The Indian Premier League 2026 continues with an exciting clash as Punjab Kings (PBKS) face Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 4 of the tournament. The match will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, on March 31 at 7:30 PM IST.
Punjab Kings had a brilliant campaign in the previous season under Shreyas Iyer, finishing the league stage at the top and reaching the final. However, they narrowly missed the title against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Now, PBKS will aim to go one step further and win the championship in IPL 2026.
Gujarat Titans, the IPL 2022 champions, will also start their season with confidence. Led by Shubman Gill, the Titans have a strong batting lineup and experienced bowlers, making this clash an exciting contest.
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Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings have retained most of their core players from the previous season. Their batting lineup includes several aggressive young players along with experienced all-rounders.
Openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh are expected to provide quick starts. Captain Shreyas Iyer will anchor the innings in the middle order along with players like Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, and Nehal Wadhera.
In bowling, PBKS have a solid pace attack led by Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen, while Yuzvendra Chahal adds experience in the spin department.
Key Strengths
- Deep middle-order batting lineup
- Strong pace bowling options
Key Concerns
- Dependence on aggressive batting approach
Gujarat Titans
Gujarat Titans rely heavily on their powerful top order. Captain Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan are expected to open the innings, followed by Jos Buttler and Glenn Phillips in the middle order.
GT’s bowling attack remains one of their biggest strengths with Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna leading the pace and spin departments.
The Titans reached the playoffs last season but were eliminated after losing the Eliminator to Mumbai Indians.
Key Strengths
- Strong top-order batting
- Experienced bowling attack
Key Concerns
- Overdependence on the top order
PBKS vs GT Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans – Match 4 |
| Date | March 31, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur |
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Punjab Kings | 3 |
| Gujarat Titans | 3 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Punjab Kings | L, W, L, W, L |
| Gujarat Titans | W, W, L, L, L |
Weather & Pitch Report – Mullanpur
Weather
- Temperature: 21–23°C
- Humidity: 60–70%
- Rain chances: 15%
Pitch Report
The pitch at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium is generally good for batting. The surface is flat, allowing batters to play attacking shots.
Fast bowlers can get some early movement with the new ball, but as the match progresses, batting becomes easier.
Mullanpur Stadium T20 Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 11 |
| Bat First Wins | 6 |
| Bat Second Wins | 5 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Average First Innings Score | 170+ |
| Highest Score | 228/5 |
| Lowest Score | 95 |
Predicted Playing XI
Punjab Kings
- Priyansh Arya
- Prabhsimran Singh (wk)
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Marcus Stoinis
- Nehal Wadhera
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Shashank Singh
- Mitchell Owen
- Marco Jansen
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yuzvendra Chahal
Gujarat Titans
- Shubman Gill (c)
- Sai Sudharsan
- Jos Buttler (wk)
- Glenn Phillips
- Washington Sundar
- Shahrukh Khan
- Rahul Tewatia
- Jason Holder
- Rashid Khan
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Sai Sudharsan
- Jos Buttler
- Marco Jansen
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Shreyas Iyer
- Shubman Gill
- Priyansh Arya
- Glenn Phillips
PBKS vs GT Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
Gujarat Titans have a strong top order with Gill, Sudharsan, Buttler, and Phillips, but their middle order has sometimes struggled to deliver consistent performances.
Punjab Kings, on the other hand, have a balanced squad with multiple batting options and a reliable bowling lineup featuring Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen, and Yuzvendra Chahal.
Considering the strong middle order and balanced squad, Punjab Kings appear slightly ahead in this match.
Predicted Winner: Punjab Kings
Injury Updates
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| Punjab Kings | No injury updates |
| Gujarat Titans | No injury updates |
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