The **Indian Premier League** action continues to heat up as **GT** takes on **PBKS** in a highly anticipated **T20** clash. If you are looking for the perfect Dream11 Prediction and a solid Fantasy Winning Team, you have come to the right place. 

While **PBKS** enters this fixture in tremendous form, **GT** has been slightly up and down in their recent outings. However, playing at their home fortress, **GT** will be eager to bounce back and secure crucial points on the leaderboard.

### Match Details

* **Match:** **GT** vs **PBKS**, **IPL** 2026
* **Date:** 03 May 2026
* **Time:** 19:30 **IST**
* **Venue:** **Narendra Modi Stadium**, Ahmedabad

### Live Streaming & Broadcast Details

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### Weather Report

Ahmedabad will experience hot and dry conditions during the evening, with temperatures hovering around 35 to 38 degrees Celsius. The **Rain impact** is expected to be zero, ensuring a full game. The **Dew factor** will be prominent in the second innings, making chasing the preferred option for the captain winning the toss.

### Pitch Report & Venue Stats

The surface at the **Narendra Modi Stadium** is known for its **Batting friendly** nature, offering true bounce that allows batters to play their shots freely. Looking at the recent data, there is a clear **Pace vs spin dominance**, with fast bowlers claiming **49 wickets** compared to just **23 wickets** for spinners over the last five games. The **Average score** here is a solid **185 runs**.

**Fantasy Takeaway:** Load your fantasy contests with top order batters and death over pacers who can exploit the bounce and pick up late wickets.

### Team Form & Head to-Head

**GT**
* Last 5 matches: W, W, L, L, W
* Recent performance: Slightly inconsistent but dangerous in their home conditions.
* Head to-head record: **3 wins** against tonight's opponents.

**PBKS**
* Last 5 matches: L, W, W, W, W
* Recent performance: In tremendous form, riding high on explosive batting displays.
* Head to-head record: **4 wins** in this rivalry.

### Injury Updates & Player Availability

* **Kusal Mendis** and **Ashok Sharma** are **Injured** and unavailable for **GT**.
* The rest of the core players from both squads are **Fully fit** and ready for selection.

### Probable Playing XI

**GT**

Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, Washington Sundar, M Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Arshad Khan, Jason Holder

**PBKS**

Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer, Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Xavier Bartlett, Lockie Ferguson

### Key Players to Watch

* **Shubman Gill**: The **GT** skipper is in sublime touch, amassing **373 runs** this season. He loves the pace and bounce at this venue.
* **Prabhsimran Singh**: Leading the charge for **PBKS**, he has smashed **346 runs** at a staggering strike rate. He is a must have for your Mega Leagues.
* **Kagiso Rabada**: With **14 wickets** already, he is the primary strike bowler for **GT** and highly effective in the powerplay.

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### Fantasy Picks

**Small League Safe Picks**

* **Sai Sudharsan**
* **Shreyas Iyer**
* **Cooper Connolly**

**Mega League Differential Picks**

* **Washington Sundar**: Offers great dual value with bat and ball, making him a smart differential pick.
* **Marco Jansen**: Can pick up crucial powerplay wickets and score quick runs down the order.

### Match Prediction / Outlook

While **GT** has the home advantage, **PBKS** is currently playing a fearless brand of cricket. Given their tremendous recent form and explosive batting depth, **PBKS** holds a slight edge to win this high scoring thriller. 

### Disclaimer

Always check **Final Playing XI** and **Toss** updates before locking your fantasy team. Player availability and pitch conditions can change at the last minute.

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