In the head-to-head battle, Knight Riders have a clear advantage with 21 wins in 32 matches played against Punjab Kings.
Delhi have eight points in nine matches while Gujarat also have eight points in nine games but their net runrate is inferior as compared to DC's (-) 0.386. Virat has the orange cap
Kolkata Knight Riders replaced Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) from at the second spot on the points table after thrilling win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
The spin troika of left-arm wrist spinner Noor Ahmed (2/20), Rashid Khan (1/15) and Sai Kishore (4/33) bowled out Punjab for a paltry 142 in 20 overs.
Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans Playing 11: If Shikhar gets fit, he will straightaway walk into the Punjab side
In the failure of the likes of Jitesh Sharma and Lima Livingstone as recognised finishers for Punjab, the two unheard names are now the heroes that the Kings and their fans look up to in every game
Punjab vs Gujarat head-to-head: The last battle between the two was won by Punjab at Gujarat's home in Ahmedabad
IPL 2024 team rankings: Hyderabad moved to the second spot on IPL 2024. Rajasthan are at the top of the leaderboard. Kohli has the orange cap, Bumrah the purple cap
Rajasthan Royals continues to top the IPL 2024 team rankings. Virat Kohli is holding the orange cap; Jasprit Bumrah is having the purple cap. Check IPL 2024 leaderboard and highest wicket-takers here
IPL 2024 has lit up the shortest format scene with a record 525 sixes being hit in the first 30 games. This is the maximum hit by this tournament stage in IPL history.
Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya heaved a huge sigh of relief with a close nine-run win over Punjab Kings, stating that every player's nerves got tested in Thursday's IPL game. Young batting sensation Ashutosh Sharma's 28-ball 61 did not prove to be enough as Punjab Kings, while chasing 193, were bowled out for 183 in 19.1 overs. The five-time champions MI registered only their third win out of seven games this season. "(It was a) very good game. Everyone's nerves got tested. We spoke that the characters will be checked in this game. But (it is) natural (that) you (would) think you are ahead but IPL has a tendency to show that oppositions can come back and how," Pandya said at the post-match presentation ceremony. The MI skipper was full of praise for Ashutosh's whirlwind knock, which kept PBKS in the hunt till the end. "Unbelievable, playing the way he did and hitting the ball off the middle. (It is) great for his future. We did speak in the timeout about it, not about how we
Punjab Kings' batting sensation Ashutosh Sharma said he lived a "dream" when he swept "world's best fast bowler" Jasprit Bumrah during his team's IPL clash against Mumbai Indians here. The 25-year-old Ashutosh put the Bumrah-led Mumbai Indians' bowling to sword here on Thursday when he hammered seven sixes and two fours to make 61 off a mere 28 balls, a knock which brought PBKS back from the brink after an early collapse. PBKS were 17/4 inside the powerplay but courtesy the stunning fightback from Ashutosh and Shashank Singh (41), they were able to get close to MI's 193-run target before losing by nine runs. It was in the 13th over of Punjab's chase when Ashutosh got down low on his front to convert an attempted yorker from Bumrah into a full toss and smack it for a six over backward square leg. "It was my dream to hit a sweep shot against Bumrah. I was practising for that shot but it came against the best bowler in the world it is a part of the game," Ashutosh told the media here
Chasing a challenging 193, young sensation Ashutosh played the knock of his nascent career, smashing a 28-ball 61 to keep PBKS in the hunt till the end.
Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians Playing 11: Mumbai made no changes in their Playing 11 while Mumbai Indians have made two changes in their Playing 11.
Punjab vs Mumbai head-to-head: Punjab and Mumbai have played against each other in 32 matches. There has been neck and neck fight with Mumbai edging out the team from Punjab by just one win
The Kagiso Rabada vs Rohit Sharma clash promises to electrify the crowd, drawing spectators to pack the stands to capacity
With Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya continuing to receive hostile treatment from fans in the ongoing Indian Premier League, his teammate Shreyas Gopal felt on Wednesday it will only strengthen his resolve to come back stronger with some good performances. Pandya was announced as MI captain for the IPL 2024 season, replacing fan-favourite Rohit Sharma, who led the franchise to five titles. The change of guard hasn't gone down well with the fans, who have expressed their displeasure by booing Pandya across venues. Recalling his friendship with Pandya, Gopal said the MI skipper is mentally very strong to get unnerved by the behaviour of the crowd. "I have known Hardik for a decade, and nothing much has changed. He is a really tough guy, and something like this is only going to motivate him," said Gopal during a press conference ahead of the clash against Punjab Kings. "The way he has taken it so far is very inspiring for a lot of us. Although it's not easy to take it daily, he
Punjab Kings' influential skipper Shikhar Dhawan is currently undergoing rehabilitation after suffering a shoulder injury, the team's spin-bowling coach Sunil Joshi said on Wednesday. Sam Curran stood in as Punjab Kings captain in Dhawan's absence in their match against Rajasthan Royals. While he is set to miss Thursday's match against Mumbai Indians here, Dhawan also remains doubtful for the April 21 game against Gujarat Titans. "Regarding Shikhar, the medical team will update. As for now, he is under rehab," Joshi said at the pre-match press conference. Dhawan hasn't had a great time with the bat in IPL 2024, but is still Kings' highest run-getter currently with 152 runs from five innings, scoring at a strike rate of 125.61. Joshi also said it's high time the top-order batters find their groove and lift the team that is struggling at the seventh place with just two wins and four losses. The only bright spot for PBKS this season has been resolute displays from their unsung India
The premier ticket for the RCB match against the Punjab Kings on March 25 was priced at Rs 52,938
Virat Kohli has the orange cap, Yuzvendra Chahal the purple cap while Rajasthan is at the top of the IPL 2024 points table after the KKR vs RR match on April 16 in Kolkata