Jos Buttler with Yuzvendra Chahal (Image: ANI) Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and Gujarat Titans star Jos Buttler shared a light-hearted moment ahead of their IPL 2026 clash in Mullanpur, rekindling memories of their time together at Rajasthan Royals. The duo, who went their separate ways after the 2025 mega auction, with Chahal joining PBKS for Rs 18 crore and Buttler moving to GT for Rs 15.75 crore, engaged in a playful exchange that quickly grabbed attention.In a video shared by PBKS, Chahal cheekily claimed that he once faced Buttler with the bat and smashed 20 runs in one match. However, Buttler was quick to fire back with a witty reply.
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Angkrish Raghuvanshi only focused on team wins “I smashed Jose Buttler two years ago – one over, 20 runs,” he said. Buttler quickly replied – “(you) can’t get (the ball) outside the 30-yard circle.”
Punjab Kings will take on Gujarat Titans
Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, two oft-missed Indian T20I batsmen, will lead Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings in their IPL opener on Tuesday, with both looking to impress. The fourth match of the IPL will be played at the Mullanpur Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. The pitch could offer some early help to the pacers, so the power-play will be a key phase. Dew is expected to come into play later in the game, especially in the second innings. The weather forecast for PBKS vs GT match looks perfect for an uninterrupted game in IPL 2026. No rain is expected in Chandigarh, the temperature hovers around 28°C, ensuring pleasant conditions for players and spectators. Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans have faced each other six times in the history of IPL, with both sides giving each other fierce competition as their head-to-head record is tied with PBKS winning three encounters and GT also winning three times. Both teams are aiming for a strong start to the tournament while PBKS will be looking to improve their record at home as well, having won just two out of five matches at New Chandigarh last season despite reaching the final.
