GT vs PBKS: Who Will Make the Cut in the Playing-11? Gill and Iyer Face a Tough Call!
The 18th season of the IPL kicks off with an exciting clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Gujarat Titans (GT) on Tuesday. Both teams have new dynamics this year—PBKS is led by the champion captain Shreyas Iyer, who guided Kolkata Knight Riders to victory last season, while Shubman Gill continues to captain Gujarat Titans. The big question: Which 11 players will they trust in their opening match?
Highlights:
✅ GT vs PBKS: Punjab and Gujarat set to launch the IPL 2024 season.
✅ GT vs PBKS: Match to be played at Narendra Modi Stadium.
✅ GT vs PBKS: Punjab gets a fresh start under Shreyas Iyer’s leadership.
Punjab Kings’ Playing-11: What to Expect?
Shreyas Iyer, who was snubbed by KKR at the auction, was picked up by Punjab Kings for a whopping ₹26.75 crore. Now, he faces his first test against India’s vice-captain Shubman Gill.
- Openers: Prabhsimran Singh might pair with Jonny Bairstow (or Jos Inglis, a favorite of head coach Ricky Ponting).
- Middle Order: Iyer could bat at No. 3 or 4, a spot where he excels in ODIs. Nehal Wadhera is another strong option.
- All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell add firepower, while Shashank Singh (retained by PBKS) strengthens the lineup.
- Bowling Attack: Punjab boasts two lethal left-arm pacers—Arshdeep Singh (India’s star) and Marco Jansen (South Africa). Spin duties will fall on Yuzvendra Chahal and Harpreet Brar.
Gujarat Titans’ Playing-11: New Look, Big Names!
Gujarat’s squad has seen major changes, but they’ve bagged a game-changer—Jos Buttler, the explosive Rajasthan Royals opener.
- Openers: Buttler and Shubman Gill are likely to start.
- Middle Order: Sai Sudharsan at No. 3, followed by Glenn Phillips and the hard-hitting Rahul Tewatia as the finisher.
- Spin Department: Rashid Khan, Washington Sundar, and Sai Kishore will handle spin.
- Pace Attack: Mohammed Shami’s absence is a blow, but Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, and Prasidh Krishna form a strong pace trio.
Predicted Playing-11 for Both Teams:
Punjab Kings:
Shreyas Iyer (C), Prabhsimran Singh, Jonny Bairstow (WK), Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Gujarat Titans:
Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Sai Sudharsan, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna.
Final Thoughts
With both teams fielding new strategies, the first match promises fireworks. Will Shreyas Iyer’s leadership shine, or will Shubman Gill’s Titans start strong? One thing’s certain—IPL 2024 is off to a thrilling start!
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