• Match: Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals, 32nd Match, Indian Premier League 2024
• Date and Time: April 17, 02:00 pm GMT / 08:00 pm BD / 07:30 pm local time
• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Coming off a triumph against the Rajasthan Royals (RR), the Gujarat Titans are resolute in their quest to ascend the points table. With a tally of three victories and three defeats thus far, the Titans have exhibited inconsistency in their performances. Notably, two of their triumphs, against the Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals, were hard-earned, with the team teetering on the brink of defeat before showcasing last-minute brilliance to secure the win. To harbor hopes of playoff qualification, the Titans must embark on a streak of consecutive victories. A notable concern for them has been the dearth of runs from the top order, especially with Shubman Gill’s fluctuating form.

Meanwhile, the Delhi Capitals (DC) find themselves in a comparable predicament. After six matches, they’ve clinched victory twice and suffered defeat on four occasions. Like the Titans, the Capitals have grappled with inconsistency in their batting displays. However, in their recent encounter against the Lucknow Super Giants, they implemented alterations to their batting lineup, resulting in a convincing six-wicket triumph while chasing down a formidable target of 168 runs. The question now looms whether this performance was an isolated occurrence or if they have indeed unearthed a winning formula capable of exerting pressure on their adversaries.

Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Matthew Wade (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Noor Ahmad, Umesh Yadav, Rashid Khan, Spencer Johnson, Darshan Nalkande, Mohit Sharma.

Delhi Capitals: Rishabh Pant (c & wk), David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Jhye Richardson, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed.

Who will win the toss? – Gujarat Titans
Who will win the match? – Delhi Capitals

Captain: Sai Sudharsan
Vice-Captain: Rishabh Pant

Tristan Stubbs, Shubman Gill, David Warner, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed.

In the previous encounter held at this venue, Punjab Kings adeptly pursued a target of 200 runs. Hence, it would be advisable for the captain winning the toss to elect to field first.

The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium is anticipated to favor batsmen, offering a conducive surface for batting. Nevertheless, the runs amassed during the powerplay phase will hold significance, as the pitch may begin to assist spinners as the match progresses. While a batsman who has settled in should find it relatively easier to score runs, a newly arrived batter may face challenges due to the sluggish nature of the surface.

The forecast predicts scorching temperatures, exceeding the 40-degree mark during the day. However, the evening is anticipated to offer some respite, with temperatures dipping to a comparatively cooler 30 degrees.

• Stadium: Narendra Modi Stadium
• City: Ahmedabad
• Capacity: 132,000
• Hosts to: Gujarat, Gujarat Titans