Match 4 — GT vs PBKS at PCA IS Bindra Stadium, Chandigarh
Gujarat Titans take on Punjab Kings in Match 4 of IPL 2026 at the PCA IS Bindra Stadium in New Chandigarh. Toss at 7:00 PM IST, play at 7:30 PM.
Gujarat Titans Squad
Captain Shubman Gill leads a revamped GT lineup featuring Jos Buttler (GT) at the top, Sai Sudharsan at three, and Shahrukh Khan providing middle-order firepower. The bowling attack is led by Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj (GT), with Rashid Khan as the premier spinner. Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, and Prasidh Krishna round out a balanced squad.
Expected XI: Gill, Buttler (wk), Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Sai Kishore
Punjab Kings Squad
Captain Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) leads Punjab with Marcus Stoinis as the explosive overseas all-rounder. Arshdeep Singh spearheads the pace attack alongside Lockie Ferguson and Marco Jansen. Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS) handles the spin department. The batting lineup features Prabhsimran Singh, Shashank Singh, and exciting talents Musheer Khan and Azmatullah Omarzai.
Expected XI: Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lockie Ferguson
Pitch Report
The PCA IS Bindra Stadium in New Chandigarh offers a true batting surface with even bounce and a fast outfield. Average first-innings score in T20s here is around 176. Pace bowlers get early movement, but the pitch flattens out as the game progresses. Dew is minimal early in the season.
Key Battles
- Rashid Khan vs Shreyas Iyer — The Afghan leg-spinner against PBKS's anchor
- Arshdeep Singh vs Shubman Gill — Left-arm pace vs GT's elegant opener
- Kagiso Rabada vs Marcus Stoinis — Former DC teammates in an overseas showdown
Head-to-Head
Gujarat Titans lead the all-time H2H record against Punjab Kings 5-3 across 8 matches. GT have won their last 2 encounters against PBKS.
CricMind Prediction
CricMind's Oracle engine gives Gujarat Titans a 54.2% win probability based on superior bowling depth and Rashid Khan's record in north Indian venues. See full prediction.
FAQ
Q: Who is GT's captain in IPL 2026?
A: Shubman Gill captains Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026, leading a squad featuring Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, and Mohammed Siraj.
Q: Who is PBKS's captain?
A: Shreyas Iyer captains Punjab Kings after leading them to the IPL 2025 final. Key players include Marcus Stoinis, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Marco Jansen.
Q: What is the pitch report for New Chandigarh?
A: The PCA IS Bindra Stadium offers a batting-friendly surface with pace and bounce early, flattening as the match progresses. Average first-innings score is around 176.
Q: Where can I watch GT vs PBKS live analysis?
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