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🏏IPL 2023: Match 18 - PBKS vs GT on 13/04/23 at 7:30 PM IST 🏏
Venue: Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali
Tag & Logo Credit: Sevenstreaks
Both the teams are coming on the back of a loss and would be hoping to jump back to winning ways.
A win in this game would put the teams’ campaign back on track in the 16th edition of the tournament. Shikhar Dhawan scored an unbeaten knock of 99* runs in the previous game and he will be one of the key players to watch out for.
It was an indescribable evening for Gujarat Titans. The Rinku Singh carnage in their previous game is best written off as a freak occurrence in an attempt to move on quickly as games come thick and fast.
In spite of that gut-wrenching defeat, Gujarat are fourth with a positive Net Run Rate, and with a lot of their pieces starting to come together.
The loss of Kane Williamson has barely been felt, as Sai Sudharsan has filled in expertly at No. 3.
Vijay Shankar has impressed in bits, Rashid Khan is among the wickets again and the bowling unit has largely been cohesive. There's cause for optimism to shrug off the previous result and get their title defence back on track.
For Punjab Kings, the feeling might be new. For the first time since the 2021 season, they managed two back-to-back league stage wins to start off their campaign this year.
For a perennially inconsistent side, they'd be chuffed with that beginning. T
Punjab Kings will be favorites in this game if Hardik Pandya isn’t playing.
Gujarat are coming on the back of a tough loss against Kolkata Knight Riders, that really can shake their confidence levels.
Prabhsimran Singh has looked solid so far in the tournament, and Shikhar Dhawan and his opening pair will be key to the chances of PBKS.
Sam Curran has blown hot and cold in the tournament so far and his performance will be vital for Punjab.
In the bowling department, Arshdeep Singh and Kagiso Rabada can be key players. The availability of Liam Livingstone too will be a big bonus for Punjab Kings.
Liam Livingstone has flown into India and will be available for selection from this game onwards. If Hardik Pandya is fit, he will automatically come into the side of Gujarat Titans.
Punjab would be hoping to get Kagiso Rabada back in the playing XI and thereby make their bowling, a lethal one.
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(Thanks to Raji)
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