GT vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match Preview: Fantasy Picks, Pitch Report & Playing XI

The Indian Premier League action continues to heat up as GT takes on PBKS in a highly anticipated T20 clash. If you are looking for the perfect Dream11 Prediction and a solid Fantasy Winning Team, you have come to the right place.

While PBKS enters this fixture in tremendous form, GT has been slightly up and down in their recent outings. However, playing at their home fortress, GT will be eager to bounce back and secure crucial points on the leaderboard.

Match Details

• Match: GT vs PBKS, IPL 2026
• Date: 03 May 2026
• Time: 19:30 IST
• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Live Streaming & Broadcast Details

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• Star Sport Channels

Weather Report

Ahmedabad will experience hot and dry conditions during the evening, with temperatures hovering around 35 to 38 degrees Celsius. The Rain impact is expected to be zero, ensuring a full game. The Dew factor will be prominent in the second innings, making chasing the preferred option for the captain winning the toss.

Pitch Report & Venue Stats

The surface at the Narendra Modi Stadium is known for its Batting friendly nature, offering true bounce that allows batters to play their shots freely. Looking at the recent data, there is a clear Pace vs spin dominance, with fast bowlers claiming 49 wickets compared to just 23 wickets for spinners over the last five games. The Average score here is a solid 185 runs.

Fantasy Takeaway: Load your fantasy contests with top order batters and death over pacers who can exploit the bounce and pick up late wickets.

Team Form & Head to-Head

GT

• Last 5 matches: W, W, L, L, W
• Recent performance: Slightly inconsistent but dangerous in their home conditions.
• Head to-head record: 3 wins against tonight's opponents.

PBKS

• Last 5 matches: L, W, W, W, W
• Recent performance: In tremendous form, riding high on explosive batting displays.
• Head to-head record: 4 wins in this rivalry.

Injury Updates & Player Availability

• Kusal Mendis and Ashok Sharma are Injured and unavailable for GT.
• The rest of the core players from both squads are Fully fit and ready for selection.

Probable Playing XI

GT

Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, Washington Sundar, M Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Arshad Khan, Jason Holder

PBKS

Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer, Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Xavier Bartlett, Lockie Ferguson

Key Players to Watch

• Shubman Gill: The GT skipper is in sublime touch, amassing 373 runs this season. He loves the pace and bounce at this venue.
• Prabhsimran Singh: Leading the charge for PBKS, he has smashed 346 runs at a staggering strike rate. He is a must have for your Mega Leagues.
• Kagiso Rabada: With 14 wickets already, he is the primary strike bowler for GT and highly effective in the powerplay.

Fantasy Picks

Small League Safe Picks

• Sai Sudharsan
• Shreyas Iyer
• Cooper Connolly

Mega League Differential Picks

• Washington Sundar: Offers great dual value with bat and ball, making him a smart differential pick.
• Marco Jansen: Can pick up crucial powerplay wickets and score quick runs down the order.

Match Prediction / Outlook

While GT has the home advantage, PBKS is currently playing a fearless brand of cricket. Given their tremendous recent form and explosive batting depth, PBKS holds a slight edge to win this high scoring thriller.

Disclaimer

Always check Final Playing XI and Toss updates before locking your fantasy team. Player availability and pitch conditions can change at the last minute.