GT vs PBKS IPL 2026 Toss Report Playing 11 Announced: Gujarat Won The Toss And Elected To Bowl First

As the Indian Premier League 2026 reaches a crucial phase, the points table is tightening, and every result is gaining importance. Gujarat Titans appear to be peaking at the right time, registering consecutive wins, including a commanding victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru. They now face table-toppers Punjab Kings, who will be keen to bounce back after their first defeat.

Gujarat's resurgence has been built on improved balance. The inclusion of Jason Holder has added depth, contributing with both bat and ball while giving the bowling unit a clearer structure. This was evident in their last outing, where they maintained discipline and executed a composed chase.

However, their batting remains heavily dependent on the top order, which has delivered consistently with a mix of control and aggression. The middle order, including Shahrukh Khan and Washington Sundar, has yet to make a strong impact. Still, the presence of finishers like Rahul Tewatia and Rashid Khan provides a safety net.

For the Punjab Kings, their first loss of the season exposed issues in execution, particularly in the bowling department. Despite controlling key phases, they failed to close out the game, something captain Shreyas Iyer acknowledged.

The bowling attack, led by Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen, has been effective overall, but recent lapses, along with an expensive outing from Lockie Ferguson, highlight the need for better control.

With Gujarat building momentum and Punjab aiming to regain rhythm, this clash could play a key role in shaping the second half of the season.

GT vs PBKS Schedule

• Match: Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings
• Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026
• Time: 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM IST)
• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

GT vs PBKS Toss Report

Gujarat Titans won the toss and chose to field first. "We're gonna bowl first. I think we have been chasing well in the past few games, and our bowling has been top-notch, so we thought we would continue with the momentum," said Shubman Gill, the captain of the Gujarat Titans.

GT vs PBKS Playing 11

Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh(w), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer(c), Marcus Stoinis, Suryansh Shedge, Nehal Wadhera, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill(c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler(w), Washington Sundar, Nishant Sindhu, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Manav Suthar

GT vs PBKS Squad

Gujarat Titans (GT) Squad: Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Manav Suthar, Rahul Tewatia, Glenn Phillips, Anuj Rawat, Nishant Sindhu, Kulwant Khejroliya, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Luke Wood, Prasidh Krishna, Kumar Kushagra, Gurnoor Brar, Ashok Sharma, Connor Esterhuizen, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) Squad: Shreyas Iyer (C), Prabhsimran Singh, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Priyansh Arya, Pyla Avinash, Xavier Bartlett, Pravin Dubey, Lockie Ferguson, Musheer Khan, Suryansh Shedge, Harnoor Singh, Yash Thakur, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Vishnu Vinod, Ben Dwarshuis, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Vishal Nishad.