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Match 4, New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh , Mar 31, 2026
165/7
(19.1/20)
162/6
(20.0/20)
Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans by 3 wickets
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Until next time - That’s all from this game, where last season’s finalists, the Punjab Kings get the better of Gujarat Titans, setting the tone early in the season. Now, only two teams remain to take the field - Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants, who will battle it out at the Ekana Stadium on 1st April, Wednesday. The match will begin at 2 pm GMT (7.30 pm IST), and as always, you can join us early for all the build-up. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Undoubtedly, it is Cooper Connolly who wins the award for his match-winning 72* off 44. He says he was simply eager to get out there and share the field with world-class players. He adds that starting the season with a win was exactly what the side wanted. On his build-up, he describes it as a reset through a couple of practice days at home, time with family and friends, and a conscious decision to walk into the IPL as fresh as possible. Connolly says range hitting is not quite his thing. He identifies as a tempo player who relies on feel and lets his hands do the work rather than chasing big hits. He speaks warmly about his time working with Ricky Ponting, calling the first five days great and saying he is looking forward to what lies ahead in the tournament. On what was being said in the middle when the chase got difficult, Connolly reveals he kept it brief. He says that he felt calm and still believed the side was well placed. Details that Marco Jansen was composed, and Xavier Bartlett came out with a big smile on his face, which said it all. Connolly adds that the time he has spent with Xavier before made that partnership feel natural. On his favourite shot of the night, Connolly points to his battle with Rashid Khan, admitting it was their first encounter. He says he enjoyed every bit of it and is glad he could contribute for the side. He adds that he is looking forward to the rest of the tournament.
The victorious skipper of Punjab Kings - Shreyas Iyer says that he does not want to jinx anything and hopes that his hand will be fine. Adds that it was a pleasure to watch Cooper Connolly play some of those shots. To hit a bowler like Rashid Khan so cleanly and neatly takes a special talent. Iyer shares that he was more focused on his hand when they lost a couple of wickets quickly, and it got a bit tense but these things happen in cricket. He had the belief in Cooper, who was set and had a great mindset, already doing similar things for Australia. Mentions that after the 3rd over, they realised the wicket was on the slower side and bowling into the wicket and slower ones was the way to go here. Iyer praises Vijaykumar Vyshak and says he is carrying his form from last year's final and it is great to see him perform consistently. He admits he was a bit surprised when Gill placed a short-leg for him but also reckons it is good to see the captains attacking.
Presentation Time...
Let's hear from Xavier Bartlett - On hitting a six against Prasidh Krishna, Bartlett says he was anticipating the short ball and set himself up accordingly. He reveals a quick chat with Connolly at the other end, who was batting well and kept the message simple - pick up the ball, and if it's in your zone, go for it. Bartlett is glad it came off. Detailing about Buttler's catch that he took at long on, Bartlett credits that to the hours he puts into his fielding, and traces some of that athleticism back to his football days growing up. He says he timed the jump well and was glad it stuck. On the win, he calls it a great feeling to open the season with a victory at home, adding that playing in front of the Punjab crowd made it sweeter.
The captain of Gujarat Titans - Shubman Gill appreciates a strong bowling effort but concedes the side lost its grip in the final four to five overs, allowing the runs to flow too freely. Gill reveals the dressing room read the pitch as a 170-180 surface, not a 200-plus one. He says the target felt within reach at one stage but wickets kept falling at the wrong time and the side failed to bat through the back end. On the conditions, he notes the older ball made it hard to hit straight, with the pitch offering little pace and even less grip in the second innings. Gill explains the ball got wet due to rain during their bowling, which killed the grip off the surface and made it harder to contain in the second innings. Bishop asks Gill whether Prasidh Krishna was brought into the attack a little too late. To which, Gill concedes he could have brought Prasidh on earlier but insists the side stayed in the game till the end and there will always be questions in hindsight. He backs Ashok Sharma, saying he bowled well both up front and at the death, and believes the youngster will only grow in value with more game time. Gill speaks warmly of him as a hard worker and a fine fielder, adding that a camp meeting a couple of months ago left him genuinely impressed. Signing off, Gill keeps his message to the team simple - well done, hard luck, stay intense, keep giving everything.
Late surge not enough for GT - Gujarat can take plenty of positives from their bowling effort, though Shubman Gill might feel he missed a few tricks with his changes. Rabada did provide the early breakthrough but proved a bit expensive, while Rashid Khan was back to his economical best and chipped in with a wicket as well, even as they were largely chasing the game. The tide began to turn when Gill introduced Prasidh in the 13th over, and he made an instant impact, picking up three wickets in quick succession to give them a real sniff. One could argue he might have been brought on earlier, but the damage done prior to that meant the Titans ultimately didn’t have enough to get over the line.
PBKS take charge after GT slip - Earlier in the game, Gujarat Titans posted a total that felt below par on this wicket. None of their batters managed to convert starts, with Gill and Buttler both falling in their 30s, while Phillips chipped in with a cameo. However, the lack of meaningful partnerships through the middle overs meant the innings lost momentum badly, and they were unable to finish with a late flourish as well. Jansen and Chahal were the chief damage-causers with the ball for PBKS, combining for figures of 3/48 in their 8 overs. Vijaykumar Vyshak was also outstanding, picking up a three-fer while operating in the tougher phases of the innings.
Debut delight for Connolly - Despite losing Arya early, Punjab got off to a strong start through Connolly and Prabhsimran Singh, with both showcasing their class and power to add over 50 in the Powerplay and 76 in total before Singh was dismissed. Iyer then joined the Australian in the middle and the duo stitched together another solid stand, making the chase look straightforward. However, the tide turned when Iyer took a blow on his right hand from Cooper and fell on the very next ball. Punjab suddenly slipped from 110/2 to 118/6, but the positive for them was that Connolly was still at the crease. He kept his composure, bringing up his maiden IPL fifty on debut in fine fashion and ensured he guided his side over the line, staying unbeaten on 72 off 44, with Jansen and Xavier Bartlett also playing handy supporting roles.
PBKS edge a twisted tale - Punjab Kings kick off their campaign with a win, but my word, they made it far harder than it needed to be in what turned out to be a thriller filled with twists and turns. They will be more relieved than delighted, having let things slip into a tricky situation, and the middle order will certainly come under scrutiny. Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, fought back admirably to turn it into a contest, but will feel it just slipped away from them in the end, with Cooper Connolly standing tall for the Kings on his debut.
End Of The Over 19.1 : 165/7
4 Runs
- 419.1
C. Connolly
72 (44)
X. Bartlett
11 (5)
W. Sundar
3.1-0-27-1
19.1
4
Washington Sundar To Cooper Connolly
FOUR! That's it! A poetic end to what has been an extremely competitive game of cricket in New Chandigarh. And it is the 22-year-old Aussie who stands tall at the end, repaying his team’s faith at number three with a debut knock that will be remembered for a long time. Sundar fires it in, full and on the off stump line. Cooper Connolly presses forward and executes a high-quality cover drive, through the gap between cover and point for a boundary to finish things off in style. Cooper Connolly stays unbeaten on 72 off just 44 balls. PUNJAB KINGS WIN BY 3 WICKETS!
We are going to the last over! Punjab Kings need just 2 runs to win now. Can Washington Sundar pull off something special here?
End Of The Over 19 : 161/7
14 Runs
- 618.1
- 118.2
- 418.3
- 118.4
- 118.5
- 118.6
C. Connolly
68 (43)
X. Bartlett
11 (5)
P. Krishna
4-0-29-3
18.6
1
Prasidh Krishna To Cooper Connolly
An attempted yorker, aimed at the toes. Cooper Connolly nicely nudges it down to long on for a single and retains the strike. 14 runs from Prasidh Krishna's last over. He ends his spell with figures of 4-0-29-3.
18.5
1
Prasidh Krishna To Xavier Bartlett
Short and outside off, with a bit of pace taken off. Xavier Bartlett drags it across and aerially with a pull shot to deep mid-wicket for a single.
18.4
1
Prasidh Krishna To Cooper Connolly
Tries the yorker, but it ends in a low full toss, on middle. Cooper Connolly laces it through covers for a single.
18.3
4
Prasidh Krishna To Cooper Connolly
FOUR! JUST OVER! Pace off and short into the bodyline. Cooper Connolly waits for the ball to arrive, and pulls it. Hits it more off the top edge, but he manages to clear the fielder at short fine leg and finds the fence. The Kings are in touching distance of getting a famous win. 5 needed from 9 balls.
18.2
1
Prasidh Krishna To Xavier Bartlett
Pitched a little fuller, on off, Xavier Bartlett gets on the front foot and drives it to short cover where Kagiso Rabada makes a fumble while diving, and allows a single.
The ball has been lost. The umpire selects a replacement now. With that clutch shot, the Kings are ahead once again.
18.1
6
Prasidh Krishna To Xavier Bartlett
SIX! Bartlett says, I can sort this out, mate! Krishna goes into the pitch at pace, on top of off. Xavier Bartlett waits on it, stands tall and confidently pulls it flatly behind deep mid-wicket for a cracking six. That is such a magnificent shot by the tailender. 150 UP FOR PUNJAB KINGS! 10 needed off 11 balls now.
End Of The Over 18 : 147/7
5 Runs
- 117.1
- 017.2
- 1 WD 17.3
- 017.3
- W 17.4
- 217.5
- 117.6
X. Bartlett
3 (2)
C. Connolly
62 (40)
A. Sharma
3-0-31-1
17.6
1
Ashok Sharma To Xavier Bartlett
Straighter and fuller, on middle, Bartlett flicks it through square leg for a single.
17.5
2
Ashok Sharma To Xavier Bartlett
At pace and on a length in that corridor outside off, Bartlett leans forward and eases it with soft hands, guiding it through mid-wicket for a couple. Rashid charges in from deep mid-wicket but cannot cut it off cleanly, and the batters are up and running for the second.
Number 7 goes down for Punjab Kings. Xavier Bartlett is the next man in.
17.4
W
Ashok Sharma To Marco Jansen OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Thrown into the furnace, Ashok Sharma has provided a crucial breakthrough and has justified his captain's trust in him. A slower ball from Sharma, on a length, outside off. Marco Jansen backs away a bit to create room to go up and over cover, but ends up hitting it early and half-heartedly. Chips it to the right of cover where Shubman Gill takes a fine catch under pressure. Punjab Kings are 144/7, needing 19 runs from 14 balls.
17.3
0
Ashok Sharma To Marco Jansen
Good comeback by the debutant! Hard length, at 141.8 kph, on top of off. Marco Jansen stands tall and bunts it watchfully back to the bowler.
17.3
wd
Ashok Sharma To Marco Jansen
WIDE! Tries to keep the ball away from the arc, but Ashok misses his radar completely and sprays it beyond the tramline. Marco lets it be. Wide given. 19 needed off 16 balls.
17.2
0
Ashok Sharma To Marco Jansen
Play and a miss! Short of a good length, fairly outside off. Marco Jansen looks to smash it past cover, but misses as the ball nips away from him. A precious dot ball.
17.1
1
Ashok Sharma To Cooper Connolly
Back of a length, on off. Cooper Connolly throws everything at it, trying to pull, but slices it over mid off for a single.
Change? Yes, Ashok Sharma (2-0-26-0) comes back into the attack now.
End Of The Over 17 : 142/6
9 Runs
- 016.1
- 616.2
- 1 WD 16.3
- 116.3
- 016.4
- 116.5
- 016.6
M. Jansen
9 (7)
C. Connolly
61 (39)
P. Krishna
3-0-15-3
16.6
0
Prasidh Krishna To Marco Jansen
A bit of a harsh call and Gujarat Titans straightaway opt for a review for a wide given. Seeing Jansen shuffling outside leg, Prasidh rolls his fingers on the leather and bangs it short, outside off. Marco lets it pass and a wide is signalled. The revised guideline confirms that the ball is passing well within that and it is deemed a fair delivery.
16.5
1
Prasidh Krishna To Cooper Connolly
Spears one on a fuller length, on middle. Cooper Connolly tries to whip it over square leg, but inside edges onto the front pad. The ball rolls in front of square on the off side and they cross over for a single.
16.4
0
Prasidh Krishna To Cooper Connolly
Nails the yorker in, does Prasidh, from around the stump. Cooper Connolly carves it out to extra cover. Jansen sniffs a single, but Connolly is going nowhere.
16.3
1
Prasidh Krishna To Marco Jansen
Full and straight, around off, Marco Jansen crisply drives to long off for a single.
16.3
wd
Prasidh Krishna To Marco Jansen
WIDE! The pressure is reversed on the bowler now! Krishna tries the slower one, wide outside off and full, but it breaches the tramline. Jansen leaves. Wide called. 23 needed off 22 balls now.
16.2
6
Prasidh Krishna To Marco Jansen
SIX! Out come the long levers! Back of a length from Krishna, on top of middle. Marco Jansen gets the ball at a comfortable height and with no intentions to keep it down, he heaves it over long on for a massive six.
16.1
0
Prasidh Krishna To Marco Jansen
Nagging length, at 136.2 kph, on off. Marco Jansen taps it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 16 : 133/6
12 Runs
- 415.1
- 115.2
- 015.3
- 115.4
- 015.5
- 615.6
C. Connolly
60 (37)
M. Jansen
2 (3)
K. Rabada
3-0-34-1
15.6
6
Kagiso Rabada To Cooper Connolly
SIX! This is just high quality batting from the debutant! Short from KG Rabada again, but this time, Connolly is well-prepared for it. Stands tall, gets under the ball and pulls it behind deep square leg for a mammoth six. Punjab Kings need 30 from 24 balls.
15.5
0
Kagiso Rabada To Cooper Connolly
Smell that leather, mate! A pinpoint short ball, on the bodyline, cramping the batter for room. Cooper Connolly drops down his wrists and lets it fly back to Buttler.
15.4
1
Kagiso Rabada To Marco Jansen
Hard length, on top of off, Marco Jansen backs away and runs it to deep backward point for a single.
15.3
0
Kagiso Rabada To Marco Jansen
Nice and full, on off, driven to mid off.
15.2
1
Kagiso Rabada To Cooper Connolly
Touch fullish, around off, Cooper Connolly drives it to deep point for a single.
15.1
4
Kagiso Rabada To Cooper Connolly
FOUR! That's an extraordinary shot from this kid! FIFTY FOR COOPER CONNOLLY! What a way to announce himself on his IPL debut. Back of a length, outside off. Connolly climbs on it and nails the square cut to perfection, through the short third and backward point gap for a crisp boundary. A gem of a knock from the young Aussie, despite whatever's unraveled on the other end. His presence till the end is of utmost importance for the Punjab Kings now.
End Of The Over 15 : 121/6
3 Runs
- 014.1
- W 14.2
- 014.3
- W 14.4
- 114.5
- 1 WD 14.6
- 114.6
C. Connolly
49 (33)
M. Jansen
1 (1)
P. Krishna
2-0-6-3
14.6
1
Prasidh Krishna To Cooper Connolly
Touch fuller and around off, Cooper Connolly drives it on the up through covers for one more.
Will the extra ball cost Prasidh Krishna?
14.6
wd
Prasidh Krishna To Cooper Connolly
WIDE! Slower bouncer, on middle, but too high, Cooper Connolly ducks under it. Wided.
14.5
1
Prasidh Krishna To Marco Jansen
Back of a length and outside off, Marco Jansen punches it to sweeper cover for one.
It is going down badly for the Punjab Kings now. Prasidh Krishna has torn through them since his introduction. In comes Marco Jansen at number 8.
14.4
W
Prasidh Krishna To Marcus Stoinis OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! What actually is happening here? Punjab Kings are losing their way here, and Prasidh Krishna gets his third now. He bangs this into the pitch and just outside off. Much like Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis tries to upper cut it towards third man, but does not go through the shot fully. He looks to time it but ends up giving an easy catch to Rashid Khan at third man. A two-baller for Stoinis and Punjab are feeling the pressure now.
14.3
0
Prasidh Krishna To Marcus Stoinis
Good length and on middle, angling in, Marcus Stoinis blocks it out.
STRATEGIC BREAK! Absolutely shellshocked, the Punjab Kings are right now with what has hit them since the last few overs. From a very comfortable 110/2, they have slipped down badly to 118/5, losing Shreyas, Wadhera and now Shashank en route. Holding back Prasidh Krishna’s introduction has worked like a charm for the Titans, it seems. The Kings still need 45 runs from 32 balls, and with Cooper Connolly well set at one end, they will fancy their chances of pulling this back. He has been kind of starved for strike, and is joined by his country-mate and senior pro, Marcus Stoinis, who walks in at number 7.
14.2
W
Prasidh Krishna To Shashank Singh OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Prasidh Krishna's golden arm works again. He hits the length hard at around 137 clicks, on off, gets some extra bounce as well. Shashank Singh stays back and tries to run it down to third man, but only manages to get a thin outside edge behind, where Jos Buttler takes an easy catch. Punjab Kings have lost their last 3 wickets for just 8 runs, and GT are clawing their way back here.
14.1
0
Prasidh Krishna To Shashank Singh
Fuller and on middle, Shashank Singh tucks it away to short mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 14 : 118/4
5 Runs
- W 13.1
- 213.2
- 113.3
- 013.4
- 113.5
- 113.6
S. Singh
4 (3)
C. Connolly
48 (32)
W. Sundar
3-0-23-1
13.6
1
Washington Sundar To Shashank Singh
Shorter in length and on off, Shashank Singh steps across and nudges it through mid-wicket for one more. Just 8 runs and 2 wickets in the last two overs.
13.5
1
Washington Sundar To Cooper Connolly
Quicker one, full and on leg, Cooper Connolly works it through mid-wicket for one.
13.4
0
Washington Sundar To Cooper Connolly
Fires this one full and down the leg, Cooper Connolly fails to clip it away and gets hit on the pads.
13.3
1
Washington Sundar To Shashank Singh
Flatter, full and on middle, Shashank Singh eases it to long on for a run.
13.2
2
Washington Sundar To Shashank Singh
Flighted, full and on middle, Shashank Singh flicks it away through backward square leg for a brace.
Well, well. The tide has changed a bit in the last couple of overs. 110/2 becomes 113/4 for the Punjab Kings. Shashank Singh walks in at number 6.
13.1
W
Washington Sundar To Nehal Wadhera OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Washington Sundar gets a wicket now, and suddenly the scene has changed a bit here. This is floated, full and around off, Nehal Wadhera goes inside out to loft it over cover but gets too close to the ball. He fails to get the elevation and hits it hard but straight to Shubman Gill at short cover, who takes a sharp catch. The Titans are pulling things back now.
Washington Sundar (2-0-18-0) is brought back on. PBKS need 50 runs from 42 balls.
End Of The Over 13 : 113/3
3 Runs
- W 12.1
- 012.2
- 012.3
- 212.4
- 012.5
- 112.6
N. Wadhera
3 (5)
C. Connolly
47 (30)
P. Krishna
1-0-3-1
12.6
1
Prasidh Krishna To Nehal Wadhera
Great effort! Pitched up and just around off, Nehal Wadhera drives it crisply but cannot keep it down. Sai Sudharsan at short cover flies to his left and tries to grab it with his outstretched hands but fails to hold on to it. It would have been a screamer. They cross.
12.5
0
Prasidh Krishna To Nehal Wadhera
Slower one, full and on middle, Nehal Wadhera tucks it to short mid-wicket.
12.4
2
Prasidh Krishna To Nehal Wadhera
Short of a length and outside off, Nehal Wadhera cuts it away to deep point for a brace.
12.3
0
Prasidh Krishna To Nehal Wadhera
Back of a length and on off, Nehal Wadhera dabs it down to point.
12.2
0
Prasidh Krishna To Nehal Wadhera
On a length and on middle, Nehal Wadhera blocks it out.
Immediate impact by Krishna. But one wonders, is it too little too late for the Titans? You cannot be sure of anything in this format, so we better stay out of predictions, aye? In walks Nehal Wadhera at number 5.
12.1
W
Prasidh Krishna To Shreyas Iyer OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! This is exactly why everyone was wondering where Prasidh Krishna is, as he has the knack of picking wickets. He comes in and strikes on his very first ball. This is fuller and down the leg side. Shreyas Iyer looks to pick it off and whip it away using his wrists, but maybe the injury plays its part here. He fails to get the timing and ends up hitting it straight to deep mid-wicket, where Washington Sundar makes no mistake. Iyer is absolutely livid with himself but has to walk back now. Punjab Kings are 110/3, still needing 53 runs in 47 balls.
And finally, Prasidh Krishna is brought into the attack, replacing Ashok Sharma. Punjab Kings need 53 runs from 48 balls.
End Of The Over 12 : 110/2
11 Runs
- 111.1
- 611.2
- 111.3
- 111.4
- 011.5
- 211.6
C. Connolly
47 (30)
S. Iyer
18 (10)
R. Khan
4-0-29-1
11.6
2
Rashid Khan To Cooper Connolly
Another short delivery, outside off, Cooper Connolly punches it with nice timing through cover-point for a brace. Rashid Khan finishes a good spell with figures of 4-0-29-1, amidst all the chaos.
Goodness me, Shreyas Iyer takes a nasty blow at the non-striker's end. He is down on the ground, gets rid of his helmet and is grimacing in pain. Cooper Connolly rushes toward his skipper and checks out on him with concern. The replay shows Shreyas instinctively reacted to the ball coming at him, sticking out his right hand in self-defense, only to take the impact flush on the right wrist. The physio is out and an ice pack is being applied to the bruised area. Out comes the magic spray now. As usual, the spray does its job and he is good to continue now.
11.5
0
Rashid Khan To Cooper Connolly
Oh..that must have hurt! This is short again and around off, Cooper Connolly absolutely smacks the leather out of the ball, down the ground. It flies in a flash towards Shreyas Iyer at the other end, who instinctively gets his right hand out to save himself, taking a hard blow on it. He is rolling on the ground in agony here.
11.4
1
Rashid Khan To Shreyas Iyer
Drops it short and outside off, Shreyas Iyer cuts it to deep point for a run.
11.3
1
Rashid Khan To Cooper Connolly
Tossed up, full and on middle, Cooper Connolly works it off the inner half of the bat through square leg for single.
11.2
6
Rashid Khan To Cooper Connolly
SIX! Short and punished! Dragged back from Rashid, on middle. Cooper Connolly pounces on it quickly. He uses his fast hands to get under it and smokes it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
11.1
1
Rashid Khan To Shreyas Iyer
Floated, short and on middle, Shreyas Iyer moves back and heaves it over deep mid-wicket for a single. 100 UP FOR PBKS!
Prasidh Krishna has surprisingly not been utilised as yet. Rashid Khan will bowl out. 3-0-18-1 so far for the Afghan leggie.
End Of The Over 11 : 99/2
13 Runs
- 010.1
- 610.2
- 610.3
- 010.4
- 010.5
- 110.6
S. Iyer
16 (8)
C. Connolly
38 (26)
A. Sharma
2-0-26-0
10.6
1
Ashok Sharma To Shreyas Iyer
Hits the length hard and around off, Shreyas Iyer opens the face of his bat and punches it with sweet timing, but only for a single to deep point.
10.5
0
Ashok Sharma To Shreyas Iyer
Short again and outside off, Shreyas Iyer backs away and slaps it from the toe-end of the bat, but once again fails to beat extra cover.
10.4
0
Ashok Sharma To Shreyas Iyer
Back of a length and around off, Shreyas Iyer stabs it out towards extra cover.
10.3
6
Ashok Sharma To Shreyas Iyer
SIX! Much more in control this time! Short of a length and on middle, angling in, it does not bounce that much. Shreyas Iyer picks up the length early, swivels and pulls it well over the deep square leg fence for half a dozen more.
10.2
6
Ashok Sharma To Shreyas Iyer
SIX! Not in control but goes all the way! Ashok Sharma bangs in quick and sharp bouncer, on middle and leg. Shreyas Iyer gets a bit hurried, takes his eyes off but goes through the hook shot. The ball takes the top edge and flies over fine leg for a biggie.
Uh, oh! It has started to drizzle in New Chandigarh. The ground staff are ready near the covers if need be. Looks like a passing shower, as the umpires tell to continue. Let's hope rain doesn't interrupt.
10.1
0
Ashok Sharma To Shreyas Iyer
Back of a length and on middle, Shreyas Iyer stays back and pats it to the off side.
End Of The Over 10 : 86/2
5 Runs
- 19.1
- 19.2
- W 9.3
- 29.4
- 19.5
- 09.6
C. Connolly
38 (26)
S. Iyer
3 (2)
R. Khan
3-0-18-1
9.6
0
Rashid Khan To Cooper Connolly
On middle at 93.3 kph, Cooper Connolly watchfully bunts it into the cover region.
9.5
1
Rashid Khan To Shreyas Iyer
Tossed up around off, once again the googly. Iyer prods forward to defend, gets an inside edge towards mid-wicket for a single.
9.4
2
Rashid Khan To Shreyas Iyer
Slip and short leg in place. Rashid drops it short of a length outside off, the googly at 90.6 kph. Iyer rocks back to cut it square to the left of sweeper cover for a brace.
A timely breakthrough for the Gujarat Titans. That brings skipper Shreyas Iyer out to the middle now. A short leg is in place for him.
9.3
W
Rashid Khan To Prabhsimran Singh OUT!
OUT! IN THE AIR AND CAUGHT! Rashid ends this 76-run partnership and provides a big wicket that the Titans were desperate for. Fuller and flatter on the middle stump line. Prabhsimran Singh shimmies down the track and tries to loft it over the long on fielder, but fails to get underneath it cleanly and mistimes it straight to Prasidh Krishna stationed at long on. Prasidh takes a flat catch in the deep. Punjab Kings are 83/2, needing 80 runs from 63 balls.
9.2
1
Rashid Khan To Cooper Connolly
Flat and quick, full on leg. Cooper Connolly flicks it between long on and deep mid-wicket for a single.
9.1
1
Rashid Khan To Prabhsimran Singh
Short, outside off, Prabhsimran Singh cuts it off the back foot to deep backward point for a single.
End Of The Over 9 : 81/1
9 Runs
- 68.1
- 18.2
- 08.3
- 18.4
- 18.5
- 08.6
C. Connolly
37 (24)
P. Singh
36 (22)
W. Sundar
2-0-18-0
8.6
0
Washington Sundar To Cooper Connolly
Drifts it into the batter, on a length, on off. Cooper Connolly hangs back and stabs it to the right of the bowler. Washington gets across to his right and cuts the ball. Seeing Connolly charge for a single, he gets rid of the ball to the keeper, but Cooper makes home before the throw. Decent comeback by Sundar after being hit for a six in the first ball.
8.5
1
Washington Sundar To Prabhsimran Singh
Overpitched outside off. Prabhsimran Singh carves it through cover for an easy run.
8.4
1
Washington Sundar To Cooper Connolly
A round-arm delivery, short on the middle stump. Cooper Connolly whips it across to deep mid-wicket for a single.
8.3
0
Washington Sundar To Cooper Connolly
Slides one into the batter from around the stump. On a length and this is punched straight back at the bowler.
8.2
1
Washington Sundar To Prabhsimran Singh
Into the blockhole, on off, carved past mid off for one.
8.1
6
Washington Sundar To Prabhsimran Singh
SIX! The ball is just sailing over the fence! A friendly half volley on the stumps. Prabhsimran Singh with easy pickings there as he drops down on one knee and executes the slog sweep massively over deep mid-wicket for a six.
End Of The Over 8 : 72/1
8 Runs
- 07.1
- 67.2
- 17.3
- 07.4
- 07.5
- 17.6
P. Singh
28 (19)
C. Connolly
36 (21)
R. Khan
2-0-13-0
7.6
1
Rashid Khan To Prabhsimran Singh
Around the pads, on a good length. Prabhsimran Singh gets across and jabs it through backward square leg for a single. Punjab Kings need 91 from 72 balls.
7.5
0
Rashid Khan To Prabhsimran Singh
A flipper outside off, short in length. Prabhsimran Singh tries to cut it through the point and third man gap, but finds the man at backward point.
7.4
0
Rashid Khan To Prabhsimran Singh
Too full, on middle and off. Prabhsimran Singh squeezes it back to the bowler.
7.3
1
Rashid Khan To Cooper Connolly
Fuller and on leg at 88.7 kph, Cooper Connolly leans on with a big stride and eases it through mid on for an easy single. Sensible cricket.
7.2
6
Rashid Khan To Cooper Connolly
SIX! That's gone many a mile! Dropped short and on off by Rashid. Cooper Connolly stands in his crease with barely any footwork and nails the pull shot over the cow corner fence for a massive six.
7.1
0
Rashid Khan To Cooper Connolly
Fires one on a length, on leg. Cooper Connolly is hurried on the back foot, tries to whip it leg side, but wears on the front pad.
End Of The Over 7 : 64/1
9 Runs
- 16.1
- 06.2
- 16.3
- 16.4
- 66.5
- 06.6
P. Singh
27 (16)
C. Connolly
29 (18)
W. Sundar
1-0-9-0
6.6
0
Washington Sundar To Prabhsimran Singh
Touch short, outside off. Crisply cut off the back foot by Prabhsimran, but straight to the backward point fielder.
6.5
6
Washington Sundar To Prabhsimran Singh
SIX! Now, that's the shot of a confident batter! Sundar gives the ball some flight and keeps it full and outside off, landing it right in the arc. Prabhsimran Singh gets down on his knee and slogs it cleanly over long off for a big six.
6.4
1
Washington Sundar To Cooper Connolly
Flattens the trajectory and quickens the pace on a shorter length. Cooper Connolly rushes onto the back foot and drags it to long on for a single.
6.3
1
Washington Sundar To Prabhsimran Singh
Wide outside off at 84.4 kph, on a length, Prabhsimran cuts it to deep point for a single. This brings up the 50-run partnership between Singh and Connolly.
6.2
0
Washington Sundar To Prabhsimran Singh
A sharp off break, smidge fuller on off. Prabhsimran Singh tries to slap it through cover, but inside edges onto the back pad.
6.1
1
Washington Sundar To Cooper Connolly
Short from around the stump, on off. Cooper Connolly waits for the ball to grip and then punches it to deep extra cover for a single.
Strategic Break! Well, not much difference between the two sides after the Powerplay, but the Punjab Kings will feel they are slightly ahead in the chase because they have had a good idea about the conditions. The ball is also coming onto the bat a bit better, and with a lot of batting left, the Kings are in a stronger position. Gujarat Titans need wickets, and only that can get them back in this game. They will hope their spinners can have the same impact as Chahal. Here is Washington Sundar to bowl after the break.
End Of The Over 6 : 55/1
5 Runs
- 05.1
- 45.2
- 15.3
- 05.4
- 05.5
- 05.6
P. Singh
20 (12)
C. Connolly
27 (16)
R. Khan
1-0-5-0
5.6
0
Rashid Khan To Prabhsimran Singh
A short ball, outside off, punched off the back foot to extra cover. Punjab Kings end their Powerplay with 55/1 on the board.
5.5
0
Rashid Khan To Prabhsimran Singh
Decision reversed, successfully! Rashid dishes out a flat full ball, right in front of the middle stump and it is the googly as well. Prabhsimran Singh sits down to sweep it away, but it goes very close to the inside edge before the ball raps on the front pad. A confident appeal for LBW, and up goes the finger. However, Prabhsimran Singh is quick enough to review it as he believes there is a nick. And he is right. UltraEdge detects a clear spike when the ball is next to the bat, which saves Prabhsimran Singh.
5.4
0
Rashid Khan To Prabhsimran Singh
Quicker leg break, outside off, on a short length. Prabhsimran Singh late cuts it but finds the fielder at short third.
5.3
1
Rashid Khan To Cooper Connolly
Short again, on middle. Connolly pulls it aerially on the bounce to long on for a single. He moves to 27 (16).
5.2
4
Rashid Khan To Cooper Connolly
FOUR! Geez, that's been absolutely smashed! At almost 100 kph, shortish around off. Cooper stands tall, and spanks the ball ruthlessly down the ground for a cracking boundary, to the left of long off.
5.1
0
Rashid Khan To Cooper Connolly
Flatter leg break, on a length, on leg. Cooper Connolly rocks back to whip it across, but misses and wears it on the front thigh pad.
Skiddy time? Nope. It is Rashid Khan who has been summoned to roll his arm over now. He replaces Kagiso Rabada.
End Of The Over 5 : 50/1
13 Runs
- 14.1
- 04.2
- 04.3
- 1 WD 4.4
- 64.4
- 14.5
- 44.6
P. Singh
20 (9)
C. Connolly
22 (13)
A. Sharma
1-0-13-0
4.6
4
Ashok Sharma To Prabhsimran Singh
FOUR! Plays the field nicely! Ashok Sharma goes a bit short again, on middle, pace on. Prabhsimran Singh backs away to access the off side. He knows there is no protection in the deep and crunches it over point for another boundary. 50 UP FOR PBKS.
4.5
1
Ashok Sharma To Cooper Connolly
Takes pace off, hard length and on middle, Cooper Connolly heaves it to deep square leg for a single.
4.4
6
Ashok Sharma To Cooper Connolly
SIX! Best shot of the chase so far! Ashok Sharma comes around the wicket, lands this back of a length and just outside off. Cooper Connolly, with a high backlift, gives it a whippage and smashes it over the deep point fence for a biggie.
4.4
wd
Ashok Sharma To Cooper Connolly
WIDE! Tries the slower one but spills it way down the leg side, Cooper Connolly goes down and tries to swipe at it but misses. Wided.
4.3
0
Ashok Sharma To Cooper Connolly
Short of a length and just outside off, Cooper Connolly gets hurried and ends up chopping it down on the off side.
4.2
0
Ashok Sharma To Cooper Connolly
Did that carry? Yes, but a very tough chance. Short of a length and on off, Cooper Connolly swats it hard down the pitch. Ashok Sharma, on his follow-through, gets his left hand down, but the ball just does not stick in.
4.1
1
Ashok Sharma To Prabhsimran Singh
Fuller in length and on middle, Prabhsimran Singh knocks it wide of mid on for a single.
After 4 overs, both teams meet on a similar score of 37/1. It is now time for the debutant, Ashok Sharma, to bowl. He replaces Mohammed Siraj. Have heard about him bowling genuine rockets in domestic cricket.
End Of The Over 4 : 37/1
19 Runs
- 63.1
- 63.2
- 03.3
- 13.4
- 03.5
- 63.6
C. Connolly
15 (9)
P. Singh
15 (7)
K. Rabada
2-0-22-1
3.6
6
Kagiso Rabada To Cooper Connolly
SIX! The Aussie gets going now! This is fuller delivery, on off. Cooper Connolly stays still this time. He extends his arms to get under it and clubs it over the long off fence for his maiden IPL six. 19 runs off the over.
3.5
0
Kagiso Rabada To Cooper Connolly
Tries to be cheeky but no execution! An off-cutter, on a length and around off, Cooper Connolly shuffles across to play the scoop but misses due to the lack of pace.
3.4
1
Kagiso Rabada To Prabhsimran Singh
Touch fuller and on off, Prabhsimran Singh pushes it towards cover and scampers across for a quick single.
3.3
0
Kagiso Rabada To Prabhsimran Singh
Good length and on off, nips back in, Prabhsimran Singh looks to glide it between backward point and short third but ends up hitting it to the former.
3.2
6
Kagiso Rabada To Prabhsimran Singh
SIX MORE! The runs are starting to flow now. Rabada bangs this hard into the deck, but well outside off. Prabhsimran Singh slashes hard at it. The ball takes the top edge and flies all the way over the third man fence for half a dozen more.
3.1
6
Kagiso Rabada To Prabhsimran Singh
SIX! Take that, says Prabhsimran Singh! Kagiso Rabada goes fuller and on middle, angling in a bit. Singh gets his front leg out of the way and whips it away powerfully over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
End Of The Over 3 : 18/1
8 Runs
- 02.1
- 12.2
- 02.3
- 12.4
- 22.5
- 42.6
C. Connolly
9 (7)
P. Singh
2 (3)
M. Siraj
2-0-15-0
2.6
4
Mohammed Siraj To Cooper Connolly
FOUR! Finds the gap this time! Siraj pulls his length back slightly, on middle. Cooper Connolly has a heave across the line. Gets it from the inside half of the bat but the ball goes in the gap between mid on and mid-wicket for a boundary.
2.5
2
Mohammed Siraj To Cooper Connolly
Just over! A bit fuller and on middle, Cooper Connolly looks to loft it but mistimes his shot. The ball just goes over the head of Kagiso Rabada at mid on, who chases after it and dives into an imaginary pool to make the stop just before the ropes. Two taken.
2.4
1
Mohammed Siraj To Prabhsimran Singh
Length again, on off, Prabhsimran Singh pats it to the off side for a quick run.
2.3
0
Mohammed Siraj To Prabhsimran Singh
On a length and on middle, angling into the pads, Prabhsimran Singh glances it straight to short fine. A bit to either side and it would have been a boundary.
2.2
1
Mohammed Siraj To Cooper Connolly
Hits the length hard and around off, Cooper Connolly punches it through extra covers for a single.
2.1
0
Mohammed Siraj To Cooper Connolly
Back of a length and just outside off, angling away, Cooper Connolly slashes hard at it but fails to connect.
End Of The Over 2 : 10/1
3 Runs
- 01.1
- W 1.2
- 01.3
- 11.4
- 11.5
- 11.6
C. Connolly
2 (3)
P. Singh
1 (1)
K. Rabada
1-0-3-1
1.6
1
Kagiso Rabada To Cooper Connolly
Touch fuller and on off, Cooper Connolly drives it on the up and square through backward point for one. Just 3 runs and a wicket from Rabada's first over!
1.5
1
Kagiso Rabada To Prabhsimran Singh
Good length and just around off, Prabhsimran Singh punches it through cover-point for his first run.
1.4
1
Kagiso Rabada To Cooper Connolly
Back of a length and outside off, Cooper Connolly cuts it through point for a single and gets off the mark.
1.3
0
Kagiso Rabada To Cooper Connolly
On a length and on middle, Cooper Connolly gets behind the line and blocks it out.
Not much impact from PBKS' impact player. A very impactful start for Rabada in the very first over, though, who had a middling 2025 in the IPL. Now then, one of the most interesting prospects in T20 cricket, Cooper Connolly, walks in at number 3. He is coming off a stellar BBL season as well.
1.2
W
Kagiso Rabada To Priyansh Arya OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Kagiso Rabada strikes early. He bangs this hard into the deck, keeping the line on the middle and off the stumps. Priyansh Arya looks to take it on and goes for the pull shot, but the ball just gets big on him. He mistimes it high in the air towards mid-wicket, where the debutant, Ashok Sharma, settles under it. It almost bobbles out but he manages to hold on to it near his chest. Arya fails to make much impact and PBKS are 7/1, chasing 163 runs.
1.1
0
Kagiso Rabada To Priyansh Arya
BEATEN! Kagiso Rabada begins with a hard-length delivery, on off, angling it away from the left-hander. Priyansh Arya has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
Decent first over for both sides. But there was no movement for Siraj at all. Kagiso Rabada to operate from the opposite end.
End Of The Over 1 : 7/0
7 Runs
- 00.1
- 00.2
- 00.3
- 00.4
- 60.5
- 10.6
P. Arya
7 (6)
P. Singh
0 (0)
M. Siraj
1-0-7-0
0.6
1
Mohammed Siraj To Priyansh Arya
Pitched up and on middle and off, angling away, Priyansh Arya uses his feet to swipe it across the line. Gets an inside edge through backward square leg for a single. 7 runs off the first over then.
0.5
6
Mohammed Siraj To Priyansh Arya
SIX! Now, that's how you get underway in a chase! Mohammed Siraj lands this back of a length but well outside off. Priyansh Arya gets the chance to free his arms and carves it over the deep extra cover fence for a biggie.
0.4
0
Mohammed Siraj To Priyansh Arya
Four dots in a row now! Good length and on middle and off, Priyansh Arya stays back and guides it away towards point.
0.3
0
Mohammed Siraj To Priyansh Arya
Excellent fielding! Touch fuller and on off, Priyansh Arya strides out and drives it firmly wide of short cover. Glenn Phillips puts in a full-length dive to his right to make a fine stop. It will take a lot more to beat him there.
0.2
0
Mohammed Siraj To Priyansh Arya
Short of a length and just outside off, Priyansh Arya looks to go after it, but loses balance and ends up stabbing it to short cover.
0.1
0
Mohammed Siraj To Priyansh Arya
Mohammed Siraj starts over the wicket! He lands this fuller and on off, no real movement. Priyansh Arya mistimes his drive of the bottom half of his bat back to the bowler.
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Match Info
- Venue New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh
- Weather Clear
- Toss Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to field
- Result Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans by 3 wickets
- Player of the Match Cooper Connolly
- Umpire Abhijit Bhattacharya (IND), Akshay Totre (IND) and KN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND)
- Referee Prakash Bhatt (IND)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Gujarat 162/6 in 20.0 overs
- Gujarat 150/5 in 18.5 overs
- Strategic Time-out: GUJ 128/3 in 15.0 overs
- Gujarat 100/2 in 11.5 overs
- Strategic Time-out: GUJ 54/1 in 6.0 overs
- Mandatory Power Play (1-6): GUJ 54/1
- Gujarat 50/1 in 5.4 overs
- Punjab 150/7 in 18.1 overs
- C Connolly T20 fifty: 50 runs in 34 balls (3x4) (4x6)
- Strategic Time-out: PUN 118/5 in 14.2 overs
- N Wadhera dropped on 3 by S Sudharsan in 12.6 overs
- Punjab 100/2 in 11.1 overs
- 2nd wicket partnership: 50 off 31 balls between P Singh (21) and C Connolly (28)
- Strategic Time-out: PUN 55/1 in 6.0 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): PUN 55/1
- Referral 1 (5.4 ovs): P Singh against GUJ (LBW) Successful (PUN: 2, GUJ: 2)
- Punjab 50/1 in 4.6 overs
- C Connolly dropped on 15 by A Sharma in 4.2 overs
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