PBKS vs GT, IPL 2026: Two Indian Stars collide for Bragging Rights in New Chandigarh

Punjab Kings (PBKS) host Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 4 of IPL 2026 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Tuesday (March 31).

For the Punjab Kings, this season is about redemption. After a heart-breaking 6-run loss in the 2025 final, Shreyas Iyer’s men are desperate to finally secure their maiden silverware. Standing in their way is a perennial powerhouse, the Gujarat Titans. Led by the ever-graceful Shubman Gill, the Titans are looking to bounce back after an Eliminator exit last year. With world-class talent on both sides, this Tuesday night clash promises to be a tactical chess match.

PBKS vs GT IPL 2026 Two Indian Stars collide for Bragging Rights in New Chandigarh

PBKS vs GT Team News, Injury Update

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

The Kings enter the tournament with a very healthy squad. The focus will be on their domestic core, which was their biggest strength last season. Shreyas Iyer is fully fit and ready to lead, while Arshdeep Singh remains the spearhead of the attack. New recruit Cooper Connolly adds fresh energy to the middle order.

Gujarat Titans (GT)

The Titans have bolstered their squad with the addition of veteran all-rounder Jason Holder, who provides much-needed death-bowling stability. Jos Buttler and Sai Sudharsan are expected to open, forming a formidable top three with Gill. There are currently no major injury concerns reported in the GT camp.

PBKS and GT IPL 2026 Full Squads

Punjab Kings Squad: Shreyas Iyer (C), Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Musheer Khan, Xavier Bartlett, Lockie Ferguson, Vishak Vijaykumar, Yash Thakur, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Pravin Dubey.

Gujarat Titans Squad: Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Shahrukh Khan, Anuj Rawat, Tom Banton, Glenn Phillips, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Arshad Khan, Manav Suthar.

PBKS vs GT H2H Record

Historically, this has been one of the most balanced rivalries in the IPL.

Matches Played: 6
Punjab Kings Won: 3
Gujarat Titans Won: 3
Recent Encounter (2025): Punjab Kings won by 11 runs in a high-scoring thriller.

Key Match-ups & Battles

Arshdeep Singh vs. Shubman Gill: A classic battle of swing versus timing. Arshdeep will look to exploit any early movement under the lights to dismiss the GT skipper early.

Rashid Khan vs. Shreyas Iyer: Iyer is one of the better players of spin in the country, but Rashid remains the "X-factor." Their middle-over duel will likely dictate the momentum of the PBKS innings.

Kagiso Rabada vs. Shashank Singh: Rabada’s express pace against Shashank’s finishing abilities at the death will be a treat for the fans.

A Battle of Two Indian Star Leaders

Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill go head-to-head as rival captains with high stakes. Iyer, desperate to erase the pain of last year's final defeat, leads Punjab Kings on home soil in search of their maiden title. Gill, the calm and graceful leader of Gujarat Titans, aims to guide his side back to dominance after an Eliminator exit. Two elegant modern captains, one fierce contest - this Tuesday night clash is a battle of leadership, ambition, and silverware dreams.

Story first published: Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 0:04 [IST]

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