IPL 2022, PBKS vs GT: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI
Punjab Kings face Gujarat Titans in match number 16 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season on Friday. PBKS have sealed two wins and a loss so far. Meanwhile, GT are unbeaten so far, picking up two wins from two. One expects a crunch match between two solid sides on offer. Here we present the complete match preview.
Here's the pitch report
The match will be held at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. The pitch will assist batters and the team bating first will need to put up a good total on the board. Having said that, 40 wickets have fallen here this season across three games to suggest bowlers will have their say if they bowl well and intelligently.
PBKS out to continue their good start
PBKS have done well and the batting has looked in good shape. Bhanuka Rajapaksa will hold key at number three and fans will expect another free flow from the bat of Liam Livingstone. It remains to be seen whether Jonny Bairstow gets introduced. Bowling wise, PBKS will feel confident after bowling out CSK in their previous game. Rahul Chahar has been excellent thus far.
Timing and TV listing
The match will be will start at 7:30 PM IST. Viewers can watch the game on the Star Sports Network and stream the same on the Disney+ Hotstar app (paid subscription). Fans can enjoy live coverage with multiple languages commentary on offer.
Can GT keep their unbeaten run going?
GT remain the only side to be unbeaten this season and it will be a test of character for Hardik Pandya to get his side firing against the Kings. Shubman Gill dazzled for GT in the previous match. The likes of Pandya, David Miller, and Rahul Tewatia have crucial roles ahead. With the ball, GT look sorted. Mohammed Shami and Lockie Ferguson have delivered.
A look at the probable XI of both teams
PBKS probable XI: Mayank Agarwal (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuka Rajapakse, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Odean Smith/Jonny Bairstow, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Vaibhav Arora, Arshdeep Singh GT probable XI: Mathew Wade (wk), Shubman Gill, Vijay Shankar, Hardik Pandya (c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Abhinav Manohar, Rashid Khan, Varun Aaron, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami
A look at the key performers
In three games so far, PBKS spinner Chahar has claimed six scalps at an economy rate of 5.00. The 22-year-old has claimed 49 wickets in the IPL and is one short of 50. As per Cricketpedia, against Punjab, Shubman has aggregated 225 runs, maintaining a strike rate of 130.81. GT spinner Rashid Khan has claimed 18 wickets versus PBKS in 10 IPL matches.
Dream11 Fantasy Cricket options
Fantasy XI (option 1): Matthew Wade, Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill (vc), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, David Miller, Hardik Pandya, Livingstone, Rashid Khan, Rahul Chahar (c), Mohammed Shami, Kagiso Rabada Fantasy XI (option 2): Matthew Wade, Shikhar Dhawan (vc), Shubman Gill, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, David Miller, Hardik Pandya, Livingstone, Lockie Ferguson, Rahul Chahar, Mohammed Shami (c), Kagiso Rabada
