The Gujrat Titans will take on the Punjab Kings in match no. 48 of the Indian Premier League 2022. The GT vs PBKS match will be played at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai on Tuesday, May 03, 2022.
The Gujrat Titans continue to assert their sheer dominance in the tournament as they look to book their place for the playoffs. The Hardik Pandya-led team are currently on a 5-match winning run and no team seems to be posing a threat to their streak. The Punjab Kings, on the contrary, have been very inconsistent throughout the tournament. They have won 4 and lost 5 matches and can no longer afford to lose matches if they wish to qualify for the playoffs.
Match Details
| Match | GT vs PBKS, Match 48, Indian Premier League |
| Date | Tuesday, May 03, 2022 |
| Time | 7:30 PM |
| Venue | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai |
| Where To Watch | Star sports and Disney+ Hotstar |
GT vs PBKS: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai Pitch Report
The surface at the DY Patil ground has a pitch that bestows reasonable bounce to the bowlers but often it stays true. We can expect matches that produce scores in the vicinity of 160-170 as a standard fare. Overall, it is a surface that has help on offer for both departments.
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast is perfect for the GT vs PBKS match. There is little to no probability of rain, with the temperature expected to be around 34 – 28 degrees celsius.
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GT vs PBKS: Head to Head
The last match between these two sides ended in favour of the Gujrat Titans as they won the match by 6 wickets.
GT vs PBKS Dream 11 Top Pick
Hardik Pandya
Captain Hardik Pandya has been the leading run-scorer for the Gujrat Titans in this tournament so far. The 28-year old all-rounder has 308 runs already to his name. He should be a favourite for your Dream11 teams.
Mohammed Shami
Mohammed Shami has been a peak of a bowler for Gujrat Titans so far. The right-arm fast has 14 wickets to his name in just 9 games.
Shikhar Dhawan
Opener Shikhar Dhawan has scored a total of 307 runs in his 9 innings in the tournament so far at a healthy average of 38.37. Lucknow will hope to get his wicket early before he turns explosive for Punjab.
Rahul Chahar
Rahul Chahar is another Punjab player who has contributed well to the team’s success in the nine matches he has played. The Legbreak Googly bowler has already picked up 12 wickets in the tournament. He should be a good pick for the Dream11 squads.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For GT vs PBKS
- Wicketkeepers:Â Jitesh Sharma
- Batters:Â Shikhar Dhawan, David Miller, Shubman Gill, Mayank Agarwal
- All-rounders:Â Hardik Pandya, Liam Livingstone
- Bowlers:Â Mohammed Shami, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain:Â Shikhar Dhawan
- Vice-Captain:Â Mohammed Shami
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Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For GT vs PBKS
- Wicketkeepers:Â Jitesh Sharma
- Batters:Â Shikhar Dhawan, David Miller, Shubman Gill
- All-rounders:Â Hardik Pandya, Rahul Tewatia, Odean Smith
- Bowlers:Â Mohammed Shami, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Lockie Ferguson
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Hardik Pandya
- Vice-Captain:Â Rahul Chahar
GT vs PBKS Probable XI
Gujrat Titans:Â Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya (c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Pradeep Sangwan, Alzarri Joseph, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami
Punjab Kings: Mayank Agarwal (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Rishi Dhawan, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Sandeep Sharma, Arshdeep Singh
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Looking at the current form and team combination, the Gujrat Titans should be expected to win the match as they look to cement their spot at the top. However, it will be interesting to find out if the Punjab Kings can register the win in the GT vs PBKS match.
Disclaimer: The team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and instincts. You can choose your team by considering the points above and making your own decision accordingly.
