PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: Punjab Kings have found a new hero in debutant Cooper Connolly, who scored an unbeaten 72 runs off 44 balls to take the team to the finish line in a 163-run chase. Prasidh Krishna bowled two excellent overs but Gujarat Titans did not have enough runs on the board to beat PBKS. Prabhsimran Singh and Connolly provided Punjab a solid platform to build on in a 163 chase with a 76-run stand. Despite a good start, GT went on to lose steam, and were only 102/2 in 12 overs. Shubman Gill scored 39 from 27. In the end, they could only score 162/6.
Match Details
- Teams: Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans
- Match: 4th T20, Indian Premier League 2026
- Date & Time: Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar app and website
- TV Telecast: Star Sports Network
- Captains: Shreyas Iyer (PBKS), Shubman Gill (GT)
PBKS vs GT Playing XIs
Punjab Kings
Prabhsimran Singh(w), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact subs: Priyansh Arya, Harpreet Brar, Praveen Dubey, Vishnu Vinod, Suryansh Shedge
Gujarat Titans
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, M Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Mohammed Siraj
Impact subs: Prasidh Krishna, Jason Holder, Jayant Yadav, Manav Suthar, Kumar Kushagra
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PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: Punjab Kings win!
31/03/2026 23:28
With just 163 runs to chase, it was Punjab's game. And despite losing Priyansh Arya early, they were in the game with Cooper Connolly and Prabhsimran Singh adding 76 runs off 49 balls. But then, Gujarat Titans took control with Prasidh Krishna bowling an excellent first two overs. But Connolly never gave up as he stayed on to finish the game with an unbeaten 72 off 44 on his IPL debut.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: Bartlette smashes 6
31/03/2026 23:15
As Cooper Connolly takes it deep, Xavier Bartlette says, he can win it soon. He smashes Prasidh krishna for a six to begin the over. Punjab need 10 off 11.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: Ashok removes Jansen
31/03/2026 23:12
Excellent bowling by debutant Ashok Sharma and he has removed Marco Jansen with a back-of-the-hand delivery. GT are back in the game as Punjab lose their 7th wicket. PBKS need 19 off 14.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: Punjab need 21 off 18
31/03/2026 23:08
Prasidh Krishna closes the over well despite getting hit for a six on the second ball. He concedes 9 runs and Punjab now need 21 off 18.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: Punjab need 30 off 24
31/03/2026 23:02
With Marco Jansen and Cooper Connolly still on crease, Punjab are not out of the match yet. They need 30 off 24 and one good over can tilt the match either way.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: 50 for Connolly
31/03/2026 22:58
Cooper Connolly scores his maiden IPL fifty on debut. He brings up the fifty off 34 balls but more importantly, he has kept Punjab in the hunt even as wickets keep falling around him.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: Prasidh rattles Punjab
31/03/2026 22:55
He might have come late to the party but he is the showstopper. Prasidh Krishna bags Marcus Stoinis and it's all coming to an end for Punjab despite a good start. Punjab lose their 6th wicket for 118.
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PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: Punjab falling apart
31/03/2026 22:50
Prasidh Krishna strikes again and this time, he has removed a potential match-winner Shashank Singh, whi pokes it to the keepeer. Excellent bowling by Prasidh so far. Punjab are 5 down for 118.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Updates: Sundar removes Wadhera
31/03/2026 22:45
The momentum has shifted towards Gujarat Titans now as Washington Sundar removes Nehal Wadhera for 3. Wadhera tried to clear the infield but could only smash the full delivery outside off to the cover fielder. PBKS 115/4.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Updates: Prasidh strikes on 1st ball
31/03/2026 22:40
There was no sign of Prasidh Krishna for the first 12 overs. And as he comes on, he has got the big fish Shreyas Iyer. His injury might have played a part in that shot but it's good news for Gujarat Titans. Iyer falls for 18 and Punjab lose their 3rd wicket for 110.
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PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: Shreyas injured!
31/03/2026 22:36
Cooper Connolly smashed a Rashid Khan delivery straight towards Shreyas Iyer on the other end. Iyer tried to avoid it but it struck him in the wrist. The physios have come on.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: Shreyas Iyer x Shortball
31/03/2026 22:32
Shreyas Iyer had a short ball problem. Now, short ball has a Shreyas Iyer problem. Ashok Sharma tried to welcome him with two short deliveries at the neck line and Shreyas pulled both of them for sixes. Welcome back, Shreyas.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: Rain gets heavier
31/03/2026 22:28
There have been a slight drizzle and now it has become heavier. The umpire is still not bothered even as the groundsmen prepare to cover the ground. But at the moment, play goes on.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: Rashid Khan breaks the stand
31/03/2026 22:24
He was hitting it well but not this time. Prabhsimran went flat but had no timing and gave away an easy catch to Prasidh Krishna. He departs for 37 off 24. Punjab lose their 2nd wicket for 83.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: 50-run stand between Coonolly-Prabhsimran
31/03/2026 22:19
Cooper Coonolly and Prabhsimran Singh are collecting a boundary every over to keep the scoring rate intact. The duo has already brought up a fifty-run stand and the platform is now solid. After 8 overs, Punjab are 72/1 with 91 runs still to get.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: Punjab Kings 55/1 in powerplay
31/03/2026 22:10
Rashid Khan bowls the final over of the powerplay but he has no luck either. Cooper Connolly has overcome early nerves and he is now looking more confident. Prabhsimran has been destructive in the limited number of deliveries he has faced in the powerplay. He should have played more. Punjab score 55/1 in the PP.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: Prabhsimran survives
31/03/2026 22:10
Prabhsimran Singh was given out after he missed a Rashid Khan delivery, trying to sweep. But he was confident and took the review immediately. The replays showed there was an edge.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Updates: Prabhsimran on the charge
31/03/2026 21:58
Prabhsimran Singh is taking on Kagiso Rabada to maximise the powerplay. After a six on the front foot on a full-length delivery, he cut a short ball for a six. He can quickly change the game, like he did last season. On the last ball, Cooper Connolly smashed another six to make it a 19-run over.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Updates: Cooper Connolly joins Prabhsimran
31/03/2026 21:51
Debutant Cooper Connolly joins Prabhsimran Singh on the crease. It won't be easy for the batters in this pitch, espcially against a solid bowling attack of Gujarat Titans.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Updates: Early blow for Punjab
31/03/2026 21:47
Gujarat Titans have an early breakthrough as Kagiso Rabada strikes in the 2nd over with a short ball. Priyansh Arya was late to react and miscued the shot for an easy catch. Punjab 7/1.
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PBKS vs GT LIVE Updates: Punjab begin 163 chase
31/03/2026 21:45
Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh had an excellent last season. They have begun the 163-run chase.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: Arshdeep for last over
31/03/2026 21:25
What an exceptional bowling show by PBKS here, just not giving anything away in the last 10 overs. The 20th over of the innings fetches... Oh god this over is taking a long time to finish. That's it. Innings ends at 162/6.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: OUT
31/03/2026 21:06
Another one bites the dust here and Vyshak has his second wicket. He gets rid of Washi for 18 from 16 deliveries. The chase is going to be a difficult one. And just on the last delivery of his spell, he has the wicket of Shahrukh Khan. Arshdeep Singh takes the catch.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: Last over for Bartlett
31/03/2026 21:03
Forget 200, even 170 is looking difficult for now. The pitch has become really slow, so can't fault the batters at all.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: Chahal's last over
31/03/2026 20:51
Chahal has come on for his last over. He has been good and has picked up a wicket too. Oh and here comes the second one. He gets Buttler for 38.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: What to expect from Washi?
31/03/2026 20:45
It is great to see Washi come out to bat; last year he did get a few matches, but he just doesn't get enough overs to bat. But tonight is fairly early.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: 200 possible?
31/03/2026 20:41
Vyshak comes back into the attack and he comes up with a decent over. If they keep going at this pace, 200 could be possible. And a wicket to end the over; Philips is removed for 25.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: Quick runs needed
31/03/2026 20:35
Jos Buttler looked to start well, but now is struggling to time the ball even. Phillips is trying his very best on the other end.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: Phillips comes out to bat
31/03/2026 20:26
Phillips gets to bat at no.4 and he can be very threatening here. But then his first task will be to up the ante. GT has lost some ground here.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: Run rate down
31/03/2026 20:16
Even though GT are not losing wickets, but rate has dropped considerably. They really need to get a few boundaries under their belt. Buttler taking a lot of deliveries. And skipper Gill has succumbed to the pressure. He is caught out by Copper. Out for 39.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: Spin now
31/03/2026 20:10
Chahal comes into the attack now. And it could be little difficult to get him away. Just four runs come from the over.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: Stat attack
31/03/2026 20:04
Sai Su poor vs Jansen
Inns: 4 Runs: 31 Balls: 25 Dismissals: 2 SR: 124.0
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: Powerplay done
31/03/2026 20:00
Jansen comes for another over and the PP is done. GT would be the happier sides of the two. Shubman going great guns, and Buttler has already hit a couple of boundaries.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: Vijaykumar Vyshak now
31/03/2026 19:56
Another change in the bowling for this over, Vyshak is brought in. Buttler plays an exquisite drive through point. Over ends with a boundary again.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: Change in bowling
31/03/2026 19:47
Marco Jansen into the attack now. Maybe he's come on for only one over to reduce the scoring rate. Even though the scoring in under control, but still a dot ball is a rare ball. And out. Sudharsan can't get the ball past Iyer, and is caught out at mid off.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: The best opening pair in IPL?
31/03/2026 19:43
Sudharsan-Gill mighty effective
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: Bartlett for 2nd over
31/03/2026 19:39
From the other end comes Aussie Bartlett. He has decent control, so should be a good contest. Two consecutive boundaries come in the over. And another one to end the over.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: Arshdeep Singh starts
31/03/2026 19:35
As expected, Arshdeep starts for PBKS. Sai Su and Shubman open for GT. This should be a great contest. Decent over from the bowler.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: Waiting for start
31/03/2026 19:29
The match is about to begin, and it would be interesting to see, if there would be any dew in the Mullanpur ground in the second innings.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: Impact subs
31/03/2026 19:22
Gujarat Titans Impact subs: Prasidh Krishna, Jason Holder, Jayant Yadav, Manav Suthar, Kumar Kushagra
Punjab Kings Impact subs: Priyansh Arya, Harpreet Brar, Praveen Dubey, Vishnu Vinod, Suryansh Shedge
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: No Prasidh, Sai Kishore
31/03/2026 19:11
In the initial XI, there are no signs of Sai Kishore and Prasidh. So as an impact sub only one can come in. It could very well mean, one of them is injured.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: Playing XIs
31/03/2026 19:10
Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Prabhsimran Singh(w), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
PBKS vs GT LIVE Score: Playing XIs
31/03/2026 19:08
Gujarat playing XI: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, M Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Mohammed Siraj.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Updates: PBKS opt to bowl
31/03/2026 19:02
There you go, Shreyas Iyer has won the toss and opted to bowl first. Cooper comes in, Bartlett gets a game, and so does Jansen.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Updates: Shubman Gill returns
31/03/2026 18:48
Shubman Gill hasn't played a competitive match since January and his last T20 game came in December. It'll be fascinating to see how he starts his IPL 2026 campaign.
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PBKS vs GT LIVE Updates: Get your predictions in
31/03/2026 18:38
PBKS vs GT LIVE Updates: Practice before play
31/03/2026 18:30
PBKS vs GT LIVE Updates: Fast bowling all-rounder to watch out for
31/03/2026 18:24
For a nation that is starved of fast bowling all-rounders, one should be excited about Suryansh Shedge. He has a strike rate of 181 with the bat in T20s, and has 13 wickets in 23 matches.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Updates: What is Punjab's weakness?
31/03/2026 18:17
While their squad looks one of the best on paper, but there could be a few form issues. Arshdeep, if wayward, can tend to leak a lot of runs. Same with Yuzi.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Updates: How will Punjab XI look?
31/03/2026 18:08
Problem of plenty for Punjab? They practically have an alternate for each position; so it depends on the acumen of Ponting-Iyer, as to what combination they want to play.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Updates: Will Prasidh & Sai Kishore stand up?
31/03/2026 17:59
Last year, one of the reasons why GT were so successful was, Prasidh and Kishore bagged ton of wickets. Prasidh got 25 and Sai got 19. Siraj was not far behind with 16 wickets. Will they come up with a similar show this year?
PBKS vs GT LIVE Updates: Ishant Sharma in GT XI?
31/03/2026 17:52
One of the bigger decisions to make will be, if they want to include Ishant as well.. The veteran can come up with a few solid performanes, but hasn't been used well in the last few years.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Updates: GT playing XI?
31/03/2026 17:49
One of the biggest considerations for GT to make would be, if they want to play Washington Sundar as a member of the XI or an impact sub. He offers a great degree with the bat and the ball, but seems to never get his due in the IPL.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Updates: Mullanpur Pitch Report
31/03/2026 17:36
The pitch at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, generally provides a balanced contest. It helps batsmen early on with good carry and bounce, enabling high scores (180-190 are often competitive; 200+ is breached in some 2025 games). It can slow down or become two-paced later, aiding spinners in gripping the ball during the middle overs.
The pitch offers early movement for fast bowlers, particularly under lights, and the quick outfield benefits batsmen. Dew in the second innings can make chasing the preferred option. Consequently, the venue typically favours teams possessing strong top-order batsmen and effective spin bowlers. Match totals in the 180-190 bracket are frequently competitive, being both defendable and chaseable.
PBKS vs GT LIVE Updates: Punjab Kings' home record
31/03/2026 17:31
With two home grounds, Punjab Kings have not been able to adjust to the conditions, especially at Mullanpur. In 10 games at this venue, PBKS have won just 3, losing 7. In their second home ground in Dharamshala, things improve but it's not a fortress either. PBKS have won just 6 out of 14 matches in Dharamshala, losing 8. To qualify for the playoffs, PBKS will need to better their home record.
PBKS vs GT Head-to-Head Records
31/03/2026 17:27
GT and PBKS have faced each other 6 times in the IPL, with the record perfectly even: 3 wins each. In fact, no team in this rivalry has won two consecutive games. If that trend persists, PBKS would be the favourite.
| Feature |
Punjab Kings (PBKS) |
Gujarat Titans (GT) |
| Total Matches |
6 |
6 |
| Matches Won |
3 |
3 |
| Highest Total |
243/5 (IPL 2025) |
232/5 (IPL 2025) |
| Lowest Total |
142 (IPL 2024) |
143/8 (IPL 2022) |
| Titles |
0 (Runners-up 2014, 2025) |
1 (Champions 2022) |
PBKS vs GT Match Preview: Battle of captains!
31/03/2026 17:23
Both Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill, despite having excellent IPL 2025 seasons, have something to prove after being omitted from the T20 World Cup squad. Gill, in particular, faced scrutiny over his strike rate, which was a factor in his late exclusion.
Iyer now has an opportunity to re-establish his international credentials as India begins a new T20 World Cup cycle. He is confirmed to bat at number four for Punjab Kings. Success in this role will greatly benefit his team, who will rely on explosive starts from their openers and Iyer's performance before Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh deliver the strong finish. Punjab Kings boast a balanced bowling attack, featuring the pace of Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen alongside the spin of Yuzvendra Chahal.
Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, have a greater reliance on their top three batsmen: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler. With Sherfane Rutherford departing, the middle-order must step up and shoulder more responsibility. Gill will also be keen to improve his powerplay scoring rate to ensure a faster start for the team. GT's bowling unit appears formidable, comprising Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Rashid Khan, and Kagiso Rabada.
PBKS vs GT Live Updates: Gujarat Titans Squad
31/03/2026 17:20
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, M Shahrukh Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Jason Holder, Luke Wood, Washington Sundar, Tom Banton, Kulwant Khejroliya, Anuj Rawat, Manav Suthar, Kumar Kushagra, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar, Nishant Sindhu, Ashok Sharma
PBKS vs GT Live Updates: Punjab Kings Squad
31/03/2026 17:19
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Ben Dwarshuis, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Lockie Ferguson, Vishnu Vinod, Praveen Dubey, Xavier Bartlett, Yash Thakur, Nehal Wadhera, Harpreet Brar, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash, Vishal Nishad
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