The cricket battle between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) has attracted lots of attention among the cricket fans even though GT was formed only in 2022. However, their match is filled with thrills and super excitement.
The teams, with their individual strengths and competitive spirit, have made their matches hot events for cricket fans.
This article covers a detailed insight into GT vs PBKS, looking at key performance, the outcome of individual matches, and significant statistics pertaining to matches played in the years 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Introduction of the Teams
Before we get into the details about GT vs PBKS matches, let’s first introduce the teams about which this whole thing is:
Gujarat Titans (GT):
Gujarat Titans, founded in 2022, kick-started their IPL campaign with a championship win in the inaugural season. Under Hardik Pandya, GT has been creating a nice blend of explosive batsmen and a sharp bowling arsenal.
Shubman Gill and Rashid Khan are the two pillars for the team, carrying PBKS on their shoulders and making it a victor.
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Punjab Kings are one of the most prominent teams right from the very inception of IPL but haven’t won their first championship title yet. Their aggressive batting line-up and dynamic players like Shikhar Dhawan and Liam Livingstone make PBKS a strong team to watch out for in every season.
They chase down targets in no time and bat aggressively that makes them such a challenging match to play against.
Head-to-Head Record
As of April 2024, Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings have clashed against each other five times in the IPL. So far, GT has recorded three victories and PBKS has emerged victorious two times. Therefore, it indicates that they are neck and neck in a kind of rivalry that excites further every time a match between the two teams is staged. All matches are presented as follows.
Match Breakdown
1. Match 1: GT vs PBKS IPL 2022
- Date: April 8, 2022
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Result: Gujarat Titans won by 6 wickets.
Match Summary:
- PBKS Innings: Punjab came out to bat first with the total of 180 runs, Shikhar Dhawan was the instrumental batter with a solid 50-ball innings of 70 runs.
- GT Innings: GT easily chased the target. This has been due to an extraordinary knock by Shubman Gill, who managed 84 runs off 46 balls.
2. Match 2: GT vs PBKS IPL 2022
- Date: May 3, 2022
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Result: Punjab Kings won by 5 runs.
Match Summary:
- Punjab Kings Innings: PBKS batted first once again to score 175 runs with help of Liam Livingstone scoring a quickfire 70 off 40 balls.
- Gujarat Titans Innings: GT missed their target by five runs while David Miller was highly aggressive. A nail-biting finish.
3. Match 3: GT vs PBKS IPL 2023
- Date: April 13, 2023
- Venue: Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Result: Gujarat Titans won by 7 wickets.
Match Summary:
- PBKS Innings: Punjab Kings managed to make a competitive total of 200 runs due to Shikhar Dhawan who score a brilliant century. He scored 100 runs from 55 balls.
- GT Innings: GT easily chased down the target by making fewer fights because of Sai Sudharsan, who knocked 75 runs off only 35 balls.
4. Match 4: GT vs PBKS IPL 2024
- Date: April 4, 2024
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Result: Punjab Kings won by 3 wickets.
Match Summary:
Gujarat Titans Innings: Total: 199/4 in 20 overs
Top Performers:
- Shubman Gill: Scored 89 runs off 54 balls.
- Rahul Tewatia: Scored 23 off 15 balls
Bowling Performances for PBKS:
- Sam Curran: Took 2 wickets for 38 runs.
- Arshdeep Singh: Gave economical over with 1/33 in four overs.
Punjab Kings Innings: Total: 200/7 in 19.5 overs
Top Performers:
- Shashank Singh was a game-changer with an explosive 61 runs off 29 balls, hitting five fours and three sixes.
- Liam Livingstone also had a good inning with 35 runs off 24 balls.
Bowling Highlight from GT:
- Mohit Sharma took 3 wickets for 45 runs.
- Rashid Khan was economical but did not pick any wicket.
5. Match 5: GT vs PBKS IPL 2024
- Date: April 21, 2024
- Venue: Mullanpur
- Result: Gujarat Titans won by 5 wickets.
Match Summary:
Punjab Kings Innings: Total: 175/8 in 20 overs
Top Performers:
- Shikhar Dhawan scored 75 runs off 48 balls, stabilizing the innings.
- Jitesh Sharma added a quickfire 36 runs off 20 balls.
Bowling Pick from GT:
- Rashid Khan took 3 wickets for 29 runs, which was crucial for GT in the last few overs of PBKS.
- Mohit Sharma also took two wickets.
Gujarat Titans Batting: Total: 176/5 in 19 overs
Top Performers:
- Sai Sudharsan batted superbly, scoring 85 runs in 52 balls. In other words, he led the chase effectively.
- Hardik Pandya scored an important 40 runs in 30 balls.
Bowling Rich Picks from PBKS
- Arshdeep was economical. However, he failed to get the necessary breakthroughs at crucial times.
Key Performers
Key Performers
Most Runs in GT vs PBKS Matches
Shubman Gill (GT):
- Matches Played: 5
- Runs Scored: 289
- Batting Average: 57.80
- Highest Score: 89
Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS):
- Matches Played: 5
- Runs Scored: 250
- Batting Average: 62.50
- Highest Score: 100
Most Wickets in GT vs PBKS Matches
Rashid Khan (GT):
- Matches Played: 5
- Wickets Taken: 10
- Best Bowling Figures: 4/30
Mohit Sharma (GT):
- Matches Played: 5
- Wickets Taken: 8
- Best Bowling Figures: 3/45
Sam Curran (PBKS):
- Matches Played: 5
- Wickets Taken: 6
- Best Bowling Figures: 2/38
Conclusion
The clashes between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings have been quite an electrifying contest and a test of the changing tides of IPL. Both the teams have phenomenal talent and strength, which is likely to bring additional excitement in the coming seasons.
As these two potent teams further strengthen themselves in the wake of their winning strength and in accordance with the challenge that is hanging in front of them, the cricket lovers are waiting eagerly for their next meeting with each other, one that could etch another page in the story of Indian cricket as an emerging rivalry.
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