Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings: A High-Scoring Clash

The revamped Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, look to begin the season on a strong note against the Punjab Kings, under the management of Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting. The Titans boast a formidable squad with players like Jos Buttler, Glenn Phillips, Kagiso Rabada, and Mohammed Siraj, while the Punjab Kings have a mix of specialists and all-rounders.

Key Matchup:

The Titans' batting lineup, featuring Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler, will face off against the Punjab Kings' batting lineup, which lacks established names. The Punjab Kings will rely on uncapped Shashank Singh and Josh Inglis to step up, while the Titans' bowling attack, led by Mohammed Siraj, will look to contain the Punjab Kings' firepower.

Tactics & Matchups:

• The Titans' openers, Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler, will face off against the Punjab Kings' quick bowlers, including Arshdeep Singh and Lockie Ferguson.
• The Punjab Kings' all-rounders, Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell, will look to contain the Titans' batting lineup.
• The Titans' bowling attack, led by Mohammed Siraj, will face off against the Punjab Kings' batting lineup.

Probable Lineups:

• Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler, Sai Sudarshan, Shahrukh Khan, Glenn Philips, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj
• Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer, Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera/Suryansh Shegde, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh