The GT vs PBKS match is the 46th match of IPL 2026. It is being played on 3 May at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad at 7:30 PM. Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, are playing against Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer. Both teams want to win because the playoffs are coming soon. This match is very important for points, and fans are excited to watch this big game.
GT vs PBKS Pitch Report, Ahmedabad IPL 2026 Match
The GT vs PBKS match pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium is good for batting and usually gives decent scores. The average first innings score is around 170–180 runs, and anything above 170 is considered a strong total. Teams have even scored 240+ here, showing it can be high scoring. The pitch has good bounce, helps batters more, but fast bowlers get early help, and spinners get some turn later.
GTvs PBKS: Toss Update and Team Changes
In a high-voltage match, Shubman Gill is leading Gujarat with confidence, while Shreyas Iyer captains table-toppers Punjab Kings in great form. Shreyas called tails at the toss, but it did not go his way, and Gill won the toss.
He chose to bowl first, trusting his bowling unit. Gujarat has made one change in their playing eleven today. Iyer said he also wanted to bowl first and remained confident, while Punjab has made a few changes to their lineup as well.
GT vs PBKS Key Battles to Watch: Iyer Gill vs Bowlers
The GT vs PBKS match has two key battles to watch. Shreyas Iyer vs Mohammed Siraj is close, as Iyer has 46 runs off 35 balls, but Siraj has dismissed him 2 times. Siraj’s hard length bowling makes it tough. Shubman Gill vs Yuzvendra Chahal is one-sided, with Gill scoring 69 off 57 balls but getting out 4 times. Chahal’s spin keeps Gill under pressure and stops him from scoring freely.
GT vs PBKS: Playing XI of Both Sides
Gujarat Titans (GT) Squad
Playing XI:
- Shubman Gill (c) – Batter
- Sai Sudharsan – Batter
- Jos Buttler (wk) – Wicketkeeper
- Nishant Sindhu – All-rounder
- Washington Sundar – All-rounder
- Jason Holder – All-rounder
- Rashid Khan – Bowler
- Mohd Arshad Khan – All-rounder
- Kagiso Rabada – Bowler
- Mohammed Siraj – Bowler
- Manav Suthar – Bowler
Substitutes:
- Rahul Tewatia – All-rounder
- Glenn Phillips – Batter
- Anuj Rawat – Wicketkeeper
- Kumar Kushagra – Wicketkeeper
- Kulwant Khejroliya – Bowler
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Squad:
Playing XI:
- Shreyas Iyer (c) – Batter
- Prabhsimran Singh (wk) – Wicketkeeper
- Priyansh Arya – All-rounder
- Cooper Connolly – All-rounder
- Suryansh Shedge – All-rounder
- Nehal Wadhera – Batter
- Marcus Stoinis – All-rounder
- Marco Jansen – All-rounder
- Xavier Bartlett – Bowler
- Arshdeep Singh – Bowler
- Yuzvendra Chahal – Bowler
Substitutes:
- Harpreet Brar – All-rounder
- Vishnu Vinod – Wicketkeeper
- Vyshak Vijaykumar – Bowler
- Musheer Khan – All-rounder
- Mitch Owen – All-rounder
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