The IPL 2026 action continues tonight as Punjab Kings (PBKS) take on Gujarat Titans (GT) in what promises to be a high-energy contest at Mullanpur. With both teams coming off strong campaigns last season, this fixture carries a bit of unfinished business—and plenty of excitement for fans tuning in.
Punjab Kings, who finished as runners-up in 2025, will be eager to start strong, while Gujarat Titans, who exited in the Eliminator, will look to reset and push early momentum in the new season.
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Match Details at a Glance
The PBKS vs GT match will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium in Mullanpur on March 31, 2026. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST, with the toss expected around 7:00 PM IST.
Where to Watch PBKS vs GT Live
Fans can catch the live telecast of the match on the Star Sports Network in India. For those who prefer streaming, the match will be available live on the JioHotstar app and website.
A Rivalry That’s Been Even So Far
Interestingly, PBKS and GT have been evenly matched in their short IPL rivalry. Out of the six matches played between them, both teams have won three games each.
Last season’s opener between these two sides was a thriller. Punjab Kings posted a massive total, powered by a stunning 97* from captain Shreyas Iyer. Gujarat Titans, led by Sai Sudharshan’s aggressive batting, came close but fell short by 11 runs.
That result still lingers—and adds a bit of extra spice to tonight’s clash.
Team Form and What to Expect
Punjab Kings will rely heavily on their balanced lineup, with power hitters like Marcus Stoinis and a strong bowling attack featuring Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal.
Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, boast serious firepower with Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, and Mohammed Siraj in their ranks. Captain Shubman Gill will be key at the top, especially against PBKS’ pace attack.
With both sides packed with match-winners, this one could easily go down to the wire.
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Full Squads
Punjab Kings Squad:
Shreyas Iyer (C), Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyala Avinash, Harnoor Pannu, Suryansh Shedge, Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett, Lockie Ferguson, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Yash Thakur, Vishnu Vinod, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Praveen Dubey, Vishal Nishad.
Gujarat Titans Squad:
Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Anuj Rawat, Jos Buttler, Kumar Kushagra, Tom Banton, Glenn Phillips, Jason Holder, Nishant Sindhu, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Arshad Khan, Manav Suthar, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Gurnoor Brar, Ashok Sharma, Luke Wood, Prithvi Raj Yarra.
Final Word
This isn’t just another league game—it’s a rematch with a bit of history and plenty on the line. Both teams know each other well, and with their head-to-head perfectly balanced, tonight could tilt the scale.
If last year’s clash is anything to go by, expect runs, drama, and maybe a last-over finish.
