Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal And the Gujarat Titans star Jose Butler shared a light-hearted moment ahead of their IPL 2026 clash in Milanpur, reminiscing about their time together. Rajasthan Royals. The duo, who went their separate ways after the 2025 mega auction, with Chahal joining PBKS for Rs 18 crore and Buttler joining GT for Rs 15.75 crore, engaged in a playful exchange that quickly gained traction.In a video shared by PBKS, Chahal proudly claimed that he once took on Buttler with the bat and scored 20 runs in a single over. Butler, however, was quick to fire back with an interesting response. He said that two years ago I defeated Jos Buttler by 20 runs in an over. Buttler quickly replied – “(You) can’t take (the ball) outside the 30-yard circle.”
Punjab Kings will face Gujarat Titans.
Shabman Gul and Shreyas Iyerthe two Indian T20I batsmen who are often left out, will lead Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings respectively in their IPL opener on Tuesday, both looking to make an impact. The fourth match of IPL will be played at Milanpur Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh. The pitch can provide early support to the fast bowlers, making the powerplay an important stage. Dew is also expected to come in game after game, especially 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 the temperature hovering around 28°C, ensuring pleasant conditions for both players and spectators. Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans have met six times in the history of IPL, the two sides have given each other a tough fight, as PBKS have equaled the record with three wins in the matches, and GT also won on three occasions. Both teams will be aiming for a commanding start to the tournament while PBKS will also look to improve their record at home, having won just two out of five matches in New Chandigarh last season despite reaching the final.
