These player match-ups can headline GT-PBKS IPL 2026 clash
What's the story
Gujarat Titans (GT) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 46th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. The clash is scheduled for May 3 at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. Currently, GT sit fifth on the points table with five wins from nine matches. Meanwhile, PBKS are comfortably at the top of the table with six wins from eight matches. Here we look at a few player battles that can be witnessed in the upcoming game.
#1
Shubman Gill vs Arshdeep Singh
GT skipper Shubman Gill has been in fine touch this season as his 373 runs have come at a strike rate of 155.41. In the upcoming game, he will be up against ace PBKS pacer Arshdeep Singh in the powerplay overs. As per ESPNcricinfo, Gill has a strike rate of 128.07 against the left-arm pacer in the IPL. Arshdeep has trapped him just once across 10 outings.
#2
Priyansh Arya vs Kagiso Rabada
Such has been the dominance of PBKS opener Priyansh Arya this season that his strike rate of 250.44 is the best among batters with at least 100 runs in IPL 2026. His face-off with Kagiso Rabada would be enticing, as the latter has been sensational with the new ball lately. Notably, Rabada trapped Arya for seven when GT and PBKS met earlier this season.
#3
Shreyas Iyer vs Rashid Khan
Shreyas Iyer has led the Kings from the front, scoring 309 runs in IPL 2026 while striking at 174.57. As he operates at number four, his battle with talismanic leg-spinner Rashid Khan would be one to watch out for. The latter has gone for runs in his last few outings. However, Iyer has fallen to Rashid twice across 12 IPL innings. The PBKS skipper has a paltry strike rate of 116.66 in this battle.