GT vs PBKS — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL • GT won the match by 46 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL, GT took on PBKS on Jun 5, 2026, 09:08 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: GT won the match by 46 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 424 runs and 17 wickets fall between GT (235/7 in 20.0 overs) and PBKS (189/10 in 19.0 overs).
2. GT Innings Breakdown (235/7)
Batting in the first innings, GT finished on 235/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.75 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, GT accumulated 67 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Wriddhiman Saha spearheaded the batting effort with 84 runs off 46 balls (including 7 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 182.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Matthew Wade, who contributed 62 runs off 17 deliveries, while Shubman Gill added 50 (28b). With the ball in the first innings, Sandeep Sharma led the bowling figures with 3/46 in 4.0 overs (economy 11.50), assisted by Harpreet Brar (2/26 in 4.0 overs).
3. PBKS Chase & Second Innings Summary (189/10)
Pursuing a target of 236 runs for victory, PBKS recorded 189/10 in 19.0 overs at a scoring rate of 9.95 runs per over. Sam Curran anchored the chase for PBKS with 80 runs from 40 balls (6 fours, 6 sixes, strike rate 200.0), alongside Shashank Singh who chipped in with 70 off 31 balls. Defending the total, Umesh Yadav delivered a key spell of 5/24 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.00, while Mohammed Shami finished with 3/22 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Sam Curran and Shashank Singh (PBKS), who combined for 140 runs off 65 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Jitesh Sharma 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—Sam Curran (PBKS) topped the match rankings with 189.0 total points, followed closely by Umesh Yadav (160.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Wriddhiman Saha.