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In the upcoming 63rd match of the Indian Premier League 2024 between Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, both teams face distinct objectives. The Titans, with a maximum of 14 points within reach, are in contention for a playoffs berth, although they rely on favorable outcomes from other matches to bolster their chances. Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders, having already secured a playoffs spot, aim to further solidify their position by seizing the opportunity to collect two more points and enhance their prospects of clinching a top-two finish.
The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch is anticipated to favor batsmen and the match promises a high-scoring affair. In Ahmedabad this season, the team batting second has emerged victorious in four out of six encounters, likely influenced by the presence of dew, prompting captains to opt for chasing. However, Gujarat Titans defied this trend in their previous game, securing victory while batting first and posting a formidable total. The average first-innings score at this venue this season stands at 175, underscoring the potential for a compelling contest between bat and ball.
Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, David Miller, Matthew Wade (wk), Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Umesh Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Kartik Tyagi.
Phil Salt (wk), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (c), Rinku Singh, Nitish Rana, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh , Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy
WK: Phil Salt
BAT: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Venkatesh Iyer
ALL: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell
BOWL: Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy
Head to Head or Small League: Sunil Narine, Sai Sudarshan, Shubman Gill, Andre Russell
Grand League or Mega League: Venkatesh Iyer, Phil Salt, Varun Chakravarthy, Venkatesh Iyer