel and Sam Curran aren’t doing much to stop the opposition from batting or taking wickets. And their erratic performance shows it. While Harpreet Brar is exerting some control in the middle overs, he still has a significant obstacle to surmount in terms of wickets.
Punjab Kings Squads
Sam Curran (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Liam Livingstone, Ashutosh Sharma, Harshal Patel, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, and Harpreet Singh (Impact Player).
The dismal 89 runs that Gujarat Titans scored against DC this season serve as a stark reminder of how awful they have been at the bat this season.
Except for Gill and Sudarshan, none of the other hitters has demonstrated consistent bat-related contribution. Tewatia has amassed an estimated 110 runs thus far, while the other players have failed to achieve more than 99 runs. The competition is halfway over, but batsmen like David Miller, who was in excellent form the previous year, and Vijay Shankar have been dreadfully out of form.
They have continuously changed their starting lineup, but sadly, none of their tactics—trying Williamson in place of Omarzai, Abhinav Manohar in place of Saha, and Shahrukh Khan as an impact player—have proven effective.
Their attempts to work with the bowling group have also proved fruitless. Mohit Sharma is still bowling within himself, despite his respectable eight-wicket haul. Since returning to the team after a back ailment, Rashid Khan doesn’t appear to be a very dangerous player. Although Noor Ahmad has shown promise in the little opportunities he has had so far, it is still unclear why he does not start in the starting lineup.
Their plan to replace Umesh Yadav with Sandeep Warrier flopped. Apart from Mohit and Rashid, Umesh was the only bowler to have taken at least five wickets. Gujarat Titans have made some odd choices this season, but they still have seven games left to do things right and still have a successful season.
Gujarat Titans Squads
Shubman Gill (c), Wriddhiman Saha (wk), David Miller, Sai Sudharsan, Abhinav Manohar, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Mohit Sharma, Spencer Johnson, Noor Ahmad, Sandeep Warrier, and Shahrukh Khan (Impact Player).
Match Details | ||
Match | Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans, Match 37 | IPL, 2024 | |
Date | 21/04/2024 (Sunday) | |
Time | 19:00 (GMT+5) / 19:30 (GMT+5.5) / 20:00 (GMT+6) | |
Format | T20 | |
Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh | |
Recent performance | Punjab Kings – L L L W L | Gujarat Titans – L W L L W |
Live Streaming Details | Click Here to Watch The Live Streaming Score on JeetBuzz News | |
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh
It’s easy to see the pattern. The captain who wins the toss has decided to bat only second. In a few instances, choosing to chase rather than to bat first—SRH and MI—has proven unproductive as the latter side has successfully protected their total. The decision was made in an attempt to take advantage of the dewy circumstances.
The day is supposed to be full of brightness, but at night, we anticipate some chilly temperatures.
The scores on these decks range from 150 to 190, so they’re not particularly batting-friendly. Teams have found it difficult to reach a total of more than 200, and each time they have attempted to do so, they have faltered in the midst and have been forced to accept less.
These two teams have met in four encounters so far, with both teams winning an equal number of two matches each.
Winning the toss
Player of the Match
Most runs
Most wickets
Most sixes
Team Scores Batting First
According to cricket analysts, Gujarat Titans have a 54.7% chance of winning.
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