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Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans IPL Tips - Fancied hosts set to step up big hits

By Sridhar Bhamidi

12 Apr 2023

Sridhar Bhamidi 12 Apr 2023

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Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans IPL match predictions to be played in Mohali on Thursday, April 13 at 7:30pm IST
Punjab Kings have won 10 of their last 12 IPL matches at this venue
Punjab Kings have hit the most 6s of the match in 6 of their last 8 IPL matches
Gujarat Titans have conceded the most 6s of the match in 11 of their last 13 IPL matches
Can the big hits help Punjab against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023?

Can Punjab Kings make their home advantage count? (Getty Images)

Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans IPL

Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans are separated by very fine margins, and are both coming off losses, which were monumental in their own regard. This IPL 2023 match #18 will be played in Mohali on Thursday April 13, from 7:30pm IST.

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

Punjab Kings have enjoyed playing at this venue and would be happy to make it a fortress this season as well. They have always enjoyed the big hits and with Liam Livingstone joining the squad, there’s a bigger case for that. I am backing Punjab Kings to score more 6s in this match.

Punjab Kings have won 10 of their last 12 matches at this venue (IPL)
Punjab Kings have hit the most 6s of the match in 13 of their last 14 matches at this venue (IPL)
Punjab Kings have hit the most 6s in 6 of their last 8 matches (IPL)
Gujarat Titans have conceded the most 6s of the match in 11 of their last 13 matches (IPL)
Gujarat Titans have conceded the most 6s of the match in all 3 matches this season (IPL)
Sai Sudharsan has scored 2 fifties in his 3 matches this season (IPL)

Head to Head

These two teams met just twice last season. Gujarat Titans won the first match by six wickets off the last ball after Rahul Tewatia hit two sixes from the last two balls. The second match was a comprehensive eight-wicket win for the Kings with Kagiso Rabada wreaking havoc with a four-wicket haul.

Punjab Kings Form

Punjab Kings have four points from three matches with two wins and a loss. They won by seven runs (DLS method) against Kolkata before defeating Rajasthan by five runs. They however lost to Hyderabad by eight wickets.

The loss to Hyderabad was still dominated by Shikhar Dhawan’s unbeaten 99, one of the best IPL innings ever. He’s miles ahead of everyone with 225 runs so far.

Bowling has been about the two seamers – Arshdeep Singh and Nathan Ellis combining for 11 wickets.

Punjab Kings Team News

Punjab Kings have Kagiso Rabada on the bench in the last game while Liam Livingstone has joined the team after passing fit.

Gujarat Titans Form

Defending champions Gujarat Titans started the season with two wins – by five wickets against Chennai and six wickets against Delhi. Yet, they were beaten by Kolkata by three wickets on Sunday in a sensational last-over assault by Rinku Singh.

Youngster Sai Sudharsan has been leading their batting with 137 runs while Shubman Gill (116) and surprise package Vijay Shankar (119) have also been chipping in.

With the ball, it’s the irresistible Rashid Khan (eight wickets) who has been their best bet. Mohammed Shami and Alzarri Joseph aren’t too far with six wickets each.

Gujarat Titans Team News

Gujarat Titans Captain Hardik Pandya missed the last match as a precaution and could be back in time to lead this match.

Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans IPL FAQs

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What time does Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans IPL start?

This Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans IPL match is being played at the PCA IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali at 7:30pm IST on Thursday, April 13.

Verdict

Punjab Kings will relish getting back to Mohali, which has been a fortress for them in the recent past. The return of Liam Livingstone also works to their advantage as they look to upsurge Gujarat Titans in the big hits. I am backing Punjab Kings to score more 6s than Gujarat Titans in this match.