Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans Pitch Report: Two giants of the Indian Premier League 2026 will face off on Tuesday, March 31, in the tournament's fourth match at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium in New Chandigarh. Let's take a look at the pitch report for today's IPL match.
Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans (PBKS vs GT) Match Details:
- League: Indian Premier League 2026
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium
- Date: March 31, 2026
- Start Time: 07:30 PM (IST) - 02:00 PM (GMT)
- Teams: Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans
PBKS vs GT Match Previews
Punjab Kings have just one objective—to go the distance this year. Last time around, they reached the final, but Royal Challengers Bangalore narrowly denied them their maiden title; instead, it was Bangalore that claimed their first-ever championship. Under the brilliant leadership of Shreyas Iyer, the Punjab squad will undoubtedly be aiming to clinch the title in 2026.
Gujarat Titans will enter this contest as the visiting team, yet they possess a formidable reputation for defeating their opponents on their very own home turf. Led by Shubman Gill, the team appeared poised to reach their third final in the 2025 IPL season, only to be knocked out in the Eliminator. However, a new season presents a fresh opportunity—one that could see them lift their second trophy.
PBKS vs GT, Mullanpur Stadium Pitch Report
GT vs PBKS Match Pitch Report: The Mullanpur Stadium (Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium) offers a balanced pitch for the PBKS vs GT IPL 2026 match—one that leans slightly in favor of batsmen, featuring consistent bounce and a fast outfield.
Fast bowlers find early movement and bounce during the Powerplay, while spinners come into play later in the innings as the pitch slows down and offers more grip. In evening matches, dew often aids the chasing side, leading teams to prefer bowling first after winning the toss.
- Average 1st Innings Score: 180–200 runs.
- Balanced Venue: Early assistance for fast bowlers; batting becomes easier during the death overs.
Barsapara Cricket Stadium Records and Stats In IPL
| Total matches: | 11 | |
| Batting first won: | 6 | |
| Bowling first won: | 5 | |
| No Result: | 0 | |
| 1st inn avg score: | 169 | |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 160 | |
| Highest Total: | 228/5 | |
| Lowest Total: | 95/10 | |
| Highest Chased: | No Record |
PBKS vs GT Match Playing 11
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Possible Playing 11: 1. Priyansh Arya, 2. Prabhsimran Singh(WK), 3. Nehal Wadhera, 4. Shreyas Iyer(C), 5. Shashank Singh, 6. Marcus Stoinis, 7. Azmatullah Omarzai, 8. Marco Jansen, 9. Yuzvendra Chahal, 10. Arshdeep Singh, 11. Xavier Bartlett
Gujarat Titans (GT) Possible Playing 11: 1. Shubman Gill(C), 2. Jos Buttler(WK), 3. Sai Sudharsan, 4. Shahrukh Khan, 5. Rahul Tewatia, 6. Glenn Phillips, 7. Washington Sundar, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. Mohammed Siraj, 10. Kagiso Rabada, 11. Prasidh Krishna
