The thirty-sixth match of IPL 2026 between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings will be held on 3rd at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.third May 7:30 pm IST.
Get the best GT vs PBKS Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 46.th IPL 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
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GT vs PBKS Fantasy Tips:
- Sai Sudarshan He is the safest captain of the little league because he is consistently on top and is already 328 runs in 9 matches.
- jos buttler Is the best grand-league captain because Ahmedabad is batting friendly and can win fantasy contests with an explosive innings.
- Prabhsimran Singh Is a must-pick wicketkeeper-batsman. he has 346 runs And attacks in the powerplay, which gives him a high ceiling.
- Shreyas Iyer is a strong vice-captain option because he has scored 309 runs at an average of 61.80 And gives stability to PBKS.
- Shubman Gill + Sai Sudarshan + Jos Buttler If Gujarat bats first then the core should be the GT batting stack.
- Prabhsimran Singh + Shreyas Iyer + Marcus Stoinis If Punjab chases then it should be the core of PBKS.
- Kagiso Rabada and Arshdeep Singh These are prime options for bowling as the pitch is pace-friendly and the expected score is high.
- Rashid Khan This should not be ignored even on a batting pitch as he places importance on taking wickets in the middle overs.
- Marco Janson and Washington Sundar Have good options for punts, but don’t overload both in the smaller leagues.
- Avoid players: Xavier Bartlett and Glenn Phillips, until their inclusion in the final eleven is confirmed.
- Best Combination: 2 wk, 4 bat, 2 ar, 3 bowl
GT vs PBKS Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Jos Buttler – Powering the Gujarat Titans, he has scored 309 runs this season, using his aggressive approach to consistently trouble the bowling units. |
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Sai Sudarshan – Anchoring Gujarat Titans, he has scored 328 runs in 9 matches at an average of 36.44, ensuring consistent contributions at the top of the order. |
Raises up:
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Shreyas Iyer – Leading the middle-order for Punjab Kings, he has scored 309 runs in 8 matches at a remarkable average of 61.80, and has guided the innings with composure. |
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Prabhsimran Singh – Leading the way for Punjab Kings, he has scored 346 runs while providing explosive starts during the powerplay phase. |
Budget Selection:
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Washington Sundar – Providing balance for Gujarat Titans, he has contributed 169 runs at an average of 143.22 and 1 wicket in 9 matches to stabilize the lineup. |
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Marco Jansen – Bowling with the ball for Punjab Kings, he has taken 5 wickets in 8 matches while maintaining an economy of 9.37, adding useful depth to the lower order. |
GT vs PBKS IPL 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
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captain |
Sai Sudarshan and Jos Buttler |
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vice captain |
Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer |
GT vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Jos Buttler, Prabhsimran Singh (Vice Captain)
- Batsmen – Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, Priyansh Arya, Sai Sudarshan ©
- Allrounder – Jason Holder, Cooper Connolly
- Bowlers- Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan, Arshdeep Singh
GT vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Jos Buttler ©, Prabhsimran Singh
- Batsmen – Shreyas Iyer (Vice Captain), Shubman Gill, Priyansh Arya, Sai Sudarshan
- Allrounder- Jason Holder, Washington Sundar, Marco Johnson
- Bowlers- Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh
GT vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 46 IPL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Xavier Bartlett |
No |
No |
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glen phillips |
No |
No |
GT vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 46 IPL 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Sai Sudarshan |
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gl captaincy option |
jos buttler |
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choice of punt |
Marco Janson and Washington Sundar |
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dream11 combination |
2-4-2-3 |
GT vs PBKS Match Preview:
Gujarat Titans will face Punjab Kings in Match 46 of IPL 2026, which will be their second encounter of the season. Punjab Kings are on top with six wins from eight matches, while Gujarat Titans are in fourth place with five wins from nine matches. This contest will be very important as both the teams aim to strengthen their position in the table.
Gujarat Titans are going into this match with confidence after registering a four-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore, where Shubman Gill contributed 43 runs and Arshad Khan bowled a brilliant spell of three wickets. In contrast, Punjab Kings approach this match off the back of a six-wicket loss to Rajasthan Royals, although Prabhsimran Singh scored 59 and Marcus Stoinis added 62 in his latest performances this season.
Historically, Punjab Kings have a slight edge in this matchup, having won four out of seven encounters, while Gujarat Titans have claimed three wins. Therefore, Gujarat Titans will be looking to maintain their winning streak, while Punjab Kings will be aiming to regain the momentum and consolidate their dominance at the top.
GT vs PBKS head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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Gujarat Titans |
3 |
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punjab kings |
4 |
GT vs PBKS Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
33°C |
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weather forecast |
clear sky |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
190 |
Records of chasing teams:
GT vs PBKS Playing 11 (Expected):
Gujarat Titans Playing 11:
- Shubman Gill (Captain)
- B Sai Sudarshan
- Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper)
- jason holder
- M Shahrukh Khan
- washington beautiful
- Rahul Tewatia
- Arshad Khan
- Rashid Khan
- Kagiso Rabada
- human improvement
punjab kings playing 11: :
- Priyansh Arya
- Prabhsimran Singh (wicketkeeper)
- cooper connolly
- Shreyas Iyer (Captain)
- Nehal Vadhera
- marcus stoinis
- Suryansh Shedge/Shashank Singh
- marco janson
- Harpreet Brar
- lockie ferguson
- Arshdeep Singh
GT vs PBKS Impact Players
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Team |
If you bat first | If you bowl first | imaginary effect |
| GT | Manav Suthar/Mohammed Siraj can come defending | Rahul Tewatia/Shahrukh Khan can be used for chase depth | GT bowling impact increases support for Rabada/Rashid; Batting impact helps finishers |
| PBKS | Yuzvendra Chahal/Harpreet Brar can come defending | Shashank Singh/Suryansh Shedge may come chasing | PBKS’s batting effectiveness improved the value of chasing; Bowling effect helps in taking wickets in middle overs |
GT vs PBKS Match Winner Prediction:
- Winner: punjab kings
- Chances of winning: 57%
- Best batsman: Prabhsimran Singh
- Best bowler: Kagiso Rabada
- Toss Strategy: bowl first
- Expected Score: 200-220
