Punjab Kings host Gujarat Titans in the 4th match of IPL 2026 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur on March 31, 2026. The head-to-head is evenly poised at 4-3 in favour of PBKS across 7 IPL meetings.
IPL 2025 finalists Punjab Kings enter under captain Shreyas Iyer, who scored a blistering 604 runs at a strike rate of 175 last season. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, finished third before being eliminated by Mumbai Indians.
This is a battle between two of the IPL’s most explosive batting line-ups. With the Gill-Sai Sudharsan partnership (912 runs in IPL 2025) facing the Arya-Prabhsimran opening pair (532 runs), expect fireworks right from the powerplay.
PBKS vs GT 4th Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans, 4th Match |
| Date | 31 March 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 (Season 19) |
| Head-to-Head | 7 matches: PBKS 4 wins, GT 3 wins |
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Weather Report for PBKS vs GT, IPL 2026 Match 4
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 22-28°C during match hours |
| Sky | Partly cloudy with possible clearing by evening |
| Rain Chance | 25% chance of rain; minor threat |
| Humidity | Moderate; dew likely in the second innings under lights |
| Overall | Pleasant evening; ideal for a full T20 contest at Mullanpur |
Pitch Report for Mullanpur Stadium, New Chandigarh
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur |
| Pitch Type | Pace-friendly; good bounce and carry, ball comes onto the bat nicely |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 170-180 in IPL T20s at this venue |
| Pace vs Spin | Pacers dominate; seam bowlers get assistance throughout |
| Toss Factor | Dew under lights makes chasing slightly easier |
| Boundary Size | Medium-sized boundaries; rewards clean hitting |
Injury Updates for PBKS vs GT, IPL 2026
Punjab Kings: No major injury concerns for the IPL 2025 finalists. All key players including Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Marco Jansen are fit and available for their season opener at home.
Gujarat Titans: No fresh injury concerns for the Titans. Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, and Sai Sudharsan are all available. However, Gill hasn’t scored a single T20 fifty since IPL 2025, and Iyer hasn’t played a T20 game since the IPL 2025 final. Both captains will be looking to shake off the rust.
PBKS vs GT Head-to-Head Record in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 6 |
| PBKS Wins | 3 |
| GT Wins | 3 |
| Highest Score (PBKS) | 243/5 (March 25, 2025) |
| Highest Score (GT) | 232/5 (March 25, 2025) |
| Lowest Score (PBKS) | 142 (April 21, 2024) |
| Lowest Score (GT) | 143/8 (May 3, 2022) |
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Key Players to Watch in PBKS vs GT, IPL 2026
| Player | Team | Role | Why to Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | GT | Batter | Defending Orange Cap holder (759 runs in 2025). |
| Shreyas Iyer | PBKS | Captain/Batter | Scored 604 runs last season at a massive 175 SR. |
| Shubman Gill | GT | Captain/Batter | The backbone of GT; scored 650 runs in the 2025 season. |
| Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | Bowler | PBKS’s leading wicket-taker (21 wickets) and death-over specialist. |
| Priyansh Arya | PBKS | Batter | Part of the most destructive opening pair of 2025. |
| Rashid Khan | GT | All-rounder | Critical for controlling the middle overs and late-order hitting. |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | PBKS | Bowler | Expected Impact Player with a strong record against Gill and Buttler. |
| Jos Buttler | GT | WK/Batter | The X-factor at the top of the order looking to find peak form. |
