Gujarat Titans (GT) host the Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in Match 46 of the IPL 2026 season in a crucial encounter.
This fixture is a classic tale of two highly competitive teams battling for supremacy. The Gujarat Titans possess an elite bowling attack perfectly tailored for their home conditions and are anchored by the consistency of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan.
Punjab Kings arrive with immense confidence, currently boasting one of the most explosive batting line-ups in the tournament. Having chased down historic totals recently, including a mammoth 265 against the Delhi Capitals, PBKS relies heavily on a high-octane batting strategy spearheaded by their top and middle order.
GT vs PBKS Match Schedule
- Match: Gujarat Titans (GT) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS), Match 46
- Date & Time: Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM IST)
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Captains: Shubman Gill (GT), Shreyas Iyer (PBKS)
GT vs PBKS Probable Playing XI
Gujarat Titans (GT): Shubman Gill
(c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Glenn Phillips, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar.
Punjab Kings (PBKS): Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Cooper Connolly, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Harpreet Brar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen.
GT vs PBKS Head-to-Head
Historically, matchups between these two sides are tightly contested. In their previous encounter earlier this season (Match 4), Punjab Kings managed to secure a narrow 3-wicket victory over the Gujarat Titans.
- Match Played: 7
- GT Wins: 3
- PBKS Wins: 4
- No Result: 0
GT vs PBKS Prediction: Who will Win The Match Tomorrow?
This matchup is billed as a battle of Punjab's explosive batting against Gujarat's disciplined bowling. While the Narendra Modi Stadium typically offers a surface that aids stroke play initially, the large boundaries bring elite spinners like Rashid Khan and Yuzvendra Chahal heavily into the contest.
The battle between PBKS's fearless top order and GT's pace battery of Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj will be fascinating. Although PBKS has the momentum of historic chases, GT's bowling depth and tactical awareness on their home turf are unmatched. If GT can break Punjab's early partnerships, their spinners can choke the scoring rate in the middle overs.
GT vs PBKS: What To Expect From The Match?
Expect a fiercely close contest, but Gujarat's balanced attack gives them a marginal advantage to secure a revenge victory at home.
Match Prediction: Gujarat Titans to win this match.
