Curran and Sudharsan could be greta choices as the C or VC for this game [AP Photos]

Punjab Kings (PBKS) and the Gujarat Titans (GT) will cross swords in the 37th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). This match will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on April 21st at 7:30 PM IST. 

Before the match goes live, here is a look at the important player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices and the players you can avoid for this game. 

PBKS vs GT Important player stats (Top Five)

PBKS vs GT Toss Factor

The wicket at the Mullanpur has been a ground for highly competitive clashes. There has been something on the wicket for players of all trades. Steady batters will be the safer choices in the fantasy contests. On the other hand, both pacers and spinners will be interested in this wicket if they can bowl in the right areas.

Scenario: If Punjab Kings win the toss

• The Punjab Kings have shown that they have depth in their batting. The skipper of the PBKS team, Sam Curran, might show trust in his batters and opt to field first. The two inform batters, Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma, will be the most important picks. Along with these two batters, you can also select Liam Livingstone, who could be a decisive choice in the fantasy contests. 
• Kagiso Rabada has been the most important bowler of the PBKS team. He has been in good wicket-taking form, making him a safe choice for the game. Besides Rabada, you can also opt to go for Arshdeep Singh. 

Scenario: If Gujarat Titans win the toss

• The Gujarat Titans have struggled with their batting in the last few games. They might opt to field first to bat free of the scoreboard pressure. Irrespective of the toss decision, Shubman Gill and B Sai Sudharsan will be the safest picks for the GT batting. David Miller could be a different choice from the GT batting lineup. 
• Rashid Khan has looked out of rhythm, but he can contribute with the bat and has done so in this tournament. So, keeping him on the team ensures that you can pick up points in both innings of the game. Besides Rashid, Mohit Sharma and Spencer Johnson could also be rewarding picks. 

PBKS vs GT Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

Scenario: If Punjab Kings win the match

Sam Curran (PBKS)

The English all-rounder has been in decent form with the bat and the ball in this tournament. Selecting Sam Curran as the C or VC allows you to multiply your points in both innings of the game. 

Shashank Singh has been in brilliant form in the tournament [AP Photos]

Shashank Singh (PBKS)

The hard-hitting middle-order batter has been in fine form in this tournament. Shashank Singh has consistently scored runs at an excellent strike rate. His current form makes him a prime choice as the C or VC of the match. 

Scenario: If Gujarat Titans win the match

Shubman Gill has been in fine batting form in the tournament [AP Photos]

Shubman Gill (GT)

The GT skipper is having a hot and cold season with the bat. But Shubman Gill has looked in good touch and has also played a couple of impactful knocks. Gill will be one of the safer choices as the C or VC for this game. 

B Sai Sudharsan (GT)

This young Indian batter has been his team’s most consistent run scorer. Sudharsan has got starts in most of the games and will be looking to do something big in this game. He will also be a safe option as the C or VC of this game. 

PBSK vs GT High Risk, High Reward

Liam Livingstone (PBKS)

This English hard-hitting batter has not yet found his rhythm in the tournament. However, Livingstone can change the complexion of a game at any stage. Many fantasy users might ignore him because of his current form. So Livingstone will be a risky yet worthy choice as the C or VC of the match. 

David Miller (GT)

This South African finisher has played one good knock in this tournament but has yet to find his best. However, like Livingstone, Miller can emerge as the game-changer in any match situation. Hence, though a risky choice, Miller could be a worthy C or VC.

PBKS vs GT Stay Aways

Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS)

The Indian top-order batter is struggling for form in the tournament. Prabhsimran is yet to get a good knock under his belt. In his current form, it is hard to believe that Prabhsimran will significantly affect the fantasy contests. 

Abhinav Manohar (GT)

The Indian middle-order batter has not made enough impact with the bat in this tournament. Abhinav Manohar is struggling to find a rhythm, and it would be better to avoid him as a C or VC for this match.