Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Ipl • Punjab Kings won the match by 2 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 10-over encounter of Ipl, Punjab Kings took on Gujarat Titans on May 23, 2026, 12:24 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Punjab Kings won the match by 2 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 196 runs and 3 wickets fall between Gujarat Titans (95/2 in 10.0 overs) and Punjab Kings (101/1 in 9.0 overs).
2. Gujarat Titans Innings Breakdown (95/2)
Batting in the first innings, Gujarat Titans finished on 95/2 from 10.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.50 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Gujarat Titans accumulated 58 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Shubman Ghill spearheaded the batting effort with 60 runs off 40 balls (including 5 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 150.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Sai Sudharasan, who contributed 35 runs off 18 deliveries, while Jose Buttler added 0 (2b). With the ball in the first innings, Chris Gayle led the bowling figures with 2/27 in 3.0 overs (economy 9.00), assisted by Arshadeep Singh (0/19 in 3.0 overs).
3. Punjab Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (101/1)
Pursuing a target of 96 runs for victory, Punjab Kings recorded 101/1 in 9.0 overs at a scoring rate of 11.22 runs per over. Nicolas Pooran anchored the chase for Punjab Kings with 51 runs from 24 balls (1 fours, 7 sixes, strike rate 212.5), alongside Chris Gayle who chipped in with 44 off 27 balls. Defending the total, Muhammes Siraj delivered a key spell of 1/29 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 9.67, while Rashid Khan finished with 0/28 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Shubman Ghill and Sai Sudharasan (Gujarat Titans), who combined for 95 runs off 58 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Chris Gayle (Punjab Kings) topped the match rankings with 142.0 total points, followed closely by Shubman Ghill (99.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Chris Gayle.