GT vs PBKS Match Prediction: IPL 2024 Match 17, Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match?

GT vs PBKS Match Prediction: Gujarat Titans will endeavor to boost their top-four hopes when they welcome Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Thursday evening. The match will kick off at 07:30 PM (IST). The Titans are looking to win back-to-back games for the first time this season, while Punjab are aiming to win for the first time since the opening day when they beat Delhi Capitals in Mohali.

Match Preview

For the first time this season, Heinrich Klaasen failed to make a significant impact in an IPL match, largely due to Rashid Khan‘s brilliant bowling prowess. This pivotal moment marked when GT gained control over the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The chase began on a strong note, with the openers swiftly accumulating 36 runs in just four overs. Ultimately, GT clinched the victory by seven wickets, with Sai Sudarshan (45 off 36 balls) and David Miller (44 off 27 balls) spearheading the charge. With this win, the 2022 IPL champions bolstered their record to 2 wins and a defeat after three rounds, establishing a promising start that positions them favorably for the remainder of the season.

Punjab Kings, conversely, have veered off course in the league following their triumph in the opening IPL 2024 match against Delhi Capitals. They suffered defeats against the Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants, with their bowling unit emerging as the Achilles’ heel. Their inability to defend 47 runs in 22 balls against RCB exposed vulnerabilities, while LSG’s formidable performance in the last match yielded a daunting total of 199/8, leaving PBKS short by 21 runs.

GT vs PBKS Match Details

Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium favors the bowlers during the initial stage of the match, which mean, either captain winning the toss is likely to have a bowl first and have a crack at the opponents’ batsmen. Even in the first two games, the team batting first failed to hit the 170-mark, which only suggests that it’s a good pitch for chasing.

GT vs PBKS Head-To-Head Record

The next game between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings will be the 4th meeting in the Indian Premier League. Gujarat have won twice in those three previous matches, with Punjab winning the other one. Both teams played only one game last season which GT won by six wickets.

Last Meeting Between GT vs PBKS
PBKS: 153/8 (1st innings)
GT: 154/4 (2nd innings)

GT vs PBKS Predicted Playing 11:

Gujarat Titans Predicted Lineup:
Wriddhiman Saha (WK)
Shubman Gill (C)
Sai Sudarshan
David Miller
Vijay Shankar
Azmatullah Omarzai
Rahul Tewatia
Rashid Khan
Umesh Yadav
Noor Ahmad
Mohit Sharma

Punjab Kings Predicted Lineup:
Shikhar Dhawan (C)
Jonny Bairstow
Prabhsimran Singh
Jitesh Sharma
Liam Livingstone
Sam Curran
Harpreet Brar
Harshal Patel
Kagiso Rabada
Rahul Chahar
Arshdeep Singh

Best Batters And Bowlers

GT Probable highest scorer: Shubman Gill

While Gill has made contributions with the bat, such as his 36-run innings off 28 balls against SRH in the last match, he hasn’t hit the ground running in IPL 2024 as expected of him. After all, he topped the scoring charts last season and is the Orange Cap winner as well. Any score below 40 or 50 runs appears subpar for the GT captain. Nonetheless, he remains a top-tier option for inclusion in Dream11 Fantasy Cricket teams.

PBKS Probable Highest Scorer: Shikhar Dhawan

The captain of Punjab Kings is an exceptional choice for inclusion in Dream11 Today teams. The 38-year-old has been amassing runs effortlessly, while also sustaining a commendable strike rate. His impressive 70-run knock off 50 balls in the previous match against LSG showcased sheer class, with the veteran displaying mastery in hitting shots across all directions. Undoubtedly, he is in sublime form and stands as the most formidable batsman in PBKS’ batting lineup.

GT Probable Best Bowler: Rashid Khan

There are few bowlers in the world as adept as Rashid Khan. He epitomizes the pinnacle of spinners’ skill sets and serves as a role model for young aspirants due to his wholehearted approach on the cricket field. While his bowling figures from the last match against SRH might show 4-0-33-1 with an economy of 8.25, it was the game-changing moment of dismissing Heinrich Klaasen that tilted the match in favor of GT.

PBKS Probable Best Bowler: Sam Curran

Punjab Kings’ Achilles heal is the bowling. But Sam Curran remains their best bet with the new ball. The England all-rounder will be a key figure in this game as his first spell with the new ball could decide the direction of the match. He had 3 wickets in the last match against LSG.

Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match Between GT vs PBKS

Both teams are heading in opposite directions. GT are coming into this game on the back of two straight wins, whereas Punjab suffered defeats in their last two matches. Considering the home conditions and form of both teams, GT are the clear favourite to secure victory in this upcoming match.
As per Google indicator, GT have a 56% chance to win this match, while PBKS are being backed at 44% to get a positive result in this match.

Disclaimer: The above match prediction is based on the data and instincts of the writer. While picking players for your team, consider the points mentioned above, and make your own wise decision.