Kamal Ghorui
Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and Gujarat Titans star Jos Buttler shared a light-hearted moment ahead of their IPL 2026 clash in Mullanpur, rekindling memories from their time together at Rajasthan Royals. The duo, who went their separate ways after the 2025 mega auction, with Chahal joining PBKS for Rs 18 crore and Buttler moving to GT for Rs 15.75 crore, engaged in a playful exchange that quickly caught attention.In a video shared by PBKS, Chahal cheekily claimed that he once took on Buttler with the bat and smashed 20 runs in a single over. Buttler, however, was quick to fire back with a witty response. “Two years back, I smashed Jos Buttler – one over, 20 runs,” he said. Buttler quickly responded – “(You) Can’t get (the ball) outside the 30-yard circle.”
Punjab Kings set to face Gujarat Titans
Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, two India T20I batters who have often been left out, will lead Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings respectively in their IPL opener on Tuesday, with both looking to make an impact. The 4th match of IPL will be played in the Mullanpur Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh. The pitch could offer some early assistance to pacers, making the powerplay a key phase. Dew is also expected to come into play later in the game, particularly in the second innings. The weather forecast for the PBKS vs GT clash looks perfect for an uninterrupted game in IPL 2026. No rain is expected in Chandigarh, with temperatures hovering around 28°C, ensuring pleasant conditions for both players and spectators. Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans have faced each other six times in IPL history, with both sides giving tough competition to each other, as the head-to-head record is tied with PBKS winning three encounters, and GT also came victorious on three occasions. Both the teams aim for a commanding start in the tournament while PBKS will also look to improve their record at home, having won only two of five matches in New Chandigarh last season despite reaching the final.
