PBKS vs GT — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Ipl • PBKS won the match by 31 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Ipl, PBKS took on GT on Apr 30, 2026, 04:22 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: PBKS won the match by 31 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 431 runs and 14 wickets fall between PBKS (231/4 in 20.0 overs) and GT (200/10 in 18.1 overs).
2. PBKS Innings Breakdown (231/4)
Batting in the first innings, PBKS finished on 231/4 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.55 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, PBKS accumulated 67 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Ricky spearheaded the batting effort with 61 runs off 37 balls (including 7 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 164.9). Valuable middle-order support came from Luke H, who contributed 50 runs off 26 deliveries, while Simon added 41 (19b). The bowling side conceded 16 extra runs (wides: 13, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 2). With the ball in the first innings, Luke B led the bowling figures with 2/37 in 4.0 overs (economy 9.25), assisted by Daniel (1/40 in 3.0 overs).
3. GT Chase & Second Innings Summary (200/10)
Pursuing a target of 232 runs for victory, GT recorded 200/10 in 18.1 overs at a scoring rate of 11.01 runs per over. Marcus anchored the chase for GT with 78 runs from 39 balls (13 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 200.0), alongside Jannes who chipped in with 35 off 18 balls. Defending the total, Luke H delivered a key spell of 2/19 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.33, while John finished with 2/41 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Luke H and John (PBKS), who combined for 71 runs off 36 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Marcus 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—Luke H (PBKS) topped the match rankings with 169.0 total points, followed closely by Ricky (146.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Luke H.