The Punjab Kings are the team to beat in this contest, as they currently lead the IPL 2026 standings with 13 points from 8 matches. They encounter a rising Gujarat Titans team that is currently clawing its way back into the playoff race following a crushing victory over RCB. While PBKS has been the most consistent team this season, GT's tactical depth at the end makes this one of the most eagerly awaited matches of the second half.
GT vs PBKS Match Details
Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings - 46th Match, Indian Premier League 2026
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Date & Time: 03rd May 2026 at 07:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Pitch Report
The surface at Narendra Modi Stadium is a batter's dream, with a steady bounce that allows for wide-ranging stroke play. While the new ball may provide some speed for the pacers, the pitch's flat surface makes it one of the highest-scoring grounds.
Weather Report
The weather in Ahmedabad is going to be hot and dry, with sunset temperatures of around 36°C. Humidity will be low at 25%, making dew unlikely to be a major factor.
GT vs PBKS Venue Stats
| Avg 1st inn score | 208 |
| Avg 2nd inn score | 212 |
| Win% batting 1st | 40 |
| Win% batting 2nd | 60 |
GT vs PBKS Probable Playing XIs:
Gujarat Titans Probable Playing XIs
Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada,Prasidh Krishna, Mohit Sharma
Punjab Kings Probable Playing XIs
Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer(c), Marcus Stoinis, Suryansh Shedge, Nehal Wadhera, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Toss Prediction: Who will win?
Gujarat Titans captain, Shubman Gill has a better chance of winning the toss in this GT vs PBKS match. Historically, captains have preferred to bowl first to take advantage on moisture while eliminating the pressure of imposing a target on a pitch with a 60% win rate. Winning the toss and deciding to field allows the team to chase underneath lights when the surface skids better. PBKS's best chance of victory is to bat first and score more than 210 runs. Considering the match prediction,Punjab Kings is expected to win this match.