PBKS vs GT Match Highlights IPL 2026 | Cooper Connolly 72 Leads PBKS to Victory*
The PBKS vs GT highlights IPL 2026 saw an exciting chase as Punjab Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by 3 wickets in a closely fought contest.
Gujarat Titans posted a total of 162/6, but Punjab Kings successfully chased it down, thanks to a match-winning knock from Cooper Connolly, who scored an unbeaten 72 off 44 balls.
PBKS vs GT Highlights IPL 2026
- Gujarat Titans: 162/6 (20 overs)
- Punjab Kings: 165/7 (19.1 overs)
- Result: Punjab Kings won by 3 wickets
- Player of the Match: Cooper Connolly
Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans Match Overview
Gujarat Titans started well but were unable to fully capitalize, finishing with a competitive total of 162. Contributions came from the top order, with Shubman Gill leading the scoring with 39.
Punjab Kings faced some pressure during the chase, losing wickets at regular intervals. However, Cooper Connolly anchored the innings brilliantly and ensured his team stayed in control.
👉 Turning Point: Connolly’s composed innings under pressure, especially in the middle overs, helped PBKS recover and finish the chase.
Punjab Kings Squad
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh
Gujarat Titans Squad
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Mohammed Siraj
PBKS vs GT Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | PBKS vs GT, 4th Match |
| Tournament | IPL 2026 |
| Date | 31 March 2026 |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, New Chandigarh |
| Result | PBKS won by 3 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Cooper Connolly |
PBKS vs GT Match Summary
Punjab Kings: 165/7 (19.1 overs)
Shubman Gill: 39 (27)
G
ujarat Titans: 162/6 (20 overs)
Cooper Connolly: 72 (44)*
Result:
Punjab Kings won by 3 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
Player of the Match:
Cooper Connolly was awarded the Player of the Match for his match-winning innings, scoring an unbeaten 72 off 44 balls under pressure.
Key Match Insight
Punjab Kings showed strong composure in the chase. Despite losing wickets, they maintained a steady run rate and handled pressure well.
👉 Key Difference:
- Connolly’s match-winning knock
- PBKS middle-order stability
- GT failing to defend in death overs
FAQs
Punjab Kings won the match by 3 wickets.
Cooper Connolly was the top scorer with an unbeaten 72 off 44 balls.
Cooper Connolly was awarded the Player of the Match.
Punjab Kings scored 165/7, while Gujarat Titans scored 162/6.