GT vs PBKS Match 46 Preview: Shami vs Arshdeep at Ahmedabad

Gujarat Titans take on Punjab Kings in IPL 2026 Match 46 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad — a fixture that could swing the playoff math. With Shubman Gill captaining Gujarat Titans and Shreyas Iyer leading Punjab Kings, we cover the pitch, predicted XIs, key battles, Dream11 captain picks and our prediction.

Match Overview

Match: Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings — IPL 2026 Match 46 Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Date: See the IPL 2026 schedule for exact start time. Broadcast: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar (free mobile).

Points table context

As of 22 April 2026, Punjab Kings sit atop the table, with RCB, RR and SRH chasing them. Bottom half: DC, MI, GT, CSK, LSG and KKR are all fighting for the remaining playoff slots. For live math, see our IPL 2026 points table and mid-season analysis.

Gujarat Titans form

Under Shubman Gill, Gujarat Titans feature Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami. For their bowling depth, see IPL 2026 best bowling attack mid-season.

Punjab Kings form

Punjab Kings under Shreyas Iyer bring Shreyas Iyer, Glenn Maxwell, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh to the table. For how their middle order stacks up, browse our team squad analysis hub.

Pitch report — Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Flat surface with true bounce. 180+ chasable under dew. Narendra Modi pitch report.

Key battles

1. Shubman Gill vs Shashank Singh — decides the powerplay shape.
2. Shreyas Iyer vs Sai Sudharsan — top-order anchor vs new-ball specialist.
3. Spin overs 8–14 — read our IPL 2026 spin vs pace data for the league-wide picture.

Predicted XIs

Gujarat Titans

1. Shubman Gill (c)
2. Jos Buttler
3. Rashid Khan
4. Mohammed Shami
5. Sai Sudharsan

Punjab Kings

1. Shreyas Iyer (c)
2. Glenn Maxwell
3. Yuzvendra Chahal
4. Arshdeep Singh
5. Prabhsimran Singh
6. Shashank Singh

Head-to-head

Check our Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings all-time comparison for the career win-loss math.

Dream11 captain picks

1. Shubman Gill — high-volume runs floor.
2. Shreyas Iyer — opposition top-order specialist.
3. Rashid Khan — differential play.

For method: Dream11 captain picks strategy.

Prediction

Slight edge to Gujarat Titans on current form. The toss — and dew — will decide it.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings Match 46?

See our live IPL 2026 schedule for the latest date-time.

Where is Match 46 being played?

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

Who are the captains?

Shubman Gill for Gujarat Titans; Shreyas Iyer for Punjab Kings.

Where can I watch the match live?

Star Sports Network (TV) and JioHotstar (streaming, free mobile).

Who should I pick as Dream11 captain?

Shubman Gill or Shreyas Iyer — see captain-picks strategy.

The takeaway

Bookmark the IPL 2026 points table, live schedule, and Dream11 tools. CricJosh refreshes every hub after every match.