🔥 PBKS Batting: Collapse, Then Counterattack
PBKS finished at 163/9 in 20 overs, recovering impressively after a disastrous start.
Early Trouble
Reduced to 2/2 in the first over, losing Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly quickly
Middle order struggled to stabilize the innings
Fightback Heroes
Suryansh Shedge – 57 (29)
A powerful counterattack with 5 sixes that recovered PBKS innings
Marcus Stoinis – 40 (31)
Provided stability and partnerships in the middle overs
Marco Jansen – 20 (11)
Late cameo pushed PBKS to a competitive total
🎯 GT Bowling: Holder’s Match-Turning Spell
GT bowlers dominated early and controlled the game despite the middle-overs fightback.
Jason Holder – 4/24
The standout performer who dismantled PBKS middle order single handly.
Mohammed Siraj – 2/28
Struck early wickets to put PBKS under pressure
Kagiso Rabada – 2/22
Maintained tight lines and picked key wickets
💥 GT Chase: Balanced and Calm
Chasing 164, GT reached 167/6 in 19.5 overs, showing depth and composure.
Key Performers:
Sai Sudharsan – 57 (41)
Anchored the innings with a steady knock
Washington Sundar – 40* (23)
Played a match-finishing innings under pressure
Jos Buttler – 26 (22)
Contributed a useful innings in the middle
Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, GT maintained control of the chase.
⚠️ PBKS Bowling: Decent but Not Enough
PBKS bowlers had moments but couldn’t defend the total:
Vijaykumar Vyshak – 2/31
Arshdeep Singh – 2/24
However:
Lack of consistent pressure
Extras (7 wides) proved costly
No bowler could stop GT in the final overs
📊 Match Summary
PBKS: 163/9 (20 overs)
GT: 167/6 (19.5 overs)
Result: GT won by 4 wickets
🏆 Player of the Match
Jason Holder – for his exceptional 4-wicket haul
🔍 Key Takeaways
PBKS showed resilience after early collapse but fell short
GT’s bowling attack, led by Holder, set the foundation
Calm chasing approach ensured victory
Death-over execution made the difference
The 46th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 saw a competitive contest where Gujarat Titans (GT)...
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May 03, 2026
GT vs PBKS – IPL 2026 3 May - Gujrat Titans secured a last over victory over table toppers Punjab Kings
The 46th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 saw a competitive contest where Gujarat Titans (GT) chased down 164 against Punjab Kings (PBKS) with composure, winning by 4 wickets in 19.5 overs.
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