GT vs PBKS (Match 48 of IPL 2022): Dream11 Team and Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Probable Playing XIs & Pitch Report

The Gujarat Lions dominate the points table with eight wins in nine games, while the Punjab Kings are in seventh place with four wins in nine games. GT defeated RCB in a thrilling match in their previous match, while PBKS failed to chase down a low target against LSG.

Shubman Gill failed to score quickly following his 96-run performance against the Punjab Kings. Hardik Pandya has failed in back-to-back matches, but he remains the key batsman in the middle order for the Gujarat Titans. Finishers Rahul Tewatia and David Miller are doing their jobs well. Rashid Khan is batting at number seven, which is high for him.

M Shami is unplayable with the new ball, and he took eight wickets in the powerplay at a 6.74 economy rate. In middle overs, Lockie Ferguson and Rashid Khan had a 7.5 economy. GT bowled well in the death overs, with an economy rate of 8.76, which was better than the other nine teams.

The Punjab Kings’ batting line is filled with hard hitters. Skipper Mayank Agarwal isn’t contributing with the bat this season. PBKS lost 69 wickets this season, the most of any team. They are struggling with the bat, and they lack consistency.

All the Punjab Kings bowlers could not take wickets except Rabada and Rahul Chahar. They took only 47 wickets, which is the least in the tournament. Arshdeep Singh is bowling well in the death overs but cannot take wickets.

GT vs PBKS: Probable Playing XIs

The Gujarat Titans are winning the matches, and they won’t change the winning combination. Yash Dayal can replace Pradeep Sangwan if he is fit to play. No changes are expected in the Punjab line-up.

Playing XI For GT:

Wriddhiman Saha(w), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya(c), Abhinav Manohar, David Miller(✈️), Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan(✈️), Alzarri Joseph(✈️), Lockie Ferguson(✈️), Yash Dayal, Mohammed Shami

Playing XI For PBKS:

Mayank Agarwal(c), Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa(✈️), Jonny Bairstow(✈️), Liam Livingstone(✈️), Jitesh Sharma(w), Rishi Dhawan, Kagiso Rabada(✈️), Rahul Chahar, Sandeep Sharma, Arshdeep Singh

GT vs PBKS: Pitch Report

The match will be held at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai. The average score for this venue in this IPL is 169.2. Six matches were won by the batting first side, while eight matches were won by the chasing team.

GT vs PBKS: Fantasy Tips and Dream11 Picks

Shubman Gill scored 96 runs and fell short of a deserving hundred when he faced the Punjab Kings. 

Liam Livingstone played a quick-fire innings against GT, scoring 64 runs off just 27 balls. 

Kagiso Rabada and Rahul Chahar were the only wicket-takers for PBKS.

Lockie Ferguson will bowl in the death and middle overs when the Punjab Kings are struggling most.