Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill (Image credit: IPL) Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, two batsmen often overlooked in India’s T20I set-up, will lead Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings in a high-stakes IPL encounter on Tuesday, with both aiming to make a strong statement.Gill is entering a crucial phase of his T20 career. Despite being among the IPL’s most consistent – second only to Virat Kohli in the streak since 2023 – questions remain about his success rate. Encouragingly, he lifted over 155 last season, a sign of developing intent. With Matthew Hayden now part of the coaching set-up, Gill’s aggressive approach at the top will be closely watched. Gujarat Titans, the IPL 2022 champions, remain a settled unit bolstered by the opening duo of Gill and Sai Sudharsan along with promising back-up options.
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Gujarat Titans believe ahead of IPL 2026: ‘We are here to win, not participate’ For the Punjab Kings, a lot depends on Iyer, a proven leader who has led several teams to the IPL finals. Despite scoring 604 runs last season with a strike rate of over 175, he continues to be overlooked at international level. PBKS’s strength lies in their Indian core, especially their explosive opening pair, although recent form is a cause for concern. Their middle order will be tested against the formidable GT spin attack led by Rashid Khan.With both captains seeking redemption and recognition, the contest promises to set the tone early in the tournament.
PBKS vs GT Head-to-Head
- Total number of matches played: 6
- Kings of Punjab: 3
- Gujarat Titans: 3rd
PBKS vs GT: Pitch Report
The match will reportedly be played on pitch No. 4 — the same surface used when PBKS clashed with Chennai Super Kings last season, when they piled up 219 runs for Arya’s century. CSK replied with a strong 201. PBKS head coach Ricky Ponting expects another high scoring match.
PBKS vs GT: Predicted XI
Punjabi kings predicted XI. Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (capt), Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.Impact: Vijaykumar VyshakGujarat Titans Predicted XI: Shubman Gill (captain), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (week), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj.Crash Sub: Kagiso Rabada/R Sai Kishore
PBKS vs GT Weather Update: Mullanpur
During the day it is expected to be cloudy and sunny, temperatures will peak around 33°C. It will be partly cloudy at night, temperatures will drop to around 16-17°C. With virtually no rain during match hours, weather interruption is unlikely and a full match is expected.
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PBKS vs GT: Live Stream Details
The PBKS vs GT match will be held at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh with the match scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST. The game will be telecast on Star Sports Network while live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.
PBKS vs GT teams
Kings of Punjab: Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Vishnu Vinod, Harnoor Pannu, Pyla Avinash, Prabhsimran Singh, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Harprett Brar, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Priyansh Arya, Musheer Khan, Benchyansll Shedge, Co. Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Yash Thakur, Xavier Bartlett, Pravin Dubey and Vishal. Nishad.Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Tom Banton, Glenn Phillips, Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Arshad Khan, Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Rabada Khan, Rajs Si Kriham, Mohnagi, Kahan, Mohnagi Suthar, Gurnoor Singh Brar, Ishant Sharma, Ashok Sharma, Luke Wood, Kulwant Hejroliya and Rashid Khan.
