IPL Highlights 2024: GT vs PBKS, Gujarat Titans vs. Punjab Kings: Punjab Kings picked up the win and 2 important points.
In the IPL match between the Gujarat Titans (GT) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), the Punjab Kings won the toss and chose to bowl first, led by captain Shikhar Dhawan. Both teams had to make changes because of injuries. PBKS replaced the injured Liam Livingston with Zimbabwe player Sikandar Raza, while GT brought in Kane Williamson for David Miller, who was injured.
The Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, are aiming to continue their winning streak after their seven-wicket victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad. On the other hand, Punjab Kings are hoping to bounce back from their two consecutive losses against Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants.
Gill, last year’s Orange Cap winner, hasn’t performed up to expectations this season, scoring only 75 runs in three games. The pressure on him has increased as he takes over the captaincy from Hardik Pandya. Pandya left GT for the Mumbai Indians before the auction last year after leading GT to the title in their debut season and finishing as runners-up. There’s a lot of pressure on Gill to deliver with the bat and silence his critics.
Mohit Sharma, the veteran pacer, defended Gill, stating that although his stats might not show it, Gill is batting well and a big score from him is imminent.
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PBKS, despite having strong bowlers like Arshdeep Singh and Harshal Patel, has struggled to find a winning bowling strategy. Even Rahul Chahar hasn’t been as effective as expected. Dhawan needs to address these issues and hope for an improved performance. Additionally, Liam Livingstone’s absence due to a hamstring injury is a significant setback for PBKS.
Highlights from GT vs PBKS
– Shikhar Dhawan won the toss and Punjab Kings chose to bowl first
– Kagiso Rabada dismissed Wriddhiman Saha early
– Harpreet Brar then got the wicket of Kane Williamson after the powerplay
– Shubman Gill scored his first half-century of the season
– GT have brought in Kane Williamson for the injured David Miller