Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans: The 4th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) marks a high-voltage clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Gujarat Titans (GT). These two batting powerhouses have delivered impactful performances in the last season and are keen to carry forward their momentum.
PBKS under Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy will open its campaign at home (PCA Stadium in Mullanpur).
By coincidence, PBKS and GT opened their IPL campaign against each other last season. Once again, these two teams will begin their IPL 2026 campaign by facing off against each other at MYS International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.
Ahead of the match, it would be intriguing to predict the winning chances of both teams based on the head-to-head analysis, weather forecast, pitch report, and possible playing XI combination.
Punjab vs Gujarat IPL 2026 Match 04 Details
| Match Number (In IPL 2026) | 04 |
| Date and Day | March 31, 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh (MYC) Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, Mullanpur |
| Seating Capacity | Upto 38,000 Spectators Allowed |
| Match Timings | 07:30 pm to 10:50 pm |
| 01st Innings | 07:30 pm to 09 pm |
| Innings Break | 09 pm to 09:15 pm |
| 02nd Innings | 09:15 pm to 10:50 pm |
Revealing the Head-to-Head Analysis of PBKS vs GT Since IPL 2022
Gujarat Titans secured 3 out of 6 wins against the Punjab Kings since their IPL debut season in 2022. Here are the detailed head-to-head stats you need to know ahead of the toughest battle between these two competitive sides:
| Stats | Punjab Kings | Gujarat Titans |
| Total IPL Matches Played (PBKS vs GT) | 06 | 06 |
| Winnings | 03 | 03 |
| Highest Innings Total | 243/5 in 20 overs (IPL 2025) | 232/5 in 20 overs (IPL 2026) |
| Lowest Innings Total | 142/10 in 20 overs (IPL 2024) | 143 (IPL 2022) |
| Winnings Batting First | 01 | |
| Winnings Batting Second | 02 | 03 |
| Matches Played at MYS Stadium (PBKS vs GT) | 01 (in IPL 2024) | 01 (in IPL 2024) |
| Matches Won at MYS Stadium (PBKS vs GT) | 0 | 01 |
| Highest Inning Total at MYS Stadium (PBKS vs GT) | 146/7 in 19.1 overs (IPL 2024) | |
| Lowest Inning Total at MYS Stadium (PBKS vs GT) | – | – |
Previous Instances of PBKS vs GT in IPL Campaign Openers
The previous IPL season in 2025 marked the first instance of Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans clashing against each other in their respective campaign openers.
Shreyas Iyer led PBKS to triumph over GT by 11 runs in a high-scoring thriller at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
In other words, this was the first-ever loss for Gujarat in their IPL campaign openers since their debut season in 2022.
New Chandigarh Weather Forecast Reports for PBKS vs GT IPL 2026 Match
With no rain threats, the match between PBKS and GT will be played under clear weather conditions at the MYS international cricket stadium without any interruptions.
- Temperature: 20°C
- Wind Speed: 9 km/hr
- Humidity: 50%
- Cloud Cover: 60%
- Dew Point: 12°
- Rainfall Chances: NIL
MYS Stadium Pitch Conditions For PBKS vs GT IPL 2026 Match Preview
Only during the first innings, the Mullanpur pitches offer fair opportunities for the batting and bowling sides. As the innings progress, the surface tends to wear out and starts to favor spinners heavily, particularly in the middle overs.
The toss-winning captain should prefer batting first and set a competitive target of around 160 to 180 runs, which becomes tough for the highly skilled batters to chase because of less dew factor.
PBKS and GT Possible Playing XI Combination for IPL 2026 Match 04
Here is how PBKS and GT can form the best playing XI combination for the forthcoming match of IPL 2026:
PBKS Expected Playing XI vs GT in IPL 2026:
- Priyansh Arya: Batter
- Prabhsimran Singh: Wicketkeeper and Batter
- Shreyas Iyer (Captain): Batter
- Mitchell Owen (Overseas): Fast Bowling All-Rounder
- Nehal Wadhera: Batter
- Azmatullah Omarzai (Overseas): Fast Bowling All-Rounder
- Marco Jansen (Overseas): Fast Bowling All-Rounder
- Yash Thakur: Spin Bowler
- Arshdeep Singh: Fast Bowler
- Harpreet Brar: Spin Bowler
- Ben Dwarshuis (Overseas): Fast Bowler
PBKS Impact Subs List vs GT in IPL 2026:
- Praveen Dubey: Spin Bowling All-Rounder
- Vijaykumar Vyshak: Fast Bowler
- Yuzvendra Chahal: Spin Bowler
- Shashank Singh: Spin Bowling All-Rounder
- Suryansh Shedge: Spin Bowling All-Rounder
GT Expected Playing XI vs PBKS in IPL 2026:
- Shubman Gill (Captain): Batsman
- Jos Buttler (Overseas): Wicketkeeper and Batsman
- Glenn Phillips (Overseas): Spin Bowling All-Rounder
- Washington Sundar: Spin Bowling All-Rounder
- Shashank Singh: Fast Bowling All-Rounder
- Shah Rukh Khan: Batter
- Rashid Khan (Overseas): Spin Bowling All-Rounder
- Rahul Tewatia: Spin Bowling All-Rounder
- Mohammed Siraj: Fast Bowler
- Prasidh Krishna: Fast Bowler
- Luke Wood (Overseas): Fast Bowler
GT Impact Players List vs PBKS in IPL 2026:
- Kagiso Rabada (Overseas): Fast Bowler
- Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore: Spin Bowling All-Rounder
- Ishant Sharma: Fast Bowler
- Anuj Rawat: Wicketkeeper and Batsman
- Sai Sudharsan: Batsman
IPL 2026 Match 04 Winner Prediction: Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans?
Both Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans boast equal chances of winning. However, it all depends on how well a team forms its playing XI, balanced with a strong set of batters alongside a powerful spin and pace bowling attack.
Conclusively, the team that bats first has higher chances to triumph at the MYS International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.