The brand-new Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur provides the backdrop as the Punjab Kings (PBKS) welcome the Gujarat Titans (GT) for the fourth fixture of IPL 2026.
Both franchises carry significant chips on their shoulders this season. For Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings, it’s a quest for redemption following their agonizing 6-run defeat in the 2025 final. Conversely, Shubman Gill’s Titans are hungry to recapture the relentless consistency that marked their debut seasons.
Captain Iyer commands a largely stable roster. However, with Lockie Ferguson sidelined due to a delayed arrival, the pace attack will likely rely on either Xavier Bartlett or Marco Jansen to spearhead the overseas bowling department.
The visitors have added serious muscle to their bowling unit by signing Mohammed Siraj and the experienced Jason Holder. Despite these changes, their greatest strength remains the opening duo of Gill and 2025 Orange Cap holder Sai Sudharsan, widely regarded as the most formidable pair in the competition.
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch report
The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur continues to provide a well-balanced surface that facilitates a gripping contest between bat and ball. Characterized by its sand-based outfield and advanced herringbone drainage system, the pitch offers reliable bounce and excellent carry for fast bowlers, especially during the initial Powerplay overs. As the match unfolds, the track typically slows down, granting spinners the opportunity to find significant grip and turn. Given that par scores generally hover between 180 and 200 and with dew likely to influence play during the second innings, the captain winning the toss will almost certainly choose to bowl first.
New Chandigarh Weather Forecast
The weather forecast for New Chandigarh on match day, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, indicates a high of 31°C and a low of 17°C, with a 10% chance of rain during both day and night. Currently, conditions are mostly cloudy with a temperature of 28°C and 39% humidity, while the wind is blowing from the northwest at 5 mph. For the evening period, the sky is expected to transition to clear conditions, accompanied by a northwest wind at 6 mph and a humidity level of 36%. With the UV index peaking at 4 during the day, fans can expect a relatively dry and pleasant evening for cricket, as the minimal precipitation probability suggests the match is unlikely to face significant weather interruptions.