Exciting Clash: Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 Opener

The IPL 2026 season kicks off with an exciting match between Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans. Both teams are coming off strong performances from the previous season, with PBKS reaching the finals and GT making it to the playoffs. This article covers match details, including the pitch report, team line-ups, and where to watch the game live. Don't miss out on the action as these two competitive teams battle it out for an early advantage in the tournament.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 31, 2026, 08:22 IST

Match Preview: PBKS vs GT

Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans, IPL 2026, Match 4: The Punjab Kings are set to face off against the Gujarat Titans in their opening match of the IPL 2026. Both franchises enjoyed successful campaigns last season. Under Shreyas Iyer's captaincy, PBKS reached the finals but fell short against RCB. Meanwhile, GT also had a commendable run, making it to the playoffs before being eliminated by the Mumbai Indians. Retaining their core players, the Gujarat Titans have bolstered their squad with the addition of Jason Holder and Tom Banton, aiming for a stronger performance this season. Similarly, PBKS has made minimal changes and is eager to build on last year's momentum, entering the tournament as one of the favorites for the title.

Pitch Conditions

Pitch Report

The match will take place at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. This venue is recognized for its high-scoring matches, typically averaging around 170 runs, although teams should aim for approximately 200 runs to ensure a competitive game.

Match Timing and Broadcast

PBKS vs GT IPL 2026: Match Timing

The match is scheduled to commence at 7:30 PM IST.

PBKS vs GT IPL 2026: Toss Timing

The toss will occur at 7:00 PM IST, half an hour prior to the match start.

Where to Watch

Fans can catch the live streaming of the PBKS vs GT match on the Jiostar network, while the broadcast will be available on Star Sports channels.

Team Squads

Gujarat Titans Squad: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, M Shahrukh Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Jason Holder, Luke Wood, Washington Sundar, Tom Banton, Kulwant Khejroliya, Anuj Rawat, Manav Suthar, Kumar Kushagra, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar, Nishant Sindhu, Ashok Sharma.
Punjab Kings Squad: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Ben Dwarshuis, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Lockie Ferguson, Vishnu Vinod, Praveen Dubey, Xavier Bartlett, Yash Thakur, Nehal Wadhera, Harpreet Brar, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash, Vishal Nishad.