Match: Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans, dream11 prediction today match

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Match: Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans,

Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai

Date & Time: 8th April Friday at 7:30 PM IST

H2H Record :

No match played between these two teams so far.

Pitch Report :

The pitch at the Brabourne Stadium generally assists both bowlers and batsmen, with the dew factor coming to play deep in the match. The short boundaries and a quick outfield are expected to thrill the batsmen.
There will be movement with the new ball and spinners will get some help as well. Dew will play a key role here. 210 was chased down here.
Dew will play a key role here. Chasing sides have won 4 out of 7 matches played here. Teams will look to chase after winning the toss.

Average first innings score of this wicket is 180 runs so far.

Weather Report :

The temperature is expected to hover around 31°C on the Friday with 53% humidity and 11 km/hr wind speed. There are no chances of rain during the game.

Probable 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.

Preview :

Punjab Kings are set to take on Gujarat Titans in a match that will be of significant importance for both these sides. They both will be fairly content with the way they have done up until now and establishing themselves among the top-four sides will be the top priority for both of them.

The trademark of Punjab Kings is undoubtedly the approach they have decided to adopt this season and it is certainly paying off well. They decided to bank on the muscle power of Liam Livingstone, Odean Smith, Bhanuka Rajapaksha, Shikhar Dhawan, and Shahrukh Khan. On top of that, Jonny Bairstow is yet to feature for them and that speaks volumes about how potent the Kings can be with the bat.
Punjab Kings are undoubtedly the side most packed with the power-hitters and that is reflected by the way they have batted. Punjab Kings have the highest powerplay run rate, of 10.94, among all teams and that just shows the intent they have shown in the first six overs when they have batted.
They have won two matches up until now from a total of three played, aggregating four points. Thanks to their excellent net run rate of 0.238, they are placed at the fourth spot on the ladder and will now be eyeing to get to the top. Another win here will put them at par with the Titans with only a net run rate separating the two sides.

Before the tournament started or after the end of the auction, not many would have expected Gujarat Titans to perform the way they have up until now and they have certainly surprised one in a couple of matches gone so far. Hardik Pandya's captaincy has looked refreshing and his side has responded well.

Up in the tournament so far, Gujarat Titans have won both of their matches and are currently placed third in the points table with four points and a terrific net run rate of 0.495. Gujarat Titans have had their bowling dominate up until now and will be looking for their batsmen to step up as well.

Exactly opposite to Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans have ridden on some extraordinary bowling by their bowlers. They have a bowling attack boasting seam, swing, pace, and variations that can bamboozle even the best of batsmen. Not only have they picked up wickets up-front, they also boast the second-best economy rate, of 6.25, in the powerplay phase. They are one of the only few teams to win while defending and that speaks volumes about the kind of bowling attack they have.

Team Guide

Make various team combinations with the help of information.

Wicket keeper :

Matthew Wade :

Matthew Wade is an exciting top order batsman and can take the attack to the opposition. He started the tournament in decent fashion, scoring 30 runs but failed to get going in the last game. He could be in for a bigger score as he looks to make amends. Good pick in wk section.

Jonny Bairstow :

Jonny Bairstow might make his long-awaited debut for PBKS in this match. The arrival of the right-hand batter is surely going to strengthen PBKS’ batting unit. The England top-order batter is a destructive player and can be the game-changer. He scored 248 runs at an average of 41.33 and a strike-rate of 141.71 in the 2021 edition. Thus, he can be backed as fantasy captain.

Jitesh Sharma :

Jitesh Sharma was impressive on his IPL debut. The wicket-keeper batter scored 26 off 17 balls in a knock that comprised of three sixes. Good inning is expected in this match as well, he will to be a punt pick for this match.

Batter :

Shikhar Dhawan :

Shikhar Dhawan is evergreen IPL plyer, He was sensational for Delhi Capitals last season, where he scored 587 runs and was the top-scorer for the side, and 4th overall. He has started the season well, scoring 92 runs so far.
Dhawan has got a good start in all three matches, he has not been able to convert it into a big innings. A big innings will be expected from him in this match and he is a good choice for the fantacy team captain.

Mayank Agarwal :

This season is not going well for Mayank Agarwal with the bat. In the three matches he has played so far, he has scored 37 runs, 32 of which came in the match days earlier. made 32 runs off 24 deliveries in the first game against RCB. Very good batsman, after failing in Continue 2 match, can he play a big innings in this match?
Will be a great captain choice for the Grand League in this match. Big innings will be expected from him in this match.

Shubman Gill :

Shubman Gill has scored 1501 runs in 60 Ipl matches with impressive average of 32, he is the top scorer for GT after a splendid knock of 84 against Delhi Capitals in the last match. He hit 6 fours and 4 sixes in that match and is an excellent pick for this game also.

Bhanuka Rajapaksa :

Bhanuka Rajapaksa is a hard-hitting left-handed middle-order batsman. has scored 83 runs in 3 innings at an average of 27.66 and a strike rate of 230.55. He has a top score of 43. He will be a must-have pick for your team.

David Miller :

David Miller has scored 50 runs in 2 innings at a strike rate of 138.88. He has 2024 runs in his IPL career with the average of 33, Playing the role of finisher for Gujarat Titans. Good pick.

Abhinav Manohar :

Abhinav Manohar is the talented plyer unfortunately got out on 1 in last game but finished the game against LSG along with Rahul Tewatia. Manohar made 15 runs off 7 deliveries in that game. Punt pick.

Shahrukh khan:

Shahrukh khan is Hard hitter batters have the power to turn the match on their own at any time. this IPL season has not been anything special for him so far. Scored 30 runs in three matches played so far. Where his innings of 24 runs against Bangalore in the first match is his best of this season. Punt pick.

All-rounder :

Liam Livingstone :

Liam Livingstone was at his best in the previous match against CSK, he made 60 runs off just 32 deliveries and hit 5 fours and 5 sixes. With the ball, he picked 2 wickets in 3 overs and gave away just 25 runs. He will be a top c/vc pick for today's match.

Hardik Pandya :

Hardik Pandya has been contributing effectively with both bat and ball. He has been scoring runs while batting at number 4 for GT. He has bowled 4 overs in both the matches and is looking in great shape.
He has scored 64 runs in two innings and has picked up one wicket at an economy rate of 7.37. Pandya might play a key role for his team in this match. Must have pick.

Odean Smith :

Odean Smith is a right-arm-medium-pace bowler. He can score decent runs in the tail end of the batting order. He has struck 2 wickets and scored 37 runs in 3 matches. Useful pick.

Rahul Tewatia :

Rahul Tewatia He has scored 54 runs in two matches of the season so far and has not been able to take any wicket with the bowling. He played a brilliant match-winning 40-run knock against Lucknow. He can make an important contribution with both bat and ball when needed. Would be a good pick for the fantasy team.

Bowler :

Rashid Khan :

Rashid Khan has taken two wickets so far in this tournament but he has an excellent record against Punjab. He has taken 18 wickets from 10 games against them. could be a good punt as captain or vice-captain for your fantacy squad.

Mohammed Shami :

Mohammad Shami was sensational in first game against Lucknow, he picked 3 wickets in 4 overs and gave away just 25 runs. In the second game, Shami picked 2 wickets for 30 runs in 2 overs. Top pick in bowler section.

Kagiso Rabada:

Kagiso Rabada has picked two wickets in this season. Rabada might play a key role for the team in this game with the ball. He has 78 wkts in just 52 matches. If Punjab bowls first, then they can select such a captain for the fantasy team.

Lockie Ferguson :

Lockie Ferguson is a phenomenal bowler, which he has showcased time and again. The Kiwi bowls with some serious pace and can bang them in. He bagged 4 wickets in the last game and won his side the game. He'd be looking to replicate that show. Must have pick.

Rahul Chahar :

Rahul Chahar is an attacking leg spinner and bags wickets. The youngster is seeming to be one of the better bowlers around. He has 6 wickets in 3 games, including 3 in the last game, and would be hoping he continues to deliver. Good pick.

Arshdeep Singh :

Arshdeep Singh has picked up 2 scalps in this tournament so far, He bowls with very good pace. So far he has taken 32 wickets in 26 IPL matches. and will be aiming to stack handy points once again.

Varun Aaron :

Varun Apron is took two wickets in the first match of his season with excellent bowling, but proved to be a bit expensive where he spent 45 runs in his four overs. Butt could not take any wicket in the last match. The Indian fast bowler has played 52 IPL matches so far, in which he has taken 44 wickets.

Vaibhav Arora :

Vaibhav Arora made his IPL debut against CSK in the last game. He impressed everyone with his bowling and went on to pick 2 wickets for 21 runs in 4 overs. Punt pick.

Details Analysis

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Punjab Kings

WK :

Jonny Bairstow (Wk) -

Open, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn,
13(17), 1(3), 0(1), 16(11)*, 8(4)*,

Jitesh Sharma (Wk) -

3dwn, 3dwn, DNB, 3dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn
26(17), 12(9), DNB, 28(7)*, 54(20)*, 71(31)*

Prabhsimran Singh (Wk) -

Open, Open, Open, Open
18(21), 40(34), 119(61)*, 6(16)

Batter :

Mayank Agarwal (c) -

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open,
4(2), 1(5), 32(24), 4(3), 28(25), 28(29),

Shikhar Dhawan -

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open,
33(24), 16(15), 43(29), 36(39), 7(7), 43(35),

Bhanuka Rajapaksa -

1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 3dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 1dwn,
9(5), 31(9), 43(22), 14(20), 25(15), 23(25), 33(20),

Shahrukh Khan - Right Arm Offbreak

4dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, 3dwn,
6(11), 0(5), 24(20)*, 33(15)*, 19(9)*, 7(3)*,

All-rounder :

Liam Livingstone - Legbreak

2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 4dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, ,
60(32), 19(16), 19(10), 9(8), 0(1), 6(8),
2/25(3), 0/13(1), 0/14(1), 0/32(2), 1/22(3), 0/34(4),

Odean Smith - Right Arm Medium

5dwn, 6dwn, 5dwn
3(7), 9(12), 25(8)*
1/14(2), 1/39(2), 0/52(4), 0/10(1), 0/31(2), 1/41(4), DNB, 0/4(1), 1/34(3)

Prerak Mankad - Right Arm Medium

3dwn, 3dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn
23(20), 0(3), 9(5), 47(31)
0/9(1), 0/15(1), 0/7(1) DNB

Raj Bawa - Right Arm Medium

3dwn, 3dwn
11(13), 0(1)
DNB, DNB

Rishi Dhawan - Right Arm Medium

4dwn, 4dwn, 5dwn, 3dwn
1(2), 12(8), 45(26)*, 26(31)
0/33(4), 3/16(4), 6/23(4), 2/31(3)

Writtick Chatterjee - Right Arm Offbreak

1dwn, 1dwn, DNB, 7dwn, 7dwn
51(40), 18(9), DNB, 0(1), 1(1)
1/23(2), DNB, 1/14(3), 2/19(4), 1/14(2)

Benny Howell - Right Arm Medium

5dwn, 6dwn, 5dwn, 3dwn
2(1)*, 3(5), 8(3)*, 8(8)
1/34(4), 1/11(2), 0/36(4), 0/42(4)

Atharva Taide - Left Arm Orthodox

Open, Open, Open, Open
32(16), 40(42), 56(38), 35(22)
0/6(1), 1/9(3), DNB, 2/2(2)

Bowler :

Kagiso Rabada - Right Arm fast

1/28(3), 1/23(3), 3/48(4), 3/20(4), 0/32(3), 1/27(4)

Rahul Chahar - Legbreak

3/35(4), 2/13(4), 1/22(4), 0/30(4), 1/17(3), 1/43(4), 1/27(4), 1/33(4)

Nathan Ellis - Right Arm Medium Fast

3/41(4), 0/14(3), 1/31(4), 2/27(4)

Sandeep Sharma - Right Arm Fast Medium

0/37(4), 0/18(3), 1/30(3), 1/20(4), 0/26(3)

Vaibhav Arora - Right Arm Medium

2/21(4), 0/27(3), 1/19(4), 0/20(4), 1/15(4)

Harpreet Brar - Left Arm Orthodox

0/20(2), 0/38(3), 0/22(4), 1/26(4), 2/12(4), 0/26(4)

Arshdeep Singh - Left Arm Fast Medium

1/13(2), 0/32(3), 1/31(4), 1/31(3), 0/25(4), 1/17(4), 0/27(4)

Baltej Singh - Right Arm Medium

1/49(4), 0/53(4), 0/34(4), 3/11(2)

Ishan Porel - Right Arm Medium Fast

0/25(2), 0/14(2), 1/39(4), 0/23(3)

Ansh Patel - Left Arm Orthodox

0/11(2), 1/28(4), DNB, 1/13(1)

‍‍‍‍Gujarat Titans

WK :

Matthew Wade (Wk) -

Open, Open, 4dwn, 5dwn, 5dwn, 1dwn,
1(2), 30(29), 43(27), 13(4)*, 4(5), 7(7),

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wk) -

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open,
3(5), 0(2), 20(11), 46(19), 12(5),

Wriddhiman Saha (Wk) -

2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn
27(23), 15(17), 7(10), 24(22)

Batter :

Shubman Gill -

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
84(46), 0(3), 34(30), 9(5), 40(36), 44(39)

Abhinav Manohar -

5dwn, 5dwn 3dwn, 1dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn
1(3), 15(7)*, 46(37), 27(13), 19(9), 70(49)*

David Miller -

3dwn, 3dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn
20(15)*, 30(21), 0(3), 35(26), 57(40), 58(26)

Gurkeerat Singh Mann - Right Arm Offbreak

2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn
43(30), 48(39)*, 0(1), 41(32)

Sai Sudharsan -

1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 2dwn
9(13), 34(31), 46(31), 10(17)

All-rounder :

Hardik Pandya (c) - Right Arm Medium Fast

2dwn, 2dwn, DNB, DNB, DNB, 5dwn
31(27), 33(28), DNB, DNB, DNB, 23(24)
1/22(4), 0/37(4), DNB, DNB, 0/23(2), 0/17(2)

Rahul Tewatia - Legbreak Googly

4dwn, 4dwn, 3dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn
14(8), 40(24)*, 2(4), 2(3), 0(1), 46(25)*
0/22(2), 0/9(1), 2/14(2), 1/21(4), 1/13(2)

Vijay Shankar - Right Arm Medium Fast

1dwn, 1dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn,
13(20), 4(6), 18(22), 43(40), 33(26)*, 4(3)
0/14(1), DNB, DNB, DNB, DNB,

Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore -Left Arm Orthodox

3/12(4), 1/19(4), 0/31(4), 1/20(4)

Bowler :

Mohammed Shami - Right Arm Medium Fast

2/30(4), 3/25(4), 0/39(4), 3/15(3), 3/32(4),

Rashid Khan - Legbreak Googly

1/30(4), 1/27(4), 1/30(4), 1/15(4), 2/19(4), 4/17(4), 1/13(4)

Lockie Ferguson - Right Arm Fast

4/28(4), 0/24(4), 2/32(4), 1/35(4), 2/22(4), 2/35(4)

Varun Aaron - Right Arm Medium Fast

0/7(1), 2/45(4), 0/27(3), 0/22(2), 0/47(4), 0/25(2)

Dominic Drakes - Left Arm Fast Medium

1/37(4), 0/34(3), 1/43(4), 1/38(4)

Jayant Yadav - Right Arm Offbreak

0/15(2), 0/38(4), 2/23(4), 0/12(2)

Pradeep Sangwan - Left Arm Fast Medium

1/51(4), 2/30(4), 3/27(4), 2/22(4)

Alzarri Joseph - Right Arm Medium Fast

2/34(4), 3/32(4), 1/22(3), 1/24(4)

Noor Ahmad - Left Arm Wrist Spin

0/52(4), 0/35(4), 1/24(4), 1/27(4),

Darshan Nalkande- Right Arm Medium Fast

4/28(4), 1/8(2), 1/45(4), 0/8(2)

Yash Dayal - Left Arm Fast Medium

2/20(4), 2/30(4), 0/35(4), 2/46(4)

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