Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings Pitch Report: The 46th match of IPL 2026 will be played between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 3, starting at 7:30 PM (IST). Let's take a look at the pitch report for today's IPL match.
Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings (GT vs PBKS) Match Details:
- League: Indian Premier League 2026
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Date: May 03, 2026
- Start Time: 07:30 PM (IST) - 02:00 PM (GMT)
- Teams: Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings
GT vs PBKS Match Previews
Delivering a stellar performance in their previous match, the Gujarat Titans secured a 4-wicket victory over the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Batting first, Bangalore posted a total of 155 runs—a target that Gujarat chased down with ease in just 15.5 overs.
Shubman Gill anchored the innings with a composed knock of 43 runs, while Jos Buttler made a crucial contribution of 39 runs. On the bowling front, Arshad Khan made a significant impact, claiming 3 wickets for 22 runs in 3.2 overs. Jason Holder and Rashid Khan also made effective contributions, taking 2 wickets each.
Despite enjoying a strong season overall, the Punjab Kings suffered a 6-wicket defeat at the hands of the Rajasthan Royals in their last match. Batting first, Punjab set a challenging target of 223 runs, but Rajasthan successfully chased it down in 19.2 overs. Prabhsimran Singh impressed with an innings of 59 runs, while Marcus Stoinis played a magnificent knock of 62 runs.
However, Punjab's bowling attack appeared to struggle significantly; only Yuzvendra Chahal managed to make an impact by taking 3 wickets, while the remaining bowlers failed to perform up to expectations.
GT vs PBKS, Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
PBKS vs GT Match Pitch Report: For the GT vs PBKS clash, the pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium is expected to be flat and conducive to batsmen. It will feature true bounce, good carry, and a fast outfield, making it ideal for stroke-play and high-scoring encounters.
- The Ahmedabad pitch is prepared using a blend of red and black soil, which ensures consistent bounce and pace throughout the innings. This allows batsmen to play drive and pull shots with confidence.
- Fast bowlers may find some early movement and bounce during the Powerplay, while spinners typically prove more effective in the middle overs, as the pitch tends to slow down slightly by that stage.
- According to statistics from recent IPL matches held at this venue, the average first-innings score has been around 195, and a total between 185 and 200 is generally considered the ideal target to defend.
- The stadium has a remarkable history of hosting high-scoring matches and witnessing successful chases of large targets. Therefore, even a score exceeding 200 here is highly likely to result in a fiercely contested battle.
Narendra Modi Stadium Records and Stats In IPL
| Total matches: | 48 | |
| Batting first won: | 24 | |
| Bowling first won: | 24 | |
| No Result: | 1 | |
| Matches Tied: | 1 | |
| 1st inn avg score: | 178 | |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 160 | |
| Highest Total: | 243/5 | |
| Lowest Total: | 89/10 | |
| Highest Chased: | 204/3 |
GT vs PBKS Match Playing 11
Gujarat Titans (GT) Possible Playing 11: 1. Sai Sudharsan, 2. Shubman Gill(C), 3. Jos Buttler(WK), 4. Washington Sundar, 5. Shahrukh Khan, 6. Jason Holder, 7. Rashid Khan, 8. Arshad Khan, 9. Kagiso Rabada, 10. Mohammed Siraj, 11. Manav Suthar
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Possible Playing 11: 1. Prabhsimran Singh(WK), 2. Priyansh Arya, 3. Cooper Connolly, 4. Shreyas Iyer(C), 5. Marcus Stoinis, 6. Suryansh Shedge, 7. Nehal Wadhera, 8. Marco Jansen, 9. Arshdeep Singh, 10. Lockie Ferguson, 11. Yuzvendra Chahal
