On Sunday, May 3, the Gujarat Titans will lock horns against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium. IPL 2026 has reached an interesting point where a single defeat can turn the points table upside down.
Punjab Kings are the best side so far in the tournament as the Shreyas Iyer-led side have 13 points in 8 matches and is at the top of the table. On the other hand, the Gujarat Titans are placed 5th with 10 points in 9 matches.
For GT, the match against Punjab Kings is a do-or-die game because they will further fall behind in the race to enter the top four. It is a reverse fixture as the two teams played their first match of IPL 2026 against each other.
Shedding light on the previous fixture, Punjab Kings registered a three-wicket win, as it was a thrilling low-scoring game at the Mullanpur Stadium in New Chandigarh. Ahead of the game, here is a look at the GT vs PBKS Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, the top player picks and the best-predicted Dream11 team today.
Hot Picks For GT vs PBKS Dream11 Team Today- IPL 2026, Match 46
Gujarat Titans
Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill has been Gujarat Titans’ best player this season as the right-handed batter has amassed 373 runs in 8 innings, averaging 46.63. Therefore, the GT captain is must in GT vs PBKS Dream11 prediction team.
Jos Buttler
After Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler has been Gujarat Titans’ best batter. The right-handed batter regained his lost mojo in the ongoing season and has amassed 309 runs in 9 innings, averaging 38.63.
Kagiso Rabada
The biggest surprise of the season has been Kagiso Rabada. Before the start of IPL 2026, several pundits wrote off the Proteas international, but the speedster silenced his critics in style and has been GT’s consistent bowler.
Rabada got rid of Virat Kohli in the previous match and has already picked up 14 wickets in 9 innings in IPL 2026.
Punjab Kings
Prabhsimran Singh
Prabhsimran Singh has seriously knocked at the selectors’ doors with his consistency in IPL 2026. The PBKS opener has scored 346 runs in seven innings, averaging 57.67, one of the best by any batter this season. Therefore, he is a must in GT vs PBKS Dream11 prediction team.
Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer needs no introduction and is the safest bet when it comes to picking a Dream11 team. The 31-year-old has already scored 309 runs in 7 innings, with an average of 61.80.
Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal is more of a gamble, but the right-arm spinner is fresh off a heroic performance against Rajasthan Royals. Notably, he picked up a three-wicket haul against RR and is must for the GT vs PBKS Dream11 prediction.
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad- Record of chasing teams
Interestingly, it has been an even contest so far at the Narendra Modi Stadium. A total of 48 IPL games have been played at this venue, where 24 matches have been won by the team batting first and 24 matches by the team batting second.
The surface offered a nice bounce for seamers early on in the previous match. It also assisted the spinners. Therefore, it will not be a batting paradise, and it is difficult to decide whether to bat first or bowl first.
GT Vs PBKS Risky Picks- IPL 2026, Match 46
Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan has had a mixed season. The Afghanistan spinner has picked up 10 wickets in nine innings. Interestingly, Rashid has picked up 4 wickets in the last four matches, which includes two wicketless spells.
Marco Jansen has looked a pale version of himself in IPL 2026. The South Africa all-rounder has amassed just 10 runs in two innings. Further, he has just 5 wickets in 7 innings, making him a risky pick.
Arshdeep Singh
The same case is for Arshdeep Singh. The left-arm seamer has just 8 wickets in 8 matches. He has leaked runs at an economy of 10.97. Therefore, picking Arshdeep Singh is also risky in Dream11 prediction.
GT Vs PBKS Differential picks- IPL 2026, Match 46
Sai Sudharsan
Sai Sudharsan got off to the worst possible start in IPL 2026 with has bounced back strongly. The southpaw has 328 runs in 9 innings and 150 runs out of these have been scored in last three innings.
Priyansh Arya
Priyansh Arya has one role which is to just attack and attack. The southpaw can also have a big 80-90 run knock and also score a quickire 30 or 40. Therefore, Priyansh Arya is a nice differential pick for dream 11 team.
Mohammed Siraj
Mohammed Siraj can also make an immediate impact with his bowling. Siraj has picked up 9 wickets in 9 innings. The India seamer can make a big impact with his bowling.
GT Vs PBKS Captain And Vice-captain Picks- IPL 2026, Match 46
Contests
Captain
Vice-captain
Small League Contests
Shubman Gill
Shreyas Iyer
Grand League Contests
Sai Sudharsan
Prabhsimran Singh
GT Vs PBKS Dream11 prediction Team for Small Leagues- IPL 2026, Match 46
GT vs PBKS Dream11 prediction team 1 [Source: Dream11 app]
Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Prabhsimran Singh Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, Priyansh Arya All-rounders: Marco Jansen, Jason Holder Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal
Captain: Shubman Gill Vice-Captain: Shreyas Iyer
GT Vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Prabhsimran Singh Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, Priyansh Arya, Sai Sudharsan All-rounders: Marco Jansen, Washington Sundar, Marcu Stoinis Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Arshad Khan, Mohammed Siraj
Captain: Sai Sudharsa Vice-Captain: Priyansh Arya
GT Vs PBKS Dream11 prediction expert advice
Given the conditions at the Narendra Modi Stadium, we recommend a 2-4-2-3 combination would be ideal for GT vs PBKS match today.
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GT vs PBKS Dream11 prediction team 1 [Source: Dream11 app]
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