GT vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today Match | Fantasy Team, Captain Picks & Strategy
📅 3 May 2026 · ⏰ 7:30 PM IST · 🏟️ Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Match Overview
GT vs PBKS, Match 46 of IPL 2026, is scheduled for 3 May 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. For this Dream11 prediction today match, both sides are in the thick of the playoff race, making every point crucial. Understanding the pitch conditions and toss impact is essential before locking your fantasy XI. Below you'll find predicted playing 11s, key player analysis, captain picks, and two ready-to-use Dream11 teams.
Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | GT vs PBKS, Match 46 |
| Date | 3 May 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Tournament | IPL 2026 |
| Format | T20 |
Pitch Report
| Factor | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly 🏏 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 182–196 |
| Chasing Advantage | Ahmedabad is a good chasing venue; large outfield slightly aids defenders in evening conditions |
| Spin Involvement | Low — pace and batting dominate |
Narendra Modi Stadium's flat surface and large dimensions create a balanced contest between bat and ball. Evening conditions at Ahmedabad mean the pitch settles quickly and batsmen can score freely. Both bowling attacks have the pace and variation to exploit the conditions at different stages.
Weather Report
Predicted Playing 11
GT
- BAT Shubman Gill
- WK Wriddhiman Saha
- BAT Sai Sudharsan
- BAT David Miller
- AR Hardik Pandya
- AR Rahul Tewatia
- BOW Rashid Khan
- BOW Mohammed Shami
- BOW Kagiso Rabada
- BOW Noor Ahmad
- AR Azmatullah Omarzai
PBKS
- WK Prabhsimran Singh
- BAT Shikhar Dhawan
- BAT Shreyas Iyer
- BAT Shashank Singh
- BAT Nehal Wadhera
- AR Marcus Stoinis
- AR Sam Curran
- BOW Arshdeep Singh
- BOW Yuzvendra Chahal
- BOW Nathan Ellis
- BOW Harshal Patel
Key Players to Watch
GT Picks
- BAT Shubman Gill — GT captain at his home Ahmedabad ground — consistent form and home advantage make him the automatic captain pick
- BOW Rashid Khan — Best spin bowler in the IPL; Ahmedabad's large outfield suits his restrictive style and he still takes wickets regularly
- BOW Kagiso Rabada — Express pace and swing in evening Ahmedabad conditions; dangerous in powerplay and death overs
- BOW Mohammed Shami — Experienced Indian pacer who knows Ahmedabad like his backyard; intelligent use of conditions makes him effective
PBKS Picks
- WK Prabhsimran Singh — PBKS's aggressive opener who attacks pace bowling from the first over; high ceiling on a flat Ahmedabad track
- AR Marcus Stoinis — Hard-hitting middle-order bat and useful pace option; when both departments click, his score is exceptional
- BOW Yuzvendra Chahal — Leg-spin in evening Ahmedabad conditions creates opportunities; consistent wicket-taker against aggressive batting lineups
- BAT Shreyas Iyer — PBKS captain with good technique; reliable accumulator who also accelerates in the back half of the innings
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
🛡️ Safe Picks
⚡ Risky / Differential
Dream11 Teams
🛡️ Safe Team (Small League)
- Wriddhiman Saha
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Sai Sudharsan
- David Miller
- Rashid Khan
- Prabhsimran Singh (VC)
- Shreyas Iyer
- Marcus Stoinis
- Sam Curran
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Kagiso Rabada
🔥 Grand League Team
- Wriddhiman Saha
- Shubman Gill (VC)
- David Miller
- Hardik Pandya
- Rashid Khan
- Prabhsimran Singh (C)
- Shreyas Iyer
- Shashank Singh
- Marcus Stoinis
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Kagiso Rabada
Winning Tips
- Ahmedabad evening — flat track produces 185–195; plan 6 batsmen and all-rounders with 4 quality bowlers
- Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada are the two GT bowling picks that must feature in every combination
- Prabhsimran as GL captain is a bold differential — his ceiling at Ahmedabad against quality pace is enormous
- Shami vs PBKS's aggressive top order is the defining bowling contest; back him in all teams
- Marcus Stoinis is the key cross-format pick — his all-round value in a high-scoring match is exceptional
⚡ Toss Update
🔄 Toss update will be added here shortly before match time. Once confirmed, use our Fantasy Cricket Team Generator — set the correct batting/fielding decision and the tool will automatically adjust captain picks and player weightings based on the toss outcome.