GT vs PBKS: Gujarat Titans are slowly building momentum in IPL 2026. They have 10 points from 9 matches and sit 5th on the table. Their recent form is better with two wins in a row.
Those wins came against Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. In the last match, their bowling was sharp and they restricted RCB to 155.
Their batting still depends heavily on the top order. That includes Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler. The middle order has not been very reliable.
Punjab Kings are at the top of the table with 13 points from 8 matches. They have been the most consistent team so far. They only had one loss in six games before their last defeat.
Their batting is led by openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh. Shreyas Iyer has been key in the middle order. PBKS are strong with the bat. But their bowling has shown some inconsistency in recent games.
GT vs PBKS Indian Premier League 2026: Head-to-Head Stats
GT vs PBKS head-to-head is slightly in favour of Punjab Kings.They have played 7 matches in IPL so far. GT have won 3 games and lost 4. PBKS have won 4 games and lost 3.
| GT | PBKS | |
| 7 | Matches | 7 |
| 3 | Won | 4 |
| 4 | Lost | 3 |
| 0 | Tied | 0 |
| 232 | Highest Score | 243 |
| 143 | Lowest Score | 142 |
GT vs PBKS Indian Premier League 2026: Key Players to Watch
Gujarat Titans rely heavily on their top order in this match. Shubman Gill is the main player. He has 329 runs against Punjab Kings in this fixture. So he performs well in this matchup. He also leads the team as captain. Sai Sudharsan is in good form with back-to-back fifties. He helps GT build strong starts with Gill. Jos Buttler is the big match player. Kagiso Rabada is dangerous with the new ball. His pace and bounce can trouble PBKS openers early. Rashid Khan is important in the middle overs.
For Punjab Kings, captain Shreyas Iyer is the key batter. He also has a strong record against GT, including a big unbeaten 97. Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh form a very aggressive opening pair. They attack in the powerplay and set the tone.
Shashank Singh is important in finishing games with big hitting in the middle order. Arshdeep Singh is the main death bowler. His yorkers are key against GT’s finishers. Yuzvendra Chahal is the main spinner for PBKS. His battle with GT batters in the middle overs will be important.
GT vs PBKS Indian Premier League 2026: Predicted Playing 11
The Predicted Lineup for GT and PBKS in the Indian Premier League 2026 is as follows:
| GT (Probable XI) | PBKS (Probable XI) |
| Shubman Gill (C) | Prabhsimran Singh (WK) |
| Sai Sudharsan | Shreyas Iyer (C) |
| Jos Buttler (WK) | Cooper Connolly |
| Jason Holder | Suryansh Shedge |
| Shahrukh Khan | Nehal Wadhera |
| Washington Sundar | Marcus Stoinis |
| Arshad Khan | Marco Jansen |
| Rashid Khan | Lockie Ferguson |
| Kagiso Rabada | Arshdeep Singh |
| Mohammed Siraj | Yuzvendra Chahal |
| Manav Suthar | Vijaykumar Vyshak |
GT vs PBKS 2026 Indian Premier League 2026: Where to watch
In India, the match will be shown on Star Sports Network and JioStar Network. Live streaming will be on JioHotstar through app and website. In USA and Canada, it will be on Willow TV with the Willow TV app for streaming. In the UK, it will be on Sky Sports and streamed on Sky Go app.
Ahmedabad pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium is balanced. Batters get good bounce and a quick outfield, so shots come nicely off the bat. Average first innings score is around 170 to 200. Big scores above 200 are also common when batting is strong.
Fast bowlers can get some movement early with the new ball. Hard lengths also work because the pitch is firm. Spinners can get a bit of grip later in the innings.
Weather will be clear during the match. At start time it will be around 32°C and drop to about 28°C by the end. Humidity will stay low to moderate around 30–40 percent. No rain is expected, so the match should not be interrupted.
FAQs
Q. How are Gujarat Titans performing this season?
A. GT have 10 points from 9 matches and are 5th on the table.
Q. How are Punjab Kings performing this season?
A. PBKS are top of the table with 13 points from 8 matches.
Q. What is the weather forecast for GT vs PBKS match?
A. The weather will be clear, with no rain expected.
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