GT vs PBKS Highlights, IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans win by 4 wickets

Gujarat Titans hold their composure in a tense finish to chase down 164 and secure a four-wicket win with a ball to spare. After being well-placed through the middle overs, the game tightens as Punjab Kings strike regularly at the death. Marco Jansen removes Rahul Tewatia, while Arshdeep Singh delivers a crucial blow by dismissing Jason Holder, bringing PBKS right back into the contest. Despite the pressure, Washington Sundar keeps GT in the hunt with a composed knock, finding timely boundaries to keep the equation manageable.

With 11 needed off the final over, Marcus Stoinis keeps things tight initially, but a fortunate boundary from Arshad Khan swings momentum back towards GT. The chase goes down to the fifth ball, where Washington Sundar seals the victory in emphatic fashion with a six. GT finish at 167/6 in 19.5 overs, completing a clinical chase despite late hiccups.

Gujarat Titans continue to stay in control of the chase, with Sai Sudharsan anchoring the innings while wickets fall at the other end. Nishant Sindhu adds a handy 15 before falling to Marcus Stoinis, while Washington Sundar chips in with useful runs. PBKS manage to slow things down through Arshdeep Singh and Stoinis, but Sudharsan ensures the required rate remains under control as GT move past the 100-run mark.

Sai Sudharsan brings up a composed half-century, holding the innings together and guiding GT closer to the target. However, Punjab Kings continue to strike at key moments, with Vijaykumar Vyshak removing Sudharsan for 57 just when the game begins to drift away. Despite the wicket, GT reach 124/4 after 15 overs, still in a strong position in the chase, though PBKS manage to keep the contest alive with timely breakthroughs.

Gujarat Titans continue their solid start after the powerplay, with Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler stitching a steady partnership. The duo rotates strike effectively against Vijaykumar Vyshak and Marcus Stoinis, bringing up a 50-run stand while keeping the scoreboard moving. PBKS burn both their reviews during this phase, while GT reach 69/1 after eight overs, maintaining control of the chase without taking undue risks.

Punjab Kings manage to slow things down in the middle overs as runs become harder to come by. Vijaykumar Vyshak provides the breakthrough by dismissing Jos Buttler for 26 with a clever slower ball, halting GT’s momentum. Nishant Sindhu walks in but struggles to find fluency, while Marco Jansen keeps things tight from the other end. GT move to 78/2 after 10 overs, still in a comfortable position but with PBKS clawing their way back into the contest.

Gujarat Titans get off to a fluent start in the chase, with Sai Sudharsan looking in good touch from the outset. Xavier Bartlett’s opening over goes for 12 runs as Sudharsan finds boundaries and rotates strike well. However, PBKS strike back early as Arshdeep Singh removes Shubman Gill for 5, catching him at point. Despite the setback, Sudharsan and Jos Buttler keep the scoreboard ticking, taking GT to 25/1 after three overs with a mix of controlled aggression and smart running.

Jos Buttler then shifts gears, striking a clean six off Marco Jansen and surviving an LBW review, while Sudharsan continues to find gaps effectively. Arshdeep and Jansen keep things relatively tight, but Bartlett’s second over proves expensive, leaking 16 runs including a six, a boundary and five wides. Buttler’s timing and intent stand out as GT race to 49/1 after five overs, firmly setting the tone in the chase despite the early loss.

Gujarat Titans pull things back just when Punjab Kings look set for a big finish. Kagiso Rabada breaks the dangerous partnership by dismissing Suryansh Shedge for a superb 57, while Mohammed Siraj keeps things tight from the other end. Jason Holder then delivers a game-changing over, removing Marcus Stoinis for 40 before striking again on the very next ball, finishing with outstanding figures of 4/24 as PBKS slip from a position of recovery to 141/8.

Marco Jansen provides a brief late flourish with a quick cameo, striking a six and a boundary in the final over, but GT keep chipping away with wickets at regular intervals. Rashid Khan closes things out with another wicket in the last over, ensuring PBKS never fully break free. Punjab Kings eventually finish at 163/9 in 20 overs, a fighting total considering they were 51/5 at one stage, but Gujarat Titans will feel firmly on top after a strong bowling effort.

Punjab Kings begin to rebuild through Marcus Stoinis and Suryansh Shedge after the early collapse, with the duo stitching a steady partnership. Rashid Khan keeps things tight through the middle overs, but Stoinis finds a couple of boundaries off Jason Holder to ease the pressure. Shedge starts to open up as well, striking his first six and rotating strike smartly, helping PBKS move from 51/5 to 81/5 by the end of the 13th over.

The momentum shifts dramatically as Suryansh Shedge launches a brutal assault, taking Manav Suthar apart for a 27-run over with a flurry of sixes and fours. Stoinis joins in with a maximum off Rashid, as PBKS suddenly find momentum. Shedge brings up a stunning maiden IPL fifty off just 24 balls under pressure, guiding PBKS to 118/5 after 15 overs and keeping their fight alive with a remarkable counterattack.

Gujarat Titans continue to dominate as Punjab Kings slip further into trouble, losing wickets at regular intervals. Kagiso Rabada delivers a wicket-maiden in the sixth over, removing Prabhsimran Singh, while Jason Holder strikes soon after with a sharp spell, dismissing Nehal Wadhera. Runs dry up completely as PBKS crawl to 39/4 after seven overs, struggling against disciplined lines and variable bounce.

The slide worsens as Jason Holder knocks over Shreyas Iyer for 19, leaving PBKS in complete disarray. Marcus Stoinis survives a close LBW call, but scoring remains difficult with GT’s bowlers giving nothing away. Rashid Khan joins the attack and keeps things tight, conceding just four runs in his first over. PBKS limp to 51/5 after 10 overs.

Punjab Kings are jolted early as Mohammed Siraj strikes twice in the opening over, removing Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly to leave them at 6/2. Shreyas Iyer gets off the mark with a boundary, but GT keep things tight. Kagiso Rabada concedes a few in his first over, yet PBKS reach only 23/2 after three overs with Siraj maintaining pressure.

Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh begin to stabilise the innings with cautious batting and smart strike rotation. Rabada pulls things back in his second over, while Iyer breaks the lull with two boundaries in the fifth. PBKS move to 35/2 after five overs, though GT remain firmly in control.

Prabhsimran Singh(w), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer(c), Marcus Stoinis, Suryansh Shedge, Nehal Wadhera, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Shubman Gill(c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler(w), Washington Sundar, Nishant Sindhu, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Manav Suthar

“It looks beautiful, some grass on the wicket and some bounce considering it is black soil. We have played on this before. Xavier comes in and Vyshak comes in in the bowling side, it is not frustration, it is an intense league, we have to travel and come up fresh in every game. It is just another game and we will put our best foot forward.”

“We are gonna bowl first. We have been chasing well in the past few games and our bowling is doing well, so will continue that momentum. We spoke about our middle order finishing the game and the way Rahul bhai did was amazing. There is something in it initially for the bowlers. It is all about peaking at the right time, we are doing that and I still our best game is yet to come. One change: Nishant Sindhu makes his debut.”

Gujarat Titans win toss and opt to bowl first.

Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Yuzvendra Chahal

Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Manav Suthar, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj

Punjab Kings have enjoyed an excellent start to the IPL 2026 season, playing eight matches with six wins, one loss and one no-result. They began their campaign on a high note with a three-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans on March 31 in the 4th match. This was followed by another convincing five-wicket win against Chennai Super Kings on April 3. Their third match against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 6 was abandoned due to rain, resulting in a no-result. The Kings then hit top form, comfortably beating Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets on April 11, Mumbai Indians by seven wickets on April 16, and registering a dominant 54-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants on April 19. They maintained their momentum with a six-wicket win against Delhi Capitals on April 25. Their unbeaten run was finally halted by Rajasthan Royals, who defeated them by six wickets on April 28.

Gujarat Titans have had a mixed start to their IPL 2026 campaign. After opening the season with back-to-back defeats, a narrow three-wicket loss to Punjab Kings on March 31 and a six-run defeat against Rajasthan Royals on April 4, they steadied themselves with a thrilling one-run victory over Delhi Capitals on April 8. The Titans then hit a purple patch, comfortably beating Lucknow Super Giants by seven wickets on April 12 and Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets on April 17. However, they suffered a heavy 99-run thrashing at the hands of Mumbai Indians on April 20, followed by a five-wicket loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 24. They responded strongly, thrashing Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets on April 26 and sealing another win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru by four wickets on April 30.

Total matches – 7

Matches won by Gujarat Titans – 3

Matches won by Punjab Kings – 4

The GT vs PBKS match will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network and the live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app.

Toss for the GT vs PBKS clash is scheduled for 7:00 PM IST and the match is set to begin at 7:30 PM IST.