Ahmedabad: Gujarat Titans (GT) take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 46th match of the IPL 2026 season on Sunday at 7:30 PM at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. PBKS come into this match after suffering their first defeat of the season against Rajasthan Royals (RR), while GT looked confident and strong with two consecutive wins.
These two teams will face each other for the second time this season. In their previous encounter, GT posted 162 runs, which PBKS successfully chased down, winning by 3 wickets. Cooper Connolly played a vital role in that chase.
Last year’s finalists PBKS have played 8 matches so far, including one against Kolkata Knight Riders that was washed out due to rain, earning them 1 point. In their last match, they lost despite scoring 222 runs. Excluding these two matches, they have won all of their other matches and still hold the top position on the table with 13 points. PBKS have an incredibly strong batting lineup with the powerful opening duo of Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya. The middle order is greatly handled by Shreyas Iyer and Cooper Connolly, while finishers like Marcus Stoinis and Shashank Singh add further firepower. In bowling, they rely on Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, and others, but in the last match, their bowling attack looked weak in executing crucial breakthroughs at key moments.
On the other hand, GT have played 9 matches, winning 5 and losing 4, currently sitting in 5th position with 10 points. In their last two matches, their bowling has looked strong, with Mohammed Siraj and Jason Holder picking up key wickets alongside Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, and others. They bowled Royal Challengers Bengaluru out for 155 at the same venue on Tuesday, April 30. In batting, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan have been in good form at the top along with Jos Buttler, but the middle order has struggled to consistently post big totals.
In IPL history, Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings have faced each other 7 times. Punjab Kings hold a slight edge with 4 wins, while Gujarat Titans have secured 3 victories.
Punjab Kings Squad:
Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, Vishnu Vinod, Harnoor Pannu, Pyla Avinash, Prabhsimran Singh, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Harpreet Brar, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Priyansh Arya, Musheer Khan, Suryansh Shedge, Mitch Owen, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Yash Thakur, Xavier Bartlett, Pravin Dubey, Vishal Nishad, Lockie Ferguson.
Punjab Kings Playing XI: Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Suryansh Shedge, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Impact Player: Harpreet Brar
Gujarat Titans Squad:
Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Tom Banton, Glenn Phillips, Sai Sudharsan, Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Arshad Khan, Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Singh Brar, Ishant Sharma, Ashok Sharma, Luke Wood, Kulwant Khejroliya, Rashid Khan.
Gujarat Titans Playing XI: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj.
Impact Player: Manav Suthar
The weather in Ahmedabad is expected to be hot but clear, with no chance of rain. Temperatures during the evening match will be around 32–35°C, gradually cooling as the night progresses, while humidity will remain moderate. Clear skies are expected throughout, ensuring a full uninterrupted match. However, early heat may make conditions challenging, and dew is likely to develop later, which could favor the chasing side. The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium is expected to be a good batting surface, especially under lights. It offers true bounce and pace early on, allowing batters to play freely, while fast bowlers may get some movement with the new ball. As the match progresses, the pitch becomes easier for stroke play. Spinners may find some grip in the middle overs, but dew in the second innings can reduce their effectiveness. Overall, it is expected to be a high-scoring contest, with teams likely preferring to chase. This clash will decide whether Gujarat Titans can take revenge on Punjab Kings or whether PBKS continue their strong momentum after their first defeat of the season.
