Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face off against Gujarat Titans (GT) in their first match of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Tuesday, March 31. Both teams aim to improve on their performances from last season.
Last year, PBKS reached the IPL final but lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). In contrast, GT was eliminated in the first Eliminator match against the Mumbai Indians (MI).
Both teams feature skilled players in batting and bowling, setting up an exciting clash on Tuesday evening. Fans can watch for interesting matchups, including former teammates from earlier franchises and current Indian players.
Here are 3 player matchups for PBKS vs GT, Match 4 of IPL 2026:
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