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Gujarat Titans (GT) host the table-topping Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 46 of IPL 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium. With the playoffs race tightening, GT are looking to climb from their 5th-place spot, while PBKS aims to solidify their dominance at the summit.
This is a high-stakes reverse fixture. Earlier this season, Punjab Kings edged out Gujarat by 3 wickets in a last-over thriller at Mullanpur, powered by a breakout performance from Cooper Connolly.
Led by Shubman Gill, the Titans have regained momentum with consecutive wins. Their bowling attack, spearheaded by Kagiso Rabada and Rashid Khan, will be crucial in containing a fearless Punjab batting lineup. Playing at home, Gill’s personal record at this venue (averaging over 50) remains their biggest psychological advantage.
Under Shreyas Iyer, PBKS has been the most consistent team this season, sitting at No. 1 with 6 wins from 8 games. Despite a recent slip-up against Rajasthan, their depth is unparalleled. The form of Marcus Stoinis and the pace of Arshdeep Singh make them a formidable visiting side that has historically performed well in Ahmedabad.
GT vs PBKS, IPL 2026: Match details
- Date and Time: May 3; 7:30 pm IST/ 2:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
GT vs PBKS, Head-to-Head Record in IPL
Matches played: 7 | GT won: 3 | PBKS won: 4| No result/tie: 0
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium surface is expected to be a balanced, high-scoring deck. This season, the pitch has utilized a mix of red and black soil, offering a consistent “true” bounce that allows batters to play through the line once they settle. While the square boundaries are relatively large (60–72m), the lightning-fast outfield usually compensates for it. Fast bowlers have claimed over 67% of the wickets here this season, finding some lateral movement with the new ball. However, as the match progresses, the black soil sections may offer grip for spinners like Rashid Khan and Yuzvendra Chahal. A par score is roughly 185–195, and with the dew factor often playing a role in evening games, the captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first.
Squads
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler(w), Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Manav Suthar, Rahul Tewatia, Glenn Phillips, Anuj Rawat, Nishant Sindhu, Kulwant Khejroliya, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Luke Wood, Prasidh Krishna, Kumar Kushagra, Gurnoor Brar, Ashok Sharma, Connor Esterhuizen, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore
Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Marcus Stoinis, Suryansh Shedge, Nehal Wadhera, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vishnu Vinod, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Xavier Bartlett, Harpreet Brar, Musheer Khan, Yash Thakur, Ben Dwarshuis, Praveen Dubey, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Pyla Avinash, Vishal Nishad, Shashank Singh
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GT vs PBKS, IPL 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- GT win the toss and bowl first
- PBKS’ powerplay score: 50-60
- PBKS’ total score: 180-190
Case 2:
- PBKS wins the toss and bowls first
- GT’s powerplay score: 40-50
- GT’s total score: 170-180
Match result: Team bowling first to win the contest.
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