Punjab Kings will begin their IPL 2026 campaign with a high-voltage clash against the Gujarat Titans. The match will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, March 31.
Punjab Kings had a memorable season in 2025, reaching only their second IPL final. However, they fell just short, losing a thrilling contest to RCB by six runs in Ahmedabad.
On the other side, the Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, will look to improve on their third-place finish from last season. Their campaign ended in the Eliminator after a defeat to the Mumbai Indians.
Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans Preview Match 4
Heading into the new season, PBKS have largely retained their core squad. The team will once again be led by captain Shreyas Iyer. Alongside him, pacer Arshdeep Singh is expected to play a crucial role with the ball after being the team’s leading wicket-taker last season with 21 scalps.
GT’s top order features big names like Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, and Glenn Phillips, making them a formidable batting unit. In the bowling department, Mohammed Siraj will spearhead the pace attack, with strong support from Kagiso Rabada and Prasidh Krishna.
So, as the PBKS and GT prepare for the clash, in this article, let us take a look at the head-to-head records between both the teams.
PBKS vs GT Head To Head Records In IPL
Criterion
Stats
Played
6
PBKS won
3
GT won
3
Tied/NR
0/0
Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans Highest Team Total In IPL
In the PBKS vs GT head-to-head record, the highest team total in IPL is 243/5. This score was made by the Punjab Kings on March 25, 2025, in Ahmedabad.
PBKS vs GT Lowest Team Total In IPL
The lowest team total in the head-to-head records between the Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans is 142 runs. This was scored by PBKS against GT in the IPL 2024 season.
Shreyas Iyer has the highest individual score in PBKS vs GT head-to-head records. The Punjab Kings captain made 97* runs vs Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025.
Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans Best Bowling Figures in IPL
Sai Kishore has the best bowling figures in IPL between Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans. The bowler scalped 4 wickets, conceding 33 runs at an economy rate of 7.87. Along with him, Kagiso Rabada has the same bowling figures; the difference is in the economy rate, which is 9.54.
Most Runs In Punjab vs Gujarat IPL
The ODI and Test captain of India, Shubman Gill, has scored the most runs in the PBKS vs GT head-to-head in the IPL. The star player made 329 in 6 matches at an average of 65.8 and a strike-rate of 160.48.
Most Wickets In Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans
Kagiso Rabada has taken the most wickets in the Punjab Kings vs the Gujarat Titans head-to-head records in the IPL. The star bowler has bagged 10 wickets in 6 matches at an economy rate of 9.54.
Top Run Scorer of the last Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans IPL Match
The last time Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans faced each other was during the 5th match of the IPL 2025 season. PBKS won that match by 11 runs with Shreyas Iyer scoring 97off 42 balls at a strike-rate of 230.95 at Narendra Modi Stadium.
Top Wicket Taker of the last Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans IPL Match
Sai Kishore was the top wicket-taker of the last Punjab vs Gujarat IPL Match. He scalped 3 wickets, conceding 30 runs in 4 overs at an economy rate of 7.50.
Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans Form (Last 5 Match Win/Loss Record)
Teams
Form
PBKS
L,W,L,W,L
GT
L,L,L,W,W
Conclusion
In conclusion, Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings have shared an evenly balanced rivalry so far in the IPL, with both teams winning 3 matches each out of their 6 encounters. With both playing the first match of IPL 2026, their contest can be a fiery one.
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