In the IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS), Gujarat Titans (GT) have managed to score 84 runs, losing two wickets in their first 10 overs. After being put to bat first, GT’s captain Shubman Gill made a significant contribution with a solid 39 runs off 27 balls, hitting six boundaries along the way. His opening partner, Sai Sudharsan, contributed 13 runs off 11 balls, including two boundaries. Jos Buttler followed with a quick 26 runs from 20 deliveries, featuring three boundaries and a six, while Glenn Phillips added one run from just two balls. On the bowling side for PBKS, both Marco Jansen and Yuzvendra Chahal took one wicket each, while Arshdeep Singh, Xavier Bartlett, and Vijaykumar Vyshak are still on the lookout for their first. Winning the toss, PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer opted to bowl first, explaining, “I believe chasing gives you a better perspective on how to approach the target. We’ve seen in our practice matches that the totals were easily chased down, which influenced my decision. Our focus is on the present moment and playing our best cricket without being burdened by past results at this venue.” He also emphasized the importance of expressing their skills and maintaining a positive mindset. GT’s captain Gill, on the other hand, expressed confidence in the pitch despite recent rain, stating, “The wicket looked good for batting. We had a successful season last year, and our goal this year is to add that extra 5 percent in all aspects of our game. We have two debutants today, and having experienced players like Buttler in the squad is invaluable.”
**IPL 2026, Punjab Kings vs. Gujarat Titans: Confirmed Playing XI**
**Punjab Kings:** Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (C), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.
**Gujarat Titans:** Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (WK), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Mohammed Siraj.