Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Tiatans — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL 2026 • Gujarat Tiatans won the match by 5 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL 2026, Punjab Kings took on Gujarat Tiatans on May 25, 2026, 05:44 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Gujarat Tiatans won the match by 5 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 290 runs and 10 wickets fall between Punjab Kings (144/5 in 20.0 overs) and Gujarat Tiatans (146/5 in 18.4 overs).
2. Punjab Kings Innings Breakdown (144/5)
Batting in the first innings, Punjab Kings finished on 144/5 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.20 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Punjab Kings accumulated 44 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Marcus Stoinis spearheaded the batting effort with 49 runs off 31 balls (including 7 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 158.1). Valuable middle-order support came from Shashank Singh , who contributed 41 runs off 37 deliveries, while Cooper Connolly added 21 (18b). With the ball in the first innings, Mohammed Siraj led the bowling figures with 3/21 in 4.0 overs (economy 5.25), assisted by Kigiso Rabada (2/28 in 4.0 overs).
3. Gujarat Tiatans Chase & Second Innings Summary (146/5)
Pursuing a target of 145 runs for victory, Gujarat Tiatans recorded 146/5 in 18.4 overs at a scoring rate of 7.82 runs per over. Jason Holder anchored the chase for Gujarat Tiatans with 79 runs from 55 balls (11 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 143.6), alongside Shahrukh Khan who chipped in with 40 off 30 balls. Defending the total, Arshdeep Singh delivered a key spell of 2/30 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.50, while Xavier Bartlett finished with 2/31 (3.4 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Shahrukh Khan and Jason Holder (Gujarat Tiatans ), who combined for 111 runs off 76 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Washington Sundrah 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—Jason Holder (Gujarat Tiatans ) topped the match rankings with 170.0 total points, followed closely by Mohammed Siraj (133.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Jason Holder .