IPL 2024 – Match 32: GT vs DC Match Preview, Playing XI, Players to Watch, Key Stats
Gujarat Titans won three matches in the tournament out of six they played.
The 32nd game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will observe the clash of Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans who lock horns at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on April 17, Wednesday.
Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans have faced each other three times in the IPL. In these three games, Gujarat has been the winning side on two occasions while Delhi has a solitary win to their name.
Delhi are coming with a win after thrashing Lucknow on their home ground which also broke Lucknow’s streak of defending totals of more than 160 which suggests they have been good in their batting form.
Gujarat’s side has been hampered by injuries which has often forced them to tweak their team combination. But as the tournament has progressed they are getting settled in with their team structure.
Match Details:
- Date: 17 April 2024
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
GT vs DC Probable Playing 11:
Gujarat Titans
Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudarshan, Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Matthew Wade(WK), Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Umesh Yadav, Spencer Johnson
Impact Player: Shahrukh Khan
Delhi Capitals
David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Jake Fraser-Mcgurk, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Tristan Stubbs, Shai Hope, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Ishant Sharma
Impact Player: Abhishek Porel
Key Batters to Watch for GT vs DC:
Shubman Gill
Arguably the best batting talent in the world, Shubman Gill has returned with decent numbers in this IPL despite having the burden of captaining the side, but against Delhi, he is expected to have a scintillating game because of his previous record against them and also the positive matchups he will encounter against them.
Rishabh Pant
Coming back from a life-threatening injury, Rishabh Pant‘s comeback has been nothing short of a miracle. He has shown he is getting back to his usual self which is a sign of alarm for the bowlers.
Key Bowlers to Watch for GT vs DC:
Mukesh Kumar
In the absence of Anrich Nortje, Mukesh Kumar will have to do the job of bowling the middle and the death overs of the innings, he has shown his brilliance in the final part of the innings, if he can consistently perform the role he will his a lot more options to work with.
Umesh Yadav
Umesh Yadav in the absence of Shami has taken up the role of taking wickets in the power play which has ensured the opposition does not run away with the game, against Delhi who have a power-pack batting lineup he will again have to pick wickets inside the first six overs.
