Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans, Match 4 of IPL 2026, gets underway on March 31 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, 7:30 PM IST. PBKS are playing at home, but this fixture is no comfortable opener.
GT arrives with 2 of the most in-form batters in recent IPL cricket, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, who have combined for nearly 1,000 runs in their last 10 matches.
The head-to-head reads 3-3 across six meetings. The pitch averages 169 in the first innings, bats well, and chasing teams have won 45% of the time here. Three of the last five PBKS vs GT meetings were won by the chasing side. Prasidh Krishna leads all listed bowlers with 17 wickets in 10 matches.
This PBKS vs GT Dream11 prediction covers the pitch, form, and the key player calls you need before locking your team.
Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans Match Preview
PBKS open their IPL 2026 campaign at home against a GT side that comes in with sharp batting form and the most prolific bowler in this fixture on their side.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans, 4th Match |
| Date | 31 March 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST (Night) |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| PBKS Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| Umpires | Abhijit Bhattacharya, Akshay Totre |
| TV Umpire | KN Ananthapadmanabhan |
| Match Referee | Prakash Bhatt |
New Chandigarh Pitch Report
A batting surface where scoring is straightforward, pace bowlers carry the threat, and teams posting big first innings totals have a clear statistical edge.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly |
| Best Suited To | Pace bowling |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 169 |
| Chasing Win Rate | 45% |
| Batting First Win Rate | 55% |
| Overall | Post a target; batting first gives you the edge at this venue |
New Chandigarh Weather Report (31 Mar 2026)
Cloudy but playable, with no rain risk expected to affect the night fixture.
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 27 degrees C |
| Weather Forecast | Cloudy |
| Rain Chance | Not significant |
| Dew Factor | Possible in the second innings, given cloud cover and evening conditions |
| Overall | Conditions should not disrupt play; expect a full game |
Dream11 Team for Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans
Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans Head-to-Head in IPL
Three wins each from six meetings. No side holds a genuine advantage here, making form and conditions the deciding factors.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total IPL Meetings | 6 |
| PBKS Wins | 3 |
| GT Wins | 3 |
| PBKS Highest Score | 243/5 (25 Mar 2025) |
| GT Highest Score | 232/5 (25 Mar 2025) |
| PBKS Lowest Score | 142 (21 Apr 2024) |
| GT Lowest Score | 143/8 (03 May 2022) |
| Last Meeting | PBKS won by 11 runs (25 Mar 2025) |
| Last 5 Result | PBKS lead 3-2 |
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Key Players To Watch
| Player | Team | Role | Matches | Runs/Wkts | Avg/Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | GT | Batter | 10 | 502 runs | Avg 55.78 | 158.86 |
| Sai Sudharsan | GT | Batter | 10 | 486 runs | Avg 54.00 | 158.82 |
| Shreyas Iyer | PBKS | Batter | 10 | 347 runs | Avg 49.57 | 162.91 |
| Prabhsimran Singh | PBKS | Batter | 10 | 373 runs | Avg 37.30 | 158.72 |
| Prasidh Krishna | GT | Bowler | 10 | 17 wkts | Econ 8.85 | 14.11 |
| Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | Bowler | 9 | 11 wkts | Econ 9.09 | 17.63 |
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