In the 32nd match of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL), the Gujarat Titans (GT) will be welcoming the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on April 17th, Wednesday. The match is set to kick off at 7:30 pm IST. Notably, Delhi Capitals have a commendable track record at the Narendra Modi Stadium, boasting the highest win percentage (66%) among all IPL teams that have competed at this venue.
Under the leadership of Rishabh Pant, the Delhi Capitals will aim to maintain their momentum from last season, where they clinched a victory against the Titans on their home ground. On the other hand, Shubman Gill will be urging his team to swiftly return to their winning ways on their home turf.
GT vs DC Head to head in IPL history
In their brief history of encounters, Gujarat and Delhi have faced off in just three matches. The Titans have emerged victorious in two of these encounters. However, despite their struggles in the previous season, Delhi managed to secure a win against one of the top teams of IPL 2023 in their solitary triumph against Gujarat.
Total matches played: 3
Delhi Capitals won: 1
Gujarat Titans won: 2
No result: 0
Abandoned: 0
Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals Head-to-Head at different venues
| Results | Delhi Capitals Stats | Gujarat Titans Stats | ||
| P | DC | GT | T | |
| Overall | 3 | 1 | 2 | – |
| Match Types | ||||
| T20 Match | 3 | 1 | 2 | – |
| At Venues | ||||
| Arun Jaitley Stadium | 1 | – | 1 | – |
| Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium | 1 | – | 1 | – |
| Sardar Patel (Gujarat) Stadium | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| In Countries | ||||
| India | 3 | 1 | 2 | – |
GT vs DC head-to-head in Ahmedabad
Matches played: 1
Delhi Capitals: 1
Gujarat Titans: 0
GT vs DC head-to-head in Delhi
Matches played: 1
Delhi Capitals: 0
Gujarat Titans: 1
Narendra Modi Stadium IPL record
| City | Ahmedabad | ||
| Country | India | ||
| Also or previously Known as | Sardar Patel Stadium, Gujarat Stadium | ||
| First Match | 20/03/10 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 04/04/24 | ||
| Matches Played | 30 | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 14 (46.67%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 16 (53.33%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 14 (46.67%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 16 (53.33%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 129 | Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans) | 26/05/2023 v Mumbai Indians |
| Best Bowling | 05/10/24 | M M Sharma (Gujarat Titans) | 26/05/2023 v Mumbai Indians |
| Highest Team Innings | 233/3 (Gujarat Titans) | 26/05/2023 v Mumbai Indians | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 102 (Rajasthan Royals) | 08/05/2014 v Sunrisers Hyderabad | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 200/7 (Punjab Kings) | 04/04/2024 v Gujarat Titans | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 27.66 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 8.51 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 172.8 | ||
GT vs DC, IPL head-to-head record in Narendra Modi Stadium
Both teams have played only one match before at the Narendra Modi Stadium and Delhi Capitals successfully defended a total of 130 runs against the hosts.
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GT vs DC, IPL 2024 Pitch report: Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is renowned for its flat surface and rapid outfield, creating an environment conducive to batting. Nevertheless, the pitch’s dual-paced nature can catch batsmen off guard on occasion. Those who approach their innings with caution and focus on building their innings steadily tend to fare better on this challenging surface.
Fast bowlers often rely on their repertoire of variations to capitalize on the conditions, while spinners have found considerable success due to the assistance provided by the dry surface, facilitating spin and turn. Historically, scores ranging between 180 to 200 have been deemed competitive at this venue.
Looking ahead to the GT vs DC clash, the weather forecast for Ahmedabad anticipates clear skies and warm, humid conditions. These conditions are likely to further aid the dry surface, making spinners pivotal in both teams’ strategies for the match.
Given the trend this season, the team winning the toss is likely to choose to bowl first, as both sides have shown a preference for chasing. A target of approximately 180-200 runs could be deemed competitive on this surface, with spinners expected to assume a vital role in the latter part of the game.
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GT vs DC Predicted XIs
| Series: | Indian Premier League 2024 (IPL 2024) |
| Match: | GT vs DC, 32nd Match |
| Venue: | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Match Start Time: | 7:30 PM IST – Wednesday, 17 April 2024 |
| TV Channel: | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming: | JioCinema app |
Gujarat Titans Predicted Playing XI: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Vijay Shankar/Abhinav Manohar, Matthew Wade (wk), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Umesh Yadav, Noor Ahmad, Mohit Sharma, Kartik Tyagi
Gujarat Titans Impact Player Substitutes: Shahrukh Khan, Manav Suthar, Darshan Nalkande, Sharath Br
Delhi Capitals Predicted Playing XI: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Tristan Stubbs, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed
Delhi Capitals Impact Player Substitutes: Jhye Richardson, Abishek Porel, Sumit Kumar, Praveen Dubey, Kumar Kushagra
