Match 33: PBKS vs MI, Indian Premier League 2024
Gujarat Titans (GT - 6th; P6 W3 L3) will face Delhi Capitals (DC - 9th; P6 W2 L4) in Ahmedabad at 7.30pm IST (2pm GMT).
Ahead of their upcoming match, Sai Sudharsan, the coach of Gujarat Titans, has confirmed that David Miller, who missed three matches due to a minor injury, is now "ready to play."
This news suggests that Titans may consider including Miller in the playing XI against Delhi Capitals, potentially leading to Matthew Wade being dropped from the team.
In such a scenario, Wriddhiman Saha is expected to resume his role as the wicketkeeper for Titans, having recovered from a back spasm that sidelined him for the team's last two fixtures.
Saha demonstrated his readiness by participating in extensive batting and wicketkeeping sessions during practice, indicating his likelihood to start against Capitals.
In their previous match against Rajasthan Royals, Titans introduced M Shahrukh Khan into the playing XI after he spent the season on the bench despite being a significant signing for INR 7.4 crore. Khan made an impact by contributing 14 runs from eight balls as an Impact Sub for Mohit Sharma, ultimately contributing to Titans' last-ball victory.
The team may continue with the same combination for the upcoming match, with the decision of who replaces whom dependent on the outcome of the toss and whether Titans choose to bat or bowl first.
Probable Playing XI for Gujarat Titans:
1. Shubman Gill (capt)
2. Wriddhiman Saha (wk)
3. Sai Sudharsan
4. Vijay Shankar
5. David Miller
6. Rahul Tewatia
7. Rashid Khan
8. Noor Ahmad
9. Umesh Yadav
10. Spencer Johnson
11. Mohit Sharma
12. Shahrukh Khan
On the other hand, Delhi Capitals face challenges with Warner's absence adding to their injury woes, following Mitchell Marsh's return to Australia due to a partial hamstring tear. In Warner's absence, Capitals may consider starting with Abishek Porel if they bat first, while Jhye Richardson could take the field if Capitals are chasing.
Probable Playing XI for Delhi Capitals:
1. Prithvi Shaw
2. Abishek Porel
3. Shai Hope
4. Rishabh Pant (capt & wk)
5. Tristan Stubbs
6. Axar Patel
7. Jake Fraser-McGurk
8. Kuldeep Yadav
9. Mukesh Kumar
10. Ishant Sharma
11. Khaleel Ahmed
12. Jhye Richardson
