Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings Prediction & Preview – IPL 2026 46th Match
Match summary
Table-toppers Punjab Kings visit Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium in IPL 2026 match 46. Preview with form, likely XIs, pitch and expected scores.
Match details
| Match | Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings, 46th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 3 May 2026 |
| Start time | 2:00 pm GMT / 7:30 pm local |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Punjab Kings |
| Toss pick | Gujarat Titans |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Gujarat Titans have had an up-and-down season. After two defeats at the start they won three in a row, including a one-run win over Delhi Capitals, then lost heavily to Mumbai Indians by 99 runs. With five wins from nine they remain in the playoff picture, helped by good home form.
Their latest result was a comfortable chase of 156 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, finishing 158/6 in 15.5 overs. Shubman Gill made 43 off 18 and Jos Buttler 39, while Jason Holder took Player of the Match for 12 off 10, 2/29 and three catches. Rashid Khan had earlier taken 2/19. Gill has 373 runs at 46.62 and Sai Sudharsan 328, while Kagiso Rabada (14 wickets) and Prasidh Krishna (12) lead the bowling.
Punjab Kings top the table with six wins from eight and a net run rate of +1.043. They chased 265 against Delhi Capitals in 18.5 overs, with Prabhsimran Singh scoring 76 off 26 and Shreyas Iyer 71 off 36, and also defended well in a 54-run win over Lucknow. Arshdeep Singh has eight wickets and Yuzvendra Chahal seven, though bowling consistency is still a work in progress.
Ahmedabad usually offers a balanced pitch with true bounce and a quick outfield, and T20 totals of 170–200 are common. Seamers can get some movement with the new ball, but batting gets easier. The surface may slow in the middle overs, helping spin, and the large boundaries reward timing over power. Dew can favour the chasing team.
At 7:30 pm in Ahmedabad it should be warm and mostly dry, around 30–34°C, with clear to hazy skies and moderate humidity. Rain is very unlikely and a light breeze is possible.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 195–210 | – |
| Second innings | 190–205 | – |
Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings lead the table with six wins from eight and have been fearless in chases, making them narrow favourites away from home.
Toss pick: Gujarat Titans
FAQ
Who is likely to win GT vs PBKS?
Our preview picks Punjab Kings, the league leaders, though Gujarat’s home record makes it close.
How are Gujarat Titans placed in IPL 2026?
They have five wins from nine matches and remain in the playoff race, having beaten Royal Challengers Bengaluru most recently.
Which Punjab batters have scored the most?
Prabhsimran Singh has 346 runs at a strike rate of 179.27 and Shreyas Iyer has 309 runs at an average of 61.80.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Gujarat Titans
- Sai Sudharsan
- Shubman Gillc
- Jos Buttlerwk
- Shahrukh Khan
- Washington Sundar
- Jason Holder
- Rahul Tewatia
- Rashid Khan
- Kagiso Rabada
- Mohammed Siraj
- Manav Suthar
- Prasidh Krishna
Punjab Kings
- Prabhsimran Singhwk
- Priyansh Arya
- Shreyas Iyerc
- Cooper Connolly
- Suryansh Shedge
- Nehal Wadhera
- Marcus Stoinis
- Marco Jansen
- Lockie Ferguson
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yuzvendra Chahal
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings that we covered.