GT vs PBKS, 3 May 2026 Match Prediction Today, Indian Premier League Match 46: Who Will Win, Toss Impact & Win Probability
Published - 01 May 2026, 07:30 PM | Updated - 03 May 2026, 02:14 PM
GT vs PBKS Match Prediction: Match Context, Stakes and Team Situation
Gujarat Titans (GT) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will lock horns against each other in Match 46 of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 3. This will be the second meeting of GT and PBKS in the ongoing 2026 season.
Gujarat Titans are coming into this crucial IPL 2026 match after crushing the defending champions RCB in the home game and CSK at Chepauk. The fifth-place GT’s confidence is skyrocketing, and they must be keen on carrying forward their momentum against PBKS at their home ground.
On the other hand, the Punjab Kings are coming into this match after their crushing loss to the Rajasthan Royals, who broke their seven-match winning streak this season. Now, the table topper PBKS will aim to outclass the confident GT in Ahmedabad to strengthen their position for the IPL 2026 playoffs.
⚡ QUICK VERDICT
Slight Lean Gujarat Titans
Winner: Punjab Kings
Win Probability: 57%
Best Batter: Shubman Gill
Best Bowler: Kagiso Rabada
Toss Strategy: Bowl first
Expected 1st innings score: 200-215
FULL ANALYSIS BELOW ↓
GT
55%
PBKS
45%
WIN PROBABILITY
GT vs PBKS Match Details: Date, Time, Venue and Live Streaming
Match
Match 46
Series
IPL
Date
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Time
07:30 PM IST
Venue
Narendra Modi Stadium
City
Ahmedabad
Live streaming
Jio Hotstar
TV
Star Sports Network
GT vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record and Recent Results
GT
4
PBKS
4
Last 5: GT
LWLWL
PBKS
WLLLL
Punjab Kings have won four of their seven matches, while Gujarat Titans emerged victorious on three occasions in their IPL rivalry.
GT vs PBKS Points Table Impact: Standings, Form and Playoff Scenario
Live
| Team | Pos | P | W | L | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT | #2 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 18 | +0.695 |
| PBKS | #5 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 15 | +0.309 |
| Team | Pos | P | W | L | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCB | #1 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 18 | +0.783 |
| SRH | #3 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 18 | +0.524 |
| RR | #4 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | +0.189 |
| DC | #6 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 14 | -0.651 |
| KKR | #7 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 13 | -0.147 |
| CSK | #8 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 12 | -0.345 |
| MI | #9 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | -0.584 |
| LSG | #10 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | -0.740 |
GT vs PBKS Match Analysis: Powerplay, Middle Overs and Death Overs Breakdown
Powerplay Strategy: Key Battles in First 6 Overs
Middle Overs Battle: Spin vs Stability
Death Overs Impact: Finishers and Bowling Pressure
Powerplay: Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan will look to attack early but must be careful against the swing and accurate yorkers of Arshdeep Singh to avoid losing early wickets.
For PBKS, Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, and Prabhsimran Singh are in great form and will try to attack Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada early.
Middle Overs: Jos Buttler, Washington Sundar, and Shahrukh Khan need to bat smartly against PBKS' wicket-taking spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. On the other hand, Rashid Khan is also expected to give tough time to Shreyas Iyer and Marcus Stoinis in Ahmedabad.
Death Overs: Rahul Tewatia and Jason Holder will aim to provide strong finish to GT by targeting Arshdeep Singh. On the other hand, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis and Marco Jansen will make the most of GT's weakness at deaths.
GT vs PBKS Key Players to Watch: Match-Winning Performers
SH
KEY IMPACT
Shubman Gill
GT • BAT
732 runs
Avg 45.8 · SR 163.0
SA
GAME CHANGER
Sai Sudharsan
GT • BAT
722 runs
Avg 42.5 · SR 158.0
PR
X-FACTOR
Prabhsimran Singh
PBKS • BAT
510 runs
Avg 39.2 · SR 168.9
Gujarat Titans:
Shubman Gill: He is in sublime form this season with 373 runs in 8 matches and has a great record in Ahmedabad. His role as the anchor and aggressor makes him the biggest threat to the PBKS bowling attack.
Rashid Khan: He is a big threat to PBKS because of his fast leg-breaks and googly. He can trigger a collapse in the middle order.
Mohammed Siraj: He has been in sensational form. His ability to extract early movement at the Narendra Modi Stadium makes him a big danger for the PBKS top order.
Punjab Kings:
Prabhsimran Singh: His consistency, power-hitting, and ability to provide explosive starts are crucial for PBKS.
Shreyas Iyer: He is in sensational form, and his ability to anchor the middle order and stabilize the innings makes him a big threat to GT.
Yuzvendra Chahal: He will lead PBKS’ spin attack and is able to rattle GT’s struggling middle order.
GT vs PBKS Key Battles: Player Matchups That Could Decide the Match
Shubman Gill vs Arshdeep Singh
Shubman Gill will have to handle the early swing and accuracy of Arshdeep Singh in the powerplay if he wants to build a strong innings for GT at his hunting ground against PBKS.
Cooper Connolly vs Mohammed Siraj
Cooper Connolly faces a tough challenge against Mohammed Siraj, as the in-form PBKS batter needs to handle GT pacer's swing and seam movement early to give his team a strong start.
Shreyas Iyer vs Rashid Khan
Shreyas Iyer will have a tough time against Rashid Khan, as he needs to read his googlies and variations well to keep scoring in the middle overs on the Ahmedabad pitch.
GT vs PBKS Pitch Report: Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Analysis
Based on last 5 completed T20 matches.
174
Avg score
7
Avg wickets
Score Distribution (1st Innings)
041
< 140
140-180
> 180
Pitch: Batting Friendly
Par: 162 - 186
Medium
Batting Friendly: 1
Bowling Friendly: 0
Neutral: 4
Teams batting first have scored noticeably better.
Editorial Pitch Notes
The Narendra Modi Stadium is expected to offer a batting-friendly surface, and the average first-innings score should be 200+ at this venue. Fast bowlers are likely to get help from the pitch in the powerplay, but then the spinners will make batters’ lives tough before dew comes into the picture.
GT vs PBKS Weather Report: Ahmedabad Weather Conditions for Today's Match
Forecast snapshot: ~29.97°C, humidity 70%, cloud/rain indicator 0%.
29.97°C
Humidity 70%
Wind 5.75 km/h Clouds 0%
Ahmedabad is expected to have clear and hot weather for this evening match. Temperatures will be around 32°C to 37°C during the match time with moderate humidity. No rain threat to this game.
GT vs PBKS Toss Prediction and Impact: Bat or Bowl First?
Batting First Advantage
GT +7%57%
Chasing Preference
GT +-3%47%
The captain winning the toss is expected to bowl first, as the pitch will be good for fast bowlers at the start, and then dew will play a big role in the second innings in Ahmedabad.
If the Gujarat Titans bat first, they are likely to score around 195 to 205 runs. If Punjab Kings bat first, they could post between 210 and 225 on the board, given their explosive batting form this season.
GT vs PBKS Win Probability: Team Chances and Match Prediction Model
GT vs PBKS — model-style win chances aligned with the quick verdict above.
GT
55%
PBKS
45%
GT vs PBKS Match Prediction Today: Who Will Win the IPL Match?
🏆 Match Prediction
Gujarat Titans in a close game
Punjab Kings are expected to beat the Gujarat Titans in this IPL 2026 clash. PBKS has the momentum and has the strong batting lineup and balanced attack, which gives them the edge against GT.
Our Pick
GT
In a close game Confidence
0%92%100%
GT vs PBKS Expert Analysis: Who Has the Edge and Why?
💡
Punjab Kings look slightly ahead in this match because they are in dominant form this season, and their explosive top order has been attacking the bowling attack fearlessly. They have already beaten Gujarat Titans in the ongoing IPL 2026. They look strong in every department to hand another setback to GT this season.
On the other hand, Gujarat Titans are struggling for consistency this season. Their death bowling has not been that effective so far, and they have even lost two matches at Narendra Modi Stadium this season.
GT vs PBKS FAQs: Prediction, Pitch, Toss and Match Questions Answered
Q: How many matches have PBKS won against GT?
A: PBKS hold a slight edge, with 4 wins from 7 IPL games.
Q: Who is the leading run-scorer for PBKS?
A: Prabhsimran Singh with 346 runs in 8 matches at an impressive average of 58.00 and strike rate of 179.27.
Q: What is the average first-innings score at the Narendra Modi Stadium?
A: The average first-innings score is 200+.
Q: How many wickets has Arshdeep Singh taken this season?
A: Bhuvneshwar Kumar has taken 8 wickets in 8 matches at an economy rate of around 11.
Q: Who will win the Gujarat Titans vs. the Punjab Kings match?
A: Punjab Kings are the favorites because of their momentum and explosive batting line-up.
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