In the 17th match of IPL 2024, Gujarat Titans will take on Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday, April 4th. This match presents a challenge for Punjab Kings against Shubham Gill and the Gujarat Titans. Gujarat comes into this match after a victory against SRH. However, defeating Gujarat at their home ground won’t be easy for Punjab. The GT vs PBKS match promises to be an exciting encounter. Let’s take a look at the pitch conditions at the Narendra Modi Stadium and which team might benefit more from them.
Pitch Conditions at Ahmedabad
The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium is generally considered batting-friendly. However, the outfield is quite fast, which often results in boundaries being scored frequently. Fast bowlers can also benefit from the pitch conditions, especially with the bounce and pace available. Spinners, on the other hand, might not find as much assistance, although on a dry pitch, they could come into play. The boundaries at this ground are relatively large, but high-scoring games are still common.
Team Stats and Analysis
Gujarat Titans have won two out of their three matches so far in IPL 2024 and are currently placed 5th on the points table. On the other hand, Punjab Kings have won only one out of their three matches and are placed 7th on the points table. While Gujarat seems to have the upper hand based on recent form and home advantage, Punjab will be eager to put up a fight and secure a win. Considering the head-to-head record, Gujarat has won two out of the three matches played between these two teams, indicating their dominance. However, Punjab will be keen to turn the tables this time around.
First Innings Highlights
In the previous match, RCIB opted to bat first after winning the toss. They scored 181 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Quinton de Kick played a significant innings, scoring 81 runs off 56 balls, supported by Nicholas Poorna’s 40 runs off 21 balls. KL Rahul, David Malan, Marcus Stones, Ayahs Badoni, and Kunal Pandya contributed to the total as well.
The GT vs PBKS match promises to be an intriguing battle between two competitive teams, and it will be interesting to see which side comes out on top at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.