Predictions, Dream11 teams & pitch reports — May 26 to 31
Straight up — this Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans match has got all the makings of a classic. Two well-matched sides, a pace-friendly pitch, and a crowd that lives for cricket.
Every time PBKS meets GT in the IPL, there's a story to tell. Both teams have quality squads, passionate fanbases, and enough talent to win on any given day. This is what IPL cricket is all about.
Shikhar Dhawan and Sam Curran are the backbone of PBKS's batting lineup. When they fire, PBKS is nearly unstoppable.
Shubman Gill has this elegant aggression that's rare in T20 cricket. He doesn't slog — he times the ball so well that it just races to the boundary. As GT captain, he's learning the tactical side quickly.
The pace friendly conditions at IS Bindra Stadium mean batters will love it here. Power-hitters who can clear those 64m boundaries will feast.
yaar, both coaches must be losing sleep over their team combination tonight. Season openers hit different. Players are fresh, squads are motivated, and there's that hunger that only comes at the start of a new campaign.
Season openers hit different. Players are fresh, squads are motivated, and there's that hunger that only comes at the start of a new campaign. For more upcoming matches, see our full IPL 2026 schedule.
Home advantage and the recent form gives PBKS the edge here. The batting-friendly conditions suit their aggressive lineup. GT have the quality to upset, but they need to be at their best. Our call: PBKS to win this one.
The ball talks at IS Bindra Stadium. Literally. Hit the seam and it moves, hit the right length and it bounces. Pace bowlers averaging 8.5 wickets per match here is no accident — the conditions genuinely support fast bowling.
IS Bindra Stadium in late March — pleasant 22-24°C at match time. The cooler conditions help fast bowlers maintain energy. Slight breeze from the hills aids conventional swing. Dew is moderate after 9 PM.
The dew factor at IS Bindra Stadium is moderate. It will affect grip slightly in the second innings but not enough to make it impossible to bowl. Both batting first and chasing are viable options.
Source: ESPNcricinfo IPL Records
Resilient team — bounced back from consecutive losses with a win. Shikhar Dhawan's captaincy will be tested as PBKS look to maintain their winning momentum.
Good recovery — turned around their season with back-to-back wins. Shubman Gill knows that GT need to keep the winning run going.
Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS) vs David Miller (GT) — this is the marquee matchup of the match. When these two compete, something has to give. Watch the powerplay for this contest.
The battle between Sam Curran and Shubman Gill could decide this game. Sam Curran has been in terrific form, but Shubman Gill is not someone you can take lightly. This matchup is pure gold for cricket fans.
Kagiso Rabada vs Rashid Khan — both players know they need to outperform the other. The team whose player wins this head-to-head will most likely win the match. Simple as that.
From a Dream11 perspective, real talk — this match is going to be decided in the last 4 overs. Dream11 strategy for Mohali: pick your captain from the team batting second. With dew factor at play, the chasing side has the edge. An opener from the chasing team as captain can be a masterstroke. The key is to not overthink it — pick players who are in form and let the match do the rest. For detailed fantasy tips, check our Dream11 hub.
Our recommended Dream11 team for PBKS vs GT Match 4:
For those playing fantasy cricket, the budget picks can actually make or break your Dream11 team. This is your classic budget gem — not the most glamorous pick, but someone who quietly delivers 35-45 fantasy points every match. Look at players like Arshdeep Singh from PBKS and Mohammed Shami from GT — they fly under the radar but deliver consistent fantasy points. Sometimes it's the 7-credit pick that gives you 50+ points while the 10-credit star fails.
Shikhar Dhawan as Captain is almost a no-brainer today. The venue suits this player's style perfectly, and recent form backs up the selection.
Jonny Bairstow for Vice-Captain — the numbers at this venue are too good to ignore. High average, good strike rate, and a style of play that suits these conditions perfectly.
Historically at IS Bindra Stadium, chasing teams have a clear advantage. Expect the toss winner to bowl first. At IS Bindra Stadium, teams prefer to chase due to the dew factor. 52% of toss winners have chosen to field first here in recent IPL matches. Expect the toss winner to bowl first tonight. Both captains will be thinking about this carefully — get the toss decision wrong at IS Bindra Stadium and you're starting the match on the back foot. The last 10 IPL matches at this venue show a clear trend that teams should bowl first and chase. Expect the winning captain to follow this pattern.
Mohali weather is expected to be clear for this match. Temperature and humidity details are in our weather section above. No rain is anticipated, so a full match is expected.
PBKS and GT have a competitive head-to-head record in IPL. Check the detailed H2H section above with match counts, venue-specific records, and recent form analysis.
Pick your vice-captain from the opposing team to balance risk. All-rounders who bat in top 5 and bowl 4 overs are ideal VC picks at IS Bindra Stadium
At IS Bindra Stadium, chasing teams have won 54% of matches. The dew factor is moderate here, so both batting and bowling first are viable options depending on the match situation.
For this match at IS Bindra Stadium, pick batters who can handle pace-friendly conditions. All-rounders are valuable at this venue. Choose your captain from the team batting second if you expect the toss winner to bowl first.
Punjab Kings won by 3 wickets after chasing 163. Gujarat Titans scored 162/6 in 20 overs, and PBKS replied with 165/7 in 19.1 overs.
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Why trust this page: our analysts combine venue bias, likely batting order, recent role clarity, and Dream11 point upside before publishing the final call. This page is maintained by Arjun Mehta and updated closer to toss when needed.
