Punjab Kings face the Gujarat Titans on Sunday in Ahmedabad. The IPL 2026 match is at Narendra Modi International Stadium. Assistant Bowling Coach Trevor Gonsalves said the team will stay fearless.
He backed their bowlers. He said current conditions favour batters, not bowlers.
Gonsalves addressed talk around their recent bowling displays. He said cricket is now more in favour of batsmen. He felt criticism after the Rajasthan Royals match was harsh. He said RR just played better that day. He reminded that Punjab Kings also scored 250 against Delhi Capitals.
Gonsalves said Punjab Kings follow a different style. He called it fearless cricket. The side goes hard with bat and ball. He highlighted almost no changes in recent games. He said this shows trust. The staff wants players to feel fully backed despite mixed performances.
The coach noted one key change in the last match. He said many views came from outside after that game. Some called for more changes to the team. Gonsalves said they resisted that idea. For him, backing players is part of fearless cricket.
GT vs PBKS: Pitch in Ahmedabad expected to offer bounce
Looking at conditions, Gonsalveis s liked the latest view of the pitch. He said it looked better than on earlier days. He expects some bounce because of the black soil. The staff have planned for that. They believe it can suit their brains if lines are correct.
Gonsalves said Punjab Kings know what to expect from Gujarat Titans. He said they have studied possible changes by GT. The team will also revisit plans that worked before. He reminded that Punjab Kings dismissed GT quickly in their last meeting. the
The Punjab Kings versus Gujarat Titans game is on May 3, 2026. Start time is 7:30 pm. The venue is Narendra Modi International Stadium, Ahmedabad. Punjab Kings want momentum with their fearless style. Their response to batting-friendly conditions will be closely watched.