Two IPL heavyweights begin their 2026 campaigns as Punjab Kings host Gujarat Titans at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur tonight. Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill, both overlooked in India’s T20I setup, will lead their sides with points 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 hasn’t played T20 since the final. Gill amassed 650 runs but struggled without a T20I fifty since then. This evenly-matched rivalry stands at 3-3 in six IPL meetings.
PBKS vs GT Match Details – IPL 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans (Match 4) |
| Date | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT |
| Series | Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 |
Where to Watch PBKS vs GT IPL 2026 Live?
Indian fans can watch the match live on Star Sports Network with streaming available on JioHotstar. International viewers can access the game through their regional broadcasters and streaming platforms.
Live Streaming by Country
| Country | TV Broadcaster | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi | JioHotstar |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket | Sky Go, NOW |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow by Cricbuzz |
| Australia | Fox Sports, Kayo Sports | Kayo Sports |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Go, TVNZ+ |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App, DStv |
| Sri Lanka | Sony Six | Sony LIV |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV, T Sports | Rabbithole |
| Middle East | OSN Sports | OSN Streaming |
| Other Regions | — | JioHotstar (with VPN) |
Live Streaming Apps for IPL 2026
For fans on the go, several apps offer live streaming:
| App Name | Available In | Platform | Subscription |
|---|---|---|---|
| JioHotstar | India | iOS, Android, Web | Free with Jio / Paid Premium |
| Willow by Cricbuzz | USA, Canada | iOS, Android | Subscription required |
| Sky Go | UK, New Zealand | iOS, Android | Sky subscription required |
| Kayo Sports | Australia | iOS, Android, Web | Subscription required |
| SuperSport App | South Africa | iOS, Android | DStv subscription required |
| Sony LIV | Sri Lanka, Select Regions | iOS, Android, Web | Free & Premium tiers |
| Tapmad | Pakistan | iOS, Android | Free & Premium tiers |
| MYCO | Pakistan | iOS, Android | Subscription required |
| Tamasha | Pakistan | iOS, Android, Web | Subscription required |
The Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 match will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network in India with streaming on JioHotstar. International viewers can access via their regional broadcasters listed above.
How to Watch Using VPN (For Restricted Regions)
If IPL is not available in your region, you can use a VPN:
- Choose a Reliable VPN Service: Select NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, or CyberGhost
- Download and Install the VPN App: Get the application on your device
- Connect to an Indian Server: Access JioHotstar by connecting to an Indian VPN server
- Visit JioHotstar: Open the JioHotstar app or website
- Create an Account or Log In: May require Indian payment method or subscription
- Start Streaming: Enjoy the match once connected
Note: Using VPNs may violate streaming platforms’ terms of service. Check policies before proceeding.
PBKS vs GT Probable XIs – IPL 2026
Punjab Kings feature IPL 2025 runners-up captain Shreyas Iyer (604 runs at SR 175) with Cooper Connolly batting at No. 3 and explosive opener Priyansh Arya. Lockie Ferguson unavailable for initial phase.
Gujarat Titans counter with captain Shubman Gill (650 runs last season) and IPL 2025 Orange Cap winner Sai Sudharsan (759 runs), who formed a 912-run partnership together. GT may field fourth pacer as Mullanpur favors seam bowling.
Punjab Kings Probable XI: 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 Probable XI: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium – Pitch Report & Weather
The Mullanpur surface offers batting-friendly conditions with true bounce and short boundaries favoring big hitting. Teams regularly post 200+ scores here, with average first-innings totals around 170-190. Pace bowlers get early assistance while spinners struggle. Dew expected in second innings makes chasing easier. Teams batting first won 6 of 11 matches, though both captains may prefer bowling first to exploit dew advantage.
Weather: Clear conditions with 28-33°C, partly cloudy turning clear at night. Light winds, 40-50% humidity, only 10% rain chance (no interruption expected).
PBKS vs GT Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab Kings | 6 | 3 | 3 | 50.00% |
| Gujarat Titans | 6 | 3 | 3 | 50.00% |
Recent Form: PBKS won the only IPL 2025 meeting by 11 runs. GT won IPL 2022 title and reached 2023 final, while PBKS made their first final in 2025.
