Kamal Ghorui
Gujarat Titans head into the contest placed fifth on the points table after registering five wins from nine matches. The side has found rhythm at the right time, winning their previous two encounters and rebuilding momentum after a mixed start to the campaign. Led by Shubman Gill, GT will look to continue their resurgence and also settle scores against Punjab Kings, who defeated them earlier this season.
Punjab Kings, meanwhile, have been one of the standout teams of IPL 2026. With six victories in eight matches, PBKS currently sit at the top of the standings and have impressed with their consistency across departments. Their batting lineup has delivered under pressure, while the bowling attack has regularly produced match-winning performances. Despite suffering a setback in their previous outing, Punjab Kings remain favourites for this fixture and will aim to strengthen their hold at the top with a seventh victory of the season.
The rivalry between these two franchises has remained closely contested over the years. In seven previous meetings, Punjab Kings hold a slight edge with four wins, while Gujarat Titans have emerged victorious on three occasions. That narrow margin adds another layer of intrigue to an already high-stakes encounter.
Fans can expect a thrilling battle in Ahmedabad as two strong squads with contrasting recent journeys face off under the lights. While Gujarat Titans seek to extend their winning momentum, Punjab Kings will be determined to reaffirm their dominance in the competition.
Squads:
Punjab Kings Squad: Prabhsimran Singh (w), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Marcus Stoinis, Suryansh Shedge, Nehal Wadhera, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vishnu Vinod, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Xavier Bartlett, Harpreet Brar, Musheer Khan, Yash Thakur, Ben Dwarshuis, Praveen Dubey, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Pyla Avinash, Vishal Nishad, Shashank Singh
Gujarat Titans Squad: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (w), 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
