PBKS vs GT Playing 11 Today: PBKS and GT will play at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. The match starts at 7:30 PM IST. The live coverage is on Star Sports and streaming on JioHotstar.
Both teams come in with something to prove. Punjab Kings had a strong 2025 season. They finfished top and reached the final, but now they want to go one step further and win their first IPL title. Under Shreyas Iyer and coach Ricky Ponting, they look more settled and confident.
Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, are also aiming for a strong start after getting knocked out in the last season. They still have a balanced squad and good core. Gill has been the most consistent batter in this rivalry. He scored 329 runs in 6 matches at an average of 65.8 and a strike rate of 160.48.
Cooper Connolly at No. 3: Risk or Reward for PBKS?
Punjab Kings have taken a bold call by promoting Cooper Connolly to No. 3 for IPL 2026. This decision is backed by captain Shreyas Iyer and coach Ricky Ponting. And it shows they want to play an aggressive and flexible style this season.
Connolly replaces Josh Inglis in that role. But the move comes with both positives and concerns.
On the positive side, Connolly has experience batting at Number 3. In 14 T20 innings in that position, he has scored 378 runs. He has played at a strike rate of 132, including a top score of 77. He even played a match-winning innings against India in 2025.
But there are clear risks too. His recent form has not been great. He had only three double-digit scores in his last 15 T20 innings. He also cannot bowl right now due to a back injury. It is advised by Cricket Australia, which reduces his value as an all-rounder.
Shubman Gill: Can Arshdeep & Chahal Stop Him?
One of the biggest matchups in this game is Shubman Gill vs his former PBKS teammates Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal.
Against Arshdeep, Gill has scored 65 runs off 52 balls and has been dismissed only once. This shows Arshdeep has kept him quiet but hasn’t removed him often. Gill has improved his strike rate above 155 recently, so he is no longer just playing safe.
Arshdeep’s strength is early swing with the new ball and accurate yorkers later. If Gill survives early overs, he can take control. Chahal will be the main threat in the middle overs. His variations like googly and flight make him hard to read.
There is also a mental side to this battle. Gill started his IPL career with Punjab before moving to Gujarat. So both sides know each other well. Arshdeep and Chahal understand his game, while Gill will want to prove himself against his old team.
PBKS vs GT Playing 11 Today IPL 2026: Predicted XIs
Here is a look at the PBKS vs GT playing 11 today in the IPL 2026:
| PBKS (Predicted XI) | GT (Predicted XI) |
| Priyansh Arya | Shubman Gill (capt) |
| Prabhsimran Singh (wk) | B Sai Sudharsan |
| Cooper Connolly | Jos Buttler (wk) |
| Shreyas Iyer (capt) | Washington Sundar |
| Marcus Stoinis | Glenn Phillips |
| Nehal Wadhera | M Shahrukh Khan |
| Shashank Singh | Rahul Tewatia |
| Marco Jansen | Jason Holder / Kagiso Rabada |
| Xavier Bartlett / Ben Dwarshuis | Rashid Khan |
| Arshdeep Singh | Prasidh Krishna |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Mohammed Siraj |
FAQs
Q. Where is the PBKS vs GT match being played?
A. The match is at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium.
Q. What is the head-to-head record between the two teams?
A. Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans have both won 3 matches each.
Q. Is there any weather issue expected?
A. No, there is no rain expected and the match should be completed fully.
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