Gujarat Titans vs Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2024: Predict the line-up of both teams | Cricket News

Gujarat Titans will take on Kings XI Punjab in match 17 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Gujarat on Thursday. Gujarat Titans will continue their winning streak under the leadership of new captain Shubman Gill. The Titans sit fifth in the table with four points after two wins and one loss. PBKS, on the other hand, is ranked eighth with 2 points after 1 win and 2 losses.

Ahead of this exciting game, let’s take a deeper look at both teams’ projected lineups.

Gujarat Titans predicted XI

Friedschmann Saha (goalkeeper)

In Titans’ last match, Wriddhiman Saha scored 163 runs and scored 25 points from 13 balls at a strike rate of 192.31. The right-handed batsman will be keen to convert his start into a big score in the coming matches.

Shubman Gill (Captain)

Shubman Gill has performed well as captain of the Titans this season. While he’s yet to score big, his fast start at the top of the table has helped his side and needless to say, Gill’s big knock seems just around the corner.

Sai Sudarsan

Sai Sudharsan is the leading run-scorer in the GT camp with 127 runs in three games. He is averaging 42.33 points per game this season and will play a key role in Gujarat’s clash against Kings XI Punjab.

David Miller

David Miller led Titans to an unbeaten 44 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last match. Miller is an explosive batsman known for his strong finishing abilities and he will be keen to make his presence felt with his power-packed knocks against Punjab.

Vijay Shankar

Vijay Shankar comes in at number five, adding depth to the Gujarat Titans’ batting line-up. He and Miller played a vital role in Titans’ seven-match win over Hyderabad and Shankar will be looking to contribute to the side with bat and ball once again.

Azmatullah Omarzai

Azmatullah Umarzai has not had the best season so far but the Afghanistan all-rounder has the ability to turn things around. Omarzai is a threat with the bat and ball and will be eyeing an impact game while looking to add to his three games this season.

Rahul Tewatia

The addition of Rahul Tewatia enhances the all-round capabilities of the team. Known for his explosive batting and useful spin bowling in the death overs, Tewatiya can excel in both aspects of the game.

Rashid Khan

Despite taking just three scalps this season, Rashid Khan is a player to reckon with. He has taken 142 wickets in 112 IPL games at an average of 21.06 and is more than capable of delivering big hits when required.

Umesh Yadav

Umesh Yadav has been an integral part of GT’s bowling attack and a vital part of their starting XI. His swing change and ability to hit in the early stages of the game make him a threat to opening batsmen. Umesh has taken three wickets in three matches so far.

Noor Ahmed

Afghanistan international Noor Ahmad took just one wicket in IPL 2024 and will soon add to this record. He was able to curb the scoring rate of his opponents and maintained an economy of under 8 runs throughout his IPL career.

Mohit Sharma

Mohit Sharma leads Gujarat’s bowling attack with six wickets and has impressively taken over from the injured Mohammed Shami. Sharma, who dismantled Hyderabad’s batting line-up in the last game, will be eager to make his presence felt against PBKS.

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Kings XI Punjab predicted

Shikhar Dhawan (captain)

Shikhar Dhawan will be expected to feature against Gujarat Titans after scoring 70 runs off 50 balls in the last game. He is averaging 45.67 with the bat this season and will back himself against the GT bowlers.

Jonny Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow is expected to open alongside Dhawan. He started strongly in Punjab’s last match against LSG, scoring 42 points, including 3 foul balls and as many full points. The England international has scored 1,350 runs in 42 IPL games so far, including nine fifties and 100s.

Prabhusimran Singh

Prabhusimran Singh had a brief but exciting performance in his final game for Punjab. He bowled a quick 19 off 7 balls before losing his wicket. His hard-hitting ability will likely be on display in the upcoming games.

Jitesh Sharma

Jitesh Sharma has been named in Kings XI Punjab, providing the team with a wicketkeeper option and a reliable middle-order batsman. His aggressive batting style can help the team add crucial runs at a brisk pace, while his agility behind the stumps makes him a top-order spinner.

Liam Livingston

Liam Livingstone will be a key player for Punjab and his impressive strike rate of 162.74 this season shows that. Livingstone is a powerful batsman who has made his mark with the bat so far this season and will look to make an impact with the ball in his hands as well.

Sam Curran

Sam Curran’s ability to pick wickets with his changes of pace and make an impact with the bat has made him a key player for PBKS. He took 4 wickets and scored 86 runs in three games this season.

Harpreet Brar

Harpreet Brar provides the team with a valuable left-arm spin option, averaging 13.67 with the ball. He has taken three wickets in three matches so far and has an impressive economy of 4.56.

Harshal Patel

Harshal Patel has not had the best start in IPL 2024 as he has already played a lot of games. However, his 114 wickets in the IPL over the years are a testament to his ability when it comes to singing, which makes it important for him to get ready for PBKS at the earliest.

Kamuzeng Rabada

South African pacer Kagiso Rabada is leading the Punjab pace bowling attack. He has taken 4 wickets in three games in IPL 2024 with an economy rate of 8.08 and is expected to be one of the wickets against GT.

Rahul Chahal

Rahul Chahar has taken just two wickets in three games in IPL 2024. However, he has shown his ability to get key breakthroughs in the rhythm and reduce the scoring rate, which makes it necessary for him to find form for PBKS quickly.

Ardeep Singh

Ardeep Singh will come into this match with the responsibility of providing crucial breakthroughs in the early overs. His lethal yorkers and fiery pace can destroy batting attacks. Arshdeep has taken four wickets in three matches and he will be looking to add to this tally against the powerful batsmen of Gujarat.

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