In the ongoing IPL 2026, Gujarat Titans (GT) are set to face Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. GT, positioned fifth in the points table with 10 points from nine matches, won the toss and opted to bowl first. They are coming off a victory against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), where they successfully chased down a target of 156 runs. Skipper Shubman Gill led the charge with a quick 43 runs off 18 balls. Meanwhile, PBKS, the current table-toppers with 13 points from eight matches, recently faced their first defeat against Rajasthan Royals (RR), where they scored 222 runs but lost by six wickets. The pitch report indicates that bowlers will play a crucial role, with a par score of approximately 180 runs expected for a competitive match.