Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Tata IPL 2026 • Punjab Kings won the match by 5 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Tata IPL 2026, Gujarat Titans took on Punjab Kings on Jun 21, 2026, 10:39 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Punjab Kings won the match by 5 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 525 runs and 15 wickets fall between Gujarat Titans (262/10 in 16.5 overs) and Punjab Kings (263/5 in 14.4 overs).
2. Gujarat Titans Innings Breakdown (262/10)
Batting in the first innings, Gujarat Titans finished on 262/10 from 16.5 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 15.56 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Gujarat Titans accumulated 109 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Sudharsan spearheaded the batting effort with 54 runs off 21 balls (including 1 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 257.1). Valuable middle-order support came from Washington, who contributed 54 runs off 21 deliveries, while Tewatia added 52 (20b). The bowling side conceded 6 extra runs (wides: 5, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Jansen led the bowling figures with 6/86 in 5.5 overs (economy 14.74), assisted by Arshdeep (3/66 in 5.0 overs).
3. Punjab Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (263/5)
Pursuing a target of 263 runs for victory, Punjab Kings recorded 263/5 in 14.4 overs at a scoring rate of 17.93 runs per over. Priyansh anchored the chase for Punjab Kings with 105 runs from 35 balls (7 fours, 12 sixes, strike rate 300.0), alongside Wadhera who chipped in with 51 off 15 balls. Defending the total, Holder delivered a key spell of 3/48 across 4.4 overs at an economy rate of 10.29, while Washington finished with 1/44 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Buttler and Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans ), who combined for 84 runs off 24 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Stoinis 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—Jansen (Punjab Kings) topped the match rankings with 154.0 total points, followed closely by Priyansh (154.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Jansen.