In the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), the Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face the Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match No. 4 on Tuesday, March 31, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium in New Chandigarh.
This year, the Punjab Kings aim to claim their first title after finishing as runners-up last season. They were defeated by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a close final. Led by Shreyas Iyer, they are determined to secure the championship in 2026.
The Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, are known for their strong performances as visitors. They almost reached the finals in 2025 but were eliminated in the Eliminator. With a new season ahead, they are eager to capture their second trophy.
PBKS vs GT: Match Details
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans, Match 4, Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Tuesday, March 31, 7:30 PM |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium, New Chandigarh |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium: Pitch Report
Historical data from the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium shows that teams batting first have won 6 out of 11 matches. This trend suggests the team winning the toss may choose to bat first.
PBKS vs GT: Predicted Playing 11s
Punjab Kings
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Cooper Connolly, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Ben Dwarshuis, Arshdeep Singh
Impact Player: Yuzvendra Chahal
Gujarat Titans
Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (WK), Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammad Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Impact Player: R. Sai Kishore
PBKS vs GT: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Sai Sudharsan
Sai Sudharsan has been a key player for the Gujarat Titans and secured the Orange Cap with 759 runs last season. He often forms a strong opening partnership with Gill and is expected to score heavily in New Chandigarh.
Probable Best Bowler: Yuzvendra Chahal
Despite pace bowlers excelling at this venue, Yuzvendra Chahal has proven his ability to take wickets regardless of the pitch conditions. As the highest wicket-taker in IPL history, he will likely be a significant performer for PBKS in this match.