Punjab Kings hold the edge in IPL 2026 Match 4 against the Gujarat Titans at their home fortress in New Chandigarh on March 31, 2026. The IPL 2025 runners-up enter with a settled squad under Shreyas Iyer and coach Ricky Ponting, while GT comes off an Eliminator exit with captain Shubman Gill looking to start fresh.
Home advantage, superior batting depth, and the emotional momentum of unfinished business give PBKS the predicted winner in what promises to be a high-scoring season opener for both sides.
IPL 2026 Match 4 PBKS vs GT Match Info
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Match 4, IPL 2026 (TATA IPL) |
| Teams | Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans |
| Date | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh |
| Live Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
| PBKS Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| GT Captain | Shubman Gill |
PBKS finished IPL 2025 as runners-up after topping the league stage with nine wins. GT reached the playoffs but fell in the Eliminator against the Mumbai Indians.
IPL 2026 Match 4 Odds for PBKS vs GT
The betting market reflects a tight contest with the Gujarat Titans holding a marginal edge as favourites in most books. GT’s bowling depth with Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, and Rashid Khan gives them an edge in the eyes of bookmakers.
| Platform | PBKS Win | GT Win | Toss (PBKS) | Toss (GT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.85 | 1.72 | 1.90 | 1.85 |
| Stake | 1.88 | 1.70 | 1.85 | 1.90 |
| 4RABET | 1.82 | 1.75 | 1.88 | 1.88 |
| BetVibe | 1.80 | 1.78 | 1.85 | 1.90 |
IPL 2026 Match 4 Toss Prediction for PBKS vs GT
At Mullanpur, the toss winner almost always chooses to bowl first.
Teams batting first have won 15 of 23 T20 matches at this venue. However, evening matches favour chasing due to the dew that consistently arrives in the second innings.
In IPL specifically, the average first innings score hovers around 169 runs. The ball comes onto the bat better under lights.
Toss Prediction: The toss winner will elect to field first.
Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XI for IPL 2026 Match 4
PBKS walk into IPL 2026 as last season’s runners-up with the hunger of a team that fell at the final hurdle. They retained 21 players and made only four surgical additions in the mini-auction.
| Rank | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prabhsimran Singh (wk) | WK-Batter (Opener) |
| 2 | Priyansh Arya | Batter (Opener) |
| 3 | Shreyas Iyer (c) | Batter |
| 4 | Nehal Wadhera | Batter |
| 5 | Marcus Stoinis | All-rounder |
| 6 | Azmatullah Omarzai | All-rounder |
| 7 | Shashank Singh | Finisher |
| 8 | Marco Jansen | All-rounder |
| 9 | Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
| 10 | Xavier Bartlett | Bowler |
| 11 | Yuzvendra Chahal | Bowler |
| 12 | Harpreet Brar / Vyshak Vijaykumar | Impact Sub |
Key Injury/Absence Updates:
Lockie Ferguson will miss the initial stages of the IPL 2026 Season to spend time with his family after the recent birth of his son. PBKS will lean on Xavier Bartlett and Marco Jansen for pace.
Gujarat Titans Predicted Playing XI for IPL 2026 Match 4
GT enters with one of the most balanced squads in IPL 2026. They retained 20 players and made five targeted additions, most notably Jason Holder for Rs 7 crore.
| Rank | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shubman Gill (c) | Batter (Opener) |
| 2 | Sai Sudharsan | Batter (Opener) |
| 3 | Jos Buttler (wk) | WK-Batter |
| 4 | Washington Sundar | All-rounder |
| 5 | Shahrukh Khan | Batter |
| 6 | Glenn Phillips / Jason Holder | All-rounder |
| 7 | Rahul Tewatia | All-rounder |
| 8 | Rashid Khan | Bowler |
| 9 | Kagiso Rabada | Bowler |
| 10 | Mohammed Siraj | Bowler |
| 11 | R Sai Kishore | Bowler |
| 12 | Prasidh Krishna | Impact Sub |
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report IPL 2026
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Stadium | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium |
| Capacity | 32,000 |
| Pitch Type | True bounce, batting-friendly with early pace assistance |
| Average 1st Innings Score (IPL) | 169 runs |
| Boundary Size | 65-70 metres |
| Best Strategy | Chase (dew factor in evening games) |
What to Expect from the Surface:
Early movement for pacers in the first 2-3 overs with the new ball. Arshdeep Singh and Kagiso Rabada will look to exploit this window.
Batters take control quickly once the ball loses its shine. The pitch offers true bounce and consistent carry.
Spinners find assistance as the match progresses. Rashid Khan and Yuzvendra Chahal will be key in the middle overs.
Dew in the second innings is almost guaranteed for evening games, making defending totals challenging.
Expected score range: 170-190 is par, with 200+ achievable if openers fire.
New Chandigarh Weather Report, March 31, 2026
| Weather Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Condition | Partly cloudy with possible thundershowers |
| Temperature | 25C – 31C (evening) |
| Humidity | Moderate to High (~50-55%) |
| Wind Speed | Light to moderate, 10-15 km/h |
| Dew Factor | Expected from 14th-15th over of 2nd innings |
| Rain Probability | 10-15% during match hours |
| Match Interruption Risk | Low to Moderate |
PBKS vs GT Head-to-Head Record: Last 5 Matches
Overall Head-to-Head (IPL History):
| Matches Played | PBKS Wins | GT Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Last 5 Matches:
| Match | Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL 2025 | March 25, 2025 | PBKS | 11 runs | Narendra Modi Stadium |
| IPL 2024 | April 17, 2024 | GT | 3 wickets | Narendra Modi Stadium |
| IPL 2024 | April 5, 2024 | PBKS | 3 wickets | Mullanpur |
| IPL 2023 | May 16, 2023 | GT | 6 wickets | Narendra Modi Stadium |
| IPL 2022 | May 3, 2022 | PBKS | 8 wickets | DY Patil Stadium |
Our Prediction: Punjab Kings Have Better Chances to Win Against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 Match 4
Bottom line up front: PBKS win, chasing a target in the 175-190 range.
Why PBKS Have the Edge:
Home advantage matters. PBKS know Mullanpur’s conditions intimately. The crowd will turn the stadium into a cauldron.
Their batting depth is frightening. Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh provide explosive starts. Shreyas Iyer anchors the chase. Stoinis, Omarzai, and Shashank Singh ensure there’s firepower till the end.
The IPL 2025 momentum carries over. PBKS topped the league stage last season with nine wins. The core is settled. The confidence is real.
Why GT Could Cause an Upset:
The bowling attack is fearsome. Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj are arguably the best pace pairing in IPL 2026. Add Rashid Khan’s wizardry, and you have an attack capable of restricting anyone.
Shubman Gill loves this fixture. Averaging 56+ against PBKS isn’t a coincidence. If Gill and Sudharsan set a platform, GT’s batting becomes very dangerous.
GT won the only previous match at Mullanpur. In IPL 2024, they chased down a target with three wickets remaining. They know how to win here.
Final Verdict:
PBKS’s home advantage, superior batting depth, and the emotional drive of unfinished business give them the edge. GT will push hard, but expect Punjab Kings to chase down a 175-190 target with their top order doing the bulk of the work.
Predicted Winner: Punjab Kings
Key Player to Watch: Priyansh Arya. If he fires in the powerplay, PBKS will be chasing with comfort.
This prediction is based on publicly available squad data, injury reports, venue stats, and historical records as of March 30, 2026. Official playing XIs will be confirmed at the toss.
