Two IPL heavyweights begin their 2026 campaigns as Punjab Kings host Gujarat Titans at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.
Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill, both overlooked in India’s T20I setup, will lead their sides with a point to prove. PBKS enter as IPL 2025 runners-up after losing the final to RCB, while GT were eliminated by MI in the Eliminator.
Iyer scored 604 runs at SR 175 last season, but has not played a single T20 since the final. Gill amassed 650 runs but struggled without a T20I fifty since then. The clash takes place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 7:30 PM IST (2:00 PM GMT).
PBKS vs GT IPL 2026 Match 4 Odds and Prediction
Punjab Kings hold a slight edge as home favorites with their explosive batting lineup, while GT’s bowling firepower keeps this contest evenly poised.
| Platform | PBKS Win Odds | GT Win Odds | Toss Odds (PBKS) | Toss Odds (GT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.85 | 2.00 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| Stake | 1.88 | 1.95 | 1.91 | 1.89 |
| 4RABET | 1.82 | 2.05 | 1.88 | 1.92 |
| BetVibe | 1.85 | 2.00 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
PBKS vs GT IPL 2026 Head to Head Record
Both teams are evenly poised after six IPL meetings, with three wins each showcasing the quality of cricket both sides have played.
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Win Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab Kings | 6 | 3 | 3 | 50.00% |
| Gujarat Titans | 6 | 3 | 3 | 50.00% |
Recent Results: PBKS won the only meeting in IPL 2025 by 11 runs. GT won the IPL 2022 title and reached final in 2023, while PBKS made their first final in 2025.
PBKS vs GT IPL 2026 Probable XI
Cooper Connolly is set to bat at No. 3 for PBKS, while GT may lean towards a fourth pacer as Mullanpur favors seam bowling. Lockie Ferguson will miss the initial phase for PBKS.
Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj
PBKS vs GT IPL 2026 Pitch Report and Weather Report
The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium offers a batting-friendly surface where teams have posted 200+ scores regularly.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly, good for stroke-play |
| Batting Condition | True bounce, short boundaries favor big hitting |
| Bowling Condition | Pace bowlers get assistance early, spinners struggle |
| Dew Factor | Expected in second innings, makes chasing easier |
| Average First/Second Innings Score | 170-190, high-scoring venue with 200+ possible |
PBKS vs GT Toss Factor
Teams batting first have won 6 of 11 matches at this venue. However, dew in second innings makes chasing easier. Both captains may prefer to bowl first and exploit dew advantage.
PBKS vs GT Weather Report
Clear conditions expected with no rain concerns for Tuesday’s evening fixture in Mullanpur.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 28-33°C |
| Weather | Partly cloudy turning clear at night |
| Wind | Light winds |
| Humidity | 40-50% |
| Rain Chances | 10% (No interruption expected) |
PBKS vs GT IPL 2026 Key Players to Watch
| Player | Stats |
|---|---|
| Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) | 604 runs at SR 175 in IPL 2025, poor record at Mullanpur (27 runs in 5 games) |
| Priyansh Arya (PBKS) | 450+ runs at SR 160+ in IPL 2025, century vs CSK at this venue |
| Arshdeep Singh (PBKS) | One of IPL’s best new-ball operators, powerplay specialist |
| Shubman Gill (GT) | 650 runs at SR 155.87 in IPL 2025, leading IPL run-scorer since 2020 |
| Sai Sudharsan (GT) | IPL 2025 Orange Cap winner with 759 runs, 912 partnership runs with Gill |
| Rashid Khan (GT) | Elite leg-spinner, crucial in middle overs on slower surfaces |
