IPL, PBKS vs GT Today Match: Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer, will take on Gujarat Titans, captained by Shubman Gill, in Match 4 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the PCA New Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. IST under the lights. Both teams head into the contest with strong credentials after reaching the playoffs last season and will be aiming to begin their 2026 campaigns on a winning note.
Punjab Kings enjoyed one of their best seasons in 2025, reaching the final for only the second time in franchise history. With a balanced squad featuring experienced players and emerging youngsters, the team will once again rely on its aggressive batting approach and versatile bowling unit.
Gujarat Titans, meanwhile, bounced back impressively last season to secure a top-four finish after missing out on the playoffs in 2024. Under Gill’s leadership, the Titans have built a well-rounded squad, although the form of Jos Buttler remains a key factor for their success at the top of the order.
Pitch Report and Weather Forecast
The pitch at the New Chandigarh venue is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball, with first-innings scores likely to range between 180 and 200. Pacers may find some early movement, making the powerplay phase critical.
Weather conditions are expected to remain clear, with temperatures around 28 degrees Celsius during the match. Dew is likely to play a role in the second innings, which could influence teams winning the toss to opt to chase.
Squads:
Gujarat Titans Squad: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, M Shahrukh Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Jason Holder, Luke Wood, Washington Sundar, Tom Banton, Kulwant Khejroliya, Anuj Rawat, Manav Suthar, Kumar Kushagra, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar, Nishant Sindhu, Ashok Sharma
Punjab Kings Squad: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Ben Dwarshuis, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Lockie Ferguson, Vishnu Vinod, Praveen Dubey, Xavier Bartlett, Yash Thakur, Nehal Wadhera, Harpreet Brar, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash, Vishal Nishad
Predicted lineups
Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh (wicketkeeper), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.Impact player: Nehal Wadhera.
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (captain), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Jason Holder, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.Impact player: Kagiso Rabada.
Broadcast and Streaming
The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports network, with live streaming available on the JioHotstar app and website.