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Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer will captain Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings respectively, each eager to make a statement in a high-stakes IPL opener

By :  DC Web Desk
Update: 2026-03-31 13:32 GMT
Gujarat Titans' captain Indian cricket player Shubman Gill plays a shot during the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 match between Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans. (Photo by AFP)
Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, two India T20I batters who have often been overlooked, will captain Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings respectively, each eager to make a statement in a high-stakes Indian Premier League opener here on Tuesday.
Since Hardik Pandya's exit after IPL 2023, Gill has grown into his leadership role, and the team now clearly revolves around him.
Having won the title in their debut season in 2022, Gujarat Titans have remained one of the most consistent sides, finishing third last year before losing to Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator. They look one of the most settled units again, retaining 20 players.
The opening pair of Gill and Sai Sudharsan -- last season's top scorer with 759 runs -- remains their biggest strength.
For Punjab Kings, much will again depend on skipper Shreyas, a proven IPL leader who has now taken three different teams to the final (Delhi Capitals in 2020, KKR in their 2024 triumph and PBKS last season).
Despite his consistent performances, Shreyas continues to be overlooked by the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee, having last played a T20I in December 2023. The skipper also led from the front last season, scoring 604 runs at a strike rate of over 175, which was the highest among the top-10 run-getters.
Live Updates
2026-03-31 15:12 GMT
Glenn Phillips dismissed for 25

Just when Gujarat Titans were looking to accelerate, Glenn Phillips departed for 25, reducing them to 119/3 after 14 overs.

2026-03-31 15:00 GMT
100 for GT

Gujarat Titans bring up 100 in the 12th over.

GT: 102/2 after 12 overs.

2026-03-31 14:50 GMT
Gill gone

Big Blow for GT as Gill Falls for 39, Titans Slip to 83/2 in 9.3 Overs

2026-03-31 14:32 GMT
Gujarat Titans off to a good start

Gujarat Titans off to a good start, reaching 54/1 at the end of the powerplay (6 overs). Shubman Gill is looking in fine touch, scoring 28 runs and anchoring the innings well.

2026-03-31 14:19 GMT
Jansen gets the breakthrough

Marco Jansen strikes for Punjab Kings, picks up the wicket of Sai Sudharsan for 13.

GT: 37/1 in 3.4 overs.

2026-03-31 14:10 GMT
Good start for GT

A good start for Gujarat Titans as they reach 23/0 in the first two overs.

2026-03-31 13:48 GMT
Head-to-head

Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings have faced each other six times in the IPL, with both teams winning three matches each.

2026-03-31 13:47 GMT
Gujarat Titans Playing XI

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. 

2026-03-31 13:47 GMT
Punjab Kings Playing XI

Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.


2026-03-31 13:33 GMT
Punjab Kings opts to field first

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bowl first against Gujarat Titans.

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