The IPL 2026 season is already heating up, and Match 4 promises a blockbuster clash as last year’s runners-up Punjab Kings (PBKS) face the 2022 champions Gujarat Titans (GT). Here’s your complete preview — match prediction, playing XIs, pitch report, and where to watch it all.
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Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | IPL 2026, Match 4 — PBKS vs GT |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh |
| Date & Time | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 — 7:30 PM IST |
| Live TV | JioStar Network Channels |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Head-to-Head: PBKS vs GT
The two sides have met six times, with each team winning three matches apiece — making this fixture perfectly poised. The most recent encounter in March 2025 went in favour of Punjab Kings. News24online
It’s dead even — which makes tonight even more delicious.
Predicted Playing XIs
Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (C), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Ben Dwarshuis, Arshdeep Singh (Impact Player: Yuzvendra Chahal)
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammad Siraj, Prasidh Krishna (Impact Player: Sai Kishore)
Pitch Report & Conditions
The pitch at New Chandigarh’s Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium offers a mixed bag — teams have crossed 200 here but also struggled to reach 120. Spin tends to factor in the second half of innings, while the quick outfield rewards clean ball-striking. News24online Expect a competitive, closely-fought game.
Match Prediction: Who Wins?
PBKS reached their second-ever IPL final in 2025, losing narrowly to RCB by just six runs. GT, meanwhile, finished third and lost to Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator — both sides are hungry for a strong start. News24online
GT holds the edge on paper with a power-packed lineup featuring Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada with the ball, and Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler at the top. However, on a neutral home venue for PBKS, Shreyas Iyer’s leadership and Arshdeep Singh’s death-over mastery could tilt the game. Slight edge: Gujarat Titans, but don’t rule out a PBKS upset.
Also Read: IPL 2026 Full Schedule & Fixtures — All Match Dates & Venues | IPL 2026 Points Table — Updated Standings
FAQs
Q: Where can I watch Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 Match 4 live?
You can watch the PBKS vs GT match live on JioStar Network TV channels and stream it online via the JioHotstar app or website starting 7:30 PM IST on March 31, 2026.
Q: Who is the captain of Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026?
Shreyas Iyer leads Punjab Kings while Shubman Gill captains Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 — two of the most exciting leaders in the tournament this season.
