GT vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction: IPL 2024 Match 17 Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings Dream11 Team

Gujarat Titans will take on Punjab Kings in the 17th match of the Indian Premier League 2024 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Let’s take a look at our fantasy preview for this game.

Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings, Match 17 of IPL 2024
04th April, 07:30 PM IST
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

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GT vs PBKS Preview

Gujarat Titans have had a fantastic season, winning two of their three matches. They will come into the game on the back of a thumping seven-wicket win against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, with Mohit Sharma and Sai Sudharsan impressing the most. They are up against a wounded Punjab Kings side that has only one win in three matches and is in must-win territory.

With two valuable points up for grabs, another cracking contest is on the cards at Ahmedabad.

Form Guide

GT: W-L-W
PBKS: W-L-L

Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report

The wicket at Narendra Modi Stadium is decent for batting. The previous game witnessed a sluggish pitch in the early innings, which improved as the match progressed, assisting bowlers who used variations. Batting second would be the ideal choice on this track.

IPL stats at this ground

Total Matches Played: 29
Matches Won Batting First: 14
Matches Won Batting Second: 15
Highest Team Total: 233/3 (GT vs MI)
Lowest Team Total: 102/10 (RR vs SRH)

GT Playing 11

1. Wriddhiman Saha (wk)
2. Shubman Gill (c)
3. Azmatullah Omarzai
4. David Miller
5. Vijay Shankar
6. Rahul Tewatia
7. Rashid Khan
8. Noor Ahmed
9. Umesh Yadav
10. Mohit Sharma
11. Darshan Nalkande
12. Sai Sudharsan (Impact)

Gujarat Titans Team News

Squad: Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, David Miller, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Umesh Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Spencer Johnson, Sai Sudharsan, Sharath BR, Abhinav Manohar, Noor Ahmad, Manav Suthar, Matthew Wade, Kane Williamson, Shahrukh Khan, Joshua Little, Darshan Nalkande, Kartik Tyagi, Sushant Mishra, Sandeep Warrier, Jayant Yadav
Batting order should remain the same.
All players of the squad are available now for selection.

GT Key Players

Shubman Gill Stats vs PBKS in IPL

Last 5 Scores in IPL	Runs against PBKS in IPL	Batting average vs PBKS	Total runs in IPL	Captain choice
36, 8, 31, 39, 129	397 runs in 11 matches	56.71	2865 Runs in 94 Matches	✅

David Miller Stats vs PBKS in IPL

Last 5 Scores in IPL	Runs against PBKS in IPL	Batting average vs PBKS	Total runs in IPL	Vice-captain choice
44, 21, 12, DNB, DNB	34 runs in 3 matches	34.00	2791 Runs in 144 Matches	❌

PBKS Playing 11

1. Shikhar Dhawan (c)
2. Jonny Bairstow
3. Prabhsimran Singh
4. Sam Curran
5. Jitesh Sharma (wk)
6. Liam Livingstone
7. Shashank Singh
8. Harpreet Brar
9. Harshal Patel
10. Kagiso Rabada
11. Rahul Chahar
12. Arshdeep Singh (Impact)

Punjab Kings Team News

Squad: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Liam Livingstone, Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Tanay Thyagarajan, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Chris Woakes, Rishi Dhawan, Sikandar Raza, Ashutosh Sharma, Atharva Taide, Nathan Ellis, Shivam Singh, Prince Choudhary, Vishwanath Singh
They have an injury-free squad to choose from.

PBKS Key Players

Shikhar Dhawan Stats vs GT in IPL

Last 5 Scores in IPL	Runs against GT in IPL	Batting average vs GT	Total runs in IPL	Vice-Captain choice
70, 45, 22, 17, 0	105 runs in 3 matches	52.50	6754 Runs in 220 Matches	✅

Jonny Bairstow Stats vs LSG in IPL

Last 5 Scores in IPL	Runs against GT in IPL	Batting average vs GT	Total runs in IPL	Captain choice
42, 8, 9, 23, 28	9 runs in 2 matches	4.50	1350 Runs in 42 Matches	❌

Who will win today’s match between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings (Match 17 of Indian Premier League 2024)?

Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings have played three matches against each other, with Gujarat Titans holding the edge with 2 wins, while Punjab Kings have won one game.
Punjab Kings’ only victory against Gujarat Titans came at Ahmedabad back in 2022, defeating GT by 8 wickets.
Meanwhile, Punjab Kings have lost both of their away fixtures, while Gujarat Titans have won both of their home games.
Gujarat Titans are expected to win this game in a close contest, given their home advantage and a well-balanced squad.

GT vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: Jonny Bairstow
Batsmen: Shikhar Dhawan, Shubhman Gill, David Miller, Sai Sudharsan
All-rounder: Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Azmatullah Omarzai
Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Mohit Sharma, Rashid Khan

Who are Best Captain Options for GT vs PBKS Dream11 Team

For Small League, Head to Head contest: Shubhman Gill, Sam Curran
For Grand League, Mega Contest: David Miller, Shikhar Dhawan

What are GT vs PBKS Fantasy Tips?

Shubman Gill has performed excellently against Punjab Kings, having an average of more than 55, making him the top multiplier choice for today’s match.
Mohit Sharma and Rashid Khan have performed well at this venue, with Rashid taking 15 wickets in 12 matches and Mohit claiming 25 wickets in 10 matches. They are must-have picks for this game.
Sam Curran and Azmatullah Omarzai have performed well so far this season and are multiplier picks.
Jonny Bairstow, who looked good and scored 42 runs in the last game, and David Miller, who has been performing well for his side, are also top picks for this game.