Punjab Kings will face Gujarat Titans in the 18th game of the IPL 2023 on April 13. Both teams have won two games out of three. In their previous game, Punjab Kings lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad despite a fantastic batting performance from Shikhar Dhawan, who scored an unbeaten 99 runs. Gujarat Titans lost their last game against Kolkata Knight Riders, despite a strong batting performance from Sai Sudharsan and Vijay Shankar. The defending champions will have Hardik Pandya back in the playing 11 for the game against Punjab Kings. Punjab Kings may include Liam Livingstone and Kagiso Rabada in the playing 11, which may require them to bench either Sikandar Raza or Nathan Ellis.
Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill have been in excellent form and are top picks for any fantasy team. Dhawan has scored two half-centuries in the last two games and is just 31 runs away from achieving a major milestone in IPL history – He is just 31 runs away from becoming the second batter to score over 6500 runs in the Indian Premier League’s history. Gill has been the leading scorer for his team and has a good average and strike rate to back up his form. Sai Sudarshan, who was impressive in the last season, has continued his form this year and is a good choice for your team.
Liam Livingstone, the second-highest run-scorer for Punjab Kings last season, is another good choice for your fantasy team, and his inclusion in the playing XI will boost the team’s batting lineup. Sam Curran, the English all-rounder, has also been doing well with both bat and ball.
On the bowling front, Rashid Khan, who picked up a hat-trick in the last game, is the leading wicket-taker for the Titans and should be a top pick for your team. Kagiso Rabada, who was the leading wicket-taker for Punjab Kings last season, should also be considered for your fantasy team. Arshdeep Singh, the left-arm pacer, has been in excellent form and is the leading wicket-taker for Punjab Kings so far in the tournament.
Finally, Shami, who has been instrumental in helping Gujarat Titans gain early wickets, should also be selected for your fantasy team. These players make for a well-rounded fantasy team and can help you score some crucial points in your league.
In addition to the above players, wicket-keeper batsman Wriddhiman Saha can also be considered for selection in the Dream 11 team. Saha is known for his exceptional wicket-keeping skills and has vast experience in batting.
