IPL 2026: PBKS vs GT Preview, Pitch, Weather Report, Head to Head, Playing 11, Prediction. The Indian Premier League 2026 continues with another exciting clash. In Match 4, the Punjab Kings will face the Gujarat Titans. Punjab Kings finished runners-up last season after a close final loss. They will look to go one step further this year.
The Gujarat Titans have been one of the most consistent teams in recent IPL seasons. They also have a strong and balanced squad again this year. This match will also see a captain battle between Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill. Both players want to prove themselves in T20 cricket.
Match Details
- Match: PBKS vs GT
- Date: March 31, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium
- Live: Star Sports Network
- Streaming: JioHotstar
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Pitch and Weather Report
The Mullanpur pitch offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Teams can expect scores of around 180 to 190 runs. Fast bowlers may get help in the early overs. Batters will enjoy playing once they settle in. Spinners can also get some grip in the middle overs. Dew in the second innings can help chasing teams.
Weather Report: Weather conditions look mostly good for the match. The temperature will be around 28 to 31 degrees Celsius. There is a very low chance of rain during the match time. Dew is expected later in the evening.
Head-to-Head Record
PBKS and GT have played six matches so far. Both teams have won three matches each. The rivalry is evenly balanced between both sides. This makes the contest more exciting.
Probable Playing XI
Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Xavier Bartlett, Yuzvendra Chahal
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Shubman Gill is the key batter for GT. Rashid Khan can change the match with his bowling. Shreyas Iyer leads PBKS’s batting unit. Yuzvendra Chahal is their main wicket-taker.
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Match Prediction
Punjab Kings have strong momentum from last season. They have retained a stable and balanced squad. The Gujarat Titans also have a powerful bowling attack. Their consistency makes them a tough opponent. The match is expected to be very close. However, PBKS may have a slight edge at home. Fans can expect a high-scoring and exciting game.