• Match: Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings, 17th Match, Indian Premier League 2024
• Date and Time: April 3, 02:00 pm GMT / 08:00 pm BD / 07:30 pm local time
• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

In their recent encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans (GT) clinched a convincing seven-wicket victory after being put into field first. Their bowling unit displayed a commendable performance, restricting Sunrisers Hyderabad to 162 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Mohit Sharma excelled with three crucial wickets, while Noor Ahmad and Rashid Khan contributed with one wicket each. Azmatullah Omarzai and Umesh Yadav also chipped in with a wicket each, although Darshan Nalkande remained without a wicket. In the batting department, Sai Sudharsan led the charge with a solid 45 runs, well-supported by David Miller’s unbeaten 44 and Shubman Gill’s 36, as they successfully chased down the target of 163 runs in 19.1 overs.

Meanwhile, Punjab Kings (PBKS) suffered a 21-run defeat against Lucknow Super Giants in their previous outing. Despite Sam Curran’s impressive three-wicket haul, PBKS’s bowling unit struggled to contain the opposition, conceding a hefty total of 199 runs. In the batting department, skipper Shikhar Dhawan’s resilient knock of 70 stood out, while Jonny Bairstow contributed with 42 runs and Liam Livingstone remained unbeaten on 28. However, their collective efforts fell short as PBKS managed only 178 runs while chasing a target of 200.

Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Azmatullah Omarzai, David Miller, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohit Sharm, Sai Kishore, Spencer Johnson.

Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Liam Livingstone, Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh.

Who will win the toss? – Gujarat Titans
Who will win the match? – Punjab Kings

Captain: Harpreet Brar
Vice-Captain: Noor Ahmad

Wriddhiman Saha, David Miller, Jitesh Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Sai Sudharsan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahul Chahar, Harshal Patel, Umesh Yadav.

According to the toss prediction, the team winning the toss is expected to choose to field first. This decision is influenced by the recent trend observed in IPL matches, where defending a target has been proven to be challenging.

Regarding pitch conditions, this stadium is renowned for its traditionally flat and dry surface, which tends to favor batting. Over the years, spinners have also enjoyed success here due to the pitch offering turn and bounce as the match progresses.

The weather forecast for Ahmedabad looks promising for the upcoming cricket match. While there are slight chances of rain, it is anticipated that the match will proceed without interruption, ensuring a full game can take place.

• Stadium: Narendra Modi Stadium
• City: Ahmedabad
• Capacity: 132, 000
• Ends: Adani Pavilion End, GMDC End
• Hosts to: Gujarat, Gujarat Titans