IPL 2023 Match 18: Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans Prediction, Playing 11, Top Players, and Fantasy Team

Get ready to witness an awesome evening while Punjab Kings take on Gujarat Titans! The Gujarat Titans will be heavily dependent on the likes of Shubman Gill and David Miller to put up a good show with their batting, while Lockie Ferguson and Mohammed Shami will be their go-to bowlers. On the other side, Punjab Kings have been a dominant force in this season's tournament, thanks to their impressive batting lineup that was further bolstered with the addition of Jonny Bairstow. It is expected to be an exciting match between these two sides.

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Match Details

• Match: Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans - Match 18 of IPL 2023

• Date: 13th April 2023

• Time: 7:30 PM IST

• Venue: Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali

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PBKS vs GT Head-to-Head

Gujarat and Punjab have faced each other twice in the IPL, with Gujarat winning one match and Punjab emerging victorious in the other.

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PBKS vs GT Last Meeting

On May 03, 2022, Punjab Kings met Gujarat Titans in Mumbai and emerged victorious by 8 wickets. GT posted 143/8 in 20 overs thanks to Sai Sudharsan's (65*) and Wriddhiman Saha's (21) contributions. In response, Shikhar Dhawan (62*) and Bhanuka Rajapaksa (40) kept up their end of the bargain for the Punjab Kings, helping them to chase down the target in just 16 overs.

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Punjab Kings (PBKS) Predicted Playing 11

The Punjab Kings have not qualified for the playoffs in eight consecutive seasons, making them the most inconsistent team in the IPL since 2014. However, with the arrival of Sam Curran and new captain Shikhar Dhawan this year, they are determined to break this streak and strive for success. Here are the probable playing 11:

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1. Prabhsimran Singh

2. Shikhar Dhawan (c)

3. Jitesh Sharma (wk)

4. Sikandar Raza

5. Sam Curran

6. Shahrukh Khan

7. Rishi Dhawan

8. Harpreet Brar

9. Rahul Chahar

10. Arshdeep Singh

11. Kagiso Rabada

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Gujarat Titans (GT) Predicted Playing 11

The Gujarat Titans had a phenomenal debut in the tournament last year, emerging as champions due to stellar performances from every member of their team. Here are the probable playing 11:

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1. Wriddhiman Saha (wk)

2. Shubman Gill

3. Kane Williamson

4. Matthew Wade

5. Hardik Pandya (c)

6. Rahul Tewatia

7. Rashid Khan

8. Sai Kishore

9. Mohammed Shami

10. Alzarri Joseph

11. Yash Dayal

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Punjab Kings (PBKS) Top Players

Here are the stats of the top 5 players of PBKS:

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Gujarat Titans (GT) Top Players

Here are the stats of the top 5 players of GT:

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IPL 2023 Match 18 PBKS vs GT Fantasy Team

Researching the current availability, which players will be playing for each team, and what strategies they might employ based on previous Indian Premier League seasons are all necessary to construct the best Frolic11 team for the upcoming IPL 2023 match between Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans. The expert-suggested Fantasy 11 is as follows:

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1. Jonny Bairstow (PBKS)

2. Mathew Wade (GT)

3. Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS)

4. Shubman Gill (GT)

5. Bhanuka Rajapaksa (PBKS)

6. Hardik Pandya (GT)

7. Liam Livingstone (PBKS)

8. Kagiso Rabada (PBKS)

9. Yash Dayal (GT)

10. Rashid Khan (GT)

11. Rahul Tewatia (GT)

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Captain: Hardik Pandya (GT) has proven himself to be a reliable and competent captain. His innate leadership skills, complemented by his talent to turn a game around through his batting, make him an indispensable asset for any team he is in charge of.

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Vice-Captain: Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS) is widely known for his powerful hitting and swift scoring rate, making him an invaluable member of the team and an ideal choice for the role of vice-captain.

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IPL 2023 PBKS vs GT Free Live Streaming

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently announced that Viacom18 has acquired the internet rights and Disney Star has gained the broadcast rights in the Indian subcontinent, with a bid of INR 23,575 crore (Rs 57.5 crore/game). This amount is more than the previous agreement, which was for a fee of INR 16,347.50 crores and covered the years 2017 through 2022 of broadcasting IPL games on Star India Network.

The 410 scheduled matches are expected to generate INR 118 crore (with a maximum bid of INR 48,390 crores). It has been decided that all Indian teams' home games would take place in one of the country's official venues. Moreover, the BCCI has also given the green light to the Jio Cinema app to stream the upcoming Indian Premier League 2023 in 4K resolution, without the need for a Voot Select membership. The movie will be encoded with a higher quality than 1080p, and eleven local languages will be used to make the content accessible to a wider audience

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Conclusion

The Punjab Kings have demonstrated a cavalier approach with the hitting of Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Liam Livingstone. It does not seem like they will be altering their approach for the upcoming match versus Gujarat Titans at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali on Thursday.