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Toss Winner - Gujarat Titans won the toss and choose to bowl first
Gujarat Titans beat Punjab Kings by 4 wickets
Can Gujarat Titans challenge dominant Punjab Kings at home?
We predict that Punjab Kings will defeat Gujarat Titans.
| Tournament: | Indian Premier League, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 34.4°C|Overcast |
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The 46th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 will see Gujarat Titans take on Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on Sunday, May 03 at 7:30 PM IST. As the tournament enters a decisive phase, every match is crucial in shaping the playoff race.
Punjab Kings have been one of the standout teams this season, sitting at the top of the table with 6 wins in 8 matches. With strong momentum and a positive NRR, this game is important for PBKS to consolidate their position and move closer to securing a playoff berth.
Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, are placed mid-table with 5 wins in 9 matches and remain in a tight battle for qualification. For GT, this match holds significant importance as a win could push them into the top-four conversation, while a loss could dent their playoff chances.
PBKS come into this contest with consistent performances and a stable core, whereas GT have shown flashes of brilliance but struggled with consistency in crunch moments. With both teams having plenty at stake, this clash promises high intensity contest. Can GT rise to the occasion or will PBKS tighten their grip at the top?
GT
158/6 in 15.5 9.98
155/10 in 19.2 8.02
206/5 in 18.5 10.94
205/3 in 20.0 10.25
PBKS
254/7 in 20.0 12.7
200/5 in 20.0 10
223/4 in 18.5 11.84
219/6 in 20.0 10.95
153/8 in 20.0
IPL 2023
Gujarat Titans won by 6 wickets
154/4 in 19.5
Gujarat Titans’ IPL 2026 campaign has been a story of fluctuating momentum. They began with two early defeats, struggled for rhythm, but responded strongly with three consecutive wins, including tight chases and a thrilling 1-run victory over DC. However, inconsistency crept back with heavy defeats like the 99-run loss to MI, before regaining form again. With 5 wins in 9 matches, GT remain firmly in the playoff race, especially strong at home.
Their latest win against defending champions RCB was a significant statement. Chasing 156, GT secured victory with 158/6 in 15.5 overs. Shubman Gill (43 off 18) set the tone with an aggressive start, while Jos Buttler (39) anchored the chase. The standout performer was Jason Holder (12 off 10, 2/29, 3 catches), earning Player of the Match for his all-round brilliance. Earlier, Rashid Khan’s control (2/19) also played a key role in restricting RCB to 155.
This season. Gujarat Titans’ average score is about 190 when batting first, and 170 while chasing. They have a significantly lower powerplay strike-rate of about 140 this season - something they need to work on. Statistically, GT’s batting has been led by Shubman Gill (373 runs, Avg 46.62, SR 155.41) and Sai Sudharsan (328 runs), forming a reliable top order. On the bowling front, Kagiso Rabada (14 wickets) and Prasidh Krishna (12 wickets) have been the primary wicket-takers.
A total of 4 out of 5 GT wins this season have come while chasing targets — vs RCB (by 4 wickets), vs CSK (by 8 wickets), vs LSG (by 7 wickets), and vs KKR (by 5 wickets). Two of those wins have come at home. GT playing at home in this game should look to chase.
Key Players: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada
Jos Buttler Total Runs Over 26.5 @ 1.85
Buttler scored 309 runs this season at a SR of 156.85. Has a good record against the Punjab Kings (527 runs in 15 matches) as well and he averages 47.33 at Narendra Modi Stadium.
Shubman Gill Total Runs Over 31.5 @ 1.85
Shubman Gill has an excellent record against Punjab Kings - 593 runs at a SR of 146.78. He is also GT's top-scorer this season with 373 runs at a SR of 155.41. He has scored past 31 runs in 7 of the last 8 matches played this season and is in sublime form heading into today's contest.
Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Mohit Sharma
Shubman Gill, Nishant Sindhu, Rashid Khan, Washington Sundar, Arshad Khan, Jason Holder, Jos Buttler, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Sai Sudharsan
Punjab Kings have been the standout team of the season, sitting comfortably at the top of the table with 6 wins in 8 matches and a strong NRR of +1.043. Their campaign has been built on clinical chasing - 6 wickets (vs DC), 7 wickets (vs MI), and 5 wickets (vs CSK) - often finishing games with overs to spare. Their dominance also includes a crushing 54-run win vs LSG, showcasing their ability to defend as well. Their only setback came in a high-scoring thriller against RR, where they conceded 228 despite posting 222/4.
One of their defining performances came in the historic chase against Delhi Capitals. PBKS chased down a mammoth 265/4 in 18.5 overs, registering the highest successful T20 chase ever. Prabhsimran Singh (76 off 26) and Shreyas Iyer (71 off 36) led a breathtaking batting assault, dismantling a 264/2 target with fearless strokeplay. While the bowlers had a tough outing, this match underlined PBKS’s unmatched batting firepower and chasing confidence.
PBKS average ~238 when batting first, showcasing elite scoring this season. They average ~212 while chasing, underlining their exceptional strength in high-pressure run chases. PBKS boast one of the most in-form batting units this season. Prabhsimran Singh (346 runs, SR 179.27) has been explosive at the top, while Shreyas Iyer (309 runs, Avg 61.80) has anchored the middle order brilliantly. In the bowling department, Arshdeep Singh (8 wickets) and Yuzvendra Chahal (7 wickets) have provided breakthroughs, though consistency remains an area to watch.
With 5 out of 6 wins coming in chases this season- some of them in very high scoring games - PBKS would feel they mow down any total with their strong battign line up. Bowling first and chasing is the way for PBKS to win this game.
Key Players: Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, Marcus Stoinis
Priyansh Arya Total 6's Over 1.5 @ 2.37
Priyansh Arya has hit a total of 26 sixes in 7 matches this season, averaging 3.7 sixes per match. He is the third highest six hitter and on a good batting track, where the ball comes onto the bat nicely, expect Arya to hit 2 or more sixes in today's match.
Total Sixes Over 11.5 @ 2.10
Punjab Kings are averaging 12.63 sixes per match this season, the second best six hitting team coming into this contest against the Gujarat Titans on the back off some high scoring games where they hit over 11 sixes in four of the last five matches.
Priyansh Arya Total Runs Over 23.5 @ 1.85
Priyansh Arya has scores of 29, 43, 93, 15 and 57 runs in the last five IPL matches. He has provided rollicking starts to the Kings in recent matches and scored past 23 runs in four of those. We back Arya to carry on his fireworks at the top of the order and predict his score to be over 23.
Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Marcus Stoinis, Suryansh Shedge, Nehal Wadhera, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Marco Jansen, Cooper Connolly, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Xavier Bartlett, Nehal Wadhera, Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Suryansh Shedge, Marcus Stoinis
The weather on the match day at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad is expected to be hot and dry with clear skies throughout the evening. The temperature will range between a high of around 41°C and a low of 28 °C. No rain is expected on the match day.
Pitch Condition
BattingBatting Conditions
High ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
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The venue of the match is Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Established in 2010 it is the largest cricket stadium in the world. Known for its high-scoring pitches. In overall IPL, the average first innings score here is around 175, while this season in 4 games, the average first innings score is close to 195 showcasing even flatter batting conditions. PBKS have a good memory of this venue being the highest run scorer here - 243 runs against GT in IPL 2025.
Gujarat Titans to win the coin toss @ 1.90
We back Gujarat Titans to win the coin toss in today's match against Punjab Kings.
At Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, results are evenly balanced with 24 wins each for teams batting first and chasing (50%-50%) in 48 IPL games so far. This season out of 4 games, 2 each have been won by the teams batting and fielding first. Looking at the success of both the teams in chasing, and conditions being neutral, the team winning the toss is likely to bowl first.
Punjab Kings enter this contest as table-toppers with 6 wins (1 no-result) in 8 matches and a strong NRR of +1.043, showcasing dominance, especially in run chases. Gujarat Titans, despite a mixed campaign (5 wins in 9 matches, NRR -0.192), come into this game with strong momentum after back-to-back wins, including a crucial victory over defending champions RCB. While GT have home advantage, PBKS’s explosive batting lineup and chasing consistency give them a slight edge in high-pressure situations.
We predict that Punjab Kings will defeat Gujarat Titans.
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