Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans – League Stage – Preview & Prediction | IPL 2023
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THE FACTS
When is Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans on and what time does it start? Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans will take place on Thursday 13th April, 2023 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans taking place? Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans will take place at IS Bindra Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh, India
Where can I get tickets for Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans? Visit each team’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans on in the UK? Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans will be televised live on Sky Sports Cricket as well as DAZN 1 HD (channel 429 on Sky)
Where can I stream Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans live on Sky Go, while DAZN subscribers can also stream the match live
THE LOWDOWN
PUNJAB KINGS
- Punjab Kings’ 100% record in the 2023 IPL came to an end last Sunday in Hyderabad, as their modest score of 143/9 batting first was easily chased down by SRH, Shikhar Dhawan batting through for Punjab and winning ‘Player of the Match’ for his 99 not out despite being on the losing side.
- After receiving medical clearance from the ECB to travel to India, England overseas star Liam Livingstone is available for the Kings to select if they so wish, a big boost for them in terms of potential batting firepower.
GUJARAT TITANS
- Gujarat Tigers had victory in their palm of their hand against Kolkata Knight Riders, only for KKR’s Rinku Singh to shock the world and hit five sixes off the final five deliveries of the game with 28 runs needed for victory, Yash Dayal the unfortunate Gujarat bowler.
- That stunning finish was Gujarat’s first ever home loss in the IPL and their first defeat of 2023, although they were without regular captain Hardik Pandya who is expected to be back available for this match.
THE PREDICTION
But for a freak set of circumstances (the chances of a batter scoring five consecutive sixes to win a match off the final five balls are less than slim), Gujarat would have three wins from three in this year’s IPL and that fact won’t be lost of the Titans’ squad. There is plenty of experience within the side to pick up the younger players following such a demoralising finish and the return of Hardik Pandya to the team would serve as a big boost for them. Whilst Punjab Kings are a huge bowling threat in terms of wickets and the ability strangle their opponents, there is a question mark about their strength-in-depth down the order, which let them down against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Therefore, Gujarat Titans are good value to get back to winning ways in Chandigarh.
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