The 4th game of Indian premier league 2026 between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings provided a tight-knuckled match full of momentum changes, disciplined bowling and a run-run. The match was held at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in a situational pressure in T20 cricket that creates a winning edge. This game was a typical instance of a level T20 contest with both matches dominating at one point or another. Gujarat Titans began slowly, but could not gather momentum because of disciplined bowling by Punjab Kings. The match entered the final overs which made the match one of the most anticipated matches of the early IPL 2026 season. This article will provide complete information about GT vs PBKS, 4th Match, Indian Premier League 2026.
Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans Match Details
| Detail | Information |
| Match | PBKS vs GT |
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Match Number | 4th Match |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh |
| Date | 31 March 2026 |
| Toss | Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to bowl |
| Result | Punjab Kings won by 3 wickets |
| GT Score | 162/6 (20 overs) |
| PBKS Score | 165/7 (19.1 overs) |
PBKS vs GT 4th Match, IPL 2026 – Match Overview
This match was a classic example of a balanced T20 contest where both teams had moments of control. Gujarat Titans started steadily but failed to accelerate consistently due to disciplined bowling from Punjab Kings. Gujarat Titans, whose team, played first, were only able to reach 162/6 in their 20 overs – a competitive yet chasable figure. The Punjab Kings responded by trailing the target in 19.1 overs completing at 165/7 to claim the match by 3 wickets.
Cooper Connolly, whose unbeaten 72 anchored the chase, was the star of the match, and brought Punjab Kings to a victory although it was under difficult circumstances. While GT had contributions from multiple batters, they lacked a big finishing flourish. Punjab Kings, on the other hand, faced pressure during the chase but managed to hold their nerve thanks to a composed innings from Cooper Connolly. The game went down to the final overs, making it one of the most exciting matches of the early IPL 2026 season.
GT vs PBKS, 4th Match, Indian Premier League 2026 Squad
Gujarat Titans Squad – IPL 2026
| Player | Role |
| Shubman Gill | Opening Batter (Captain) |
| Sai Sudharsan | Opening Batter |
| Jos Buttler | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Glenn Phillips | All-rounder |
| Washington Sundar | All-rounder |
| Shahrukh Khan | Finisher |
| Rahul Tewatia | All-rounder |
| Rashid Khan | All-rounder |
| Kagiso Rabada | Fast Bowler |
| Ashok Sharma | Bowler |
| Mohammed Siraj | Fast Bowler |
| Prasidh Krishna | Fast Bowler |
Punjab Kings Squad – IPL 2026
| Player | Role |
| Priyansh Arya | Opening Batter |
| Prabhsimran Singh | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Cooper Connolly | All-rounder |
| Shreyas Iyer | Top-order Batter (Captain) |
| Nehal Wadhera | Batter |
| Shashank Singh | Finisher |
| Marcus Stoinis | All-rounder |
| Marco Jansen | All-rounder |
| Xavier Bartlett | Fast Bowler |
| Arshdeep Singh | Fast Bowler |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Spin Bowler |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | Fast Bowler |
GT vs PBKS, 4th Match, Indian Premier League 2026 Scorecard
Gujarat Titans Innings Summary
The total score of Gujarat Titans was 162/6 in 20 overs, which was developed on gradual collaboration instead of acceleration. Shubman Gill batted with a calm 39 at the head of affairs, and Jos Buttler contributed 38 to the tail end of the innings, after a couple of wickets had been secured at its inception. In powerplay the team got to 54 but could not keep the momentum on in the middle overs owing to aggressive bowling by Punjab Kings. Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, and others kept the score board running but there was no big finishing blast so GT failed to break the 180 plus mark. Late cameos by Rahul Tewatia assisted in the passing of the score beyond 160, but the whole innings was not accelerated as it should have been on a batting friendly ground.
Batting Performance
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Sai Sudharsan | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 118.18 |
| Shubman Gill (c) | 39 | 27 | 6 | 0 | 144.44 |
| Jos Buttler | 38 | 33 | 3 | 2 | 115.15 |
| Glenn Phillips | 25 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 147.06 |
| Washington Sundar | 18 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 112.50 |
| Shahrukh Khan | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Rahul Tewatia | 11* | 10 | 1 | 0 | 110.00 |
| Rashid Khan | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | 14 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 162/6 (20 overs) | — | — | — | — |
Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Score | Over |
| Sai Sudharsan | 37/1 | 3.4 |
| Shubman Gill | 83/2 | 9.3 |
| Glenn Phillips | 119/3 | 13.6 |
| Jos Buttler | 129/4 | 15.4 |
| Washington Sundar | 144/5 | 18.1 |
| Shahrukh Khan | 150/6 | 18.6 |
Bowling Performance (Punjab Kings)
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 42 | 0 | 10.50 |
| Xavier Bartlett | 4 | 36 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Marco Jansen | 4 | 20 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | 4 | 34 | 3 | 8.50 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 4 | 28 | 2 | 7.00 |
Punjab Kings 2nd Innings Summary
Punjab Kings started the chase of 163 runs but ended at 165/ 7 in 19.1 overs. This inning started with initial losses, and Prabhsimran Singh and Cooper Connolly got themselves a strong partnership that helped them to steady the pursuit. Connolly anchored the batting, playing an unbeatable and match-winning 72-run innings. Shreyas Iyer made a fast contribution of 18 but the success of regular wickets in middle overs had made the match even. Although the Punjab lost wickets at the most opportune time, they stayed calm in their final overs. The chase was made a great success by a late cameo on the part of Xavier Bartlett, to complete a dramatic victory by three wickets.
Batting Performance
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Priyansh Arya | 7 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 87.50 |
| Prabhsimran Singh | 37 | 24 | 1 | 4 | 154.17 |
| Cooper Connolly | 72* | 44 | 5 | 5 | 163.64 |
| Shreyas Iyer (c) | 18 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 163.64 |
| Nehal Wadhera | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Shashank Singh | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Marco Jansen | 9 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 90.00 |
| Xavier Bartlett | 11* | 5 | 0 | 1 | 220.00 |
| Extras | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 165/7 (19.1 overs) | — | — | — | — |
Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Score | Over |
| Priyansh Arya | 7/1 | 1.2 |
| Prabhsimran Singh | 83/2 | 9.3 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 110/3 | 12.1 |
| Nehal Wadhera | 113/4 | 13.1 |
| Shashank Singh | 118/5 | 14.2 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 118/6 | 14.4 |
| Marco Jansen | 144/7 | 17.4 |
Bowling Performance (Gujarat Titans)
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Mohammed Siraj | 2 | 15 | 0 | 7.50 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 3 | 34 | 1 | 11.30 |
| Ashok Sharma | 3 | 31 | 1 | 10.30 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 29 | 1 | 7.20 |
| Washington Sundar | 3.1 | 27 | 1 | 8.50 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 4 | 29 | 3 | 7.20 |
Top Performers of the Match
| Category | Player | Performance |
| Match Winner | Cooper Connolly | 72* (44) |
| Best GT Batter | Shubman Gill | 39 (27) |
| Best Bowler (PBKS) | Vijaykumar Vyshak | 3 wickets |
| Best Bowler (GT) | Prasidh Krishna | 3 wickets |
| Key Partnership | Connolly & Prabhsimran | 76 runs |
Match Summary (PBKS vs GT – IPL 2026)
- Gujarat Titans had scored 162/6 in 20 overs, which was not very high yet competitive.
- The main contributors of GT were Shubman Gill (39) and Jos Buttler (38).
- GT only managed 54 runs during the powerplay and still could not pick up pace during the death overs.
- Vijaykumar Vyshak took 3 wickets which curbed the scoring by GT.
- Well assisted Yuzvendra Chahal who claimed 2 wickets during the middle overs.
- Punjab Kings were initially underperforming but they had regained their momentum in the pursuit.
- Prabhsimran Singh made a rapid 37 in 24 balls.
- Cooper Connolly scored a match winning unbeaten 72 off 44 balls.
- Shreyas Iyer contributed useful 18 runs at a good strike rate.
- GT bowlers (in particular, Prasidh Krishna (3 wickets)) made the match go tight.
- In 19.1 overs, PBKS chased the target, demonstrating calmness and pressure.
Conclusion
The PBKS vs GT game of the IPL 2026 highlighted the role of composure and collaboration in T20 cricket. Although Gujarat Titans had a good score, the even-tempered and calculated pursuit of Punjab Kings saw the difference. The biggest performance was 72 by Cooper Connolly that led to the exciting 3-wicket win of the PBKS. This game marked the fact that even moderate goals might prove to be not so easy and finishing skills can play a fundamental role.
FAQs
It was a tight-run call in which Punjab Kings emerged victorious by 3 wickets. The team was able to pursue the mark of 163 runs within a span of 19.1 overs, a great indicator of the ability to remain calm in the last moments of the match.
Cooper Connolly was the star of the match as he produced a stunning unbeaten 72 run innings on 44 balls.
Titans Gujarat made 162/6 in their 20 overs. They had consistent performances of Shubman Gill (39) and Jos Buttler (38) in their innings but were not able to go on a run during the death overs and could not achieve a larger number.
In the case of Punjab Kings, Vijaykumar Vyshak was the best bowler with 3 wickets, and Yuzvendra Chahal was the other best bowler with 2 wickets.
There were two significant factors that made the match go against Punjab Kings. Firstly, their bowlers allowed Gujarat Titans only to manageable total by reigning over middle and death overs.
