Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face the Gujarat Titans (GT) in a crucial encounter on Sunday, April 21st. This match, the 37th of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024will be held in Chandigarh. Both PBKS and GT will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous outings.

PBKS fell short against the Mumbai Indians (MI)while the GT was defeated by the Delhi Capitals (DC).

Victory in this upcoming match is vital for both teams’ aspirations of reaching the IPL playoffs.

IPL Stats and Records at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium:

• Total matches: 4
• Batting first won: 2
• Batting second won: 2
• Highest total: 192/7 in 20 overs by Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings
• Lowest total: 147/8 in 20 overs by Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals
• Highest run-chase: 177/6 in 19.2 overs by Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals
• Average score batting first: 174

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:

The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, renowned for its tense, low-scoring T20 encounters, presents a distinctive challenge for both batters and bowlers.

Recent trends have seen the pitch favor slower bowlers, particularly wrist spinners and off-spinners, adding an intriguing tactical layer to the upcoming match. Batters will need to exhibit strong technical skills and make judicious shot selections to consistently score runs on this bowling-friendly surface. With every run holding significant weight, spectators can anticipate a tightly fought match brimming with suspense and excitement.

Chandigarh Weather Forecast:

The weather forecast for Chandigarh paints a picture of a delightful day for cricket.

While clouds will veil the sky, rain is not anticipated. However, the overcast conditions might enhance swing bowling, adding an interesting dimension to the match. Temperatures will hover around a comfortable 35 degrees Celsius, ensuring a pleasant experience for both players and spectators. Additionally, gentle breezes not exceeding 16 kilometers per hour, along with moderate humidity of around 32%, will create an ideal cricketing atmosphere. Overall, the conditions promise to be perfect for an enthralling day of cricket.

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Squad:

Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prabhsimran Singh, Jonny Bairstow, Sikandar Raza, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sam Curran, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Nathan Ellis, Shivam Singh, Chris Woakes, Liam Livingstone , Rilee Rossouw, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Rishi Dhawan, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajan, Ashutosh Sharma, Atharva Taide, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Prince Choudhary, Vishwanath Singh

Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), David Miller, Robin Minz, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Sai Sudharsan, M Shahrukh Khan, Matthew Wade, Kane Williamson, Azmatullah Omarzai, Abhinav Manohar, Rashid Khan (vc), Vijay Shankar, Manav Suthar, Rahul Tewatia, Spencer Johnson, Kartik Tyagi, Josh Little, Darshan Nalkande, Noor Ahmad, Sai Kishore, Mohit Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Umesh Yadav, Sandeep Warrier, Sushant Mishra.

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