GT vs PBKS IPL 2024: Gujarat Titans are poised to host Punjab Kings in a high-stakes Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 encounter at Narendra Modi Stadium. This marks the third home fixture for GT this season, triumphing in both previous matchups against Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad. On the flip side, Punjab Kings are embarking on their third consecutive away game in IPL 2024, having suffered defeats in their last two encounters on foreign soil. Their sole victory this season transpired in their home ground, Mohali, where they clinched a four-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in their season opener.
GT vs PBKS IPL 2024: Who Has Kane Williamson Replaced In GT Playing XI?
Kane Williamson is poised to make his first appearance for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2024 against Punjab Kings. The revered New Zealand cricketer has replaced David Miller in the GT Playing XI. The South African batsman was sidelined from the squad due to a niggle and will now be watching the game from the stands.
Williamson Suffered A Horrible Injury
During GT’s 1st Game In IPL 2023
GT secured Williamson’s services during the IPL 2023 auction for INR 2 crores. Notably, the 2022 IPL champions were the sole team to exhibit interest in acquiring Williamson’s services. Unfortunately, the 33-year-old endured a severe injury while fielding during GT’s debut IPL 2023 match and was unable to take to the field throughout the season.
Kane Williamson’s Record In IPL
Kane Williamson’s IPL journey started in 2015 when he was signed by Sunisers Hyderabad (SRH). During his inaugural season, he played only two games and scored 31 runs. The following season, he looked more like part of the team as he was involved in six games, in which he accumulated 124 runs with 50 being his high score.
He was subsequently retained for the 2017 and 2018 seasons. In 2018, Williamson took over the captaincy from David Warner. Under his leadership, SRH finished as runners-up, with Williamson emerging as the season’s leading scorer with 735 runs.
During IPL 2021, he took over the captaincy from Warner. SRH again retained Williamson ahead of the 2022 IPL season, but this time, the New Zealander failed miserably with the bat, scoring only 216 runs in 13 games, scoring only one half-century.
As mentioned above, GT signed Williamson ahead of the 2023 IPL edition, but unfortunately, he suffered an injury during the team’s first match of the season.
