Gujarat Titans are fifth in the points table after registering five wins in nine matches. The team has found a rhythm at the right time, winning their last two matches and rebuilding the momentum after a mixed start to the campaign. Led by Shubman Gul, GT will look to continue their recovery and settle the score against Punjab Kings, who defeated them earlier this season.
Punjab Kings, meanwhile, have been one of the standout teams in IPL 2026. With six wins from eight matches, PBKS are currently at the top of the standings and have impressed with their consistency across the board. Their batting line-up has been under pressure, while the bowling attack has regularly produced match-winning performances. Despite suffering a setback in their previous outing, Punjab Kings remain favorites for this match and will aim to strengthen their grip on the top with their seventh win of the season.
The rivalry between these two franchises has been going on for years. In the last seven meetings, Punjab Kings have a slight edge with four victories, while Gujarat Titans have triumphed on three occasions. This narrow margin adds another layer of intrigue to an already high-stakes contest.
Fans can expect a thrilling battle in Ahmedabad as two strong squads that have faced each other under contrasting lights in recent outings. While Gujarat Titans are looking to extend their winning streak, Punjab Kings will be determined to assert their dominance in the competition.
Teams:
Punjab Kings Squad: Prabhasmaran Singh (w), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Marcus Stoins, Suryanesh Shidge, Nihal Wadhira, Marco Johnson, Lockie Ferguson, Arsdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vishnu Vinod, Vijay Kumar Viresh, Burtar Khan, Yash Thakur, Ben Darshuis, Parveen Dubey, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Payla Avinash. Vishal Nishad, Shashank Singh
Gujarat Titans Squad: Shibman Gill (capt), Sai Sudharson, Jos Buttler (w), Washington Sundar, Shah Rukh Khan, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammad Siraj, Manav Sathar, Rahul Teotia, Glenn Phillips, Anuj Rawat, Krishnath Sharma, Anshorwath, Answaria, Answaria, INN. Jayant Yadav, Luke Wood, Prasad Krishna, Kumar Kshagra, Gurnoor Brar, Ashok Sharma, Connor Esterhausen, Roysrinvasan Sai Kishore
