Let’s be honest — when table-toppers meet a hungry home side, IPL magic happens. Match 46 of IPL 2026 pits the in-form Punjab Kings against a resurgent Gujarat Titans at their fortress, the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Here’s everything you need before the first ball is bowled.
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GT vs PBKS Match at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | IPL 2026 – Match 46 |
| Teams | Gujarat Titans (GT) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS) |
| Date & Time | Sunday, May 3, 2026 – 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Live TV | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
Form & Points Table Snapshot
| Team | Matches | Wins | NRR | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab Kings | 8 | 6 (1 NR) | +1.043 | 1st |
| Gujarat Titans | 9 | 5 | -0.192 | Mid-table |
PBKS sit comfortably at the top with 6 wins from 8 matches and a commanding NRR of +1.043, while GT have recorded 5 wins from 9 outings but carry strong home momentum into this fixture. The Top Bookies
Team Form & Key Players
Gujarat Titans have been a tale of two halves — early stumbles followed by a purple patch. Their latest win against defending champions RCB was a statement performance: chasing 156, GT cruised to 158/6 in just 15.5 overs, with Shubman Gill blazing 43 off 18 balls and Jason Holder earning Player of the Match for his all-round brilliance. The Top Bookies
Statistically, Shubman Gill leads GT’s batting with 373 runs at an average of 46.62 and strike rate of 155.41, while Kagiso Rabada (14 wickets) and Prasidh Krishna (12 wickets) spearhead the bowling attack. The Top Bookies
Punjab Kings have been the IPL 2026 story so far. Their batting lineup is explosive and their chasing record has been particularly impressive this season. Key men Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, and Arshdeep Singh will be the difference-makers. About96
For deeper IPL 2026 stats and analysis, check out ESPN Cricinfo’s official coverage.
Predicted Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans (Predicted): Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (WK), Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Mohit Sharma
Punjab Kings (Predicted): Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lockie Ferguson, Xavier Bartlett
Note: Official lineups are confirmed post-toss. Always verify on the IPL official website.
Pitch Report & Toss Factor
At Narendra Modi Stadium, results are evenly split — 24 wins each for teams batting first and chasing across 48 IPL games. This season, 2 out of 4 matches here have gone each way. Given both teams’ chasing pedigree, the toss winner is likely to bowl first. The Top Bookies
Match Prediction
Punjab Kings hold a slight edge with a win probability of around 56% vs GT’s 44%, largely because of their consistency in high-pressure chases and middle-overs firepower. That said, GT’s home advantage and a settled batting unit make this far from a foregone conclusion. Cricket Addictor
Our Pick: Punjab Kings to win — but expect a thriller.
Want to check how GT and PBKS have historically compared? Read our IPL Head-to-Head Records breakdown on TechnoSports for the full picture.
Also catch up on our IPL 2026 Points Table & Playoff Scenarios analysis to understand what this result means for the final standings.
FAQs
Q1. Where can I watch GT vs PBKS live for free?
You can stream the match live on JioHotstar (subscription required). The match is also broadcast on the Star Sports Network on TV. Keep an eye on the IPL official site for regional streaming options.
Q2. Who has the head-to-head advantage between GT and PBKS in IPL history?
In their IPL head-to-head record, GT and PBKS have met seven times, with PBKS holding a 4–3 edge over the Titans. However, GT’s home record at Narendra Modi Stadium gives them a psychological boost in this fixture.
