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IPL 2026: Revitalised GT take on formidable PBKS

Sunday, 03-May-2026 â—Ź 6 hrs ago
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Gujarat Titans are ready to face off against Punjab Kings on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in a massive crucial clash. As the tournament enters its most decisive stretch, this match is important for both teams in terms of playoff spots. Punjab Kings have been one of the standout sides this season, sitting comfortably at the top of the points table. 

Winning six of their last eight games, PBKS have been disciplined in both bowling and batting departments. They are coming off a recent defeat, but they have the ability to pull things through. Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, are in a difficult position. 

With five wins from nine matches, they remain in contention but have not found the rhythm. However, GT have shown enough potential to challenge the opposition. Now, for them, a win could bring much-needed momentum into their campaign and strengthen their push toward the top four. But a loss might derail their campaign.

Head-to-head

Matches - 7

GT won - 3

PBKS won - 4

GT probable XII: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj

PBKS probable XII: Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Suryansh Shedge, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet Brar



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