‘You can’t clear 30-yards’: Jos Buttler’s mic drop reply to Chahal ahead of PBKS vs GT clash | cricket news
Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and gujarat titans star jos buttler They shared a light-hearted moment ahead of the IPL 2026 clash in Mullanpur, bringing back memories of their time together Rajasthan Royals. The pair, who went their separate ways after the 2025 mega auction in which Chahal joined PBKS for Rs 18 crore and Buttler joined GT for Rs 15.75 crore, engaged in a playful exchange that instantly caught attention.In a video shared by PBKS, Chahal cheekily claimed that he once caught Buttler with the bat and scored 20 runs in the same over. However, Buttler hit back with a quick reaction.
“Two years ago, I thrashed Jos Buttler – 20 runs in an over,” he said. Butler immediately responded – “(You) can’t bring (the ball) outside the 30-yard circle.”
Punjab Kings are going to face Gujarat Titans
Shubman Gill and Shreyas IyerIndia’s two T20I batsmen, 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 fourth match of IPL will be played at Mullanpur Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. The pitch may provide some early help to the fast bowlers, making the powerplay a crucial phase. Dew is also expected to play a role towards the end of the game, especially in the second innings. The weather forecast for the PBKS vs GT clash looks perfect for uninterrupted play in IPL 2026. With no rain expected in Chandigarh, the temperature will hover around 28 degrees Celsius, 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 each other tough competition, as the head-to-head record is equal with PBKS winning three encounters, and GT also emerging victorious on three occasions. Both teams are aiming to make a great start to the tournament, while PBKS will also be looking to improve their record at home, having won only two out of five matches in New Chandigarh despite reaching the final last season.