Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Liam Livingstone
Shubman Gill
Top 5 Must-Pick Players
Liam Livingstone
Shubman Gill
Sam Curran
Rashid Khan
Kagiso Rabada
Full Player Rankings
| # | Player | Team | Role | Credits | Form | Venue | Pitch | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Liam Livingstone | | All-rounder | 9 | 70 | 18 | 19.5 | 90 |
| VC | Shubman Gill | | Batter | 10 | 82 | 18 | 18 | 89.7 |
| 3 | Sam Curran | | All-rounder | 9 | 76 | 18 | 15 | 88.9 |
| 4 | Rashid Khan | | All-rounder | 9.5 | 84 | 15 | 13.5 | 88.3 |
| 5 | Kagiso Rabada | | Bowler | 9.5 | 82 | 18 | 12 | 83.5 |
| 6 | Arshdeep Singh | | Bowler | 8.5 | 78 | 19.5 | 12 | 83.1 |
| 7 | Sai Sudharsan | | Batter | 8 | 74 | 15 | 16.5 | 81.7 |
| 8 | Shikhar Dhawan | | Batter | 9 | 62 | 19.5 | 18 | 81.6 |
| 9 | David Miller | | Batter | 8.5 | 66 | 15 | 18 | 78.6 |
| 10 | Mohammed Shami | | Bowler | 9 | 72 | 15 | 13.5 | 77.5 |
Pitch Report — PCA Stadium
The new PCA Stadium in Mullanpur (New Chandigarh) offers a good batting surface with true bounce. The large square boundaries can test six-hitters, but the outfield is quick. Evening dew can be a factor.
Teams have preferred to chase here. Dew makes the ball slippery in the second innings, giving an advantage to batters.
Head-to-Head Record
Gujarat Titans have been dominant against Punjab Kings with 4 wins in 6 meetings. Rashid Khan's ability to contain batters in the middle overs has been the key differentiator in this rivalry.
PBKS vs GT — Match Preview
Punjab Kings, forever the IPL's great underachievers, host Gujarat Titans at the picturesque PCA Stadium in Mullanpur. PBKS have invested heavily in their squad, while GT look to bounce back after a disappointing 2025 campaign. This is a battle between PBKS's explosive batting lineup and GT's disciplined bowling attack led by Rashid Khan. The winner will carry early-season momentum that could prove crucial in a congested points table.
Why Watch This Match
- PBKS's new-look squad gets its first real test
- Shubman Gill leads GT's revival mission
- Arshdeep Singh vs David Miller — left-arm pace vs left-hand power
- Mullanpur crowd brings incredible energy for home matches