IPL 2024 – Match 17, GT vs PBKS: Shikhar Dhawan to Drop Jitesh Sharma? Punjab Kings Probable Playing 11 vs Gujarat Titans

Punjab Kings (PBKS) to face Gujarat Titans (GT) in match 17 of IPL 2024 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on 4th April, Thursday.

Punjab Kings lost their last match to Lucknow Super Giants by 21 runs. Gujarat Titans beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in their previous match by 7 wickets.

PBKS has won 1 match out of 3 so far and GT has won 2 matches out of 3 matches this season. GT’s both wins have come at their home ground.

Jitesh Sharma’s Form a Concern for PBKS:

Indian wicketkeeper batter Jitesh Sharma has struggled with the bat for PBKS in the ongoing IPL season, he has scored just 44 runs in 3 innings.

PBKS will also need to fix their batting order, Jitesh has been used as a floater so far which can also be the reason behind his lean patch.

Shikhar Dhawan has Hit the Form:

The best news for PBKS is that their captain Shikhar Dhawan is back in form, he scored a scratchy 45 vs RCB, before returning to his full flow against LSG with a knock of 70 runs.

Shikhar’s opening partner Jonny Bairstow also looked in a good touch against LSG by scoring 42 off 29 balls.

Sam Curran Steps up With the Ball:

Sam Curran who was performing well with the bat for PBKS has now also stepped up with the ball for the team. Picking up 3 for 28 in his 4 overs against LSG.

PBKS will be expecting similar performances from Harshal and Chahar who have been expensive with the ball so far.

PBKS Probable XI vs GT:

Shikhar Dhawan (C), Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh.

Impact Player – Prabhsimran Singh/Rishi Dhawan