Series #1779800126236
26/05/2026 - 09:56 PM
PU

Punjab Kings

162/620.0 Overs
VS
GU

Gujarat Titans

163/618.3 Overs

Punjab Kings won the match by 4 wicket.

Man of the MatchConnolly

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Gujarat Titans Inning

162/620.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
S
Sudharsan
c Iyer b Jansen131120118.2
G
Gill
c Connolly b Chahal392760144.4
B
Buttler
c Bartlett b Chahal383332115.2
P
Phillps
c Jansen b Vijay251711147.1
S
Sundar
c Singh b Vijay181620112.5
S
Shahrukh
c Singh b Vijay460066.7
T
TewatiaStriker
not out111010110.0
R
Rashid
not out01000.0
Extras14 (wd 11, nb 1, b 0, lb 2)
Total162/6 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
S
Singh
4.0042010.50
B
Bartlett
4.003609.00
J
Jansen
4.002015.00
V
Vijay
4.003438.50
C
Chahal
4.002827.00
Fielding Highlights
Iyer
1 C
Connolly
1 C
Bartlett
1 C
Jansen
1 C
Singh
2 C

Partnerships

Sudharsan & Gill
Sudharsan 13 · Gill 22
35 (22b)
Buttler & Gill
Buttler 26 · Gill 17
45 (35b)
Shahrukh & Sundar
Shahrukh 4 · Sundar 10
14 (15b)
Tewatia & Shahrukh
Tewatia 5 · Shahrukh 0
5 (5b)
Tewatia & Rashid
Tewatia 5 · Rashid 0
5 (6b)
Phillps & Buttler
Phillps 25 · Buttler 11
36 (27b)
Buttler & Sundar
Buttler 1 · Sundar 8
9 (10b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Singh
12 Runs
Wd
0
0
4
NB
Wd
Wd
0
1
Wd
0
Over 19Vijay
2 Wkt6 Runs
W
0
2
2
Wd
1
W
Over 18Bartlett
7 Runs
1
Wd
0
0
4
1
0
Over 17Jansen
6 Runs
1
1
1
1
0
2
Over 16Chahal
1 Wkt3 Runs
1
0
0
W
1
1
Over 15Singh
9 Runs
1
2
4
0
0
Wd
1
Over 14Vijay
1 Wkt8 Runs
1
1
2
2
2
W
Over 13Bartlett
9 Runs
1
0
6
1
0
1
Over 12Chahal
13 Runs
6
1
0
1
4
1
Over 11Jansen
5 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
0
Over 10Chahal
1 Wkt8 Runs
Wd
4
2
W
0
1
0
Over 9Bartlett
6 Runs
0
0
1
0
1
4
Over 8Chahal
5 Runs
1
0
1
1
1
1
Over 7Vijay
11 Runs
1
1
6
1
0
2
Over 6Jansen
7 Runs
1
1
0
4
0
1
Over 5Vijay
10 Runs
0
1
4
1
0
4
Over 4Jansen
1 Wkt2 Runs
1
1
0
W
0
0
Over 3Singh
12 Runs
4
0
1
Wd
4
0
2
Over 2Bartlett
14 Runs
0
4
4
1
1
4
Over 1Singh
9 Runs
1
1
Wd
4
0
1
1

Punjab Kings Inning

163/618.3 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
A
Arya
c Ashok b Rabada780187.5
P
Prabhsimran
c Krishna b Rashid372414154.2
C
Connolly
not out724355167.4
I
Iyer
c Sundar b Krishna181102163.6
W
Wadhera
c Buttler b Krishna370042.9
S
Stoinis
c Rashid b Krishna02000.0
J
Jansen
c Gill b Ashok 9100190.0
B
BartlettStriker
not out13601216.7
Extras4 (wd 4, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total163/6 (18.3 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
S
Sundar
2.3025010.00
S
Siraj
2.001507.50
R
Rabada
3.0034111.33
A
Ashok
3.0031110.33
R
Rashid
4.002917.25
K
Krishna
4.002937.25
Fielding Highlights
Ashok
1 C
Krishna
1 C
Sundar
1 C
Buttler
1 C
Rashid
1 C
Gill
1 C

Partnerships

Bartlett & Connolly
Bartlett 13 · Connolly 11
24 (11b)
Arya & Prabhsimran
Arya 7 · Prabhsimran 0
7 (8b)
Connolly & Prabhsimran
Connolly 38 · Prabhsimran 37
75 (49b)
Jansen & Connolly
Jansen 9 · Connolly 14
23 (18b)
Stoinis & Connolly
Stoinis 0 · Connolly 0
0 (2b)
Iyer & Connolly
Iyer 18 · Connolly 9
27 (16b)
Wadhera & Connolly
Wadhera 3 · Connolly 0
3 (7b)
Match Timeline19 Overs
Over 19Sundar
7 Runs
4
1
2
Over 18Krishna
14 Runs
6
1
4
1
1
1
Over 17Ashok
1 Wkt5 Runs
1
0
Wd
0
W
2
1
Over 16Krishna
9 Runs
0
6
Wd
1
0
1
0
Over 15Rabada
12 Runs
4
1
0
1
0
6
Over 14Krishna
2 Wkt3 Runs
0
W
0
W
1
Wd
1
Over 13Krishna
1 Wkt3 Runs
W
0
0
2
0
1
Over 12Rashid
11 Runs
1
6
1
1
0
2
Over 11Ashok
13 Runs
0
6
6
0
0
1
Over 10Rashid
1 Wkt5 Runs
1
1
W
2
1
0
Over 9Sundar
9 Runs
6
1
0
1
1
0
Over 8Rashid
8 Runs
0
6
1
0
0
1
Over 7Sundar
9 Runs
1
0
1
1
6
0
Over 6Rashid
5 Runs
0
4
1
0
0
0
Over 5Ashok
13 Runs
1
0
0
Wd
6
1
4
Over 4Rabada
19 Runs
6
6
0
1
0
6
Over 3Siraj
8 Runs
0
1
0
1
2
4
Over 2Rabada
1 Wkt3 Runs
0
W
0
1
1
1
Over 1Siraj
7 Runs
0
0
0
0
6
1
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Ipl 2026 • Punjab Kings won the match by 4 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 325 runs & 12 wickets
Gujarat Titans Top Batter: Gill — 39 (27b, 6x4, 0x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Vijay — 3/34 (4.0 ov)
Punjab Kings Top Batter: Connolly — 72 (43b, 5x4, 5x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Krishna — 3/29 (4.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Connolly & Prabhsimran — 75 runs (49b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Krishna (Gujarat Titans) — 120.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of Ipl 2026, Punjab Kings took on Gujarat Titans on May 26, 2026, 07:25 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Punjab Kings won the match by 4 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 325 runs and 12 wickets fall between Gujarat Titans (162/6 in 20.0 overs) and Punjab Kings (163/6 in 18.3 overs).

2. Gujarat Titans Innings Breakdown (162/6)

Batting in the first innings, Gujarat Titans finished on 162/6 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.10 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Gujarat Titans accumulated 54 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Gill spearheaded the batting effort with 39 runs off 27 balls (including 6 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 144.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Buttler, who contributed 38 runs off 33 deliveries, while Phillps added 25 (17b). The bowling side conceded 14 extra runs (wides: 11, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 2). With the ball in the first innings, Vijay led the bowling figures with 3/34 in 4.0 overs (economy 8.50), assisted by Chahal (2/28 in 4.0 overs).

3. Punjab Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (163/6)

Pursuing a target of 163 runs for victory, Punjab Kings recorded 163/6 in 18.3 overs at a scoring rate of 8.81 runs per over. Connolly anchored the chase for Punjab Kings with 72 runs from 43 balls (5 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 167.4), alongside Prabhsimran who chipped in with 37 off 24 balls. Defending the total, Krishna delivered a key spell of 3/29 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.25, while Rashid finished with 1/29 (4.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Connolly and Prabhsimran (Punjab Kings), who combined for 75 runs off 49 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 12 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Singh 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—Krishna (Gujarat Titans) topped the match rankings with 120.0 total points, followed closely by Connolly (112.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Connolly.