IPL 2026 action continued at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on March 31, 2026. Punjab Kings faced Gujarat Titans in a closely fought contest, and fans witnessed a thrilling finish.
Chasing 163, Punjab Kings held their nerve to win by 3 wickets with 5 balls to spare, thanks to a match-winning knock from Cooper Connolly.
Scorecard Summary
| Team | Runs | Wickets | Overs | Top Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT | 162 | 6 | 20.0 | Shubman Gill (39) |
| PBKS | 165 | 7 | 19.1 | Cooper Connolly (72) |
Match Summary
PBKS won the toss and elected to field first.
Gujarat Titans posted 162/6 in their 20 overs. Shubman Gill led the scoring with 39 off 27 balls, while Jos Buttler added 38 off 33. Glenn Phillips chipped in with 25. For PBKS, Vijaykumar Vyshak was the standout bowler with 3 wickets, while Yuzvendra Chahal picked up 2 crucial wickets.
PBKS began the chase steadily but lost early wickets. Prabhsimran Singh scored 37 off 24, but it was Cooper Connolly who anchored the innings with a brilliant unbeaten 72 off 44 balls. Despite a middle-order collapse, PBKS stayed in the hunt.
Top Performers
Batting
| Player | Team | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Connolly | PBKS | 72 | 44 | 5 | 5 |
| Prabhsimran Singh | PBKS | 37 | 24 | 1 | 4 |
| Shubman Gill | GT | 39 | 27 | 6 | 0 |
| Jos Buttler | GT | 38 | 33 | 3 | 2 |
| Glenn Phillips | GT | 25 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
Bowling
| Player | Team | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | PBKS | 4 | 34 | 3 | 8.50 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | PBKS | 4 | 28 | 2 | 7.00 |
| Marco Jansen | PBKS | 4 | 20 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Prasidh Krishna | GT | 4 | 29 | 3 | 7.25 |
| Rashid Khan | GT | 4 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 |
Player of the Match
Cooper Connolly (PBKS) — 72* off 44 balls. A calm and match-winning innings under pressure that guided PBKS to a thrilling victory.
