Punjab Kings, currently 9th with 2 wins and 5 losses in 7 matches, will face Gujarat Titans, ranked 8th with 3 wins and 4 losses in 7 matches. The match is scheduled at Mullanpur, starting at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT).

Team News and Impact Player Strategies for Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans

Punjab Kings are facing a dilemma with Shikhar Dhawan's recovery from a shoulder injury, likely making this match too early for his return. They also benched Jonny Bairstow after a recent string of poor performances, raising questions about his inclusion for this crucial game. The team's top-order strength is a focal point for decision-making.

Probable XI for Punjab Kings: Sam Curran (capt), Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Liam Livingstone, Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, with Harpreet Singh as an impact.

On the other side, Gujarat Titans are likely to rely on R Sai Kishore or Shahrukh Khan as their Impact Sub based on the match situation. They might also consider swapping Noor Ahmad for Azmatullah Omarzai or Josh Little, given the pitch conditions favoring seam over spin in Mullanpur.

Probable XI for Gujarat Titans: Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill (capt), Sai Sudharsan, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohit Sharma, Azmatullah Omarzai/Josh Little, Spencer Johnson, Sandeep Warrier, with R Sai Kishore/Shahrukh Khan as an impact.