GT VS PBKS IPL 2026 Match 4- Red Army vs Blue Army
The IPL 2026 season is heating up early as Gujarat Titans (GT) take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 4. This clash features two sides with balanced rosters and a point to prove.
Here is the comprehensive match preview, squad details, and predicted playing XIs for the big game.
GT VS PBKS Live Match Details
- Match: 04, Indian Premier League 2026
- Teams: Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans
- Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
- Time: 07:30 PM IST
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh
- For live cricket scorecard and commentary visit Cricbuzz
GT VS PBKS Pitch Report Today
The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium in Mullanpur is known for being a balanced track with a slight edge for the batters. Here is what to expect for today’s match:
- Batting Friendly: The pitch is generally flat with a true bounce, allowing batters to play their shots freely. High scores are common here.
- Early Help for Pacers: With the new ball, fast bowlers might find some lateral movement and extra bounce due to the fresh surface.
- Spin Impact: As the game progresses, the pitch may slow down slightly, offering some grip for spinners in the middle overs.
- The Dew Factor: Since this is an evening match, dew is expected to play a major role in the second innings, making it difficult for bowlers to grip the ball.
Winning Strategy: The team winning the toss will likely choose to bowl first to take advantage of the dew and chase under lights.
GT vs PBKS: Head-to-Head Record
The rivalry between these two has been incredibly tight. Out of their 6 encounters so far in IPL history, the honors are perfectly even:
- Gujarat Titans won: 3
- Punjab Kings won: 3
Complete Squads (IPL 2026 Official)
Punjab Kings (PBKS): Shreyas Iyer (c), Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Prabhsimran Singh, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Nehal Wadhera, Priyansh Arya, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Xavier Bartlett, Harnoor Pannu, Pyla Avinash, Vishnu Vinod, Harpreet Brar, Suryansh Shedge, Musheer Khan, Mitch Owen, Ben Dwarshuis, Cooper Connolly, Vishal Nishad, Yash Thakur, Pravin Dubey, Lockie Ferguson.
Gujarat Titans (GT): Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, Glenn Phillips, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Luke Wood, Jason Holder, Tom Banton, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Sai Kishore, Nishant Sindhu, Ishant Sharma, Gurnoor Singh Brar, Kulwant Khejroliya, Manav Suthar, Ashok Sharma, Prithvi Raj Yarra.
GT VS PBKS Probable Playing 11
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Probable Playing 11
- Prabhsimran Singh (wk)
- Priyansh Arya
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Nehal Wadhera
- Marcus Stoinis
- Shashank Singh
- Marco Jansen
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Xavier Bartlett
- Impact Player: Harpreet Brar / Vyshak Vijaykumar
Gujarat Titans (GT) Probable Playing 11
- Shubman Gill (c)
- Jos Buttler (wk)
- Sai Sudharsan
- Glenn Phillips
- Shahrukh Khan
- Rahul Tewatia
- Washington Sundar
- Rashid Khan
- Kagiso Rabada
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
- Impact Player: Sai Kishore / Ishant Sharma
GT VS PBKS Key Players to Watch
- Shubman Gill (GT): The GT skipper has a fantastic record at this venue and will look to anchor the innings.
- Arshdeep Singh (PBKS): Playing at his home ground, Arshdeep’s ability to swing the ball early and nail yorkers late will be crucial.
- Jos Buttler (GT): A new addition to the Titans’ top order, his explosive starts can take the game away from PBKS in the Powerplay.
- Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS): The master of leg-spin remains the biggest threat in the middle overs, especially against GT’s heavy hitters.
GT VS PBKS Match Prediction
Playing at home gives Punjab Kings a slight 55% edge, especially with the strategic leadership of Shreyas Iyer and a lethal spin duo of Chahal and Brar. However, the sheer pace battery of GT (Siraj, Rabada, Krishna) could make this a low-scoring thriller.