📅 Date: March 31, 2026 (Tuesday) | 🏟️ Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur | ⏰ Toss: 7:00 PM IST | 🏏 Match: 7:30 PM IST | 📺 JioHotstar & Star Sports
IPL 2026 Match 4 is here, and it promises to be a blockbuster showdown. Last year’s runners-up Punjab Kings (PBKS) host the 2022 champions Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur in what is one of the most anticipated season openers for both franchises. Both sides were knocked out at the final hurdle last season — PBKS lost the IPL 2025 final to RCB, while GT fell to MI in the Eliminator. Both are hungry, both are talented. This one has fireworks written all over it.
PBKS vs GT Match Details — IPL 2026, Match 4
| Match | PBKS vs GT — IPL 2026 Match 4 |
| Date | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur |
| Toss Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Match Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Live TV | Star Sports 2 HD/SD (English) |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar App & Website |
PBKS vs GT Predicted Playing 11 — IPL 2026
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Probable XI
- Priyansh Arya
- Prabhsimran Singh (wk)
- Cooper Connolly
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Marcus Stoinis
- Nehal Wadhera
- Shashank Singh
- Marco Jansen
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Vijaykumar Vyshak
Impact Player Options: Azmatullah Omarzai, Xavier Bartlett, Ben Dwarshuis
Gujarat Titans (GT) Probable XI
- Shubman Gill (c)
- B Sai Sudharsan
- Jos Buttler (wk)
- Washington Sundar
- Glenn Phillips
- Rahul Tewatia
- M Shahrukh Khan
- Jason Holder / Kagiso Rabada
- Rashid Khan
- Prasidh Krishna
- Mohammed Siraj
Impact Player Options: R Sai Kishore, Arshad Khan, Ashok Sharma
Mullanpur Pitch Report — IPL 2026
The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur is a high-scoring venue. The pitch here offers true and consistent bounce, making it a batter-friendly surface. Historically, teams scoring 170+ in the first innings tend to win at this venue. Both teams are loaded with aggressive top-order batters, so expect a high-scoring contest.
- Avg 1st innings score: 170–173
- Weather: Cloudy, temperature around 22–27°C. Slight rain forecast before the match, clearing by evening.
- Dew factor: Less likely given cooler temperatures and cloud cover.
- Toss: Bowling first may hold a slight advantage given early-evening cloud cover.
Head-to-Head Record — PBKS vs GT in IPL
PBKS and GT have developed a fierce rivalry over the last three seasons. PBKS have generally held the edge in head-to-head clashes, though GT have shown they can grind out results when their top order fires.
- Total matches played: 8
- PBKS won: 5
- GT won: 3
- Last result: PBKS won in IPL 2025 group stage
Key Battles to Watch — PBKS vs GT
1. Arshdeep Singh vs Shubman Gill
One of the most intriguing matchups on the day. Arshdeep’s ability to swing the new ball early could trouble GT’s captain Shubman Gill, who is known to be vulnerable in the first two overs. If Arshdeep gets early movement, GT could be under pressure from ball one.
2. Yuzvendra Chahal vs Sai Sudharsan
Chahal is PBKS’s primary wicket-taker and loves big stages. However, Sai Sudharsan has shown remarkable maturity against leg-spin, striking at over 155 against Chahal in past encounters with zero dismissals. This sub-plot could define the GT middle overs.
3. Kagiso Rabada vs Shreyas Iyer
Kagiso Rabada is GT’s pace spearhead and has a well-documented plan against Shreyas Iyer — the short ball. Iyer’s record against bouncers has been a concern, and Rabada will be fully aware of this weakness from their Delhi Capitals days together.
4. Priyansh Arya & Prabhsimran Singh vs GT Bowlers
Last season, the PBKS opening duo amassed 532 partnership runs — the most by an uncapped opening pair in IPL history. In 17 matches, one of the two crossed 40 in 15 of them. GT need to break this partnership early to have any chance.
Team Form & News
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
PBKS enter this match with tremendous confidence. Coach Ricky Ponting has emphasized continuity from last year’s runners-up squad, and the team is settled, experienced, and attack-minded. The only notable absentee is Lockie Ferguson (paternity leave). Cooper Connolly has been confirmed to bat at No. 3.
Gujarat Titans (GT)
GT are looking to go one better than their Eliminator exit in IPL 2025. The GT batting relies heavily on the Shubman Gill–Sai Sudharsan partnership, while the bowling attack — featuring Siraj, Prasidh, Rabada, and Rashid Khan — is one of the most potent in the league. Jos Buttler’s form remains a concern after a quiet recent run, but he is too talented to be written off.
Who Will Win Today’s Match? PBKS vs GT IPL 2026 Prediction
On paper, this is a 50-50 contest. But home advantage, a settled squad, and the firepower of Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh at the top give PBKS a narrow edge on their home ground. If the pitch is as expected — high-scoring — Punjab’s aggressive batting lineup looks better suited. Expect PBKS to win, but don’t count out GT’s quality bowling attack.
Prediction: PBKS to win by 15-20 runs OR by 6 wickets if they chase.
Dream11 Fantasy Tips — PBKS vs GT
Captain Picks
- Priyansh Arya — Aggressive opener, excellent home record
- Shubman Gill — GT’s best batter and captain
Vice-Captain Picks
- Prabhsimran Singh — Consistent opener
- Arshdeep Singh — Best wicket-taking option with new ball
Must-Pick Players
- Sai Sudharsan — Consistent run scorer
- Yuzvendra Chahal — Proven wicket-taker in T20s
- Rashid Khan — Economy and wickets in the middle overs
- Marcus Stoinis — All-round value with bat and ball
Where to Watch PBKS vs GT Live Today
- TV: Star Sports 2 HD/SD (English) | Star Sports 1 HD/SD (Hindi)
- Live Streaming (Free): JioHotstar App & JioHotstar.com
- Live Score Updates: matchpointstable.com
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