Gujarat Titans (GT) host Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 46th match of IPL 2026 on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
For your Dream11 team, Rashid Khan is the top captain pick given his match-winning spin on a surface that rewards middle-overs grip, while GT are playing at their fortress home ground. A
rshdeep Singh or Shubman Gill work well as vice-captain options, balancing bowling wickets and top-order run-scoring on a flat Ahmedabad track.
GT vs PBKS Match Preview, IPL 2026
| Match Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | GT vs PBKS, IPL 2026 Match 46 |
| Date | Sunday, May 3, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, JioHotstar |
| GT Captain | Shubman Gill |
| PBKS Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| GT Coach | Ashish Nehra |
| Key Absentees | Glenn Phillips dropped (GT – out of form); Priyansh Arya (PBKS – in Impact Sub role) |
| GT Season Form | 5th place – 5 wins, 4 losses in 9 matches (2-match win streak) |
| PBKS Season Form | 1st place – 6 wins, 1 loss, 1 NR in 8 matches |
GT vs PBKS Predicted Playing XI & Key Players
Here are the predicted playing XI and key players to watch out for from both teams
GT Predicted Playing XI
GT Predicted XI: Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (WK), Jason Holder, Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Manav Suthar
Impact Player: Rahul Tewatia
PBKS Predicted Playing XI
PBKS Predicted XI: Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (C), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet Brar
Impact Player: Priyansh Arya
GT vs PBKS Weather & Pitch Reports
| Weather Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Daytime High | 40°C (104°F) |
| Match-Time Temp | 28–32°C (82–90°F) |
| Humidity | 35–45% |
| Wind Speed | 10–14 km/h |
| Rain Probability | Very Low (< 5%) |
| Sky Condition | Clear |
| Dew Factor | Slight to Moderate (night match; dew possible from 10 PM onward) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Very Low |
Pitch Report — Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
| Pitch Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-Friendly (True bounce, good carry) |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL 2026) | 186–195 runs |
| Boundary Length | Straight: 72–75m, Square: 65–70m |
| 200+ Totals (IPL 2026) | Avg first innings close to 186; 190+ considered par |
| Toss Decision | Bowl first preferred (dew assists chasing team in 2nd innings) |
| Pace Assist | Good carry and zip with the new ball; pacers effective in powerplay |
| Spin Assist | Significant grip in middle overs (overs 7–14); Rashid Khan’s key window |
| Dew Effect | Moderate from 2nd innings — slightly eases batting for the chasing side |
GT vs PBKS Dream11 Team
Key Players to Watch
| Player | Team | Role | Why to Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Khan | GT | Bowler (All-round impact) | Deadly leg-spin in middle overs, especially on slow Ahmedabad pitch. Top captain pick for Dream11. |
| Shubman Gill | GT | Batter | Consistent run-scorer, strong technique, excellent record vs PBKS, safe captain option. |
| Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | Bowler | Swing in powerplay + yorkers at death, reliable wicket-taker in all phases. |
| Sai Sudharsan | GT | Batter | Consistent top-order performer, low-risk and great value Dream11 pick. |
| Kagiso Rabada | GT | Bowler | Pace, bounce, and wicket-taking ability in both powerplay and death overs. |
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