Ahmedabad, May 4: In a nail-biting clash in the Indian Premier League, Gujarat Titans (GT) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 4 wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Punjab Kings posted 163/9 in 20 overs, but Gujarat Titans chased it down with 167/6 in 19.5 overs, sealing victory with just one ball remaining.
Batting Highlights
Punjab Kings (163/9 in 20 overs):
- Suryansh Shedge: 57 runs (29 balls) – explosive innings
- Middle order chipped in with useful runs but lacked big partnerships
- Late wickets slowed momentum in the death overs
Gujarat Titans (167/6 in 19.5 overs):
- Sai Sudharsan: 57 runs (41 balls) – anchor of the chase
- Crucial partnerships in middle overs kept GT in control
- Calm finishing in final over ensured successful chase
Bowling Highlights
Gujarat Titans Bowling:
- Jason Holder: 4/24 (4 overs) – match-winning spell
- Tight bowling in death overs restricted PBKS below 170
Punjab Kings Bowling:
- Kagiso Rabada: 2/22 (4 overs) – key breakthroughs
- Bowlers kept pressure with regular wickets, taking game to last over
- PBKS: 163/9 (20 overs)
- GT: 167/6 (19.5 overs)
- Result: Gujarat Titans won by 4 wickets
Punjab Kings
163/9
(20)
Final
Yesterday
167/6
(19.5)
Gujarat Titans
GT won by 4 wickets
Scorecard
| Top Batters | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Suryansh Shedge (PBKS) | 57 | 29 | 3 | 5 | 196.55 |
| Sai Sudharsan (GT) | 57 | 41 | 5 | 1 | 139.02 |
| Top Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Econ |
| Jason Holder (GT) | 4 | 0 | 24 | 4 | 6 |
| Kagiso Rabada (GT) | 4 | 1 | 22 | 2 | 5.5 |
