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GT vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – IPL 2024 17th Match | GT vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today | Ahmedabad Pitch Report

After losing their first match, Gujarat Titans are seeking their third-straight win. On the contrary, Punjab Kings are looking to avoid their third-straight loss after winning their opening encounter.

The 17th match of IPL 2024 has a sense of importance to it. Gujarat will go level with high-flyers Rajasthan and Kolkata with a win here, which is vital given their net run rate is a lowly -0.738. Last time out against SRH, the bowlers, led by Mohit Sharma, were efficient and the batsmen were equally impressive in the chase.

Indeed, today is a test of PBKS’ credentials. This game is an indication on whether this season can be any different for the franchise who need to keep pace with those ahead of them. Their bowling, which looks solid on paper, is in the spotlight, as is the consistency of their batting lineup.

IPL 2024 17th Match: GT vs PBKS Possible Playing XIs

GT look settled. They are likely to stick with the same combinations unless they add Shahrukh Khan into the fold.

Gujarat Titans: 1. Shubman Gill (c), 2. Wriddhiman Saha (wk), 3. Sai Sudharsan, 4. Azmatullah Omarzai (OS), 5. David Miller (OS), 6. Shahrukh Khan/Vijay Shankar, 7. Rahul Tewatia, 8. Rashid Khan (OS), 9. Noor Ahmad, 10. Umesh Yadav, 11. Darshan Nalkande, 12. Mohit Sharma

Possible Impact Player Substitute: Mohit Sharma/Shahrukh Khan or Vijay Shankar

PBKS’ XI also looks relatively settled but the spotlight is on where Sam Curran bats. He performed well at number four earlier this season.

Punjab Kings: 1. Shikhar Dhawan (c), 2. Jonny Bairstow (OS), 3. Prabhsimran Singh, 4. Jitesh Sharma (wk), 5. Sam Curran (OS), 6. Liam Livingstone (OS), 7. Shashank Singh, 8. Harshal Patel, 9. Harpreet Brar, 10. Kagiso Rabada (OS), 11. Rahul Chahar, 12. Arshdeep Singh

Possible Impact Player Substitute: Prabhsimran Singh/Arshdeep Singh

Fantasy Cricket Tips for IPL 2024 17th Match: GT vs PBKS Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Gujarat Titans:

• Since the start of 2022, Shubman Gill has struck 172 runs at an average of 57.33 and strike rate of 150.88.
• Gill simply loves batting at the Narendra Modi Stadium. He has struck 862 runs in 15 T20s at an average of 71.83 and strike rate of 161.72.
• Sai Sudharsan has scored of 45, 37 and 45 so far in IPL 2024. He has performed relatively well against PBKS over the past two seasons: 3 inns, 119 runs, avg. 59.50, SR 119.00.
• At Ahmedabad, chase master David Miller has scored 264 runs at an average of 44.00 and strike rate of 162.96.
• Miller has smashed 63 off 38 against Harshal Patel in the IPL.
• Rashid Khan has taken 22 wickets in 13 matches against PBKS at an economy of 5.81. He has been dominant against Shikhar Dhawan in the IPL, with overall figures of 4/53 off 56 balls against the PBKS captain.
• Mohit Sharma was player of the match against SRH (3/25). He too has a strong record against Dhawan in the IPL: 65 balls, 76 runs, four dismissals. Mohit also has overall figures of 1/3 off nine balls against Sam Curran.

Punjab Kings:

• Shikhar Dhawan may have shaky matchups against GT bowlers, but he is a consistent runscorer. Since the start of last season, Dhawan has scored 510 runs at an average of 42.50 and strike rate of 140.1.
• Sam Curran took 3/28 in his last match and also has runs under his belt this season, making him a strong option in fantasy cricket. Where PBKS choose to bat him will be interesting to see.
• Liam Livingstone against Rashid Khan is a fascinating matchup. Livingstone has smashed 119 off 69 against the legspinner in all T20s, with four dismissals.
• But, Rashid has the better of Livingstone in the IPL: 19 balls, 26 runs, three wickets.
• PBKS will be banking on Kagiso Rabada to dismiss Shubman Gill early. He has dismissed the GT opener twice in 42 balls in the IPL, conceding just 43.
• Harshal Patel is conceding 11 runs per over this season. He may enjoy the larger dimensions on this ground and a potentially slower pitch.
• Harshal has overall figures of 1/29 off 26 balls against Shubman Gill and 2/14 off eight balls against Wriddhiman Saha.

Other Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head: Matches 3, GT 2, PBKS 1.
• Mohit Sharma has taken 33 wickets in his last 17 innings in the IPL.
• In the IPL since the start of 2022, David Miller has scored 516 runs when chasing at an average of 73.7 and strike rate of 148.7.

Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Pitch Report and Weather

The pitch was on the slower side in the GT-SRH game on the weekend. However, that was a day game. Expect the ball to skid on better under lights.

According to ESPNcricinfo, a red-soil pitch could be used for this match as opposed to the black soil a few days ago.

A warm and mostly cloudy evening is forecast. So, there may not be a great amount of dew.

IPL 2024 17th Match: GT vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

Option 1:

Option 2:

GT vs PBKS Match Prediction: Who will win?

GT to win.