Punjab Kings batter Cooper Connolly says head coach Ricky Ponting told him to dominate while he looked forward to learning from captain Shreyas Iyer on his IPL debut against Gujarat Titans.

Shubman Gill's bowling plans were confusing and their prime bowler Mohammad Siraj's two overs still pending after the match finished is an example of the mismanagement.

Punjab Kings' Cooper Connolly made batting look effortless on the same surface, producing a fluent 72.

PBKS vs GT, IPL 2026 Highlights: Debutant Cooper Connolly slammed an unbeaten 72 as Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans by three wickets in Mullanpur.

Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, two India T20I batters who have often been overlooked, will captain Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings respectively, each eager to make a statement in a high-stakes Indian Premier League opener.

Shubman Gill is gearing up for another IPL season after missing out on a spot in the T20 World Cup 2026. Gill is the captain of Gujarat Titans.

During an interaction ahead of IPL 2026, Ishan Kishan was trolled by Shubman Gill, and the southpaw came up with a terrific response.

Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill on Wednesday became the latest Indian cricketer to criticise the Impact Player rule in the IPL.

Shubman Gill on Thursday said he has nothing to prove in the upcoming IPL after being dropped from the Indian team ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup

After missing the T20 World Cup, Shubman Gill will have a point to prove in IPL 2026, starting March 28. The Gujarat Titans captain has emphasised clarity and composure in leadership as the team prepares for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026