IPL 2026, PBKS vs GT: Key player matchups
What's the story
Punjab Kings will host Gujarat Titans in Match 4 of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season on March 31. The fixture is scheduled at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. The clash promises to be a battle of contrasting styles, with several riveting matchups on offer. Here are a few of them.
#1
Jos Buttler vs Arshdeep SinghÂ
England's Jos Buttler had a tough outing at the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup. However, his IPL credentials favor him ahead of GT's first game. Meanwhile, Arshdeep Singh has been PBKS's leading pacer. He is expected to dismiss Buttler in the Powerplay. According to ESPNcricinfo, the left-arm seamer has removed Buttler only once in nine T20 innings. The latter's strike rate here reads 166.66.
#2
Shreyas Iyer vs Mohammed Siraj
Although Shreyas Iyer has emerged as an improved T20 batter, the oppositions still tend to test him with short deliveries. GT's Mohammed Siraj, who has a sharp back-of-a-length delivery, would look to exploit the same. As per ESPNcricinfo, Siraj has dismissed Iyer twice in 10 T20 innings. And the PBKS skipper has a strike rate of 131.42 in this battle.
#3
Prabhsimran Singh vs Prasidh Krishna
The opening duo of Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya bolstered PBKS throughout IPL 2025. They stood out with several match-winning stands. The duo would be facing the tall Prasidh Krishna, who won the Purple Cap last season. Notably, the right-arm seamer has dismissed Prabhsimran once in two T20 innings. The latter has scored 14 runs across 11 balls off Prasidh.