The Punjab Kings play host to the Gujarat Titans in the 18th match of the IPL 2023 season at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium.
The Titans could easily have been undefeated, but unfortunately went down to the Kolkata Knight Riders in a thrilling contest.
Similar story for the Kings, dropping their first match against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in their most recent match.
They have faced played twice in their history in 2022, with both franchises claiming one victory each.
Below, we take a look at where best to find value for the contest.
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PBKS vs GT odds
The Gujarat Titans come into this clash as clear favourites.
| PK win |
GT win |
|
|---|---|---|
| Dafabet (India) |
2.14 | 1.75 |
PBKS vs GT match facts
- Date: Thursday, April, 13
- Time: 19:30 (IST)
- Location: Punjab Cricket Association Stadium (Punjab)
- Last meeting: May 4, 2022 — Punjab Kings won by 8 wickets
PBKS vs GT team news
Punjab Kings newcomer Sam Curran is the most expensive player in IPL history, joining them in a $2.2 million deal (IND 18.5 crore).
Jonny Bairstow's recovery from a golf course injury, however, means he will miss the entire 2023 IPL. Uncapped Australian Matthew Short will come in for the England star.
Expect some big hitting from the PBKS ranks, with some power in their batting unit thanks to the likes of Liam Livingstone, Bhanuka Rajapaksha, Shahrukh Khan and Sikandar Raza.
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Gujarat Titans made clever additions to their squad as they prepare to try and retain their Indian Premier League title ahead of the 2023 edition.
Their biggest purchase was seam bowler Shivam Mavi, who cost the franchise just over $730,000.
The reigning champions have also improved their depth in the bowling department with the signing of Joshua Little, who is in the final stages of recovering from a hamstring injury.
The Titans will miss Kane Williamson for the rest of the tournament and he has been replaced by Sri Lanka's white-ball captain Dasun Shanaka.
PBKS vs GT prediction
- Result prediction: Gujarat Titans to win.
The Titans are in impressive form and will continue that trend against the Punjab Kings.
Tipped by bookmakers as clear favourites, Gujarat boasts some lethal batters in their line up that can hit winning scores.
Shubman Gill, Vijay Shankar and Sai Sudharsan proved their price-tag worth in the most recent match and will help set up another victory.
PBKS vs GT best bet
- Pick: Gujarat Titans +79.5 after 10 overs
- Odds: 1.85 (Dafabet)
The Gujarat Titans have burst out of the gates with the bat, thanks to Gill, Saha and Sudharsan.
In the three matches, the Titans have scored over 80 in the first 10 overs and will do that again against the Kings.
PBKS vs GT flier bet
- Pick: Sai Sudharsan top batsman for Gujarat Titans
- Odds: 5.40 (Dafabet)
Averaging 68 runs so far this IPL season, Sudharsan has shown the way for the Titans as they defend their title.
Sudharsan has scored two half-tons at a strike rate of 133, so he's moving forward quickly.
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