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IPL 2026, GT vs PBKS LIVE: Gill Departs For 39, GT 102/2 in 12 Overs

31 March 2026 7:02 PM IST

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

IPL 2026, GT vs PBKS LIVE: Gill Departs For 39, GT 102/2 in 12 Overs

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

31 March 2026 8:30 PM IST
100 for GT
Gujarat Titans bring up 100 in the 12th over.
GT: 102/2 after 12 overs.
31 March 2026 8:20 PM IST
Gill gone
Big Blow for GT as Gill Falls for 39, Titans Slip to 83/2 in 9.3 Overs
31 March 2026 8:02 PM IST
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.
31 March 2026 7:49 PM IST
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.
31 March 2026 7:40 PM IST
Good start for GT
A good start for Gujarat Titans as they reach 23/0 in the first two overs.
31 March 2026 7:18 PM IST
Head-to-head
Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings have faced each other six times in the IPL, with both teams winning three matches each.
31 March 2026 7:17 PM IST
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.
31 March 2026 7:17 PM IST
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.
31 March 2026 7:03 PM IST
Punjab Kings opts to field first
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bowl first against Gujarat Titans.