Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans Prediction & Match Preview – IPL 2026, 4th Match
Match summary
Punjab Kings take on Gujarat Titans at Mullanpur on 31 March in IPL 2026. Our preview covers the pitch, weather, expected scores and a pick.
Match details
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans, 4th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Start time | 2:00 pm GMT / 7:30 pm local |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Punjab Kings |
| Toss pick | Gujarat Titans |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans meet in the fourth match of IPL 2026 at Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, on 31 March. The first ball is due at 7:30 pm local time.
Punjab are captained by Shreyas Iyer and have Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal in the squad, with Lockie Ferguson also available. Gujarat, led by Shubman Gill, can call on Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada and Washington Sundar.
This is not a typical flat-track venue. Early pace and bounce make the powerplay important, and the pitch can slow down later, favouring spin and slower balls. A total of 170 or more is regarded as defendable. Our preview picks Punjab Kings to win.
The Mullanpur surface offers a fairly even contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers can get movement and bounce early, and the pitch can be slightly two-paced, making timing harder in the middle overs. Spinners and bowlers with slower variations become more effective as it slows. Totals of 160–180 are usually competitive, and a score of 170 or more is hard to chase.
The evening is expected to be warm and slightly humid, with temperatures of 27–30 °C at the 7:30 pm local start and partly cloudy to clear skies. Rain is very unlikely, and dew may form later, giving the chasing side a slight edge.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 160–175 | – |
| Second innings | 155–170 | – |
Punjab Kings
Our preview picks Punjab Kings to win, with Gujarat Titans expected to win the toss.
Toss pick: Gujarat Titans
FAQ
Where is Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans being played?
The fourth match of IPL 2026 is at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, on 31 March.
Who does our preview expect to win?
Our preview picks Punjab Kings and expects Gujarat Titans to win the toss.
Is Mullanpur a high-scoring ground?
Not typically. Totals around 160–180 are considered competitive, and the powerplay is important because pacers get early movement.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Line-ups not available yet.