The stage is set for a high-stakes encounter as the Punjab Kings (PBKS) host the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 4th match of IPL 2026. This clash features two young Indian captains, Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill, both looking to kick off their campaigns with a statement win at PBKS’s new fortress in Mullanpur.
PBKS enters this season as the 2025 runners-up, having built a squad that prioritizes an aggressive Indian batting core. The opening duo of Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh will be the ones to watch after their explosive synergy last year.
On the other hand, GT remains one of the most balanced units in the league. With the addition of Jos Buttler and the steady rise of Sai Sudharsan, their top order looks formidable. The battle between Arshdeep Singh’s death bowling and Gill’s clinical strokeplay is expected to be the highlight of the night.
PBKS vs GT, Head-to-Head Record in IPL
Matches played: 6 | PBKS won: 3 | GT won: 3 | No result/Tied: 0
Probable XI of Both Teams
Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Impact Player options: Yash Thakur / Musheer Khan
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Glenn Phillips, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Washington Sundar, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
Impact Player options: Sai Kishore / Anuj Rawat
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IPL Stats and Records at Barsapara Cricket Stadium
- Total matches: 11
- Matches won batting first: 6
- Matches won bowling first: 5
- No Result: 0
- Average 1st Inns scores: 170
- Average 2nd Inns scores: 143
- Highest total recorded: 228/5 (20 ov) by MI vs GT, 2025
- Lowest total recorded: 95/10 (15.1 Ov) by KKR vs PBKS, 2025
- Highest score chased: 177/6 (19.2 Ov) by PBKS vs DC, 2024
- Lowest score defended: 111/10 (15.3 Ov) by PBKS vs KKR, 2025
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