Punjab Kings versus Gujarat Titans will be match 13 of IPL 2023. In IPL 2022, PBKS failed to reach the playoffs and ended up in 6th position. By contrast, GT won the IPL trophy in their maiden attempt, by beating RR in the final.
Both franchises have strong squads and spectators can expect a closely contested game. We preview the match and name which team we think will win.
Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans Match Info
Match 18, IPL 2023
Date: 13 April 2023 (19:30 IST)
Venue: Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium, Mohali
Where to watch: Star Sports
Weather and Pitch Report
On April 13, Mohali is expected to be partly sunny and very warm during the daytime. The maximum temperature of 36 degrees Celsius which will reduce to 20 degrees at night.
Mohali’s Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium is traditionally a batting track. However, in April, the deck — bereft of grass — will assist spin. The team that wins the toss would be better off chasing.
Punjab Kings Recent Performance
PBKS began their IPL journey on a brilliant note when they reached the final in the first season in 2008. They were pipped at the post by RR. Thereafter, they spent six years in the wilderness before a second foray into the final. This time around, KK beat them to the title. Apart from those two seasons, PBKS have largely failed to do justice to their potential.
The likes of Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, and Liam Livingstone represent a batting powerhouse. Likewise, Kagiso Rabada, Sam Curran, and Arshdeep Singh are among the best T20 fast bowlers around. Rahul Chahar and Harpreet Brar provide variety in the form of spin.
However, the backup players at PBKS’s disposal are not of the same caliber.
Gujarat Titans Recent Performance
GT began its IPL adventure in 2022. As it happened, they won the IPL trophy in their debut season by beating RR in the final.
The win was built around the performance of a core of domestic players led by skipper Hardik Pandya. Openers Gill and Saha and paceman Md Shami were some others who made big contributions.
Some overseas stars such as Rashid Khan and David Miller also had an impact.
Kane Williamson – an auction buy – will feature in the GT middle order in IPL 2023. However, the franchise has a relatively modest selection of overseas players. Thus, their fortunes will depend once again on their domestic players’ showing.
Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans Today Prediction: Gujarat Titans to Win
Though PBKS should benefit from home advantage, we believe that GT are a bit too strong for them. Accordingly, we expect the defending champions to beat PBKS on the latter’s home turf.
Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans Win Probability
The two sides have met twice in IPL 2022. Each team has won one match. However, in the upcoming game, we give Gujarat Titans a slight edge with a win probability of 53%.
Probable XIs Playing
The playing elevens of the rival teams will probably be the following:
Punjab Kings
Shikhar Dhawan, Prabhsimran Singh, Short, Jitesh Sharma, Curran, Raza, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Ellis, Arshdeep Singh.
Gujarat Titans
Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha, Sai Sudarshan, V Shankar, David Miller, Hardik Pandya, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Alzarri Joseph, J Little, Md Shami.
Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans IPL 2023 Match Odds
Bookmakers’ odds offered on the PBKS vs GT IPL game will likely be as follows:
Probable Best Batter
GT opener Shubman Gill will probably emerge as the highest scorer in the upcoming match.
Probable Best Bowler
GT all-rounder Rashid Khan will probably take the most wickets of any bowler in the match being previewed.
Our Match Betting Tip Today
Gujarat Titans to win…
Disclaimer: Punters may please read the points discussed here and make your own betting decision.