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Gujarat Titans (GT) host the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 46th match of the IPL 2026, bringing an electrifying clash to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
PBKS enters this fixture high on confidence following a string of massive run-chases, while GT is looking to dominate on their home turf using their elite spin and pace combination.
For the home side, this match is a vital opportunity to consolidate their position at the top half of the table. For Punjab, the focus will be on maintaining their aggressive batting template against one of the best bowling attacks in the league. With the Ahmedabad crowd expected to pack the world's largest cricket stadium, this evening encounter promises high-octane drama.
GT vs PBKS Schedule
Match: Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings,
Match 46, IPL 2026
Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
GT vs PBKS Team News
Shubman Gill and his team boast a highly balanced squad. The top-order foundation is laid by Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler. In the bowling department, Kagiso Rabada (14 wickets) and Prasidh Krishna (12 wickets) provide the early breakthroughs, while Rashid Khan controls the middle overs perfectly suited to the large boundaries in Ahmedabad.
Shreyas Iyer's team arrives with a reputation for playing fearless cricket. Their batting has been exceptional, capable of chasing targets north of 250. Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya set the tone, backed by heavy hitters like Shashank Singh and Marcus Stoinis. The bowling attack will rely on Arshdeep Singh's early swing and Yuzvendra Chahal's guile to counter GT's anchoring batters.
GT vs PBKS Predicted Playing 11
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.
Impact Player Options: Ashok Sharma.
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.
Impact Player Options: Azmatullah Omarzai.
