IPL 2026, Match 4: PBKS vs GT Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

Punjab Kings will take on Gujarat Titans in Match 4 of IPL 2026 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on March 31. Both teams would be eager to start their season with a win in what looks to be a closely contested match. Punjab would be high on confidence after their performance last season, and Gujarat would look to make a early statement.

Punjab Kings had a good run in the last season, finishing at the top of the points table and the runner-up. With their skipper Shreyas Iyer at the helm, the team would look to go one step further this season. Their batting looks good with Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh opening the innings, while their middle order would be strengthened by the presence of Shashank Singh. Their bowling department would be led by Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal.

The Gujarat Titans, under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, also possess a strong squad with an excellent mix of experienced and young talent. In their batting department, they possess star players such as Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, and Glenn Phillips, who can win them matches with ease. In bowling, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, and Prasidh Krishna will provide strength to the bowling department.

PBKS vs GT: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 6
• Punjab Kings Won: 3
• Gujarat Titans Won: 3
• Tied: 0
• No Result: 0

PBKS vs GT: Pitch Report

The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium pitch is balanced, with some pace and bounce. It is good for batting early in the game because the ball comes nicely onto the bat, and the fast outfield helps score runs quickly. Bowlers, especially pacers, need to be very accurate as the pitch offers little support. Overall, teams that bat first and set a strong total will have an advantage.

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PBKS vs GT: Predicted Playing XIs

Punjab Kings (PBKS):

Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Xavier Bartlett

Gujarat Titans (GT):

Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna