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Gujarat Titans (GT) will challenge the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 46th game of IPL 2026. Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, will host this game on 3rd May 2026 at 7:30 PM IST. PBKS defeated GT by three wickets in their first meeting this season.

Gujarat Titans defeated the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their last game by four wickets thanks to an excellent bowling effort. They restricted RCB to 155 and chased it down quite easily at the end. Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler are the backbone of their batting, as, apart from these three, none of the batters are giving any confidence to win games. 

Bowling is another key strength for the Titans, as the pacers are picking up wickets consistently in the first six overs. Then, Rashid Khan and Jason Holder have been brilliant in the middle overs. Titans are in good form right now with five wins in nine matches, and are pushing for a top four spot.

Punjab Kings, on the other hand, are sitting pretty at the top of the table with six wins in eight matches. They suffered their first loss this season against the Rajasthan Royals in their last match. Batting has been in exceptional form for the Kings, as their top 4 – Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Cooper Connolly, and Priyansh Arya – are in excellent form and have been very consistent, with Marcus Stoinis doing a great job at finishing the innings. 

Bowling is an issue for the Kings, as Marco Jansen hasn’t been at his best while Arshdeep Singh has been hot and cold. Apart from these two, all the other bowlers have been very expensive so far in IPL 2026, and it’ll be a big issue for them going in the business end of the tournament. Lockie Ferguson will be a key bowler, and the others also need to pull their socks up.

Match Details

IPL 2026 46th Match: GT vs PBKS Probable Playing XIIs

The Punjab Kings are expected to be unchanged from the last match.

Punjab Kings: 1. Prabhsimran Singh (wk), 2. Priyansh Arya, 3. Cooper Connolly, 4. Shreyas Iyer (c), 5. Nehal Wadhera, 6. Shashank Singh, 7. Marcus Stoinis, 8. Marco Jansen, 9. Harpreet Brar, 10. Arshdeep Singh, 11. Lockie Ferguson 

Impact Sub: Yuzvendra Chahal

GT is expected to be unchanged as well.

Gujarat Titans: 1. Shubman Gill (c), 2. Sai Sudharsan, 3. Jos Buttler (wk), 4.  Washington Sundar, 5. Jason Holder, 6. Shahrukh Khan, 7. Rashid Khan, 8. Arshad Khan, 9. Kagiso Rabada, 10. Mohammed Siraj, 11. Manav Suthar

Impact Sub: Rahul Tewatia

Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Pitch Report and Weather

There has been this pattern at the Narendra Modi Stadium this year of the pacers getting plenty of movement with the new ball and then the batters coming into play. Top-order batters will have to be cautious in the first six overs. The average first inninsg score here this season is 180 runs, and chasing sides have been more successful compared to teams batting first. 

It will be 34 degrees Celsius at the start of the game with no chance of rain. Dew can be a factor in the latter half of the game, as humidity will be around 60-70%. 

Fantasy Cricket Tips for GT vs PBKS: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top wicketkeeper Picks:  .

• Jos Buttler hasn’t had a big innings in the last few matches, but he’s been in good touch this season. He has scored 309 runs in nine matches at an average of 38.62 with two fifties to his name. Buttler will be a key batter for GT and a top C/VC option for this match.
• Prabhsimran Singh has been phenomenal this season for Punjab at the top. He’s scoring runs consistently and has had a great impact on his team’s good performance this season. He has 346 runs in seven innings at an average of 57.66 and has struck at 179.27 with four fifties! He’ll be another good C/VC pick.

Key batter picks: 

• Priyansh Arya has a strike rate of 250.44, and he’s averaging 40.42 for his 283 runs in seven matches. He’ll look to attack from the first ball and can take the attack to the GT pacers in the first six overs. Arya can score big and will be another excellent C/VC option.
• Shreyas Iyer has 309 runs to his name this season at an average of 61.80, and his strike rate is 174.57 with four fifties in seven innings. Iyer is leading from the front with the bat, and he’ll be a popular C/VC choice as well. 
• Sai Sudharsan has played well in the last few matches, but he hasn’t been that consistent this season. His average is 36.44 at a strike rate of 162.37 with two fifties and a hundred. However, SPODA AI predictive analysis gives Sudharsan a 61.40% chance of making a 30+ score – the highest probability of any player.
• Shubman Gill is looking in sublime touch this season. He has 373 runs with three fifties to his name in IPL 2026. Gill is averaging 46.62, and he’ll be the aggressor for his team in the first six overs. Gill is another top C/VC pick and has a 52.03% probability of making a 30+ score according to SPODA AI predictive analysis.

Top all-rounder picks: 

• Jason Holder has been a great addition to GT. He is scoring runs down the order, picking up wickets and contributing in the field as well. Holder has been in top form in the last 12-18 months in T20s and will be a must in your fantasy teams. 
• Cooper Connolly is another in-form batter for the Punjab Kings. He scored a match-winning 72* in the first game against GT. Connolly has attacked the bowlers in the middle overs and will be someone you can’t miss out on in this match. 

Key bowler picks: 

• Kagiso Rabada has 14 wickets in nine matches this season. He’s been brilliant in the first six overs, picking up wickets consistently. Rabada will fancy his chances against Punjab’s top order, who will look to take him on early. He has a 41.61% probability of taking 2+ wickets as per SPODA AI predictive analysis.
• Arshdeep Singh will bowl in the powerplay and then in the death overs. His form this season hasn’t been up to the mark, but he’s a quality player and the lead pacer for his team. The conditions in this match will have something for the pacers, with the new ball making him an ideal pick in fantasy cricket. 
• Lockie Ferguson was very expensive in his first game this season (0/57) but he’s a quality bowler and will bowl the key overs for the Kings. He can trouble GT’s middle order and will be a good differential pick.

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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams

• Prasidh Krishna (if plays).
• Mohammed Siraj.
• Yuzvendra Chahal.
• Marcus Stoinis (batting first).

Other Matchups and Facts 

• Head to Head: 7 matches; PBKS 4 and GT 3. 
• Shubman Gill vs. Yuzvendra Chahal (T20s): 69 runs, 4 dismissals in 57 deliveries.
• Jos Buttler vs. Yuzvendra Chahal (T20s): 33 runs, 2 dismissals in 41 deliveries.
• Sai Sudharsan vs. Arshdeep Singh (T20s): 48 runs, 2 dismissals in 38 deliveries.
• Shreyas Iyer vs. Mohammed Siraj (T20s): 46 runs, 2 dismissals in 35 deliveries.
• Marcus Stoinis vs. Rashid Khan (T20s): 53 runs, 4 dismissals in 49 deliveries. 
• Prabhsimran Singh vs. Kagiso Rabada (T20s): 20 runs, 2 dismissals in 12 deliveries.

IPL 2026 46th Match: GT vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

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IPL 2026 46th Match: GT vs PBKS Match Prediction: Who will win?

Punjab Kings will start as the favourites, as their batting has insane depth and quality and their top 4 and Marcus Stoinis are in excellent form this season. The bowlers have been very expensive this season, and they’ll have to be disciplined in this match. 

Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, have an in-form bowling unit, but their batting solely depends on the top 3 to win them matches. 

Punjab Kings to win this match.

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