With the games coming thick and fast, Match 17 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL ) 2024 will see the Gujarat Titans (GT) take on the Punjab Kings (PBKS). The much-anticipated fixture is scheduled to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday, April 4.
The surface at this venue produced several high-scoring matches, including the unforgettable five sixes wonder by Rinku Singh against the home side. However, things haven’t painted the same picture in recent past. The last two IPL games at the venue has produced
GT vs PBKS pitch report: Expect high-scoring game despite some help for pacers
While the pitch at this venue has traditionally been a haven for batsmen, with good bounce on offer, there’s a slight twist for this upcoming night game.
Past matches in Ahmedabad have seen teams rack up impressive scores, often exceeding the 170-run mark in the first innings. This trend is likely to continue in the initial stages of the GT vs PBKS clash. The batsmen will relish the opportunity to score freely, especially against the new ball. However, as the night progresses, pacers might get help in the form of some seam movement.
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Difference between afternoon & night games at Narendra Modi Stadium
The surface at the Narendra Modi Stadium presents contrasting conditions for batters and bowlers depending on whether it’s a day or night game. While the afternoon matches here often sees two-paced tracks, the night kick-offs usually are better suited to batters.
Under the lights, there is always good bounce on offer, which can be helpful for both batters and pace bowlers. As we saw last season, Shubman Gill and Mohammed Shami had their say. While Gill usually racked up mountainous runs, Shami wreaked havoc with his outstanding swing and seam movement. Similarly, in the upcoming GT vs PBKS game, batters might need to wary of early threat from pace bowlers. However, as the match will progress, there are high chances of the pitch getting better to bat on.
Narendra Stadium IPL stats
| Total Matches | 16 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 7 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 9 |
| Matches with No Result | 0 |
| Highest Individual Innings | 129 by Shubman Gill (GT) vs MI, 2023 |
| Best Bowling | 5/10 by Mohit Sharma (GT) vs MI, 2023 |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 27.4 |
| Average Runs per Over | 8.45 |
| Average Score Batting First | 172 |
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