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Punjab Kings
Gujarat Titans
In the 37th fixture of IPL 2024, we will witness Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans on Sunday at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. Both teams are in close competition in the point table with a point differential of 2 points.
Punjab Kings are again suffering from consecutive losses like last year. They are currently at the 9th spot in the point table with only 2 wins and a net run rate of -0.251.
Gujarat Titans are very close to Punjab Kings as they stand at the 8th spot in the point table with 3 wins and a net run rate of -1.303.
Punjab Kings have scored an average of 45 runs in the first 6 overs. Shikhar Dhawanβs absence at the top order has also affected the run rate of the team at the start.
The betting tip is...
First innings overs 0 to 6 - Punjab Kings total will be less than 50.5.
70 %
30 %
Punjab KingsGujarat TitansAfter the loss against Mumbai Indians in the previous fixture, Punjab Kings are on a losing streak of three matches. The decision to bowl first worked against the team as the bowlers were unable to provide a good start.
Harshal Patel picked up 3 wickets in 4 overs at an economy of 7.75. Skipper Sam Curran picked up 2 wickets but he was costly with an economy of 10.25. Kagiso Rabada displayed an economy of 10.50 and was able to pick a single wicket.
Punjab Kingsβ top order was clearly under pressure and that pressure worked against the batting unit. The team lost its first five wickets at a score of 49. Shashank Singh scored 41 off 25 from the middle order but Ashutosh Sharma contributed the most with 61 off 28 at a strike rate of 217.86.
However, his innings were the highlight but it was too late for the Kings to complete the chase.
Shikhar Dhawan is still recovering from his shoulder injury and wonβt be part of the fixture.
Predicted Lineup: Atharva Taide, Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shashank Singh, Liam Livingstone, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh
Gujarat Titans are coming to play their Sunday fixture after witnessing a disappointing loss against Delhi Capitals at their home ground. The team got the chance to bat first but this opportunity soon worked against the whole squad.
Their first 6 wickets fell for a score of 48 runs where the top order was a complete failure. Out of the total score of 92, Rashid Khan was the highest scorer with a score of 31 off 24 at a strike rate of 129.17.
Since it was a low score, the bowlers were under pressure to perform and pick some early wickets for a good start. Delhi Capitals did lose wickets regularly but Gujarat bowlers were unable to stop them from completing the chase. Sandeep Warrior picked up 2 wickets but was costly at an economy of 13.33.
Spencer Johnson and Rashid Khan contributed with 1 wicket each at an economy of 11 and 6 respectively.
David Miller, Shubman Gill, and Rashid Khan are the key players for the team.
Predicted Lineup: SS Warrier, David Miller, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, Spencer Johnson, WP Saha
The injury of Shikhar Dhawan has displaced the squad and the batting lineup. His absence has left a major void in the top order and Punjab is suffering because of the same.
Gujarat Titans did suffer a heavy loss in the previous game but they still have a good depth in their batting unit.
We predict a win for the Gujarat Titans on Sunday.
