The Indian Premier League is heating up, with the Gujarat Titans facing off against the Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to bowl first, citing the potential impact of dew on the pitch. His counterpart, Shreyas Iyer, agreed that bowling first was the right call.
The Titans are going with two spinners and two fast bowlers, while the Kings have opted for just one spinner in their lineup. The dew factor could play a significant role in the game, especially in the later stages.
Gujarat’s playing 11 includes:
- Shubman Gill (captain)
- Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper)
- Sai Sudarshan
- Shaheen Afridi
- Rahul Tewatia
- R Sai Kishore
- Arshad Khan
- Rashid Khan
- Kagiso Rabada
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
Meanwhile, the Punjab Kings’ playing 11 features:
- Prabhsimran Singh (wicketkeeper)
- Priyansh Arya
- Shreyas Iyer (captain)
- Shashank Singh
- Glenn Maxwell
- Marco Jansen
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Azmattullah Omarzai
- Suryansh Shedge
- Marcus Stoinis
Shreyas Iyer, who led the Kolkata Knight Riders to a championship last season, is now at the helm of the Punjab Kings. When asked about captaining a new team, he acknowledged the challenge, saying it’s “clearly tough.”
As the game gets underway, both teams are looking to make a strong start to the season. The Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings have assembled talented squads, with a mix of experienced players and young talent. The stage is set for an exciting contest in Ahmedabad.
