Tata IPL 2023 – PBKS vs GT, match preview, predicted lineups
Punjab Kings take on Gujarat Titans on Thursday in IPL 2023 as the season moves ahead. Both teams will be looking for a win here.
Date & Time : 13th April 2023, 7:30 PM IST
Venue : Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali
Punjab Kings have been good this season so far with wins and will look forward to a successful campaign. They are currently 6th in the points table after 3 games with 4 points. The nrr is a -0.281.
The batting is solid with Shikhar Dhawan captaining the side plus the other batters. Bowling wise they can rely upon their bowlers which will be very helpful.
Head coach Trevor Bayliss will expect from his men execution of his planned tactics.
On the other hand, Gujarat Titans have been good this season with their efforts and will hope to continue to maintain their standard. They currently occupy 4th position on the table with 4 points from 3 games. The nrr is a +0.431.
Batting wise they will aim for a solid performance from the main men. While bowling wise they have to be clinical.
Coach and captain shall strategise and hope for execution.
Coming to the wicket it will be a balanced one.
Team news and possible lineups
There are no fresh injury concerns for both sides at the moment.
PBKS XI : S. Dhawan (C), S. Khan, S. Curran, Livingstone, P. Singh, J. Sharma (WK), R. Chahar, Brar, Ellis, A. Singh, Rabada.
GT XI : Gill, H. Pandya (C), Sudharsan, D. Miller, V. Shankar, Tewatia, Saha (WK), R. Khan, Shami, Joseph. RS. Kishore.
Prediction
Expect this game to be a fascinating fixture with home advantage for the Punjab Kings team. Toss again to play a crucial role. The best team which commits less mistakes in the end shall win.
