PBKS vs GT Dream11 Prediction: Match Preview, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Player Stats & Injury Updates of Match 16, IPL 2022

PBKS vs GT Dream11 Prediction: The 16th match of the IPL 2022 will be played between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Gujarat Titans (GT) at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai on Friday, April 8, 2022.

PBKS vs GT Match 16 Preview

Mayank Agarwal led Punjab Kings will face Hardik Pandya led Gujarat Titans in Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai to play the 16th league match of the IPL 2022 season.

Both the teams have played good cricket so far in the tournament and would be looking to continue the same. Punjab Kings have won 2 out of 3 matches and are placed at the 4th spot in the points table. Their only loss came against Kolkata Knight Riders. With a heavy batting lineup, PBKS will be looking to break GT’s winning streak in the tournament.

Gujarat Titans, on the other hand under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, fared well in the tournament, winning both of their opening games. They first beat Lucknow Super Giants in their opening game, and then went on to beat Delhi Capitals by 14 runs in their second game.

With both teams looking to continue their winning streak in the tournament, a cracking game beckons in Mumbai.

Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads and Dream11 fantasy team predictions for Match 16 of the Indian Premier League 2022 between Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans on Friday, April 8, 2022.

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PBKS vs GT Match Details

• Match: Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans, Match 16
• Date: Friday, April 8, 2022
• Time: 7:30 PM (IST) / 2:00 PM (GMT)
• Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai

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PBKS vs GT, Match 16 Pitch Report

The pitch at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai has not much grass on it. We can expect some early movement from pacers in the initial overs. Dew will be there in the second inning and hence both teams will look to chase after winning the toss.

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Average First Innings Score

The average first innings score at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai considering the last 5 matches played here is 193 runs.

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Record of Chasing Team

Based on the last 5 matches played at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai —

• Matches Won: 2
• Matches Lost: 3
• No Result: 0

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Punjab Kings & Gujarat Titans Form

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PBKS vs GT Dream11 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

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Top 5 Picks For PBKS vs GT 

1. Shubman Gill

The GT opener has smashed 84 runs off 46 balls with the help of 6 fours and 4 sixes in their previous game to post a decent total on the board. He will be looking to continue his good form with the bat. 

2. Shikhar Dhawan

The PBKS opener has been a key batter for them. In his first game, he smashed and made 43 off 29 deliveries. In the previous match against CSK, he scored 33 runs off 24 deliveries.

3. Liam Livingstone

He proved his worth against CSK in the previous game as he smashed 60 runs off just 32 deliveries with the help of 5 fours and 5 sixes. With the ball, he picked 2 wickets in 3 overs and gave away just 25 runs.

4. Hardik Pandya

The GT skipper has started bowling and looked good so far. He will be looking to contribute more to his team in this match.

5. Kagiso Rabada

The South African fast bowler marked his comeback in the tournament with brilliant batting and bowling display as he scored 37 runs and hunted 2 wickets so far in the tournament.

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Fantasy Points of Top 5 Performers For PBKS vs GT

Player	Dream11 Points
Deepak Hooda	222 Points
Avesh Khan	205 Points
Lokesh Rahul	176 Points
Ayush Badoni	143 Points
Kuldeep Yadav	142 Points

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Player Stats/Records of Top 5 Performers PBKS vs GT

Player	Stats (This Tournament)
Deepak Hooda	119 Runs & 1 Wicket
Avesh Khan	7 Wickets
Lokesh Rahul	108 Runs
Ayush Badoni	92 Runs
Kuldeep Yadav	4 Wickets

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Captaincy Picks For PBKS vs GT

• Liam Livingstone
• Shubman Gill
• Mayank Agarwal

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PBKS vs GT Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction

Fantasy Team 1

• Wicket-Keeper: Jitesh Sharma, Jonny Bairstow
• Batsmen: Mayank Agarwal, Shikhar Dhawan, Abhinav Manohar, Shubman Gill
• All-Rounders: Liam Livingstone, Abhinav Manohar
• Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammad Shami

• Captain: Liam Livingstone
• Vice-Captain: Shubman Gill

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Fantasy Team 2

• Wicket-Keeper: Jonny Bairstow
• Batsmen: Mayank Agarwal, Shahrukh Khan, Shubman Gill, Abhinav Manohar
• All-Rounders: Liam Livingstone, Hardik Pandya, Odean Smith
• Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Rahul Chahar, Vaibhav Arora

• Captain: Shubman Gill
• Vice-Captain: Mayank Agarwal

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PBKS vs GT Streaming & Broadcasting Details:

• Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
• Broadcasting: Star Sports Network

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PBKS vs GT Probable Winner

Punjab Kings is expected to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.