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Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans Tips - Battle of basement franchises

By Siddhu Bharadwaj

20 Apr 2024

Siddhu Bharadwaj 20 Apr 2024

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Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans IPL match predictions to be played in Mullanpur on Sunday, April 21 at 7:30pm IST
Kings hit the most 6s in 4 of 7 matches this season
Gujarat conceded the most 6s in their last 6 matches

Can the Kings convert their close matches into wins? (Getty Images)

Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans

Struggling to move up the ladder, bottom-half franchises Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans look to get back to winning ways. The Yadavindra Stadium in Mullanpur will host IPL 2024 match #37 on Sunday evening, IST local time.

Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans
Head to Head
Punjab Kings Form
Punjab Kings Team News
Gujarat Titans Form
Gujarat Titans Team News

It’s almost do-or-die time for both teams, as results have been adverse in recent games. Punjab have impressed with their big hitting and taking the games deep, although they are losing most nail-biters. I am backing Punjab to score the most sixes in this match.

Punjab Kings have hit the most 6s of the match in 4 of their 7 matches this season (IPL)
Gujarat Titans have conceded the most 6s of the match in their last 6 matches (IPL)
Gujarat Titans have hit the lowest number of 6s per match this season (IPL)
Shubman Gill averages 87 against Punjab (IPL)

Head to Head

There have been four matches between these sides so far, with each team winning two matches each.

That includes one game earlier in the season, when the Kings won by three wickets. The Titans posted 199 for 4 batting first, riding on Shubman Gill’s 89 not out. The chase looked out of Punjab’s reach, but Ashutosh Singh’s 61 off 29 balls stunned the Titans.

Punjab Kings Form

Punjab Kings have four points from seven matches, with only Bengaluru having fewer points. They have lost their last three matches by narrow margins.

The lower-order batters are performing admirably for the Kings, led by Shashank Singh (187 runs, SR 179.80). Ashutosh Sharma (156 runs, SR 205.26) has also been a revelation this season.

With the ball, it’s the trio of Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, and Harshal Patel, who have taken ten wickets each.

Punjab Kings Team News

Shikhar Dhawan continues to be out of reckoning as he remains injured and there’s no clarity on his return.

Gujarat Titans Form

The Gujarat Titans have six points from their seven matches and are only marginally above the Kings. They have lost three of their last four matches, a run that started with a loss in the reverse fixture.

The Titans are served well by the form of their captain, Gill (263 runs), but the rest have flopped. Barring Sai Sudharsan (238), none have chipped with scores, which is why they have been under pressure.

Mohit Sharma has eight wickets in the season, which is the best return for any Titans bowler. Rashid Khan (seven) hasn’t quite been among the wickets this season, and that has hampered them.

Gujarat Titans Team News

The Titans were ambushed in the last match due to their poor batting, and they could lengthen their order by including Azmatullah Omarzai.

Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans FAQs

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What time does Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans start?

This Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans match is being played at the Yadavindra Stadium in Mullanpur at 7:30pm IST on Sunday, April 21.

Verdict

Punjab Kings v Gujarat Titans

Punjab and Gujarat have been failing spectacularly, which makes backing either of them a difficult choice here. I am dipping in the sixes market and backing Punjab to score the most sixes.