New Delhi: The fourth match of the 2026 Indian Premier League season will be played today. In this contest, the Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans will face off, a matchup that has generated significant excitement among both players and fans. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.
This marks the first match of the season for both teams, and every player is expected to give their absolute all to ensure a strong start to their campaign. Looking back at the previous season, the Gujarat Titans delivered an impressive performance; they successfully qualified for the playoffs but suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of the Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator match.
Now, under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, the Gujarat Titans will make a concerted effort to emerge as champions. Read on in the article below to find out key details regarding the probable Playing XIs for both teams.
Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur is expected to play a crucial role in the match. According to reports, the surface here is considered highly favourable for batting—meaning batsmen are likely to score runs freely. The boundaries are also of a medium size. Due to the presence of dew, teams often prefer to chase down the target. Scores could potentially exceed the 185-run mark.
In the initial stages of the innings, there remains a possibility of fast bowlers receiving some assistance from the pitch. However, batting tends to become significantly easier as the match progresses. Overall, the pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is well-suited for batting.
The impact of dew is felt most acutely by the bowlers during the second innings. Consequently, if a team wins the toss, they are highly likely to opt to bowl first, as chasing down a target often proves to be the easier path to victory at this venue.
Punjab Kings’ Probable Playing XI
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (Wicketkeeper), Nehal Wadhera, Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson. Gujarat Titans’ Probable Playing XI
Shubman Gill (Captain), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (Wicketkeeper), Glenn Phillips, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
