The battle for supremacy moves to the world’s largest cricket stadium as the table-topping Punjab Kings (PBKS) travel to face the Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 46 of IPL 2026 on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Led by Shreyas Iyer, the Punjab Kings have been the most consistent side of the tournament, sitting at the summit with 13 points from 8 games. However, they are coming off a rare defeat and will face a determined Shubman Gill-led Gujarat side that is desperate to break into the Top 4. Historically, this rivalry is deadlocked at 3–3, but PBKS holds a unique psychological edge, having never lost to GT at the Narendra Modi Stadium in their previous two encounters at this venue.
GT vs PBKS IPL 2026: Match Details
| Match | GT vs PBKS, Match 46 (IPL 2026) |
| Date | Sunday, May 3, 2026 |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The surface at Ahmedabad has shown a dual nature during the 2026 season. While the fresh deck typically offers true bounce and zip for the pacers initially, it has tended to hold up slightly as the match progresses. In the last game here, RCB was bundled out for 155, which GT chased down in just 15.5 overs. However, with the dry Gujarat heat expected to reach 35°C today, the pitch might offer some grip to the likes of Rashid Khan and Yuzvendra Chahal. As the sun sets, the dew factor is highly likely to play a role, making the ball slide onto the bat much easier in the second innings.
GT vs PBKS: Probable Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, Glenn Phillips, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Washington Sundar, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Sai Kishore.
Impact Player: Sandeep Warrier.
Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (C), Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Cooper Connolly, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Impact Player: Harpreet Brar.
GT vs PBKS Toss Prediction: IPL 2026, Match 46
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Prediction: Punjab Kings
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Decision: Bowl First
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Logic: Despite the heat, the “Narendra Modi Stadium” has historically favoured the chasing side due to the significant dew factor in the second innings. Shreyas Iyer has been clinical with his toss decisions, and given PBKS’s explosive chasing consistency this season, they will look to exploit the cooler conditions under lights.
GT vs PBKS Winner Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Match Between Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings?
This is a clash between the league leaders and a mid-table side fighting for survival. While the Gujarat Titans have the home advantage, their record against the PBKS at this venue is concerning (0 wins in 2 games). PBKS’s top order, featuring Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer, has been in scintillating form, and the addition of Cooper Connolly has provided them with a new match-winner. Although GT’s Sai Sudharsan is having a stellar season with 443 runs, Punjab’s superior bowling depth and chasing momentum give them a high win probability for tonight’s encounter.
