The Punjab Kings are set to take on the Gujarat Titans tomorrow in Match 16 of IPL 2022 in the Brabourne stadium. Both sides shall be coming off from comprehensive victories in their last games this making tomorrow’s contested a highly competitive one. Gujarat Titans are the only unbeaten side in the tournament so far with two wins in both of their opening games.
Meanwhile on the other hand Punjab too has displayed some brilliant performance in the recent past with two wins in the three games they’ve played so far. Both the teams will be looking to enhance their positions respectively in the points table with an emphatic victory in tomorrow’s match.
PBKS vs GT: Match Details
- Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans, Match 16, IPL 2022
- Venue: Brabourne Stadium
- Date & Time: April 8, 7:30 PM
Punjab Kings: Analysis
Gameplan: The Punjab kings who’ve achieved a fantastic victory in their last game against the Chennai Super Kings shall be full of confidence coming into this game up against another quality side. Their batting and bowling departments so far have been equally impressive with quality performances in several crucial situations in the games played till now.
In spite of a tough defeat against KKR in the second game, the players did not let themselves go down with negativity as they hit back immediately with a comeback win thereby boosting their mental and physical state once again. The team management and coaching staff shall expect another equally impactful performance from the team and all its players in tomorrow’s game so that they can bag another two crucial points with a win.
Possible Playing XI:- Mayank Agarwal(C), Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Shahrukh Khan, Jitesh Sharma(Wk), Odean Smith, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Vaibhav Arora.
Gujarat Titans: Analysis
Gameplan: The Gujarat side has lived up to its worth in every aspect so far in the tournament. The newly added franchise to the league has proved its quality with the bat and the ball and every other important aspect related to the game. The team has managed to display great ability to handle unforeseen situations and shown great composure to handle the pressure of facing the other already established sides in the league.
The players also have adapted to the newer situations in a new franchise as they’ve played wonderfully well together as a unit. In both the games the team beautifully managed to counter every strategy of the opposition, the credit for which must go to their players who’ve properly fulfilled their duties on a regular basis. The batsmen have been brilliant in stabilising the innings and both setting a good total and also chasing it.
The bowlers have also provided excellent assistance in terms of good bowling spells and economical bowling performances. Thus the team management will be hoping for another equally impressive performance as a unit from the players in tomorrow’s game as well.
Possible Playing XI:- Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade(Wk), Vijay Shankar, Hardik Pandya(C), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Abhinav Manohar, Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson, Varun Aaron, Mohammed Shami.
Probable Top performers
Probable best batsman of the match – Shubman Gill
After a fantastic 84 in the last match against the Delhi Capitals, Shubman Gill no doubt has announced his arrival into the season of the IPL. His superb innings with a greatly impressive strike rate speak dozens about his being back into form.
His crucial innings helped his side post a competitive total on the board which later in win them the game. A similar performance from the young opener is all the team management would expect so that the team manages to win tomorrow’s game against a strong Punjab side.
Probable best bowler of today’s match – Rahul Chahar
The fearless spells including wickets and runs at the low economy from Rahul Chahar have played a major role in Punjab’s good performance so far in the season. Whenever the situation has taken a negative turn the captain has looked up to the spinner for help and Chahar has delivered on the majority of such occasions.
His brave bowling attitude has helped him execute his plans at any phase of the game. In the early stages of the game when the batsman looking to settle themselves on the pitch is when Chahar has done his best in demolishing the opposition. The team management will expect the young spinner to do the same in tomorrow’s game vs Gujarat.
PBKS vs GT: Winning Prediction
Probable winner of today’s game – Gujarat Titans
After a lot of close analysis made on the basis of the batting, bowling strengths and several other aspects related to both the sides to face off tomorrow, we feel that the Gujarat Titans will run away with tomorrow’s game banking on a better-combined brilliance from both their batters and bowlers.
Their unbeaten run shall continue with a fine all-round performance from all their players who already have been displaying some unnaturally brilliant form this season so far. The batsman has hardly disappointed the management in any situation and the bowlers too have stood up to the occasions regularly helping their side curb the opposition more and more.
The management will hope for the same continuation of performance from all their players in tomorrow’s game. Being a side carrying forward better rhythm so far in the tournament we hope that the Gujarat Titans shall emerge victorious in tomorrow’s match against the Punjab Kings.