PBKS vs GT Pitch Report IPL 2026: Mullanpur Weather, Toss Prediction and Match Preview Tonight
Punjab Kings take on Gujarat Titans in Match 4 of IPL 2026 tonight at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. Toss at 7:00 PM IST, first ball at 7:30 PM IST. Both sides are yet to play this season and both desperately want a winning start.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans |
| IPL 2026 Match | 4 |
| Date | March 31, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST (Toss 7:00 PM) |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Mullanpur |
| Capacity | 38,000 |
Pitch Report: Mullanpur New Chandigarh
The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium is one of the newer IPL venues and has built a clear identity as a batter-friendly ground, especially under lights.
Key pitch characteristics:
- Good carry and true bounce throughout the innings
- New ball can swing and seam in the first two to three overs if there is grass on the surface
- Pitch flattens significantly once the new ball loses its hardness
- Batters settle in quickly and scoring accelerates through the middle overs
- Spinners get limited assistance but variation in pace and flight can be effective
- Dew settles in the second innings and makes bowling harder
- Par score at Mullanpur is typically in the range of 170 to 195 plus under lights
With GT having Jos Buttler, Shubman Gill, and Sai Sudharsan at the top, this surface suits them perfectly. PBKS also have explosive openers and a deep batting lineup. Expect a high-scoring game.
Weather Forecast: Mullanpur Tonight
| Weather Detail | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Daytime Temperature | Around 33°C |
| Evening Temperature | Drops to around 16°C |
| Sky Condition | Clear skies expected |
| Rain Risk | Very low |
| Dew Factor | Likely to settle significantly in second innings |
No rain concerns tonight. The big temperature drop from day to evening means dew will be a real factor by the time the second innings gets underway, which makes chasing the preferred strategy for both captains.
Toss Prediction
Both Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill will be desperate to bowl first tonight. The combination of a dew-friendly evening, a batting surface that only gets better under lights, and a clear target to chase makes fielding first the obvious call. Whoever wins the toss bowls, no question.
PBKS vs GT Head-to-Head Record
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 6 |
| Punjab Kings Wins | 3 |
| Gujarat Titans Wins | 3 |
Last 5 results:
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2025 | PBKS won by 11 runs |
| Apr 21, 2024 | GT won by 3 wickets (5 balls remaining) |
| Apr 4, 2024 | PBKS won by 3 wickets (1 ball remaining) |
| Apr 13, 2023 | GT won by 6 wickets (1 ball remaining) |
| May 3, 2022 | PBKS won by 8 wickets (24 balls remaining) |
Perfectly level at 3-3. PBKS won the last meeting. Tonight decides who takes the lead in this rivalry for the first time.
For the full season-by-season history of every match between these two sides, the PBKS vs GT head-to-head timeline has every result and stat.
All-Time Top Performers in This Fixture
Most Runs
| Batter | Runs |
|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | 329 |
| Sai Sudharsan | 257 |
| Shashank Singh | 113 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 106 |
| Liam Livingstone | 100 |
Most Wickets
| Bowler | Wickets |
|---|---|
| Kagiso Rabada | 10 |
| Rashid Khan | 7 |
| Sai Kishore | 7 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 5 |
| Mohit Sharma | 5 |
Rabada leads all wicket-takers in this fixture with 10. He is also in GT’s squad tonight. That is a significant stat for PBKS’s batters to keep in mind.
Predicted Playing XI
Punjab Kings Predicted XI
- Prabhsimran Singh (wk)
- Priyansh Arya
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Nehal Wadhera
- Marcus Stoinis
- Shashank Singh
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Marco Jansen
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Xavier Bartlett / Harpreet Brar
Gujarat Titans Predicted XI
- Shubman Gill (c)
- Jos Buttler (wk)
- Sai Sudharsan
- Glenn Phillips
- M Shahrukh Khan
- Rahul Tewatia
- Washington Sundar
- Rashid Khan
- Kagiso Rabada
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
GT’s lineup on paper is genuinely frightening. Gill, Buttler, and Sudharsan at the top three is one of the strongest batting combinations in IPL 2026. Rashid Khan anchors the spin attack. Rabada, Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna give them serious pace variety. This is a complete squad with match-winners across all departments.
PBKS are no pushovers though. Shreyas Iyer is averaging nearly 50 in recent T20 cricket. Arshdeep Singh with 11 wickets in his last 9 games is the best death bowler in the competition alongside Bumrah. Chahal’s leg spin will be key in the middle overs against GT’s power-hitting middle order.
Check the full Punjab Kings squad and fixtures and the Gujarat Titans squad page for the confirmed playing XI when it drops at toss time.
Key Player Battles Tonight
- Arshdeep Singh vs Jos Buttler: Buttler is one of the most destructive powerplay batters in T20 cricket. Arshdeep’s swing with the new ball is the perfect test of that. This battle in the first three overs could decide the game’s tone completely.
- Rashid Khan vs Shreyas Iyer: Iyer has historically had mixed results against quality leg spin. Rashid in the middle overs is a massive threat to PBKS’s biggest run-scorer.
- Kagiso Rabada vs Prabhsimran Singh: Rabada has 10 wickets in this fixture all time. Prabhsimran is PBKS’s most attacking opener. One of the best pace vs power matchups in the competition.
- Yuzvendra Chahal vs Shubman Gill: Gill has 329 runs in this fixture. Chahal will look to tempt him into a mistake with flight and turn on a surface that offers some grip early.
Recent Form
| Team | Last 5 T20 Results |
|---|---|
| Punjab Kings | L W L W L |
| Gujarat Titans | W W L L L |
GT have lost their last three games heading into this one. PBKS at least split their last four. Home conditions at Mullanpur and the backing of a passionate local crowd could give Punjab an edge tonight.
Stay updated on all standings and results through the IPL 2026 points table.
Follow every match update, squad change, and news item throughout the season on the IPL 26 updates section.
For the full fixture list across all 70 matches this season, check the complete IPL 2026 schedule.
FAQs
What is the pitch report for PBKS vs GT IPL 2026 at Mullanpur?
Batting-friendly surface with true bounce. Seamers get early movement but pitch flattens quickly. Dew in second innings makes chasing the preferred option.
What is the weather forecast for Mullanpur tonight?
Clear skies, no rain risk. Temperature drops to around 16°C in the evening. Dew is likely to play a role in the second innings.
Is Jos Buttler playing for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026?
Yes. Buttler is in GT’s squad and is expected to open the batting alongside Shubman Gill tonight.
What is the PBKS vs GT head-to-head record?
Perfectly level at 3 wins each across 6 IPL matches. Punjab Kings won the most recent meeting in March 2025 by 11 runs.
Who are the key players to watch in PBKS vs GT tonight?
Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, and Kagiso Rabada for GT. Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, and Yuzvendra Chahal for PBKS.
Where is PBKS vs GT IPL 2026 Match 4 being played?
At Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, with a capacity of 38,000.
