Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar & Shahrukh Khan

<p>The <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Indian Premier League</strong></a> (IPL) 2025 finalists<strong> Punjab Kings (KKR)</strong> will kick off their 2026 campaign against <strong>Gujarat Titans (GT)</strong> in the <strong>4th</strong> match of the IPL 2026 on <strong>March 31</strong> at the <strong>Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium</strong>, <strong>Mullanpur</strong>.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Like the past couple of seasons, Gill will continue to captain the Ahmedabad-based franchise in 2026. The team had a decent season last year, finishing third on the points table at the end of the group stages. They were eventually knocked out by the Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator of the competition. This year, they will be looking to go one step ahead, and that will start with a game against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/punjab-kings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PBKS</a>.</p>
<h3>Here's GT’s predicted Playing XI vs PBKS in Match 4, IPL 2026</h3>
<h3><span>Top-order: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler</span></h3>
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<p>Arguably the most stable top-order in this year’s IPL is this GT top-order consisting of Gill, Sudharsan, and Buttler. This will be the most important cog in their batting line-up. <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/shubman-gill/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shubman Gill</a></strong> and Sudharsan will continue to open the batting for them. Their partnership in a very short period of time has become one of the most successful ones in IPL history.</p>
<p>England’s talisman Jos Buttler will be coming in at number 3 for them. Despite his horrific form with the bat lately, he can destroy any bowling line-up on a given day. If these three click, GT’s batting will flourish.</p>
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<h3><span>Middle-order: Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia</span></h3>
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<figcaption>Rahul Tewatia. (Photo source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>
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<p>GT’s middle order is flooded with all-rounders. Washington Sundar remains one of the most solid batters of their batting line-up with his solid batting technique. He will be used as a floater according to the match situation. M. Shahrukh Khan will be their aggressor with the bat, with his ability to hit big shots.</p>
<p>Holder and Rahul Tewatia will be used as finishing options by Shubman Gill’s side. Holder, with his experience, will be vital, whereas Tewatia is known for his match-winning cameos. Both can contribute with the ball as well.</p>
<h3><span>Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammad Siraj, Prasidh Krishna</span></h3>
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<figcaption>Kagiso Rabada GT (Source: PUNIT PARANJPE/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p>This is a good and experienced bowling attack with all the international bowling options. Rashid Khan will lead the bowling attack with his experience. Kagiso Rabada, Mohammad Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna form a formidable pace-bowling trio, with all of them having wicket-taking abilities.</p>
<p>Prasidh was the Purple Cap holder in 2025, while Siraj was also quite impressive, and the Indian duo will look to strike important breakthroughs. Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore will come in as an Impact Player, after impressing everyone with left-arm orthodox spin in the previous season.</p>
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<h3>GT’s predicted playing XI:</h3>
<p>Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (WK), Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammad Siraj, Prasidh Krishna</p>
<p><strong>Impact Player</strong>: Sai Kishore</p>

<p>The <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Indian Premier League</strong></a> (IPL) 2025 finalists<strong> Punjab Kings (KKR)</strong> will kick off their 2026 campaign against <strong>Gujarat Titans (GT)</strong> in the <strong>4th</strong> match of the IPL 2026 on <strong>March 31</strong> at the <strong>Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium</strong>, <strong>Mullanpur</strong>.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Like the past couple of seasons, Gill will continue to captain the Ahmedabad-based franchise in 2026. The team had a decent season last year, finishing third on the points table at the end of the group stages. They were eventually knocked out by the Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator of the competition. This year, they will be looking to go one step ahead, and that will start with a game against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/punjab-kings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PBKS</a>.</p>
<h3>Here's GT’s predicted Playing XI vs PBKS in Match 4, IPL 2026</h3>
<h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Top-order: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler</span></h3>
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<p>Arguably the most stable top-order in this year’s IPL is this GT top-order consisting of Gill, Sudharsan, and Buttler. This will be the most important cog in their batting line-up. <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/shubman-gill/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shubman Gill</a></strong> and Sudharsan will continue to open the batting for them. Their partnership in a very short period of time has become one of the most successful ones in IPL history.</p>
<p>England’s talisman Jos Buttler will be coming in at number 3 for them. Despite his horrific form with the bat lately, he can destroy any bowling line-up on a given day. If these three click, GT’s batting will flourish.</p>
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<h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Middle-order: Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia</span></h3>
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<figcaption>Rahul Tewatia. (Photo source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>
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<p>GT’s middle order is flooded with all-rounders. Washington Sundar remains one of the most solid batters of their batting line-up with his solid batting technique. He will be used as a floater according to the match situation. M. Shahrukh Khan will be their aggressor with the bat, with his ability to hit big shots.</p>
<p>Holder and Rahul Tewatia will be used as finishing options by Shubman Gill’s side. Holder, with his experience, will be vital, whereas Tewatia is known for his match-winning cameos. Both can contribute with the ball as well.</p>
<h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammad Siraj, Prasidh Krishna</span></h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1743692569257_Kagiso-Rabada-GT.jpeg" alt="Kagiso Rabada GT" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Kagiso Rabada GT (Source: PUNIT PARANJPE/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p>This is a good and experienced bowling attack with all the international bowling options. Rashid Khan will lead the bowling attack with his experience. Kagiso Rabada, Mohammad Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna form a formidable pace-bowling trio, with all of them having wicket-taking abilities.</p>
<p>Prasidh was the Purple Cap holder in 2025, while Siraj was also quite impressive, and the Indian duo will look to strike important breakthroughs. Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore will come in as an Impact Player, after impressing everyone with left-arm orthodox spin in the previous season.</p>
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<h3>GT’s predicted playing XI:</h3>
<p>Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (WK), Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammad Siraj, Prasidh Krishna</p>
<p><strong>Impact Player</strong>: Sai Kishore</p>

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