The brand new Maharaja Yadvendra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur provides the backdrop Punjab Kings (PBKS) welcome Gujarat Titans (GT) For the fourth constant of ipl 2026.
Both the franchises are carrying important burdens on their shoulders this season. For Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings, it is a search for redemption after their painful 6-run defeat in the 2025 final. On the contrary, Shubman Gill’s Titans are hungry to recapture the relentless consistency that marked their debut season.
Captain Iyer has a largely stable roster. However, with Lockie Ferguson sidelined due to his late arrival, the pace attack will likely rely on Xavier Bartlett or Marco Jensen to lead the overseas bowling department.
The visitors have added serious strength to their bowling unit by signing Mohammed Siraj and the experienced Jason Holder. Despite these changes, their biggest strength remains the opening pair of Gill and the 2025 Orange Cap holder. Sai SudarshanWhich is widely considered to be the strongest pair in the competition.
Maharaja Yadvendra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Maharaja Yadvendra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur provides a well-balanced surface that facilitates an entertaining contest between bat and ball. Featuring its sand-based outfield and advanced herringbone drainage system, the pitch provides reliable bounce and excellent carry for fast bowlers, especially during the early powerplay overs. As the match begins, the track generally slows down, giving the spinners the opportunity to gain vital grip and turn. Given that par scores generally remain between 180 and 200 and dew is likely to affect play during the second innings, the captain who wins 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, shows a maximum temperature of 31 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 17 degrees Celsius, with a 10% chance of rain during both day and night. Currently, it is mostly cloudy with a temperature of 28 degrees Celsius and 39% humidity, while the wind is blowing from the north-west at a speed of 5 mph. For the evening period, clear skies are expected with north-westerly wind at 6 mph and humidity levels at 36%. With the UV index reaching 4 during the day, fans can expect a relatively dry and pleasant evening for cricket, as the chance of minimal rainfall suggests the match is unlikely to face significant weather disruptions.
