Gt vs Pbks — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Ipl • Pbks won the match by 4 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Ipl, Gt took on Pbks on Apr 27, 2026, 10:07 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Pbks won the match by 4 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 331 runs and 8 wickets fall between Gt (165/2 in 20.0 overs) and Pbks (166/6 in 18.4 overs).
2. Gt Innings Breakdown (165/2)
Batting in the first innings, Gt finished on 165/2 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.25 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Gt accumulated 44 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Kane Willamson spearheaded the batting effort with 58 runs off 53 balls (including 6 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 109.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Matthew Wade , who contributed 43 runs off 34 deliveries, while Shubman Gill added 40 (25b). The bowling side conceded 18 extra runs (wides: 9, no-balls: 2, byes: 4, leg-byes: 3). With the ball in the first innings, Nathan Ells led the bowling figures with 1/27 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.75), assisted by Sam Curran (1/30 in 4.0 overs).
3. Pbks Chase & Second Innings Summary (166/6)
Pursuing a target of 166 runs for victory, Pbks recorded 166/6 in 18.4 overs at a scoring rate of 8.89 runs per over. Jonny Bairstow anchored the chase for Pbks with 78 runs from 49 balls (3 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 159.2), alongside Prabhsimran Singh who chipped in with 38 off 30 balls. Defending the total, Rashid Khan delivered a key spell of 2/35 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.75, while Noor Ahmad finished with 2/41 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Kane Willamson and Matthew Wade (Gt), who combined for 80 runs off 66 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with WRIDDHIMAN SAHA making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Jonny Bairstow (Pbks ) topped the match rankings with 116.0 total points, followed closely by Rashid Khan (85.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Jonny Bairstow .