Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans Head to Head — All IPL Matches, Records, Stats

Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans: A Rivalry Born in Perfect Balance

Six meetings. Three wins apiece. A 50-50 record that no other IPL head-to-head fixture across such a compact sample can match. The rivalry between Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans began in 2022 when Gujarat entered the IPL as an expansion franchise, and in just four seasons of competition, these two sides have produced one of the most evenly contested matchups in the tournament's history.

What makes this fixture fascinating is not just the symmetry of the scoreline. It is the contradictions embedded within it. Gujarat Titans won the IPL title in their debut season of 2022 and reached the final again in 2023. Punjab Kings, by contrast, have never appeared in an IPL final across the tournament's entire history since 2008. Yet against Gujarat, Punjab hold their own — winning at Gujarat's home ground in Ahmedabad on both occasions they have played there, a feat that most established franchises have failed to replicate.

All-Time Head-to-Head Record

The most striking line in this table is the final row. Punjab Kings have won both matches played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad — Gujarat's fortress and the largest cricket ground on the planet. Gujarat Titans have returned the favour by winning both matches played on Punjab's home turf, first at the PCA IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali in 2023 and then at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur in 2024. Each team has been the away-day specialist in this rivalry.

Complete Match History — All 6 Meetings

With only 6 meetings in the database, this is one of the youngest head-to-head records in the IPL. By comparison, Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings have met over 35 times. But what this fixture lacks in volume, it compensates for in competitive intensity — no match has been a dead rubber, and the result has alternated with almost uncanny regularity.

Defining Moments

The 8-Wicket Demolition — DY Patil, May 2022

Punjab Kings' most emphatic victory in this rivalry came in only the second-ever meeting between the two sides. At the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on 3 May 2022, Kagiso Rabada delivered a bowling masterclass that earned him Player of the Match honours and powered Punjab to an 8-wicket triumph. This remains the largest victory by either side in terms of wickets and served as a reality check for Gujarat during their otherwise fairy-tale debut season. Punjab chased down the target with ruthless efficiency, barely breaking a sweat in what was a statement performance.

The significance extended beyond the result. Gujarat Titans were on course for a historic debut-season title run in 2022, and this defeat was one of the rare occasions that season when they looked genuinely outclassed. That Rabada — a pace bowler recruited specifically for high-pressure IPL conditions — delivered in a fixture against the tournament's most talked-about debutants added to the narrative weight.

The Ahmedabad Heist — Narendra Modi Stadium, April 2024

If the 8-wicket win in 2022 was Punjab's most dominant performance, the 3-wicket victory at the Narendra Modi Stadium on 4 April 2024 was their most dramatic. Chasing in Ahmedabad — a ground where Gujarat Titans had built a formidable home record across the 2022 and 2023 seasons — Punjab rode the innings of Shashank Singh, who earned Player of the Match honours for a composed knock under pressure.

The fact that Punjab won by just 3 wickets underlines how close this contest was, but the symbolism of winning at the world's largest cricket stadium, in front of a crowd overwhelmingly backing the home side, made this result resonate across the entire 2024 season. Punjab backed it up by winning the return fixture at the same venue the following year in 2025, establishing a curious pattern: Gujarat cannot beat Punjab in Ahmedabad.

Gujarat's Away Double — Mohali 2023 and Mullanpur 2024

The flip side of Punjab's Ahmedabad dominance is Gujarat's perfect record on Punjab's home turf. On 13 April 2023, Gujarat travelled to the PCA IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali and won by 6 wickets, with Mohit Sharma earning Player of the Match. A year later, on 21 April 2024, when Punjab had shifted their home games to the newly built Mullanpur ground, Gujarat won again — this time by 3 wickets, with left-arm spinner R Sai Kishore the difference-maker.

This home-away inversion — each team winning exclusively at the other's fortress — is one of the most unusual statistical patterns in IPL head-to-head history. It defies the conventional wisdom that home advantage matters in the IPL, and suggests that something in the specific matchup dynamics between these two squads creates a counterintuitive edge for the visiting side.

Venue Split

The neutral venues in Mumbai (used during the 2022 season when matches were centralised due to the aftermath of pandemic-era logistics) produced a 1-1 split. Punjab won at DY Patil, Gujarat won at Brabourne. The meaningful pattern emerges only at the home grounds: Punjab 2-0 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat 2-0 in Mohali/Mullanpur. Five different venues across 6 meetings — this rivalry has been genuinely nomadic, without a single repeated neutral venue.

The First Meeting — Gujarat's IPL Arrival

The very first Punjab Kings versus Gujarat Titans contest took place on 8 April 2022 at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai during Match 16 of IPL 2022. Gujarat Titans, led by Hardik Pandya in their inaugural season, won the toss and elected to field. The decision proved shrewd — Gujarat restricted Punjab and then chased down the target with 6 wickets in hand, with Shubman Gill anchoring the innings and earning Player of the Match.

That debut-season win was a sign of things to come for Gujarat, who went on to win the IPL 2022 title in their very first year — a feat unprecedented in IPL history and matched only by the Rajasthan Royals' triumph in the inaugural edition of 2008. The opening meeting against Punjab was one of the early building blocks of that remarkable championship campaign.

Franchise Context — Where These Teams Stand in IPL History

The trajectories of these two franchises could hardly be more different. Gujarat Titans, who entered the IPL in 2022, won the title in their debut season and reached the final again in 2023 before finishing lower in 2024 and 2025. In just four seasons, they accumulated one championship — a conversion rate that elite, established franchises envy.

Punjab Kings, by contrast, have been part of the IPL since its inception in 2008. Across 17 completed seasons, they have never won the tournament and have never appeared in an IPL final. They reached the semi-final stage (under the old format) or equivalent playoff positions on a few occasions, but the ultimate prize has remained stubbornly elusive. The franchise has undergone multiple rebrands — from Kings XI Punjab to Punjab Kings in 2021 — and numerous captaincy changes, but the final frontier has never been breached.

Yet in the head-to-head between these two, there is no daylight. The 3-3 record is the great equaliser, a reminder that in T20 cricket, a single game is its own universe. Punjab's inability to win tournaments does not translate into an inability to beat Gujarat on any given day, and Gujarat's championship pedigree does not guarantee dominance over their western neighbours.

Key Players Across the Rivalry

Across 6 meetings, the Player of the Match awards have been spread evenly: three for Punjab (Kagiso Rabada in 2022, Shashank Singh in 2024, Shreyas Iyer in 2025) and three for Gujarat (Shubman Gill in 2022, Mohit Sharma in 2023, R Sai Kishore in 2024). No single player has won the award twice, reinforcing the theme of competitive balance — different match-winners have stepped up in different encounters.

The diversity of heroes also spans disciplines. Rabada's was a bowling performance. Gill's was batting. Sai Kishore's was spin. Shashank Singh's was finishing. This suggests that the fixture does not belong to any single archetype of match-winner — pace, spin, power-hitting, and anchoring have all proved decisive at different points.

What Makes This Rivalry Unique

Three elements distinguish the Punjab Kings versus Gujarat Titans head-to-head from other IPL matchups:

1. Perfect parity. A 3-3 split across 6 meetings, with wins alternating almost game by game. No other IPL fixture with 6+ meetings has maintained a 50-50 record with such consistency.

2. The home-away inversion. Both teams are unbeaten at each other's home grounds. This statistical quirk is genuinely rare in IPL history and gives every future encounter at Ahmedabad or Mohali/Mullanpur an added edge of anticipation — will the pattern hold, or will the home team finally break through?

3. Youth. This is a rivalry still finding its identity. With Gujarat entering the IPL only in 2022, there are no memories stretching back to the Sehwag-era Punjab or the inaugural seasons. The entire history fits inside four seasons, making it a rivalry of the present — every new meeting adds disproportionate weight to the record.

The rivalry will be revisited every IPL season, and with both franchises rebuilding their squads through successive auctions, the dynamics will continue to shift. What remains constant is the competitive tension: a 3-3 record that neither side wants to be the first to fall behind in.

FAQ

What is the head-to-head record between Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans in IPL?

Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans have played 6 matches in the IPL, with each team winning 3. The rivalry has been perfectly balanced since Gujarat's entry into the tournament in 2022.

When did Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans first play each other?

The first meeting took place on 8 April 2022 at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai during IPL 2022. Gujarat Titans won by 6 wickets, with Shubman Gill named Player of the Match.

What is the biggest victory in PBKS vs GT matches?

Punjab Kings hold the record for the biggest victory margin — an 8-wicket win at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on 3 May 2022. Kagiso Rabada earned Player of the Match honours in that contest.

Which venue has hosted the most PBKS vs GT matches?

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has hosted 2 of the 6 meetings, making it the most-used venue. Punjab Kings have won both matches played there — in April 2024 and March 2025.

Have Punjab Kings ever won at Gujarat Titans' home ground?

Yes. Punjab Kings have won both matches played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad — Gujarat's home venue. Conversely, Gujarat Titans have won both matches played on Punjab's home turf (Mohali in 2023 and Mullanpur in 2024).

How many IPL titles have Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans won?

Gujarat Titans won the IPL in 2022, their debut season. Punjab Kings have not won an IPL title in the tournament's history since its inception in 2008.

Where can I watch Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans matches live?

All IPL matches featuring Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans are broadcast live on JioStar across every IPL season, with streaming available on the JioCinema platform.