IPL 2026, PBKS vs GT: Toss Result and Final Playing 11 – The coin has been flipped at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, and it is the home captainShreyas Iyer who has won the toss. In line with the pitch report suggesting dew could play a major role, Punjab Kings have opted to field first.
Shubman Gill’sGujarat Titans will have to set a formidable target on a surface that historically rewards big hitters but offers early assistance to the pacers.
The Battle of the Titans: Toss and Strategy
The toss has been concluded at 7:00 PM IST, and it may prove to be the most decisive factor of the evening. Shreyas Iyer won the coin flip and, despite historical data at Mullanpur favoring the side setting a target, Punjab Kings have opted to bowl first. With dew expected to settle in during the second innings, the Kings are banking on a smoother chase under the lights.
The pitch is offering significant early bounce for the pacers, placing immense pressure on the Gujarat Titans’ powerplay. The focus now shifts to the blockbuster opening pair of Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler, who must navigate a tricky start against a disciplined Punjab attack to set a defendable total.
The Final Lineups: Who’s In, Who’s Out?
Both teams have fielded a balanced side for this Match 4 thriller. While Punjab relies on their settled core from last season’s final run, the Titans are debuting their formidable “Buttler-Gill” opening pair.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Final Playing 11:
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Xavier Bartlett, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Impact Player Options: Harpreet Brar, Yash Thakur, Vyshak Vijaykumar.
Gujarat Titans (GT) Final Playing 11:
Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna.
Impact Player Options: Sai Kishore, Mohit Sharma, Sandeep Sharma.
