IPL 2026: Punjab Kings' strongest predicted XI against Gujarat Titans

Bowlers: Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Ben Dwarshius, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal (Impact Player)

Punjab had one of the most balanced and feared bowling attacks in 2025. The big guns, Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen, are expected to lead the attack, with the experience and death-bowling prowess of Ben Dwarshius backing them up. Harpreet Brar is expected to be the spinner in the line-up for his skilled defensive and economical bowling. 

Jansen is also a capable batter, being able to hold his own while also taking on the bowlers in the back end of the innings. Both Dwarshius and Harpreet Brar can hit a long ball as well. Meanwhile, Chahal, the leading wicket-taker in the history of the tournament, is back for another stretch. Picking up 16 wickets in 14 games, he showed his prowess as a prolific wicket-taker, with key breakthroughs at important stages of the game.

His best performance came against the Kolkata Knight Riders, picking up 4/28 in a defence of a paltry 111. He is expected as the lead spinner for the Punjab Kings, with his experience and craft coming to the fore.

Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XI

Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (C), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Ben Dwarshius, Arshdeep Singh

Impact Player: Yuzvendra Chahal.