The excitement of the Tata IPL 2026 is at its peak. Today, a highly intriguing clash is set to unfold at the Narendra Modi Stadium—the world's largest cricket stadium. The Punjab Kings (PBKS), currently sitting atop the points table, will face off against the host team, the Gujarat Titans (GT). While Punjab will look to further consolidate their dominance, the Gujarat team will take the field with a firm resolve to settle the score for their previous defeat.
Gujarat Titans have been in excellent form recently, securing impressive victories in three of their last five matches. They are coming off a resounding win against Royal Challengers Bangalore, where they registered a four-wicket victory by delivering an outstanding all-round performance against the defending champions.
This season, Punjab Kings has proven to be an incredibly difficult team to beat. After remaining unbeaten for eight consecutive matches, they suffered their first defeat of the season at the hands of Rajasthan Royals. However, given the tremendous form they are currently in, nothing can stop them from maintaining their dominance. Against this backdrop, it will be interesting to see whether they can return to winning ways once again against GT.
GT vs PBKS Head to Head T20 Record
| Matches Played | 07 |
| GT Won | 03 |
| PBKS Won | 04 |
| Ties | - |
| No Result | - |
| First Match | April 08, 2022 (GT Won) |
| Most Recent Match | March 31, 2026 (PBKS Won) |
GT vs PBKS Predicted Playing 11
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (Captain), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (Wicketkeeper), Jason Holder, Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Manav Suthar
Impact Player: Rahul Tewatia
Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh (Wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Cooper Connolly, Suryansh Shedge, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vijaykumar Vyshak
Impact Player: Priyansh Arya
GT vs PBKS Player Stats
- Shubman Gill (GT Captain): His record against PBKS is exceptional. He has scored over 300 runs against PBKS in the IPL, maintaining an average of 59+. His form on his home ground serves as a major source of hope for GT.
- Sai Sudharsan (GT): The backbone of GT's middle order, boasting very strong statistics against PBKS.
- Jos Buttler (GT): An experienced wicketkeeper-batter who can prove to be a significant threat to the opposition during the Powerplay and middle overs.
- Shreyas Iyer (PBKS Captain): Currently in good form, though he will need to exercise some caution while facing Rashid Khan.
- Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya (PBKS): An aggressive opening pair capable of posting a big score during the Powerplay.
- Rashid Khan (GT): One of the world's finest spinners, possessing the ability to turn the tide of the match during the middle overs.
- Arshdeep Singh (PBKS): A death-overs specialist who poses a major threat to GT's top order.
GT vs PBKS Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is generally considered to be a batsman-friendly venue. The pitch typically offers consistent bounce, allowing the ball to come onto the bat with ease. Nevertheless, bowlers are not entirely out of the contest either. Fast bowlers—particularly with the new ball—can generate some lateral swing; furthermore, owing to the firmness of the pitch, they can also benefit from employing a ‘hit-the-deck’ strategy. As the match progresses, spin bowlers may find some grip and turn from the surface.
GT vs PBKS Probable Best Performers
Shreyas Iyer
One of the biggest reasons behind Punjab Kings' success so far this season is that their captain, Shreyas Iyer, has been consistently scoring runs. It is thanks to his magnificent form that PBKS has been able to post massive totals and chase down large targets with remarkable ease. It is hoped that Iyer's bat will fire once again this Sunday.
Kagiso Rabada
South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has proven to be a formidable player for the Gujarat Titans, particularly due to his exceptional ability to take wickets at crucial moments. Another hallmark of this outstanding bowler is his capacity to build pressure on the opposition by stemming the flow of runs from one end a strategy that ultimately proves beneficial for the Titans. It will be interesting to see how Rabada performs against Punjab.
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CRICKET POINTS TABLE - Indian Premier League (IPL 2026)
| No | Team | M | W | L | T | NR | NRR | Pts | Recent Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Punjab Kings | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1.043 | 13 | LWWWW |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +1.420 | 12 | LWWLW |
| 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +0.832 | 12 | WWWWW |
| 4 | Rajasthan Royals | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +0.510 | 12 | LWLWL |
| 5 | Gujarat Titans | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | -0.192 | 10 | WWLLW |
| 6 | Chennai Super Kings | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -0.005 | 8 | WLWLW |
| 7 | Delhi Capitals | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -0.895 | 8 | WLLLW |
| 8 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 8 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | -0.751 | 5 | WWLLL |
| 9 | Mumbai Indians | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | -0.803 | 4 | LLLWL |
| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | -1.106 | 4 | LLLLL |
| M: Matches, W: Won, L: Lost, T: Tie, NR: No Result, NRR: Net Run Rate, Pts: Points, Q: Qualified, E: Eliminate Recent Forms: W = Won, L = Lost, T = Tie, D = Draw, NR = No Result Last updated on 03-May-2026, 09:04 AM | |||||||||
