IPL 2026: Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans clash today; Mullanpur pitch to play crucial role

Punjab Kings will take on Gujarat Titans in the fourth match of IPL 2026 at Mullanur’s Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on March 31. Led by Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill, both teams aim for a strong performance.

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Updated : 31 March 2026, 12:40 PM IST

IPL 2026 Fourth Match: Punjab Kings Face Gujarat Titans in Mullanpur

Chandigarh: The fourth match of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 will be played between the Punjab Kings and the Gujarat Titans on Tuesday, March 31st. The match will be held at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. The match will begin at 7:30 PM, with the toss taking place at 7:00 PM. Punjab is captained by Shreyas Iyer, while Gujarat Titans are led by Shubman Gill.

Head to Head: A Tight Match

The two teams have played a total of six matches so far, with Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans winning three each. Last season, IPL 2025, the two teams met in one match, which Punjab won by 11 runs. In IPL 2024, they played two matches, with both teams winning one each. Given this record, the match is expected to be quite exciting.

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Mullanpur Pitch Report: Help for both Batsmen and Bowlers

The pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in Mullanpur remains uncertain. Last season, some matches saw over 200 runs, while others struggled to reach 120. The outfield is fast, which benefits batsmen who play shots. Spin bowlers also begin to benefit as the match progresses. Therefore, the team winning the toss may choose to bowl first.

Players to Watch

Punjab Kings' batting looks strong this time around. Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh can provide an aggressive start in the team's top order, while captain Shreyas Iyer will play a key role at number three. Arshdeep Singh's bowling and Yuzvendra Chahal's spin are the team's strengths.

Regarding the Gujarat Titans, captain Shubman Gill and Sai Sudarshan will be responsible for the team's batting. Jos Buttler is also adept at scoring quick runs. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna could play key roles in bowling, while Rashid Khan and Sai Kishore could play key roles in spin. A key contest could be seen between Gill and Chahal, with Chahal dismissing Gill three times in eight matches.

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Full Squads

The Punjab Kings team boasts strong players including Shreyas Iyer (captain), Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Marcus Stoinis, and Marco Jansen.

The Gujarat Titans boast star players like Shubman Gill (captain), Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, and Kagiso Rabada.