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Match Details
Date: 03 May 2022
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai
Ball-by-ball commentary: SportsTiger App
Preview
The most successful team of IPL 2022 so far, Gujarat Titans will take on Punjab Kings in their tenth game of the season on 3rd May. The Hardik Pandya-led team has done wonders as they have lost only one game out of nine played. On the other hand, Mayank Agarwal's Punjab Kings have won four out of nine games played. They still have their playoff hopes alive but it won't be an easy task for them to go past a dominating Gujarat.
Pitch Report
The DY Patil pitch has been among those that have offered something to the batters. The average first innings total here has been around 170. Bowlers also have got some help when they have bowled in the right areas. So, the pitch for Gujarat vs Punjab game is also expected to offer a balanced game.
Team Analysis
Gujarat Titans:
The Hardik Pandya-led team has found a different match-winner in almost every game. Players have stood up for their respective roles and that has been the reason behind the team's success. However, there have been some consistent performers as well. Rahul Tewatia has been one such player who has done immensely well in all games played. He has now won multiple matches with his finishing abilities. Captain Hardik Pandya has also been among the runs. But there are a few concerns to address. Shubman Gill is struggling to get big runs. GT's premium spinner Rashid Khan has also not looked his usual best. The table-toppers will want to get these issues resolved before the knockouts begin.
SportsTiger Playing XI of GT
Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Hardik Pandya (c), Abhinav Manohar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Pradeep Sangwan, Alzarri Joseph, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami
Punjab Kings:
The Kings have had a hot-and-cold season so far. In a few games, they have looked like a flawless unit while in some they have struggled big time. In their last game against Lucknow, Punjab failed to chase 154. In fact, they have won only one game chasing this season. None of their players have performed consistently. Mayank Agarwal himself has looked gloomy. PBKS bowlers have also not come together in most of the games. However, there is nothing much the management can do as they have limited resources. The Mayank Agarwal-led side will look to improve their performance and move up in the points table when they face Gujarat.
SportsTiger Playing XI of PBKS
Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal (c), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingston, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Rishi Dhawan, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Sandeep Sharma, Arshdeep Singh
Match Prediction
Conclusion
Gujarat have been a force to reckon with this season and thus they will remain the favorites to win Tuesday's clash.
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