PBKS vs GT Dream11 Prediction, IPL Fantasy Tips, Match Preview, Probable XI, Fantasy XI For Match 16 [IPL 2022]

Led by Hardik Pandya, GTA beat Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by five wickets and 14 runs respectively to win both the opening games of the tournament.

Captain Hardik and Shubhaman Gill have been their main players with the racket, while Mohammad Shami, Rashid Khan and Loki Ferguson have contributed well with the ball. However, they are worried about Vijay Shankar's form.

Led by Hardik Pandya, GTA beat Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by five wickets and 14 runs respectively to win both the opening games of the tournament.

Captain Hardik and Shubhaman Gill have been their main players with the racket, while Mohammad Shami, Rashid Khan and Loki Ferguson have contributed well with the ball. However, they are worried about Vijay Shankar's form.

Pitch report

A good road at Brabourne Stadium provides a lot of help to fast bowlers. Batsmen need to make good use of the power play, although fast bowlers promise quick movements with the new ball. Spinners come into play as the game progresses. The wickets in hand will be crucial as both teams are likely to win the toss and roll first.

Pitch Stats [IPL 2022]

Matches Played: 3

Matches Won Batting First: 1

Matches Won Bowling First: 2

Average 1st Inning Score: 189

Average 2nd Inning Score: 172 

Injury update/Availability of player

Gujarat Titans: They are expected to play in Friday's game with the same game combination.

Punjab Kings: Johnny Bairstow could join PBKS batting lineup for Odin Smith.

Probable Playing XI 

Punjab Kings: Jonny Bairstow, Shikhar Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Mayank Agarwal (c), Shahrukh Khan, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Kagiso Rabada, Odean Smith, Vaibhav Arora, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh

Gujarat Titans: Matthew Wade (wk), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya (c), Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewatia, David Miller, Rashid Khan, Abhinav Manohar, Varun Aaron, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami 

Dream XI Team 1 Suggestion

Jonny Bairstow, Jitesh Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal, Shubman Gill (c), Abhinav Manohar, Liam Livingstone, Hardik Pandya, Mohammad Shami, Kagiso Rabada, Lockie Ferguson (vc)

Dream XI Team 2 Suggestion

Jonny Bairstow, Mayank Agarwal (vc), Shahrukh Khan, Shubman Gill, Abhinav Manohar, Liam Livingstone (c), Hardik Pandya, Odean Smith, Rashid Khan, Rahul Chahar, Vaibhav Arora

Dream XI Team 3 Suggestion

Wicket-Keeper: Jonny Bairstow, Jitesh Sharma

Batters: Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal, Shubman Gill, Abhinav Manohar

All-Rounders: Liam Livingstone, Hardik Pandya

Bowlers: Mohammad Shami, Kagiso Rabada, Lockie Ferguson 

Captain: Liam Livingstone

Vice-Captain: Hardik Pandya

Players to avoid:

Vijay Shankar bats at # 3 for GT and managed to hit just one boundary in 2 matches. He appears completely out of touch and you can avoid him in your fantasy team for this game.