IPL 2022, Match 48: GT vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Dream11 Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report And Weather Updates – Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings

GT vs PBKS Dream11 Match Preview

Gujarat Titans are currently the best team of IPL 2022. They are at the top of the points table with 8 wins in 9 matches. They need one game to seal their play-offs spot. They have now won 5 matches in a row. Their batters, especially the lower order, have been in terrific form and have chased down targets from impossible looking situations with ease. Shubman Gill has been decent in the last two games but he’s still far from his best. Wriddhiman Saha, meanwhile, has looked to play his shots in the power play. Hardik Pandya has got out cheaply in the last two games but he is in great form as well. David Miller, Rahul Tewatia and even Rashid Khan have been exceptional in the last few overs of an innings. 

Gujarat has been excellent as a bowling unit as well. Mohmmad Shami, Lockie Ferguson, and Alzarri Joseph have been brilliant as the pace trio. Yash Dayal too was excellent while Pradeep Sangwan also bowled well in his first game and picked 2 wickets. Rashid Khan, like always, has been very economical. Gujarat batters and bowlers have assisted each other quite well and they will look to continue their consistent performance in this game too.

Punjab Kings, on the other hand, are struggling after a good start in the tournament. They have won only 2 games in their last 5 matches. Their “go big or go home”batting approach has backfired as the batters have thrown away their wickets in the middle-phase and they don’t have batting depth. Mayank Agarwal is yet to play a big knock in this season while Shikhar Dhawan has failed in the last two games. The middle-order of Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Liam Livingstone, and Jonny Bairstow is an explosive one but all of them need to be consistent. 

Their bowling has been decent as Kagiso Rabada, Sandeep Sharma, Rishi Dhawan, and Arshdeep Singh are in good form. Arshdeep particularly has been in exceptional form in the death overs. Rahul Chahar too has bowled well as their main spinner and has been assisted well by Liam Livingstone. Punjab Kings must start winning to keep their play-offs hopes alive. 

GT vs PBKS Dream11 Match Venue, Date and Time

Match: Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings, Match 48, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 

Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai

Date and Time: 3rd May 2022, Tuesday, 7:30 PM IST

Pitch Report for GT vs PBKS Dream11 Match

The pitch at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy will be a good one for batting. There will be movement with the new ball and the spinners will get good assistance as the game progresses. The boundaries at this venue are short on one side and the wicket is flat as well. Batters will enjoy playing on this surface. The average first innings score is 166 runs at this venue and chasing sides have won 8 out of 14 games played here in IPL 2022.

GT vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction

Gujarat Titans are on a roll at the moment. They have better batting depth and have won close games consistently. Gujarat Titans will be the favorites to win this game.

GT vs PBKS Playing XI

Both teams are expected to be unchanged for this game.

Gujarat Titans: Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudarshan, Hardik Pandya (c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammad Shami, Pradeep Sangwan

Punjab Kings: Mayank Agarwal (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuk Rajapaksa, Johnny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Rishi Dhawan, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Sandeep Sharma, Arshdeep Singh

Top Captaincy Choices for GT vs PBKS Dream11 Match

• Hardik Pandya: Hardik Pandya has failed in the last two games and will be eyeing a good performance in this game. He is not bowling at the moment but is in great form with the bat. He will be a very popular captain pick for your fantasy team.

• Shikhar Dhawan: Shikhar Dhawan has been one of the most consistent batters in the IPL from the past few seasons. He hasn’t been at his best in this season but hasn’t been that bad either. Dhawan will be a good captaincy pick for this game as he can fetch a lot of points once get going.

• Wriddhiman Saha: Wriddhiman Saha will be a very differential captaincy choice for this match. He has been consistent in all the matches that he has played so far. Saha looks to attack in the power play and has been successful in that. He can score 30-40 runs quickly and will give points from catches and stumpings as well. 

Budget Picks for GT vs PBKS Dream11 Match

• Bhanuka Rajapaksa (8.5 Credits): Bhanuka Rajapaksa should be back at number 3 for this game. He is a super aggressive batter who attacks from ball one and can change the game on its head in just a few balls. He has been in decent form as well and will be a good budget option.

• Lockie Ferguson (8.5 Credits): Lockie Ferguson hasn’t been in good form lately but he is an excellent pacer and a key player for the Gujarat Titans. Lockie bowls at high pace and can be very effective against the Punjab Kings as they don’t bat very deep.

Differential Pick for GT vs PBKS Dream11 Match

• Alzarri Joseph: Alzarri Joseph is one of the main pacers for Gujarat and is in good form as well. He has picked at least one wicket in every match that he has played till now. He will bowl in the power play and in the death overs. Joseph can be the best differential option for your fantasy team.

Small/Head-to-Head League Team for GT vs PBKS Dream11 Match

If GT Bats First: C - Hardik Pandya , VC - Shikhar Dhawan

If PBKS Bats First: C - Liam Livingstone, VC - Shubman Gill

Mega League Team for GT vs PBKS Dream11 Match

If GT Bats First: C - Wriddhiman Saha, VC - Mohamamd Shami

If PBKS Bats First: C - David Miller, VC - Bhanuka Rajapaksa

Which Contests to Join for GT vs PBKS Dream11 Match 

Joining small league contests of upto 7 members are recommended from the small/head-to-head league team. Join Mega contest and all the other contests with a big prize pool with the mega league team.