IPL 2022 | GT vs PBKS | Fantasy Tips

The Indian Premier League 2022 will see a high profile clash as the table topper Gujarat Titans (GT) will lock horns against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) who are languishing at the eight place on the points table. Both the sides will be eyeing for the win here tonight for different reasons.


Gujarat need just one win to confirm their place into the playoffs while Punjab on the other hand are in desperate need of a win to stay alive in the competition. Both sides boast quality players in their squad with the ability to win the matches for their franchise.


After some meticulous planning and consideration, we have a list of names that could give you some big rewards in the fantasy contests tonight.


Power Play:


Shikhar Dhawan (Punjab Kings): Shikhar has been the cornerstone for Punjab in their batting this season, the experienced batter has been in fine touch with the bat and will have a lot on his shoulders if Punjab wish to earn two points on the points table.


Mohammed Shami (Gujarat Titans): Shami has been lethal with the new ball in his hand and has emerged as the top wicket taker for the table toppers with 14 wickets to his name in nine games. The experienced Indian bowler is in the race for the Purple Cap and will look to close in the gap with Yuzvendra Chahal who is sitting at the top of the list.


Hardik Pandya (Gujarat Titans): This has been a dream run for Hardik Pandya so far in the IPL 2022, the flamboyant Indian all-rounder has made a firm statement after his return from his back injury scoring 308 runs to his name in 8 games.


Middle Overs:


Bhanuka Rajapaksa (Punjab Kings): The Sri Lankan southpaw has performed well so far in the Indian Premier League with the minimum chances he has received so far in the tournament. The player will have to play a crucial knock tonight to consolidate his spot in the team.


Rahul Chahar (Punjab Kings): Rahul has been one of the prime bowlers for the Kings with twelve wickets to his name in nine games. The leggie has been economical in the middle overs spending runs at a rate of 7.58, Chahar has an opportunity to work his charm against the Titans with the wickets providing ample assistance to the spinners.


Rashid Khan (Gujarat Titans): The Afghan talisman has been a little out of touch for what he’s known for with just nine wickets to his name, However the player has picked up his pace with his sensational unorthodox batting scoring 71 runs at a staggering strike rate of 197.22.


Death Overs:


David Miller (Gujarat Titans): The ‘Killer Miller’ is back in town and has been wreaking havoc upon the opposition so far this year, the South African has played some crucial knocks so far and is one of the best picks amongst the players who bat in the death overs.


Rahul Tewatia (Gujarat Titans): Tewatia has been spitting straight out fire this season in the Indian Premier League and has jotted the role of the finisher to perfection for his franchise. The all rounder has been terrific with the bat in his hand and could once again emerge as the superstar tonight.


Liam Livingstone (Punjab Kings): Liam Livingstone has been the superstar for Punjab Kings this season, while the shine is slowly starting to fade away the player is a high impact player capable of single handedly turning the tide of the game.


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