Punjab Kings Beat Gujarat Titans by 3 Wickets in Last-Over Thriller

Delhi, March 2026 : In an exciting match of the Indian Premier League 2026, Punjab Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by 3 wickets in a closely fought contest that went down to the final over.

Batting first, Gujarat Titans posted 162 for 6 in their 20 overs. Captain Shubman Gill led the innings, while contributions from Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler helped the team reach a competitive total.

Punjab Kings, in reply, chased down the target by scoring 165 for 7 in 19.1 overs, sealing victory with three wickets in hand. Captain Shreyas Iyer played a key role at the top, while the middle and lower order held their nerve to finish the chase under pressure.

The turning point came through disciplined bowling from Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin, who restricted Gujarat’s scoring in the middle overs. Sharp fielding efforts, including crucial catches and run-outs, also played a decisive role in Punjab’s win.

The match remained evenly balanced throughout, with Gujarat Titans fighting back by taking timely wickets during the chase. However, Punjab Kings showed better composure in the final moments to cross the line.

Teams:

Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, M Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Mohammed Siraj

With this win, Punjab Kings strengthened their position in the points table, while Gujarat Titans will look to bounce back in their upcoming matches.