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PBKS vs GT, IPL 2026 Highlights: Cooper Connolly shows nerves of steel as PBKS win by 3 wickets

India Today Sports Desk
Mohali,UPDATED: Mar 31, 2026 23:58 IST

PBKS vs GT Highlights: Connolly hits the winning runs with a boundary, finishing with a brilliant debut fifty as PBKS secure a three-wicket win over GT

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Cooper Connolly
Punjab (PBKS) vs Gujarat (GT) Live Score, IPL 2026 (Courtesy: Reuters)

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Match 4 of the Indian Premier League, where Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings play the Gujarat Titans led by Shubman Gill at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Tuesday, March 31.

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23:46 IST:
Until next time - That’s all from this game, where last season’s finalists, the Punjab Kings get the better of Gujarat Titans, setting the tone early in the season. Now, only two teams remain to take the field - Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants, who will battle it out at the Ekana Stadium on 1st April, Wednesday. The match will begin at 2 pm GMT (7:30 pm IST), and as always, you can join us early for all the build-up. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
23:52 IST:
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Undoubtedly, it is Cooper Connolly who wins the award for his match-winning 72* off 44. He says he was simply eager to get out there and share the field with world-class players. He adds that starting the season with a win was exactly what the side wanted. On his build-up, he describes it as a reset through a couple of practice days at home, time with family and friends, and a conscious decision to walk into the IPL as fresh as possible. Connolly says range hitting is not quite his thing. He identifies as a tempo player who relies on feel and lets his hands do the work rather than chasing big hits. He speaks warmly about his time working with Ricky Ponting, calling the first five days great and saying he is looking forward to what lies ahead in the tournament. On what was being said in the middle when the chase got difficult, Connolly reveals he kept it brief. He says that he felt calm and still believed the side was well placed. Details that Marco Jansen was composed, and Xavier Bartlett came out with a big smile on his face, which said it all. Connolly adds that the time he has spent with Xavier before made that partnership feel natural. He adds that he is looking forward to the rest of the tournament.
23:52 IST:
The victorious skipper of Punjab Kings - Shreyas Iyer says that he does not want to jinx anything and hopes that his hand will be fine. Adds that it was a pleasure to watch Cooper Connolly play some of those shots. To hit a bowler like Rashid Khan so cleanly and neatly takes a special talent. Iyer shares that he was more focused on his hand when they lost a couple of wickets quickly, and it got a bit tense but these things happen in cricket. He had the belief in Cooper, who was set and had a great mindset, already doing similar things for Australia. Mentions that after the 3rd over, they realised the wicket was on the slower side and bowling into the wicket and slower ones was the way to go here. Iyer praises Vijaykumar Vyshak and says he is carrying his form from last year's final and it is great to see him perform consistently. He admits he was a bit surprised when Gill placed a short-leg for him and also reckons it is good to see the captains attacking.
23:36 IST:
Presentation Time...
23:38 IST:
Let's hear from Xavier Bartlett - On hitting a six against Prasidh Krishna, Bartlett says he was anticipating the short ball and set himself up accordingly. He reveals a quick chat with Connolly at the other end, who was batting well and kept the message simple - pick up the ball, and if it's in your zone, go for it. Bartlett is glad it came off. Detailing about Buttler's catch that he took at long on, Bartlett credits that to the hours he puts into his fielding, and traces some of that athleticism back to his football days growing up. He says he timed the jump well and was glad it stuck. On the win, he calls it a great feeling to open the season with a victory at home, adding that playing in front of the Punjab crowd made it sweeter.
23:36 IST:
The captain of Gujarat Titans - Shubman Gill appreciates a strong bowling effort but concedes the side lost its grip in the final four to five overs, allowing the runs to flow too freely. Gill reveals the dressing room read the pitch as a 170-180 surface, not a 200-plus one. He says the target felt within reach at one stage but wickets kept falling at the wrong time and the side failed to bat through the back end. On the conditions, he notes the older ball made it hard to hit straight, with the pitch offering little pace and even less grip in the second innings. Gill explains the ball got wet due to rain during their bowling, which killed the grip off the surface and made it harder to contain in the second innings. Bishop asks Gill whether Prasidh Krishna was brought into the attack a little too late. To which, Gill concedes he could have brought Prasidh on earlier but insists the side stayed in the game till the end and there will always be questions in hindsight. He backs Ashok Sharma, saying he bowled well both up front and at the death, and believes the youngster will only grow in value with more game time. Gill speaks warmly of him as a hard worker and a fine fielder, adding that a camp meeting a couple of months ago left him genuinely impressed. Signing off, Gill keeps his message to the team simple - well done, hard luck, stay intense, keep giving everything.
23:32 IST:
Late surge not enough for GT - Gujarat can take plenty of positives from their bowling effort, though Shubman Gill might feel he missed a few tricks with his changes. Rabada did provide the early breakthrough but proved a bit expensive, while Rashid Khan was back to his economical best and chipped in with a wicket as well, even as they were largely chasing the game. The tide began to turn when Gill introduced Prasidh in the 13th over, and he made an instant impact, picking up three wickets in quick succession to give them a real sniff. One could argue he might have been brought on earlier, but the damage done prior to that meant the Titans ultimately didn’t have enough to get over the line. 
23:31 IST:
PBKS take charge after GT slip - Earlier in the game, Gujarat Titans posted a total that felt below par on this wicket. None of their batters managed to convert starts, with Gill and Buttler both falling in their 30s, while Phillips chipped in with a cameo. However, the lack of meaningful partnerships through the middle overs meant the innings lost momentum badly, and they were unable to finish with a late flourish as well. Jansen and Chahal were the chief damage-causers with the ball for PBKS, combining for figures of 3/48 in their 8 overs. Vijaykumar Vyshak was also outstanding, picking up a three-fer while operating in the tougher phases of the innings.
23:41 IST:
Debut delight for Connolly - Despite losing Arya early, Punjab got off to a strong start through Connolly and Prabhsimran Singh, with both showcasing their class and power to add over 50 in the Powerplay and 76 in total before Singh was dismissed. Iyer then joined the Australian in the middle and the duo stitched together another solid stand, making the chase look straightforward. However, the tide turned when Iyer took a blow on his right hand from Cooper and fell on the very next ball. Punjab suddenly slipped from 110/2 to 118/6, but the positive for them was that Connolly was still at the crease. He kept his composure, bringing up his maiden IPL fifty on debut in fine fashion and ensured he guided his side over the line, staying unbeaten on 72 off 44, with Jansen and Xavier Bartlett also playing handy supporting roles.
23:23 IST:
PBKS edge a twisted tale - Punjab Kings kick off their campaign with a win, but my word, they made it far harder than it needed to be in what turned out to be a thriller filled with twists and turns. They will be more relieved than delighted, having let things slip into a tricky situation, and the middle order will certainly come under scrutiny. Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, fought back admirably to turn it into a contest, but will feel it just slipped away from them in the end, with Cooper Connolly standing tall for the Kings on his debut.
23:22 IST:
19.1: Washington Sundar to Cooper Connolly, FOUR! That's it! A poetic end to what has been an extremely competitive game of cricket in New Chandigarh. And it is the 22-year-old Aussie who stands tall at the end, repaying his team’s faith at number three with a debut knock that will be remembered for a long time. Sundar fires it in, full and on the off stump line. Cooper Connolly presses forward and executes a high-quality cover drive, through the gap between cover and point for a boundary to finish things off in style. Cooper Connolly stays unbeaten on 72 off just 44 balls. PUNJAB KINGS WIN BY 3 WICKETS!
23:24 IST:
Amar Panicker says

PBKS vs GT Live: Connolly seals win with debut fifty

Cooper Connolly finishes it in style, striking the winning boundary to seal a three-wicket victory for Punjab Kings. The young Australian caps off a superb debut innings with a composed and match-winning knock, guiding his side home under pressure. It was a calm finish, as Connolly backed away and pierced the covers to find the fence. On a night where wickets kept falling, he stood firm and showed maturity beyond his years. Punjab Kings begin their IPL 2026 campaign with a strong win, powered by a memorable debut performance.

Punjab Kings win by 3 wickets

23:21 IST:
We are going to the last over! Punjab Kings need just 2 runs to win now. Can Washington Sundar pull off something special here?
Score 161/7
BatsmanCooper Connolly 68(43b 4*4 5*6)
BowlerPrasidh Krishna 4-0-29-3
23:20 IST:
18.6: Prasidh Krishna to Cooper Connolly, An attempted yorker, aimed at the toes. Cooper Connolly nicely nudges it down to long on for a single and retains the strike. 14 runs from Prasidh Krishna's last over. He ends his spell with figures of 4-0-29-3.
23:22 IST:
Amar Panicker says

PBKS vs GT Live: Bartlett, Connolly push Punjab to brink of win

Punjab Kings are right on top now, with Xavier Bartlett and Cooper Connolly delivering a decisive push in the 18th over. Bartlett set the tone with a powerful pull for six over deep midwicket, bringing the equation down sharply. Connolly followed it up with a clever boundary, keeping the pressure firmly on Gujarat Titans. Despite Prasidh Krishna’s efforts, PBKS have kept the scoreboard ticking with smart batting. With just 10 needed now and DLS also in their favour, Punjab are within touching distance of sealing a strong opening win.

23:19 IST:
18.5: Prasidh Krishna to Xavier Bartlett, Short and outside off, with a bit of pace taken off. Xavier Bartlett drags it across and aerially with a pull shot to deep mid-wicket for a single.
23:18 IST:
18.4: Prasidh Krishna to Cooper Connolly, Tries the yorker, but it ends in a low full toss, on middle. Cooper Connolly laces it through covers for a single.
23:18 IST:
18.3: Prasidh Krishna to Cooper Connolly, FOUR! JUST OVER! Pace off and short into the bodyline. Cooper Connolly waits for the ball to arrive, and pulls it. Hits it more off the top edge, but he manages to clear the fielder at short fine leg and finds the fence. The Kings are in touching distance of getting a famous win. 5 needed from 9 balls.
23:17 IST:
18.2: Prasidh Krishna to Xavier Bartlett, Pitched a little fuller, on off, Xavier Bartlett gets on the front foot and drives it to short cover where Kagiso Rabada makes a fumble while diving, and allows a single.
23:17 IST:
The ball has been lost. The umpire selects a replacement now. With that clutch shot, the Kings are ahead once again.
23:15 IST:
18.1: Prasidh Krishna to Xavier Bartlett, SIX! Bartlett says, I can sort this out, mate! Krishna goes into the pitch at pace, on top of off. Xavier Bartlett waits on it, stands tall and confidently pulls it flatly behind deep mid-wicket for a cracking six. That is such a magnificent shot by the tailender. 150 UP FOR PUNJAB KINGS! 10 needed off 11 balls now.
Score 147/7
BatsmanXavier Bartlett 3(2b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerAshok Sharma 3-0-31-1
23:14 IST:
17.6: Ashok Sharma to Xavier Bartlett, Straighter and fuller, on middle, Bartlett flicks it through square leg for a single.
23:13 IST:
17.5: Ashok Sharma to Xavier Bartlett, At pace and on a length in that corridor outside off, Bartlett leans forward and eases it with soft hands, guiding it through mid-wicket for a couple. Rashid charges in from deep mid-wicket but cannot cut it off cleanly, and the batters are up and running for the second.
23:13 IST:
Number 7 goes down for Punjab Kings. Xavier Bartlett is the next man in.
23:12 IST:
17.4: Ashok Sharma to Marco Jansen, OUT! CAUGHT! Thrown into the furnace, Ashok Sharma has provided a crucial breakthrough and has justified his captain's trust in him. A slower ball from Sharma, on a length, outside off. Marco Jansen backs away a bit to create room to go up and over cover, but ends up hitting it early and half-heartedly. Chips it to the right of cover where Shubman Gill takes a fine catch under pressure. Punjab Kings are 144/7, needing 19 runs from 14 balls.
23:10 IST:
17.3: Ashok Sharma to Marco Jansen, Good comeback by the debutant! Hard length, at 141.8 kph, on top of off. Marco Jansen stands tall and bunts it watchfully back to the bowler.
23:10 IST:
17.3: Ashok Sharma to Marco Jansen, WIDE! Tries to keep the ball away from the arc, but Ashok misses his radar completely and sprays it beyond the tramline. Marco lets it be. Wide given. 19 needed off 16 balls.
23:09 IST:
17.2: Ashok Sharma to Marco Jansen, Play and a miss! Short of a good length, fairly outside off. Marco Jansen looks to smash it past cover, but misses as the ball nips away from him. A precious dot ball.
23:09 IST:
17.1: Ashok Sharma to Cooper Connolly, Back of a length, on off. Cooper Connolly throws everything at it, trying to pull, but slices it over mid off for a single. 
23:08 IST:
Change? Yes, Ashok Sharma (2-0-26-0) comes back into the attack now.
Score 142/6
BatsmanMarco Jansen 9(7b 0*4 1*6)
BowlerPrasidh Krishna 3-0-15-3
23:07 IST:
16.6: Prasidh Krishna to Marco Jansen, A bit of a harsh call and Gujarat Titans straightaway opt for a review for a wide given. Seeing Jansen shuffling outside leg, Prasidh rolls his fingers on the leather and bangs it short, outside off. Marco lets it pass and a wide is signalled. The revised guideline confirms that the ball is passing well within that and it is deemed a fair delivery.
23:09 IST:
Amar Panicker

PBKS vs GT Live: DRS drama and Jansen six keep Punjab alive

A dramatic over as Gujarat Titans successfully overturn a wide call via DRS, with Shubman Gill quick to review and get the decision reversed. Amid the tension, Marco Jansen provided a crucial counterpunch, smashing Prasidh Krishna for a massive 82m six over wide long-on after clearing his front leg. Cooper Connolly continues to rotate strike, but PBKS still need momentum after their collapse. The mix of sharp captaincy, tight bowling and timely hitting is keeping this contest alive as the chase heads into a decisive phase.

23:05 IST:
16.5: Prasidh Krishna to Cooper Connolly, Spears one on a fuller length, on middle. Cooper Connolly tries to whip it over square leg, but inside edges onto the front pad. The ball rolls in front of square on the off side and they cross over for a single.
23:05 IST:
16.4: Prasidh Krishna to Cooper Connolly, Nails the yorker in, does Prasidh, from around the stump. Cooper Connolly carves it out to extra cover. Jansen sniffs a single, but Connolly is going nowhere.
23:04 IST:
16.3: Prasidh Krishna to Marco Jansen, Full and straight, around off, Marco Jansen crisply drives to long off for a single.
23:03 IST:
16.3: Prasidh Krishna to Marco Jansen, WIDE! The pressure is reversed on the bowler now! Krishna tries the slower one, wide outside off and full, but it breaches the tramline. Jansen leaves. Wide called. 23 needed off 22 balls now.
23:03 IST:
16.2: Prasidh Krishna to Marco Jansen, SIX! Out come the long levers! Back of a length from Krishna, on top of middle. Marco Jansen gets the ball at a comfortable height and with no intentions to keep it down, he heaves it over long on for a massive six. 
23:02 IST:
16.1: Prasidh Krishna to Marco Jansen, Nagging length, at 136.2 kph, on off. Marco Jansen taps it back to the bowler.
Score 133/6
BatsmanCooper Connolly 60(37b 3*4 5*6)
BowlerKagiso Rabada 3-0-34-1
23:01 IST:
15.6: Kagiso Rabada to Cooper Connolly, SIX! This is just high quality batting from the debutant! Short from KG Rabada again, but this time, Connolly is well-prepared for it. Stands tall, gets under the ball and pulls it behind deep square leg for a mammoth six. Punjab Kings need 30 from 24 balls.
23:03 IST:
Amar Panicker says

PBKS vs GT Live: Connolly fifty lifts Punjab amid collapse

Cooper Connolly continues to stand tall amid the collapse, bringing up a composed half-century on debut and keeping Punjab Kings in the hunt. He capped off the over with a superb pull shot off Kagiso Rabada, fetching a short ball from outside off and sending it over deep square leg for six. It was a pressure-releasing hit at a crucial stage. With wickets falling at the other end, Connolly’s knock has provided stability and belief. Punjab needed someone to step up, and the debutant has delivered under pressure in impressive fashion.

23:00 IST:
15.5: Kagiso Rabada to Cooper Connolly, Smell that leather, mate! A pinpoint short ball, on the bodyline, cramping the batter for room. Cooper Connolly drops down his wrists and lets it fly back to Buttler.
23:00 IST:
15.4: Kagiso Rabada to Marco Jansen, Hard length, on top of off, Marco Jansen backs away and runs it to deep backward point for a single.
22:59 IST:
15.3: Kagiso Rabada to Marco Jansen, Nice and full, on off, driven to mid off.
22:58 IST:
15.2: Kagiso Rabada to Cooper Connolly, Touch fullish, around off, Cooper Connolly drives it to deep point for a single.
22:58 IST:
15.1: Kagiso Rabada to Cooper Connolly, FOUR! That's an extraordinary shot from this kid! FIFTY FOR COOPER CONNOLLY! What a way to announce himself on his IPL debut. Back of a length, outside off. Connolly climbs on it and nails the square cut to perfection, through the short third and backward point gap for a crisp boundary. A gem of a knock from the young Aussie, despite whatever's unraveled on the other end. His presence till the end is of utmost importance for the Punjab Kings now.
Score 121/6
BatsmanCooper Connolly 49(33b 2*4 4*6)
BowlerPrasidh Krishna 2-0-6-3
22:56 IST:
14.6: Prasidh Krishna to Cooper Connolly, Touch fuller and around off, Cooper Connolly drives it on the up through covers for one more.
22:58 IST:
Amar Panicker says

PBKS vs GT Live: Prasidh’s triple strike leaves Punjab in trouble

The collapse has deepened for Punjab Kings, now six down after Prasidh Krishna picked up his third wicket. Marcus Stoinis departed for a duck, miscuing a short ball straight to Rashid Khan at third man. It’s been a devastating spell from Prasidh, who has turned the game on its head in a matter of overs. PBKS, once cruising, now find themselves under serious pressure despite the manageable asking rate. Cooper Connolly remains at the crease, but with wickets tumbling around him, the challenge has suddenly become far more complicated.

22:58 IST:
Will the extra ball cost Prasidh Krishna?
22:56 IST:
14.6: Prasidh Krishna to Cooper Connolly, WIDE! Slower bouncer, on middle, but too high, Cooper Connolly ducks under it. Wided.
22:55 IST:
14.5: Prasidh Krishna to Marco Jansen, Back of a length and outside off, Marco Jansen punches it to sweeper cover for one.
22:55 IST:
It is going down badly for the Punjab Kings now. Prasidh Krishna has torn through them since his introduction. In comes Marco Jansen at number 8.
22:54 IST:
14.4: Prasidh Krishna to Marcus Stoinis, OUT! TAKEN! What actually is happening here? Punjab Kings are losing their way here, and Prasidh Krishna gets his third now. He bangs this into the pitch and just outside off. Much like Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis tries to upper cut it towards third man, but does not go through the shot fully. He looks to time it but ends up giving an easy catch to Rashid Khan at third man. A two-baller for Stoinis and Punjab are feeling the pressure now.
22:53 IST:
14.3: Prasidh Krishna to Marcus Stoinis, Good length and on middle, angling in, Marcus Stoinis blocks it out.
22:53 IST:
STRATEGIC BREAK! Absolutely shellshocked, the Punjab Kings are right now with what has hit them since the last few overs. From a very comfortable 110/2, they have slipped down badly to 118/5, losing Shreyas, Wadhera and now Shashank en route. Holding back Prasidh Krishna’s introduction has worked like a charm for the Titans, it seems. The Kings still need 45 runs from 32 balls, and with Cooper Connolly well set at one end, they will fancy their chances of pulling this back. He has been kind of starved for strike, and is joined by his country-mate and senior pro, Marcus Stoinis, who walks in at number 7.
22:49 IST:
14.2: Prasidh Krishna to Shashank Singh, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Prasidh Krishna's golden arm works again. He hits the length hard at around 137 clicks, on off, gets some extra bounce as well. Shashank Singh stays back and tries to run it down to third man, but only manages to get a thin outside edge behind, where Jos Buttler takes an easy catch. Punjab Kings have lost their last 3 wickets for just 8 runs, and GT are clawing their way back here.
22:48 IST:
14.1: Prasidh Krishna to Shashank Singh, Fuller and on middle, Shashank Singh tucks it away to short mid-wicket.
Score 118/4
BatsmanShashank Singh 4(3b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerWashington Sundar 3-0-23-1
22:47 IST:
13.6: Washington Sundar to Shashank Singh, Shorter in length and on off, Shashank Singh steps across and nudges it through mid-wicket for one more. Just 8 runs and 2 wickets in the last two overs.
22:49 IST:
Amar Panicker says

PBKS vs GT Live: Sundar strikes as PBKS lose Wadhera

Washington Sundar has delivered a crucial breakthrough, dismissing Nehal Wadhera and tightening Gujarat Titans’ grip on the game. Wadhera looked to go inside-out over cover but got too close to the ball, failing to find elevation and picking out Shubman Gill at short cover. It’s a wicket that shifts momentum further after earlier strikes, with PBKS now under pressure in the middle overs. Sundar has kept things tight alongside the breakthrough, while the batters are struggling to find fluency. Gujarat Titans are slowly clawing their way back into control.

22:46 IST:
13.5: Washington Sundar to Cooper Connolly, Quicker one, full and on leg, Cooper Connolly works it through mid-wicket for one.
22:46 IST:
13.4: Washington Sundar to Cooper Connolly, Fires this one full and down the leg, Cooper Connolly fails to clip it away and gets hit on the pads.
22:45 IST:
13.3: Washington Sundar to Shashank Singh, Flatter, full and on middle, Shashank Singh eases it to long on for a run.
22:45 IST:
13.2: Washington Sundar to Shashank Singh, Flighted, full and on middle, Shashank Singh flicks it away through backward square leg for a brace.
22:45 IST:
Well, well. The tide has changed a bit in the last couple of overs. 110/2 becomes 113/4 for the Punjab Kings. Shashank Singh walks in at number 6.
22:44 IST:
13.1: Washington Sundar to Nehal Wadhera, OUT! TAKEN! Washington Sundar gets a wicket now, and suddenly the scene has changed a bit here. This is floated, full and around off, Nehal Wadhera goes inside out to loft it over cover but gets too close to the ball. He fails to get the elevation and hits it hard but straight to Shubman Gill at short cover, who takes a sharp catch. The Titans are pulling things back now.
22:44 IST:
Washington Sundar (2-0-18-0) is brought back on. PBKS need 50 runs from 42 balls.
Score 113/3
BatsmanNehal Wadhera 3(5b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerPrasidh Krishna 1-0-3-1
22:43 IST:
12.6: Prasidh Krishna to Nehal Wadhera, Great effort! Pitched up and just around off, Nehal Wadhera drives it crisply but cannot keep it down. Sai Sudharsan at short cover flies to his left and tries to grab it with his outstretched hands but fails to hold on to it. It would have been a screamer. They cross.
22:46 IST:
Amar Panicker says

PBKS vs GT Live: Prasidh strikes, Titans claw back control

Gujarat Titans have pulled things back with a crucial double moment in this phase. Prasidh Krishna struck first ball to dismiss Shreyas Iyer, who miscued a flick straight to deep square leg shortly after receiving treatment. It was a soft dismissal at a key time. Earlier, Rashid Khan had broken the 76-run stand by removing Prabhsimran Singh. Despite a fifty partnership between Prabhsimran and Connolly, PBKS have lost momentum. There was also a chance missed as Sai Sudharsan dropped Wadhera at cover. GT are now back in the contest heading into the middle overs.

22:42 IST:
12.5: Prasidh Krishna to Nehal Wadhera, Slower one, full and on middle, Nehal Wadhera tucks it to short mid-wicket.
22:41 IST:
12.4: Prasidh Krishna to Nehal Wadhera, Short of a length and outside off, Nehal Wadhera cuts it away to deep point for a brace.
22:41 IST:
12.3: Prasidh Krishna to Nehal Wadhera, Back of a length and on off, Nehal Wadhera dabs it down to point.
22:40 IST:
12.2: Prasidh Krishna to Nehal Wadhera, On a length and on middle, Nehal Wadhera blocks it out.
22:40 IST:
Immediate impact by Krishna. But one wonders, is it too little too late for the Titans? You cannot be sure of anything in this format, so we better stay out of predictions, aye? In walks Nehal Wadhera at number 5.
22:38 IST:
12.1: Prasidh Krishna to Shreyas Iyer, OUT! CAUGHT! This is exactly why everyone was wondering where Prasidh Krishna is, as he has the knack of picking wickets. He comes in and strikes on his very first ball. This is fuller and down the leg side. Shreyas Iyer looks to pick it off and whip it away using his wrists, but maybe the injury plays its part here. He fails to get the timing and ends up hitting it straight to deep mid-wicket, where Washington Sundar makes no mistake. Iyer is absolutely livid with himself but has to walk back now. Punjab Kings are 110/3, still needing 53 runs in 47 balls.
22:38 IST:
And finally, Prasidh Krishna is brought into the attack, replacing Ashok Sharma. Punjab Kings need 53 runs from 48 balls.
Score 110/2
BatsmanCooper Connolly 47(30b 2*4 4*6)
BowlerRashid Khan 4-0-29-1
22:37 IST:
11.6: Rashid Khan to Cooper Connolly, Another short delivery, outside off, Cooper Connolly punches it with nice timing through cover-point for a brace. Rashid Khan finishes a good spell with figures of 4-0-29-1, amidst all the chaos.
22:40 IST:
Amar Panicker says

PBKS Live: Iyer in pain after accidental blow in field

A worrying moment for Punjab Kings as Shreyas Iyer is down after being struck while fielding. The ball, hit firmly by Cooper Connolly towards the long-off region, appears to have caught Iyer awkwardly near the wrist. The physios are out immediately, and he is clearly in discomfort as treatment begins. The numbing spray is being applied, with teammates checking in, including Connolly, who looked concerned despite the accidental hit. PBKS will be hoping it’s nothing serious, as Iyer’s presence remains crucial both as captain and batter in this contest. The good news is that Iyer is batting.

IPL 2026 Live Score: PBKS (110/2 in 12 ovs), (Connolly 47*, Iyer 18*) 

22:39 IST:
Goodness me, Shreyas Iyer takes a nasty blow at the non-striker's end. He is down on the ground, gets rid of his helmet and is grimacing in pain. Cooper Connolly rushes toward his skipper and checks out on him with concern. The replay shows Shreyas instinctively reacted to the ball coming at him, sticking out his right hand in self-defense, only to take the impact flush on the right wrist. The physio is out and an ice pack is being applied to the bruised area. Out comes the magic spray now. As usual, the spray does its job and he is good to continue now.
22:34 IST:
11.5: Rashid Khan to Cooper Connolly, Oh..that must have hurt! This is short again and around off, Cooper Connolly absolutely smacks the leather out of the ball, down the ground. It flies in a flash towards Shreyas Iyer at the other end, who instinctively gets his right hand out to save himself, taking a hard blow on it. He is rolling on the ground in agony here.
22:32 IST:
11.4: Rashid Khan to Shreyas Iyer, Drops it short and outside off, Shreyas Iyer cuts it to deep point for a run.
22:32 IST:
11.3: Rashid Khan to Cooper Connolly, Tossed up, full and on middle, Cooper Connolly works it off the inner half of the bat through square leg for single.
22:32 IST:
11.2: Rashid Khan to Cooper Connolly, SIX! Short and punished! Dragged back from Rashid, on middle. Cooper Connolly pounces on it quickly. He uses his fast hands to get under it and smokes it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
22:31 IST:
11.1: Rashid Khan to Shreyas Iyer, Floated, short and on middle, Shreyas Iyer moves back and heaves it over deep mid-wicket for a single. 100 UP FOR PBKS!
22:31 IST:
Prasidh Krishna has surprisingly not been utilised as yet. Rashid Khan will bowl out. 3-0-18-1 so far for the Afghan leggie.
Score 99/2
BatsmanShreyas Iyer 16(8b 0*4 2*6)
BowlerAshok Sharma 2-0-26-0
22:30 IST:
10.6: Ashok Sharma to Shreyas Iyer, Hits the length hard and around off, Shreyas Iyer opens the face of his bat and punches it with sweet timing, but only for a single to deep point.
22:30 IST:
10.5: Ashok Sharma to Shreyas Iyer, Short again and outside off, Shreyas Iyer backs away and slaps it from the toe-end of the bat, but once again fails to beat extra cover.
22:29 IST:
10.4: Ashok Sharma to Shreyas Iyer, Back of a length and around off, Shreyas Iyer stabs it out towards extra cover.
22:29 IST:
10.3: Ashok Sharma to Shreyas Iyer, SIX! Much more in control this time! Short of a length and on middle, angling in, it does not bounce that much. Shreyas Iyer picks up the length early, swivels and pulls it well over the deep square leg fence for half a dozen more.
22:28 IST:
10.2: Ashok Sharma to Shreyas Iyer, SIX! Not in control but goes all the way! Ashok Sharma bangs in quick and sharp bouncer, on middle and leg. Shreyas Iyer gets a bit hurried, takes his eyes off but goes through the hook shot. The ball takes the top edge and flies over fine leg for a biggie.
22:28 IST:
Uh, oh! It has started to drizzle in New Chandigarh. The ground staff are ready near the covers if need be. Looks like a passing shower, as the umpires tell to continue. Let's hope rain doesn't interrupt.
22:27 IST:
10.1: Ashok Sharma to Shreyas Iyer, Back of a length and on middle, Shreyas Iyer stays back and pats it to the off side.
Score 86/2
BatsmanCooper Connolly 38(26b 2*4 3*6)
BowlerRashid Khan 3-0-18-1
22:26 IST:
9.6: Rashid Khan to Cooper Connolly, On middle at 93.3 kph, Cooper Connolly watchfully bunts it into the cover region.
22:33 IST:
Amar Panicker says

Punjab Kings Live: Rain at Mullanpur?

Rashid Khan has delivered a timely breakthrough, dismissing Prabhsimran Singh with a delivery that straightened just enough to induce a mistimed shot. After being under pressure earlier, Rashid will feel he has done his job by breaking a key stand. However, there’s now a new concern — rain. Drizzle is beginning to hover around Mullanpur, and conditions could interrupt play. The good news for Punjab Kings is that they are currently ahead of the DLS par score, which could prove crucial if the weather worsens. This phase suddenly carries added significance.

IPL 2026 Live Score: PBKS (86/2 in 10 ovs), (Connolly 38*, Iyer 2*) 

22:25 IST:
9.5: Rashid Khan to Shreyas Iyer, Tossed up around off, once again the googly. Iyer prods forward to defend, gets an inside edge towards mid-wicket for a single. 
22:25 IST:
9.4: Rashid Khan to Shreyas Iyer, Slip and short leg in place. Rashid drops it short of a length outside off, the googly at 90.6 kph. Iyer rocks back to cut it square to the left of sweeper cover for a brace.
22:25 IST:
A timely breakthrough for the Gujarat Titans. That brings skipper Shreyas Iyer out to the middle now. A short leg is in place for him.
22:23 IST:
9.3: Rashid Khan to Prabhsimran Singh, OUT! IN THE AIR AND CAUGHT! Rashid ends this 76-run partnership and provides a big wicket that the Titans were desperate for. Fuller and flatter on the middle stump line. Prabhsimran Singh shimmies down the track and tries to loft it over the long on fielder, but fails to get underneath it cleanly and mistimes it straight to Prasidh Krishna stationed at long on. Prasidh takes a flat catch in the deep. Punjab Kings are 83/2, needing 80 runs from 63 balls.
22:23 IST:
9.2: Rashid Khan to Cooper Connolly, Flat and quick, full on leg. Cooper Connolly flicks it between long on and deep mid-wicket for a single.
22:22 IST:
9.1: Rashid Khan to Prabhsimran Singh, Short, outside off, Prabhsimran Singh cuts it off the back foot to deep backward point for a single.
Score 81/1
BatsmanCooper Connolly 37(24b 2*4 3*6)
BowlerWashington Sundar 2-0-18-0
22:21 IST:
8.6: Washington Sundar to Cooper Connolly, Drifts it into the batter, on a length, on off. Cooper Connolly hangs back and stabs it to the right of the bowler. Washington gets across to his right and cuts the ball. Seeing Connolly charge for a single, he gets rid of the ball to the keeper, but Cooper makes home before the throw. Decent comeback by Sundar after being hit for a six in the first ball.
22:21 IST:
8.5: Washington Sundar to Prabhsimran Singh, Overpitched outside off. Prabhsimran Singh carves it through cover for an easy run.
22:20 IST:
8.4: Washington Sundar to Cooper Connolly, A round-arm delivery, short on the middle stump. Cooper Connolly whips it across to deep mid-wicket for a single.
22:20 IST:
8.3: Washington Sundar to Cooper Connolly, Slides one into the batter from around the stump. On a length and this is punched straight back at the bowler.
22:19 IST:
8.2: Washington Sundar to Prabhsimran Singh, Into the blockhole, on off, carved past mid off for one.
22:19 IST:
8.1: Washington Sundar to Prabhsimran Singh, SIX! The ball is just sailing over the fence! A friendly half volley on the stumps. Prabhsimran Singh with easy pickings there as he drops down on one knee and executes the slog sweep massively over deep mid-wicket for a six.
Score 72/1
BatsmanPrabhsimran Singh 28(19b 1*4 3*6)
BowlerRashid Khan 2-0-13-0
22:18 IST:
7.6: Rashid Khan to Prabhsimran Singh, Around the pads, on a good length. Prabhsimran Singh gets across and jabs it through backward square leg for a single. Punjab Kings need 91 from 72 balls.
22:24 IST:
Amar Panicker says

PBKS vs GT Live: Connolly targets Rashid as Sundar under pressure

Punjab Kings are beginning to split their approach smartly, with Cooper Connolly taking on Rashid Khan while Prabhsimran Singh looks to attack Washington Sundar. Rashid, in particular, hasn’t quite found his ideal length, hovering between short and full without consistency. The lack of sharp turn has also reduced his threat, allowing batters to line him up more comfortably than usual. For Gujarat Titans, this phase is slipping slightly as PBKS look to dictate terms. Rashid will need to quickly adjust and find his rhythm to regain control of the middle overs.

IPL 2026 Live Score: PBKS (72/1 in 8 ovs), (Connolly 36*, Prabhsimran 278)     
 

 

22:18 IST:
7.5: Rashid Khan to Prabhsimran Singh, A flipper outside off, short in length. Prabhsimran Singh tries to cut it through the point and third man gap, but finds the man at backward point.
22:18 IST:
7.4: Rashid Khan to Prabhsimran Singh, Too full, on middle and off. Prabhsimran Singh squeezes it back to the bowler.
22:17 IST:
7.3: Rashid Khan to Cooper Connolly, Fuller and on leg at 88.7 kph, Cooper Connolly leans on with a big stride and eases it through mid on for an easy single. Sensible cricket.
22:16 IST:
7.2: Rashid Khan to Cooper Connolly, SIX! That's gone many a mile! Dropped short and on off by Rashid. Cooper Connolly stands in his crease with barely any footwork and nails the pull shot over the cow corner fence for a massive six. 
22:16 IST:
7.1: Rashid Khan to Cooper Connolly, Fires one on a length, on leg. Cooper Connolly is hurried on the back foot, tries to whip it leg side, but wears on the front pad.
Score 64/1
BatsmanPrabhsimran Singh 27(16b 1*4 3*6)
BowlerWashington Sundar 1-0-9-0
22:15 IST:
6.6: Washington Sundar to Prabhsimran Singh, Touch short, outside off. Crisply cut off the back foot by Prabhsimran, but straight to the backward point fielder.
22:14 IST:
6.5: Washington Sundar to Prabhsimran Singh, SIX! Now, that's the shot of a confident batter! Sundar gives the ball some flight and keeps it full and outside off, landing it right in the arc. Prabhsimran Singh gets down on his knee and slogs it cleanly over long off for a big six.
22:17 IST:
Amar Panicker says

PBKS vs GT Live: Prabhsimran not backing down

That was a gift, and Prabhsimran Singh made sure it didn’t go unpunished. The delivery by Washington Sundar was right in his hitting arc, served up with little margin for error, and he pounced on it confidently.

IPL 2026 Live Score: PBKS (64/1 in 7 ovs), (Connolly 29*, Prabhsimran 27*) 

22:14 IST:
6.4: Washington Sundar to Cooper Connolly, Flattens the trajectory and quickens the pace on a shorter length. Cooper Connolly rushes onto the back foot and drags it to long on for a single.
22:13 IST:
6.3: Washington Sundar to Prabhsimran Singh, Wide outside off at 84.4 kph, on a length, Prabhsimran cuts it to deep point for a single. This brings up the 50-run partnership between Singh and Connolly.
22:13 IST:
6.2: Washington Sundar to Prabhsimran Singh, A sharp off break, smidge fuller on off. Prabhsimran Singh tries to slap it through cover, but inside edges onto the back pad.
22:13 IST:
6.1: Washington Sundar to Cooper Connolly, Short from around the stump, on off. Cooper Connolly waits for the ball to grip and then punches it to deep extra cover for a single.
22:13 IST:
Strategic Break! Well, not much difference between the two sides after the Powerplay, but the Punjab Kings will feel they are slightly ahead in the chase because they have had a good idea about the conditions. The ball is also coming onto the bat a bit better, and with a lot of batting left, the Kings are in a stronger position. Gujarat Titans need wickets, and only that can get them back in this game. They will hope their spinners can have the same impact as Chahal. Here is Washington Sundar to bowl after the break.
Score 55/1
BatsmanPrabhsimran Singh 20(12b 1*4 2*6)
BowlerRashid Khan 1-0-5-0
22:09 IST:
5.6: Rashid Khan to Prabhsimran Singh, A short ball, outside off, punched off the back foot to extra cover. Punjab Kings end their Powerplay with 55/1 on the board.
22:13 IST:
Amar Panicker says

IPL 2026 Live: So close yet so far

A moment of drama as Prabhsimran Singh survives a close LBW call against Rashid Khan. The leg-break struck him in front as he attempted a sweep, and he was given out on-field. However, Prabhsimran opted for the review, and UltraEdge revealed a faint inside edge onto the thigh guard. The decision was overturned, much to Punjab Kings’ relief. It was a sharp call under pressure, and one that keeps PBKS steady in the early phase. Rashid, meanwhile, continues to look threatening despite being denied a wicket here.

IPL 2026 Live Score: PBKS (55/1 in 6 ovs), (Connolly 22*, Prabhsimran 20*) 

22:09 IST:
5.5: Rashid Khan to Prabhsimran Singh, Decision reversed, successfully! Rashid dishes out a flat full ball, right in front of the middle stump and it is the googly as well. Prabhsimran Singh sits down to sweep it away, but it goes very close to the inside edge before the ball raps on the front pad. A confident appeal for LBW, and up goes the finger. However, Prabhsimran Singh is quick enough to review it as he believes there is a nick. And he is right. UltraEdge detects a clear spike when the ball is next to the bat, which saves Prabhsimran Singh.
22:07 IST:
5.4: Rashid Khan to Prabhsimran Singh, Quicker leg break, outside off, on a short length. Prabhsimran Singh late cuts it but finds the fielder at short third.
22:07 IST:
5.3: Rashid Khan to Cooper Connolly, Short again, on middle. Connolly pulls it aerially on the bounce to long on for a single. He moves to 27 (16).
22:07 IST:
5.2: Rashid Khan to Cooper Connolly, FOUR! Geez, that's been absolutely smashed! At almost 100 kph, shortish around off. Cooper stands tall, and spanks the ball ruthlessly down the ground for a cracking boundary, to the left of long off.
22:06 IST:
5.1: Rashid Khan to Cooper Connolly, Flatter leg break, on a length, on leg. Cooper Connolly rocks back to whip it across, but misses and wears it on the front thigh pad.
22:06 IST:
Skiddy time? Nope. It is Rashid Khan who has been summoned to roll his arm over now. He replaces Kagiso Rabada.
Score 50/1
BatsmanPrabhsimran Singh 20(9b 1*4 2*6)
BowlerAshok Sharma 1-0-13-0
22:05 IST:
4.6: Ashok Sharma to Prabhsimran Singh, FOUR! Plays the field nicely! Ashok Sharma goes a bit short again, on middle, pace on. Prabhsimran Singh backs away to access the off side. He knows there is no protection in the deep and crunches it over point for another boundary. 50 UP FOR PBKS.
22:09 IST:
Alan John says

PBKS Live Score: Gill has a lot to do

Ashok Sharma has been taken apart by Connolly and Prabhsimran here as the momentum is now completely with Punjab Kings. They aren't ready to wonder dying here. This is the same template that we saw last year and it seems like they're sticking with it. 

 IPL 2026 Live Score: PBKS (50/1 in 5 ovs), (Connolly 22*, Prabhsimran 20*) 

22:04 IST:
4.5: Ashok Sharma to Cooper Connolly, Takes pace off, hard length and on middle, Cooper Connolly heaves it to deep square leg for a single.
22:03 IST:
4.4: Ashok Sharma to Cooper Connolly, SIX! Best shot of the chase so far! Ashok Sharma comes around the wicket, lands this back of a length and just outside off. Cooper Connolly, with a high backlift, gives it a whippage and smashes it over the deep point fence for a biggie.
22:02 IST:
4.4: Ashok Sharma to Cooper Connolly, WIDE! Tries the slower one but spills it way down the leg side, Cooper Connolly goes down and tries to swipe at it but misses. Wided.
22:02 IST:
4.3: Ashok Sharma to Cooper Connolly, Short of a length and just outside off, Cooper Connolly gets hurried and ends up chopping it down on the off side.
22:01 IST:
4.2: Ashok Sharma to Cooper Connolly, Did that carry? Yes, but a very tough chance. Short of a length and on off, Cooper Connolly swats it hard down the pitch. Ashok Sharma, on his follow-through, gets his left hand down, but the ball just does not stick in.
22:00 IST:
4.1: Ashok Sharma to Prabhsimran Singh, Fuller in length and on middle, Prabhsimran Singh knocks it wide of mid on for a single.
22:03 IST:
After 4 overs, both teams meet on a similar score of 37/1. It is now time for the debutant, Ashok Sharma, to bowl. He replaces Mohammed Siraj. Have heard about him bowling genuine rockets in domestic cricket.
Score 37/1
BatsmanCooper Connolly 15(9b 1*4 1*6)
BowlerKagiso Rabada 2-0-22-1
22:01 IST:
3.6: Kagiso Rabada to Cooper Connolly, SIX! The Aussie gets going now! This is fuller delivery, on off. Cooper Connolly stays still this time. He extends his arms to get under it and clubs it over the long off fence for his maiden IPL six. 19 runs off the over.
22:02 IST:
Alan John says

PBKS vs GT Live: Connolly, Prabhsimran punish Rabada

Just when you thought GT were slowly getting some momentum, Prabhsimran and Connolly hit a combined three sixes to ruin Rabada's figures. The first two from Prabhsimran was sublime, one in front and the other in the third-man region. Connolly just dismissed Rabada from his presence and Punjab are back in the running in terms of the chase. 

 

IPL 2026 Live Score: PBKS (37/1 in 4 ovs), (Connolly 15*, Prabhsimran 15*) 

21:58 IST:
3.5: Kagiso Rabada to Cooper Connolly, Tries to be cheeky but no execution! An off-cutter, on a length and around off, Cooper Connolly shuffles across to play the scoop but misses due to the lack of pace.
21:58 IST:
3.4: Kagiso Rabada to Prabhsimran Singh, Touch fuller and on off, Prabhsimran Singh pushes it towards cover and scampers across for a quick single.
21:57 IST:
3.3: Kagiso Rabada to Prabhsimran Singh, Good length and on off, nips back in, Prabhsimran Singh looks to glide it between backward point and short third but ends up hitting it to the former.
22:08 IST:
3.2: Kagiso Rabada to Prabhsimran Singh, SIX MORE! The runs are starting to flow now. Rabada bangs this hard into the deck, but well outside off. Prabhsimran Singh slashes hard at it. The ball takes the top edge and flies all the way over the third man fence for half a dozen more.
21:56 IST:
3.1: Kagiso Rabada to Prabhsimran Singh, SIX! Take that, says Prabhsimran Singh! Kagiso Rabada goes fuller and on middle, angling in a bit. Singh gets his front leg out of the way and whips it away powerfully over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
Score 18/1
BatsmanCooper Connolly 9(7b 1*4 0*6)
BowlerMohammed Siraj 2-0-15-0
21:54 IST:
2.6: Mohammed Siraj to Cooper Connolly, FOUR! Finds the gap this time! Siraj pulls his length back slightly, on middle. Cooper Connolly has a heave across the line. Gets it from the inside half of the bat but the ball goes in the gap between mid on and mid-wicket for a boundary.
21:59 IST:
Alan John says

PBKS Live Score: Connolly gets going

Not the most convincing shot, but Cooper Connolly gets away with a boundary. The Aussie southpaw comes in with a big reputation in the Big Bash league, where he usually bats at No.3 and is replacing compatriot Josh Inglis in the lineup. The chase is on at the moment and the pressure is slowly building from Gujarat's end. 

IPL 2026 Live Score: PBKS (18/1 in 3 ovs), (Connolly 9*, Prabhsimran 2*) 

21:53 IST:
2.5: Mohammed Siraj to Cooper Connolly, Just over! A bit fuller and on middle, Cooper Connolly looks to loft it but mistimes his shot. The ball just goes over the head of Kagiso Rabada at mid on, who chases after it and dives into an imaginary pool to make the stop just before the ropes. Two taken.
21:53 IST:
2.4: Mohammed Siraj to Prabhsimran Singh, Length again, on off, Prabhsimran Singh pats it to the off side for a quick run.
21:52 IST:
2.3: Mohammed Siraj to Prabhsimran Singh, On a length and on middle, angling into the pads, Prabhsimran Singh glances it straight to short fine. A bit to either side and it would have been a boundary.
21:51 IST:
2.2: Mohammed Siraj to Cooper Connolly, Hits the length hard and around off, Cooper Connolly punches it through extra covers for a single.
21:51 IST:
2.1: Mohammed Siraj to Cooper Connolly, Back of a length and just outside off, angling away, Cooper Connolly slashes hard at it but fails to connect.
Score 10/1
BatsmanCooper Connolly 2(3b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerKagiso Rabada 1-0-3-1
21:50 IST:
1.6: Kagiso Rabada to Cooper Connolly, Touch fuller and on off, Cooper Connolly drives it on the up and square through backward point for one. Just 3 runs and a wicket from Rabada's first over!
21:49 IST:
1.5: Kagiso Rabada to Prabhsimran Singh, Good length and just around off, Prabhsimran Singh punches it through cover-point for his first run.
21:48 IST:
1.4: Kagiso Rabada to Cooper Connolly, Back of a length and outside off, Cooper Connolly cuts it through point for a single and gets off the mark.
21:47 IST:
1.3: Kagiso Rabada to Cooper Connolly, On a length and on middle, Cooper Connolly gets behind the line and blocks it out.
21:49 IST:
Not much impact from PBKS' impact player. A very impactful start for Rabada in the very first over, though, who had a middling 2025 in the IPL. Now then, one of the most interesting prospects in T20 cricket, Cooper Connolly, walks in at number 3. He is coming off a stellar BBL season as well.
21:47 IST:
1.2: Kagiso Rabada to Priyansh Arya, OUT! TAKEN! Kagiso Rabada strikes early. He bangs this hard into the deck, keeping the line on the middle and off the stumps. Priyansh Arya looks to take it on and goes for the pull shot, but the ball just gets big on him. He mistimes it high in the air towards mid-wicket, where the debutant, Ashok Sharma, settles under it. It almost bobbles out but he manages to hold on to it near his chest. Arya fails to make much impact and PBKS are 7/1, chasing 163 runs.
21:51 IST:
Alan John says

PBKS vs GT: Rabada gets Priyansh

The 2025 season was a rollercoaster ride for Rabada in the IPL and he is back to make amends. He starts with a short-pitched delivery to Priyansh Arya who skies it up in the air. Gujarat gets the wicket that they needed to get some momentum after they were restricted for 162. 

21:46 IST:
1.1: Kagiso Rabada to Priyansh Arya, BEATEN! Kagiso Rabada begins with a hard-length delivery, on off, angling it away from the left-hander. Priyansh Arya has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
21:45 IST:
Decent first over for both sides. But there was no movement for Siraj at all. Kagiso Rabada to operate from the opposite end.
Score 7/0
BatsmanPriyansh Arya 7(6b 0*4 1*6)
BowlerMohammed Siraj 1-0-7-0
21:44 IST:
0.6: Mohammed Siraj to Priyansh Arya, Pitched up and on middle and off, angling away, Priyansh Arya uses his feet to swipe it across the line. Gets an inside edge through backward square leg for a single. 7 runs off the first over then.
21:44 IST:
0.5: Mohammed Siraj to Priyansh Arya, SIX! Now, that's how you get underway in a chase! Mohammed Siraj lands this back of a length but well outside off. Priyansh Arya gets the chance to free his arms and carves it over the deep extra cover fence for a biggie.
21:46 IST:
Alan John says

PBKS Live Score: Priyansh finally frees up

After four good deliveries, Mohammed Siraj gives some width and Priyansh Arya pounces on it and sends the ball over the boundary. If Punjab needs to win here, they need the openers to deliver to chase the target down tonight in Mullanpur, where things have been a bit interesting to say the least. 

 

IPL 2026 Live Score: PBKS (6/0 in 0.5 ovs), (Priyansh 6*, Prabhsimran 0*) 

21:43 IST:
0.4: Mohammed Siraj to Priyansh Arya, Four dots in a row now! Good length and on middle and off, Priyansh Arya stays back and guides it away towards point.
21:42 IST:
0.3: Mohammed Siraj to Priyansh Arya, Excellent fielding! Touch fuller and on off, Priyansh Arya strides out and drives it firmly wide of short cover. Glenn Phillips puts in a full-length dive to his right to make a fine stop. It will take a lot more to beat him there.
21:42 IST:
0.2: Mohammed Siraj to Priyansh Arya, Short of a length and just outside off, Priyansh Arya looks to go after it, but loses balance and ends up stabbing it to short cover.
21:42 IST:
0.1: Mohammed Siraj to Priyansh Arya, Mohammed Siraj starts over the wicket! He lands this fuller and on off, no real movement. Priyansh Arya mistimes his drive of the bottom half of his bat back to the bowler.
21:41 IST:
Welcome back for the run chase. Shubman Gill has his troops in a huddle near the ropes before the Titans spread across the park to take their spots. Priyansh Arya, PBKS' impact sub, walks out to the crease, along with Prabhsimran Singh, to open. Gujarat Titans now with their Impact Substitute as Shahrukh Khan makes way for the paceman, Prasidh Krishna. It will be Mohammed Siraj to open the attack, with Priyansh taking the strike. A slip in place. Here we go!
21:39 IST:
... THE RUN CHASE ...
21:42 IST:
The hosts charged up for the pursuit - After a strong bowling display, the Punjab Kings will hope to replicate that with their batting effort as well. But remember, they do have an underwhelming record at this venue, and would be keen to improve on that as well. In equal measure, Gujarat Titans will need a collective bowling effort to prevent the Kings from crossing the line. It's quite windy out there, so the new ball phase will be a delicious one to watch out. Another solid battle between bat and ball coming up in the second dig. Run chase up next in a few minutes. Stay tuned.
21:42 IST:
Up for a quick chat with the broadcasters - Punjab Kings' Yuzvendra Chahal and the master at his craft, says that he is very happy with his performance. Adds that when he saw the wicket in the evening, it was dry. Mentions that when he saw the cutters from the pacers gripping, he knew he was in the game. Says that varying the pace was key on this wicket. Shares that he was bowling a bit quicker at the start but then varied his pace and lines as well. On being asked about Gill's wicket, he says that he bowled a couple of wide ones, then thought of taking a chance of attacking the stumps and it worked out.
21:43 IST:
Squeeze, strikes, shutdown - If the Powerplay belonged to Gujarat, the middle and the death phase saw the Punjab Kings claw their way back with discipline and control. Jansen and Yuzvendra Chahal turned the game. hitting the right lengths and varying pace smartly to choke the run flow, conceding just 48 runs in their combined effort of 8 overs. Vijaykumar Vyshak added another layer to the squeeze, banging in tough overs and striking thrice with bowling figures of 3/34. Buttler and Glenn Phillips added 36, but it felt more like survival than domination, and both fell trying to shift gears. As a result, the Titans couldn't get the desired finish and were restricted to below 170.
21:37 IST:
Silk start, sudden stumble - Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill picked up from last season like nothing changed, gliding through the Powerplay at 10 an over with pure, clean strokeplay. No slogging, just high-class batting on a belter. Sudharsan looked set before Marco Jansen cut him off in the restrictions, but Gill kept it flowing with crisp boundaries. The Gill-Buttler stand brought up 46, but a brief slowdown after the sixth over cost them Gill, with the Titans slipping to 83/2.
21:37 IST:
A job well done by the Kings - Well, it was a loooooooooooong 20th over, which refused to end, but despite 12 runs coming from it, Punjab Kings would be the happier of the two sides heading back into the dressing room. They conceded just 78 in the last ten overs to claw their way back in the contest and restrict the Titans to a somewhat below-par total. However, there was a fair bit of help for the likes of Chahal, and the slower ones troubled the batters too, which the Titans bowlers might look to replicate in their defence. But they do have a big task up their sleeves.
Score 162/6
BatsmanRashid Khan 0(1b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerArshdeep Singh 4-0-42-0
21:26 IST:
19.6: Arshdeep Singh to Rashid Khan, Good review from Punjab Kings! Arshdeep Singh bowls it in the blockhole but just down the leg side. Rashid Khan stays deep in his crease and tries to whip it but misses. Given as a wide, but Shreyas Iyer takes a review. The UltraEdge shows a spike when the ball is close to the back foot of Rashid. The on-field call of wide is overturned and it will be a dot to end the innings. Gujarat Titans finish on 162/6!
21:28 IST:
Amar Panicker says

GT Live Score: Messy final over sums up chaotic finish

The final over has descended into complete chaos, with neither side finding control. Arshdeep Singh has struggled for rhythm, conceding multiple extras and stretching the over to 11 deliveries in his effort to avoid big hits. At the other end, Rahul Tewatia has looked equally unsettled, unable to capitalise despite the freebies on offer. It’s been a scrappy passage from both bat and ball, far from the execution expected at the death. Punjab Kings will feel they’ve let things slip, while Gujarat Titans haven’t quite made the most of the opportunity either.

IPL 2026 Live Score, GT (162/6 in 20 ovs), (Tewatia 11*, Rashid 0*) 

21:23 IST:
19.6: Arshdeep Singh to Rashid Khan, WIDE! Tries the wide yorker but cannot keep it inside the tramline, Rashid Khan throws his bat at it but misses. Wided again.
21:23 IST:
19.5: Arshdeep Singh to Rahul Tewatia, Pitched up and around leg, Rahul Tewatia gets low and swipes it to deep fine leg for a single.
21:22 IST:
19.4: Arshdeep Singh to Rahul Tewatia, Well bowled! Arshdeep Singh follows the batter, nails the yorker, down the leg side. Rahul Tewatia fails to do anything about it, taking a blow on his toes.
21:22 IST:
19.4: Arshdeep Singh to Rashid Khan, Two wides! Arshdeep Singh misses the yorker and serves this down the leg side, Rashid Khan fails to glance it away. Prabhsimran Singh collects and has a shy at the batter's end but misses and ends up conceding a bye.
21:20 IST:
19.4: Arshdeep Singh to Rashid Khan, WIDE! Fuller but way outside off, Rashid Khan fails to reach it. A wide now.
21:20 IST:
19.4: Arshdeep Singh to Rahul Tewatia, Arshdeep Singh gets it wrong! Despite bowling two bouncers, he goes for another one, on middle, giving no pace. Rahul Tewatia backs away and tries to upper cut it but gets a top edge. Vijaykumar Vyshak at short third gets under it and pouches it but it will not count. It is called a No Ball for being the third bouncer. Free Hit up next...
21:19 IST:
19.3: Arshdeep Singh to Rahul Tewatia, FOUR! Gets it away! Arshdeep Singh sticks to his plan of a slower bouncer, outside off. Rahul Tewatia shuffles across early again, gets inside the line and hooks it over the keeper's head for a boundary. Two bouncers are done for the over.
21:18 IST:
19.2: Arshdeep Singh to Rahul Tewatia, Another one! Short and just outside off, slower too, Rahul Tewatia moves across early to hook it but misses again.
21:18 IST:
19.1: Arshdeep Singh to Rahul Tewatia, Goes for it again and executes it well this time, just outside off, Rahul Tewatia fails to make contact. Looks at the umpire but gets nothing.
21:17 IST:
19.1: Arshdeep Singh to Rahul Tewatia, WIDE! Slower bouncer gone wrong, outside off but above the head of the batter. Rahul Tewatia lets it go. Wided.
21:22 IST:
Final over coming up. We have lost a fair bit of time, say around 4-5 minutes, due to that long pause on the wide review. And as a result, a slow-over penalty has been given to the Punjab Kings. Meaning, an extra fielder will have to be stationed inside the ring till the end of the inning. Arshdeep Singh (3-0-30-0) to wrap up the first inning. Rashid Khan is in at number 8.
Score 150/6
BatsmanShahrukh Khan 4(6b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerVijaykumar Vyshak 4-0-34-3
21:16 IST:
18.6: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Shahrukh Khan, OUT! CAUGHT! Nothing seems to be going right for GT here. Vijaykumar Vyshak comes around the wicket, goes pace on and serves this full, on middle and leg. Shahrukh Khan opens up his stance and slogs it away towards the deep square leg fence. He connects well, but the ball just holds up in the wind. Arshdeep Singh, who is stationed there, keeps his eyes on the ball, moves to his right and takes a good catch. Gujarat Titans are 150/6 now.
21:14 IST:
18.5: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Rahul Tewatia, Short and outside off, pace off, Rahul Tewatia cuts it to deep point for one. 150 UP FOR GT!
21:14 IST:
18.5: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Rahul Tewatia, WIDE! Tries the slower bouncer, outside off, but a bit too high, Rahul Tewatia leaves it alone. Given a wide for height but Prabhsimran Singh convinces his skipper to take the review. Taking longer than usual as there are some technical difficulties. The third umpire wants to check first whether the ball is inside the guidelines or not. Ball Tracking shows that it is fine. Now, we will move on to checking the height. Ball Tracking comes up again and shows that it is over the height of Tewatia. The on-field call of wide remains, and the Kings lose a review.
21:08 IST:
18.4: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Rahul Tewatia, Back of a length and on middle, Rahul Tewatia rolls his wrists and pulls it wide of deep square leg. Shashank Singh runs to his right and dives to stop the ball. He works in tandem with the deep mid-wicket fielder to save a couple of runs.
21:07 IST:
18.3: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Rahul Tewatia, Good length and around off, Rahul Tewatia drives it on the up wide of sweeper cover for a brace.
21:07 IST:
18.2: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Rahul Tewatia, No hat-trick! Short of a length and around off, slower again, Rahul Tewatia has a swoosh at it but misses.
21:09 IST:
Out goes Sundar and in walks the bona fide finisher, Rahul Tewatia. Can he lift GT's score beyond the 170 territory? This is a tailor-made situation for him. He will face the Hat Trick ball from Vijaykumar.
21:07 IST:
18.1: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Washington Sundar, OUT! TAKEN IN THE DEEP! Vijaykumar Vyshak hits the deck hard, outside off, but gives no real pace on the ball. It is there to be put away and Washington Sundar slashes hard at it but fails to get any sort of power on the shot due to the lack of pace. The ball flies straight to deep point, where Arshdeep Singh takes a comfortable catch. GT lose half their side now and are falling apart here. Also, Vyshak is on a hat-trick now.
21:18 IST:
Amar Panicker says

GT Live Score: Sundar dismissal highlights lack of power game

Washington Sundar’s dismissal underlines a recurring concern in his T20 approach — the lack of power when shots aren’t perfectly timed. In this format, relying purely on timing can be limiting, especially against disciplined bowling on good surfaces. Sundar looked to play his shots but couldn’t generate enough force to clear the field, eventually paying the price. In a role that demands impact, this raises questions about adaptability. To be more effective, he may need to add a stronger power-hitting dimension, ensuring he can still score when timing doesn’t come off. Shahrukh also ends up getting dismissed as well. All in all it was a woeful night for the GT batters.

PBKS vs GT, IPL 2026 Live Score: GT (149/5 in 19 ovs), (Shahrukh 4*, Tewatia 1*)

Washington Sundar 18(16)  c Arshdeep Singh b Vijaykumar Vyshak

Shahrukh Khan 4(6) c Arshdeep Singh b Vijaykumar Vyshak

 

21:04 IST:
Who bowls the 19th then? Arshdeep of Vyshak? The latter. Here's Vijaykumar Vyshak (3-0-28-1) to bowl the penultimate over.
Score 144/4
BatsmanShahrukh Khan 4(5b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerXavier Bartlett 4-0-36-0
21:03 IST:
17.6: Xavier Bartlett to Shahrukh Khan, Top effort! Much fuller and on middle, Shahrukh Khan bunts it down the pitch hard. Xavier Bartlett gets low to his right on the follow-through and gets his fingers on the ball to make a fine stop. It rolls behind but Bartlett is quick to get up and get to it to deny the run.
21:03 IST:
17.5: Xavier Bartlett to Washington Sundar, A full toss, just on off, Washington Sundar swings hard but loses his shape. He ends up slicing it in front of extra cover for one.
21:02 IST:
17.4: Xavier Bartlett to Washington Sundar, FOUR! Easy pickings! Xavier Bartlett errs in line and serves this full but on the pads, begging to be put away. Washington Sundar does not miss out this time and glances it wide of short fine for a boundary.
21:01 IST:
17.3: Xavier Bartlett to Washington Sundar, Nicely bowled! Xavier Bartlett bowls a very deceptive slower bumper, around off. Not sure what Washington Sundar is doing, leaving it alone. Maybe he thought it was going over, but it is a fair delivery. GT needs boundaries now.
21:01 IST:
17.2: Xavier Bartlett to Washington Sundar, Gets the yorker right this time, on off, tailing away a shy bit. Washington Sundar gets late to put his bat down and misses.
21:00 IST:
17.2: Xavier Bartlett to Washington Sundar, WIDE! Tries the wide yorker but spills it over the tramline, Washington Sundar leaves it alone. Called a wide.
21:00 IST:
17.1: Xavier Bartlett to Shahrukh Khan, Fuller in length and on middle, Shahrukh Khan drills it down to long on for a single.
21:00 IST:
There will be a bowling change from this end, as Chahal is done with his spell. Xavier Bartlett to wrap his quota of four overs. 3-0-29-0 so far. Can he follow up on the good work done by the Chahal-Jansen duo? Let's see...
Score 137/4
BatsmanWashington Sundar 13(11b 1*4 0*6)
BowlerMarco Jansen 4-0-20-1
20:59 IST:
16.6: Marco Jansen to Washington Sundar, Short of a length and well outside off, once again, no pace on the ball. Washington Sundar waits for it and slaps it over extra covers for a couple of runs. End of an incredible spell from Jansen! 1/20 off 4 overs for him​​​​​​.
21:06 IST:
Amar Panicker says

IPL 2026 Live: Take a bow Jansen

In an era where 200-plus totals have become routine, Marco Jansen’s spell stands out as a reminder that bowlers can still dictate terms. On what appears to be a flat surface, he has combined control, variation and smart execution to keep Gujarat Titans in check. His ability to read conditions and adapt lengths has made scoring difficult, even for well-set batters. It’s a performance that offers hope to bowlers in a batting-dominated format, showing that discipline and clarity can still tilt the balance in their favour.

PBKS vs GT, IPL 2026 Live Score: GT (144/4 in 18 ovs), (Washington 18*, Shahrukh 4*)

20:58 IST:
16.5: Marco Jansen to Washington Sundar, Swing and a miss! Marco Jansen comes around the wicket and serves this in the blockhole, on leg. Washington Sundar goes down for the slog but gets nutmegged. Prabhsimran Singh, the keeper, dives to his right and only makes a half-stop, but it does not cost him anything.
20:57 IST:
16.4: Marco Jansen to Shahrukh Khan, Takes pace off again, on a length and on the pads, Shahrukh Khan flicks it to deep square leg for one.
20:56 IST:
16.3: Marco Jansen to Washington Sundar, Low full toss, on middle, Washington Sundar drills it to long off for another run.
20:56 IST:
16.2: Marco Jansen to Shahrukh Khan, Slower, short of a length and on middle, Shahrukh Khan clips it towards square leg for a run.
20:55 IST:
16.1: Marco Jansen to Washington Sundar, Fuller and on middle, angling in, Washington Sundar clears his front leg away and swipes it off the inner half of the bat to deep square leg for a single.
20:57 IST:
Marco Jansen (3-0-14-1) to bowl out now. He replaces Arshdeep Singh. Also, Punjab Kings utilise their Impact Sub option. OUT - Yuzvendra Chahal | IN - Priyansh Arya.
20:54 IST:
Yuzvendra Chahal is substituted by Priyansh Arya
Score 131/4
BatsmanWashington Sundar 9(7b 1*4 0*6)
BowlerYuzvendra Chahal 4-0-28-2
20:53 IST:
15.6: Yuzvendra Chahal to Washington Sundar, Full toss, on middle, Washington Sundar whips it to deep mid-wicket for one more. Yuzvendra Chahal finishes a superb spell of bowling with figures of 4-0-28-2, and could well be the game-changer in this game.
20:53 IST:
15.5: Yuzvendra Chahal to Shahrukh Khan, Gives this more air, full and on off, Shahrukh Khan uses his feet and drills it to long off for one.
20:53 IST:
Bartlett literally hung on a chandelier there. Chahal continues his magic in Mullanpur. Shahrukh Khan is in at number 6.
20:52 IST:
15.4: Yuzvendra Chahal to Jos Buttler, OUT! CAUGHT! Superb catch in the deep. Yuzvendra Chahal gets his second, and this is another big wicket for the Punjab Kings. This is floated, full and around middle, Jos Buttler skips down the track and tries to loft it down the ground. He gets it from the inside half of the bat, but the ball still looks to be clearing the fence. However, Xavier Bartlett had other ideas at long on. He settles himself and times his leap to perfection and plucks it out of thin air. Buttler cannot believe it and looks at the heavens in disappointment. GT are 129/4 and now have two new batters at the crease.
20:55 IST:
Amar Panicker says

IPL 2026 Live: Buttler left stunned

Jos Buttler is gone, and it’s a moment that has left everyone surprised. The England batter seemed to have timed Yuzvendra Chahal’s flighted delivery perfectly, only for Xavier Bartlett to produce a stunning jumping catch near the boundary. It looked destined to clear the fielder, but Bartlett judged it brilliantly and made it look effortless in the end. It’s a massive breakthrough for Punjab Kings, removing the one batter who looked capable of shifting gears. Gujarat Titans now face a crucial phase as they look to rebuild after losing their key man.

PBKS vs GT, IPL 2026 Live Score: GT (131/4 in 16 ovs), (Washington 9*, Shahrukh 1*) 

Jos Buttler 38(33) c Xavier Bartlett b Yuzvendra Chahal

 

20:50 IST:
15.3: Yuzvendra Chahal to Jos Buttler, A bit flatter, shortish and on middle, Jos Buttler pats it back to the bowler.
20:50 IST:
15.2: Yuzvendra Chahal to Jos Buttler, Flighted, full and around leg, Jos Buttler changes his stance and goes for the reverse sweep but fails to beat point.
20:49 IST:
15.1: Yuzvendra Chahal to Washington Sundar, Tossed up, full and outside off, Washington Sundar reaches out and lobs it towards long off for a single.
20:51 IST:
Strategic Break! Only 44 runs have come in the last 5 overs. Punjab Kings have pulled things back nicely here, with Shreyas Iyer changing bowlers effectively, but Yuzvendra Chahal has been the key for them to win this phase. They will be hoping to keep the pressure on and execute their plans at the death as well. Gujarat Titans need Jos Buttler to stay till the end as he is the set batter, while the others around him can take the risk, as they still have 7 wickets in hand. Also, Yuzvendra Chahal to bowl out after the break.
Score 128/3
BatsmanWashington Sundar 7(5b 1*4 0*6)
BowlerArshdeep Singh 3-0-30-0
20:47 IST:
14.6: Arshdeep Singh to Washington Sundar, Hits the hard length, on top of middle. Washington Sundar jabs this slower one to deep mid-wicket for a single.
20:49 IST:
Amar Panicker says

GT Live Score: Arshdeep returns as GT struggle to lift tempo

Arshdeep Singh is back into the attack, and the Gujarat Titans continue to find scoring tough despite a decent surface. Washington Sundar managed to find the covers for a boundary, but the overall lack of acceleration remains a concern. Whether it’s disciplined bowling from Punjab Kings or a slight misreading of the conditions, GT haven’t been able to break free. With the innings moving into a crucial phase, the pressure is beginning to build. Unless the batters shift gears soon, they risk falling short of what looked like a par total earlier.

PBKS vs GT, IPL 2026 Live Score: GT (128/3 in 15 ovs), (Buttler 38*, Washington 7*) 

20:45 IST:
14.6: Arshdeep Singh to Washington Sundar, WIDE! Too short and above the head height, outside off. Sundar opts to leave it again. Wide given this time as Arshdeep has used up his quota of short balls in this over.
20:45 IST:
14.5: Arshdeep Singh to Washington Sundar, Another one outside off, on a good length. Washington Sundar ignores.
20:44 IST:
14.4: Arshdeep Singh to Washington Sundar, Slower one at 106.2 kph, back of a length, outside off. Sundar gets across but drops down his wrists to let that go. Good deception by Arshdeep on this occasion.
20:44 IST:
14.3: Arshdeep Singh to Washington Sundar, FOUR! Absolutely belted! Full from Arshdeep, on off. Washington Sundar is deep into the crease, and plays through the line. Gets on the front foot and cracks the drive between mid off and short cover for a boundary.
20:42 IST:
14.2: Arshdeep Singh to Washington Sundar, At pace now, on a good length, around off. Washington Sundar punches off the back foot through cover for a couple of runs.
20:42 IST:
14.1: Arshdeep Singh to Jos Buttler, Pace taken off, on a hard length, outside off, Jos Buttler cuts it to deep point for a single.
20:42 IST:
Who joins Jos Buttler out in the middle now? It will be Washington Sundar. Also, Shreyas Iyer is smelling blood here and brings back his go-to bowler, Arshdeep Singh. 
Score 119/3
BatsmanGlenn Phillips 25(17b 1*4 1*6)
BowlerVijaykumar Vyshak 3-0-28-1
20:40 IST:
13.6: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Glenn Phillips, OUT! IN THE AIR AND CAUGHT! Vyshak breaks the 36-run partnership and is pumped up to bits. Phillips knew it straightaway after hitting the stroke. A smidge fuller in length, on the stumps. Glenn Phillips clears the front foot to create room and tries to pump it over the long off fence, but gets no timing on this one whatsoever and ends up airing it off the toe end. It sails straight towards Jansen, stationed there. He ain't dropping those and GT are 119/3 down now.
20:39 IST:
13.5: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Glenn Phillips, Pace off at 113.9 kph, on a length, outside off. Phillips cuts it to deep backward point and vaults back for the second before Arshdeep throws it to the keeper.
20:38 IST:
13.4: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Glenn Phillips, Length ball at the stumps. Phillips pumps it straight over the bowler's end. Jansen moves a couple of steps to his right from long off and again saves two for his side.
20:38 IST:
13.3: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Glenn Phillips, Excellent fielding by Jansen! Geez, that was powerfully struck at the rate of knots by Phillips. Full toss, outside off, Phillips smashes it ruthlessly to the right of Jansen who charges across with a dive and stops the ball, keeping it down to a couple of runs only.
20:37 IST:
13.2: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Jos Buttler, Slowish length ball, outside off. Buttler stands tall and slashes it aerially to the right of the deep backward point fielder. Arshdeep Singh gets across in the deep and cuts it off. Just a single.
20:40 IST:
All of a sudden, a swirling gust of wind sweeps across the ground, sending debris spiralling around and even forcing a brief halt in play in the previous over. It's causing further trouble now as dust flies straight into the eyes of Vijaykumar Vyshak while he was running in to bowl. He is fine and good to go again.
20:35 IST:
13.1: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Glenn Phillips, Wide full toss, outside off. Phillips smashes it to deep point for a run.
20:36 IST:
Will Yuzvendra Chahal bowl out? No, Shreyas Iyer is saving his last over and brings Vijaykumar Vyshak into the attack.
Score 111/2
BatsmanGlenn Phillips 18(12b 1*4 1*6)
BowlerXavier Bartlett 3-0-29-0
20:34 IST:
12.6: Xavier Bartlett to Glenn Phillips, An in-angler, full on leg. Phillips flicks it down to long on for a single.
20:33 IST:
12.5: Xavier Bartlett to Glenn Phillips, Overpitched on off at 134.9 kph. Glenn Phillips carves it on the bounce to the bowler. 
20:32 IST:
12.4: Xavier Bartlett to Jos Buttler, Full and tailing in on leg. Jos Buttler flicks it to deep mid-wicket for an easy single.
20:32 IST:
12.3: Xavier Bartlett to Jos Buttler, SIX! Clean strike! Xavier Bartlett bangs it into the deck again, slower as well, but this time, Jos Buttler picks it up early. He waits for it on the back foot and swats it over the wide long on fence for a biggie.
20:31 IST:
12.2: Xavier Bartlett to Jos Buttler, Play and a miss! Short of a length and just around off, takes pace off this one also holds up in the surface a bit. Jos Buttler changes his stance to for the reverse scoop but fails to connect.
20:30 IST:
12.1: Xavier Bartlett to Glenn Phillips, Fuller one and on middle and leg, Glenn Phillips eases it towards long on for a single.
20:30 IST:
Xavier Bartlett is back on. He has conceded 20 runs in his first two overs.
Score 102/2
BatsmanGlenn Phillips 16(9b 1*4 1*6)
BowlerYuzvendra Chahal 3-0-25-1
20:29 IST:
11.6: Yuzvendra Chahal to Glenn Phillips, Leg break, on a length on the leg stump. Phillips hangs back and tucks it to deep mid-wicket for a run.
20:32 IST:
Amar Panicker says

GT Live Score: How has Chahal not got a wicket?

Yuzvendra Chahal has been right in the contest but without reward so far, nearly dismissing Jos Buttler with a sharp return chance. The spinner reacted quickly with a fine dive, as did Shreyas Iyer in support, underlining the pressure PBKS are building. Chahal’s control and variations have kept the batters guessing, even if the wicket column hasn’t reflected his effort yet. Gujarat Titans, meanwhile, need to find a way to break free. Buttler still holds the key, but the question is whether he can shift gears and make up for lost time.

PBKS vs GT, IPL 2026 Live Score: GT (102/2 in 12 ovs), (Buttler 29*, Philips 16*)   

20:29 IST:
11.5: Yuzvendra Chahal to Glenn Phillips, FOUR! This wasn't far from the Punjab skipper! Touch short with a bit of grip and turn and bounce on it. Glenn Phillips rocks back and tries to cut it square, but ends up mistiming it flatly to the right of Shreyas Iyer at cover. Iyer expands his wingspan, stretching his right hand out while being airborne, but it again stays out of reach and rolls to the deep cover fence. Phillips is riding his luck here. 100 UP FOR PUNJAB KINGS!
20:28 IST:
11.4: Yuzvendra Chahal to Jos Buttler, Much fuller, on the stumps, Jos reverse sweeps it to deep point for a single.
20:27 IST:
11.3: Yuzvendra Chahal to Jos Buttler, Oh, nearly a stunner of a catch by Chahal. Just holds into the surface with a fraction of turn. Jos Buttler tries to flick the full ball away, but gets a leading edge. The ball spoons to the left of the bowler. Yuzvendra Chahal flies to his left but it just stays out of his reach and rolls through mid off for a run.
20:27 IST:
11.2: Yuzvendra Chahal to Glenn Phillips, Too full, on leg, flicked along the ground to deep mid-wicket for a single.
20:26 IST:
11.1: Yuzvendra Chahal to Glenn Phillips, SIX! CATCH IT is the call, but it sails all the way! Floats up a full ball, does Chahal, on middle and leg. Glenn Phillips shimmies down a bit, holds his shape, gets under the ball nicely. Doesn't quite get to the pitch of the ball but still, manages to clear the long on fence for half a dozen.
Score 89/2
BatsmanJos Buttler 28(23b 3*4 1*6)
BowlerMarco Jansen 3-0-14-1
20:25 IST:
10.6: Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, Full at the toes, flicked by Buttler to short mid-wicket, where Wadhera is stationed. Excellent control from Jansen. Just 5 singles to wrap his third over. 3-0-14-1 are his bowling figures so far.
20:29 IST:
Amar Panicker says

PBKS vs GT Live: Jansen strikes rhythm with probing spell

Marco Jansen is right on the money here, delivering another excellent over and tightening the screws on Gujarat Titans. There’s an element of unpredictability in his bowling, making it difficult for the batters to line him up or anticipate what’s coming next. His control and variation have ensured that GT haven’t been able to break free despite a good surface. Punjab Kings are clearly benefiting from his spell, with pressure building steadily. This could also reflect the kind of preparation Jansen has put in ahead of the season, arriving sharp and match-ready.

PBKS vs GT, IPL 2026 Live Score: GT (89/2 in 11 ovs), (Buttler 28*, Philips 4*) 

 

20:24 IST:
10.5: Marco Jansen to Glenn Phillips, Skids through the good length, on off, Glenn Phillips hangs back and taps it to the left of cover for a quick run.
20:24 IST:
10.4: Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, Fuller one, on middle, Buttler presents full face and drives it along the ground to long off for another solo. Jansen has given literally nothing so far. 
20:23 IST:
10.3: Marco Jansen to Glenn Phillips, Short of a good length, angling in and around middle. Phillips controls the pull shot to the right of deep square leg for one more.
20:23 IST:
10.2: Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, Attacks the stumps on a fullish length at 122.7 kph. Buttler drills it down to long on for a single.
20:22 IST:
10.1: Marco Jansen to Glenn Phillips, Slips in a full toss from around the stump, outside off. Phillips slices it to deep third for a single.
Score 84/2
BatsmanJos Buttler 26(20b 3*4 1*6)
BowlerYuzvendra Chahal 2-0-12-1
20:20 IST:
9.6: Yuzvendra Chahal to Jos Buttler, A bit quicker, full and on middle, Jos Buttler taps it to the off side. 8 runs and the big wicket of Gill from the over!
20:20 IST:
9.5: Yuzvendra Chahal to Glenn Phillips, Flatter, full and on off, Glenn Phillips drives it to long off for a single.
20:19 IST:
9.4: Yuzvendra Chahal to Glenn Phillips, Slows it up, full and on middle, Glenn Phillips blocks it out.
20:20 IST:
And again, Chahal removes Gill and breaks the budding partnership. In walks the debutant for GT, Glenn Phillips, at number 4. A slip in place.
20:18 IST:
9.3: Yuzvendra Chahal to Shubman Gill, OUT! TAKEN! Yuzvendra Chahal gets the big fish here. He gives this one some more flight, full and around middle. Shubman Gill looks to take it on. He gets down on one knee to play the slog sweep but does not get it from the middle of the bat. He ends up getting a lot more height than distance on the shot. The ball flies miles in the air towards deep mid-wicket, where Cooper Connolly settles under the high ball and takes a fine catch. Gujarat Titans are 83/2 now.
20:24 IST:
Amar Panicker says

IPL 2026 Live: Gill's struggles come to an end

There it is. Chahal does something similar to what Jadeja did last night. Looks to keep it wide away from the shot arc and the ball fails to travel past the ropes with the fielder at the deep taking a fine catch. Another wicket to add to his tally. 

PBKS vs GT, IPL 2026 Live Score: GT (84/2 in 10 ovs), (Buttler 26*, Philips 1*)

Shubman Gill 39(27) c Cooper Connolly b Yuzvendra Chahal

20:17 IST:
9.2: Yuzvendra Chahal to Shubman Gill, Floated, full and around leg, Shubman Gill goes down and sweeps it. He plays it a bit aerially but wide of deep square leg, who dives to his left and flicks the ball back inside. Two runs taken.
20:16 IST:
9.1: Yuzvendra Chahal to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Top shot! Flighted, full and on off. Shubman Gill uses his feet to go inside out but stays leg side of the ball. He extends his arms and lofts it beautfully over extra covers for a boundary.
20:16 IST:
9.1: Yuzvendra Chahal to Shubman Gill, WIDE! Tossed up, full but well outside off, turns further away. Shubman Gill backs away but leaves it alone. Called a wide.
20:17 IST:
It's been a good little phase for Punjab Kings. Last 2 overs have gone for just 11 runs. But they need wickets to take the momentum from GT. Chahal to continue.
Score 76/1
BatsmanJos Buttler 26(19b 3*4 1*6)
BowlerXavier Bartlett 2-0-20-0
20:15 IST:
8.6: Xavier Bartlett to Jos Buttler, FOUR! Spoils the over a bit but still a good one from Bartlett! He lands this on a good length and around off, gives no pace again. Jos Buttler shuffles across early to get inside the line of it and scoops it past short fine for a boundary. 
20:21 IST:
Amar Panicker says

GT Live Score: Its all Buttler

As the title says, it has all been Jos Buttler here who is trying to do the heavy lifting. Gill, on the other hand, is struggling to keep up the pace. Not sure if this is a technical or mental issue here. GT could have a long season if this continues to be the way it goes. 

PBKS vs GT, IPL 2026 Live Score: GT (76/1 in 9 ovs), (Gill 33*, Buttler 26*)

20:14 IST:
8.5: Xavier Bartlett to Shubman Gill, A low full toss, on middle and leg, Shubman Gill drills it towards long on for one.
20:14 IST:
8.4: Xavier Bartlett to Shubman Gill, Goes fuller and on middle, slower as well, Shubman Gill gives the charge and bunts it back to the bowler.
20:13 IST:
8.3: Xavier Bartlett to Jos Buttler, Risky single! Back of a length and around off, Jos Buttler punches it towards extra cover and sets off for the run. Marcus Stoinis is quick to get to the ball and has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. A direct would have been interesting there.
20:12 IST:
8.2: Xavier Bartlett to Jos Buttler, Clever bowling! Bangs this into the deck, gives no pace at all. Jos Buttler uses his feet and goes for the pull, but is very early into the shot. He misses as the ball goes on a couple of bounces to the keeper.
20:12 IST:
8.1: Xavier Bartlett to Jos Buttler, Hits the length hard, on middle, angling in a bit. Jos Buttler has no room to work with and pats it down the pitch.
20:11 IST:
A very tidy start for Chahal. Xavier Bartlett (1-0-14-0) replaces Vijaykumar Vyshak.
Score 70/1
BatsmanJos Buttler 21(15b 2*4 1*6)
BowlerYuzvendra Chahal 1-0-4-0
20:10 IST:
7.6: Yuzvendra Chahal to Jos Buttler, Pushed through quicker, full and on off, Jos Buttler eases it down to long off for one more.
20:16 IST:
Amar Panicker says

GT Live Score: Batters struggle to accelerate

This is some fine bowling by Yuzuvendra Chahal. He can get quite a drift here. That is keeping the GT batters at bay. This has been the concern for GT's batting unit so far. Can they accelerate here is the big question.  

PBKS vs GT, IPL 2026 Live Score: GT (70/1 in 7 ovs), (Gill 32*, Buttler 21*)

20:10 IST:
7.5: Yuzvendra Chahal to Shubman Gill, Flighted, shortish and outside off, turns further away. Shubman Gill backs away and reaches out for it. He slaps it but gets no timing as the ball goes towards sweeper cover for just one.
20:09 IST:
7.4: Yuzvendra Chahal to Jos Buttler, Slower through the air, full and on middle, turns in a bit as this is a googly. Jos Buttler heaves it off the inner half of the bat towards deep square leg for a run.
20:09 IST:
7.3: Yuzvendra Chahal to Shubman Gill, Flatter delivery, full and angling down the leg side. Shubman Gill goes down for the slog sweep but misses as the ball goes off his pads towards short fine. They cross.
20:08 IST:
7.2: Yuzvendra Chahal to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on middle and leg, Shubman Gill fends it to the right of the bowler.
20:07 IST:
7.1: Yuzvendra Chahal to Jos Buttler, Floated, short and on middle, Jos Buttler punches it to long off for a single.
20:09 IST:
And here comes the trump card for Punjab Kings. First over of spin as Yuzvendra Chahal replaces Marco Jansen. During the pitch report, Michael Clarke mentioned that there won't be much assistance for spin, but Chahal's record against Gill is strong, dismissing him 3 times in the IPL, as per Raunak Kapoor on air. Let's see how this battle plays out.
Score 65/1
BatsmanShubman Gill 31(19b 5*4 0*6)
BowlerVijaykumar Vyshak 2-0-20-0
20:06 IST:
6.6: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Shubman Gill, Short again and on middle, Shubman Gill plays the short-arm jab wide of deep mid-wicket and comes back for the second run.
20:11 IST:
Amar Panicker says

IPL 2026 Live: Vijaykumar Vyshak struggles

Vijaykumar Vyshak hasn’t looked at his sharpest so far, but the Gujarat Titans haven’t fully capitalised either. While Jos Buttler has found a few big shots, Shubman Gill has struggled to convert his start into quick runs, slowing the overall tempo. The lack of consistent acceleration from both ends is beginning to show, especially on a surface that promises runs. Punjab Kings will feel they’ve managed to contain damage despite a few boundaries. For GT, the concern now is whether their top order can shift gears before the pressure begins to build.

PBKS vs GT, IPL 2026 Live Score: GT (65/1 in 7 ovs), (Gill 31*, Buttler 18*)

20:06 IST:
6.5: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Shubman Gill, Bangs this into the pitch and outside off, Shubman Gill reaches out for it and stabs it to extra cover.
20:05 IST:
6.4: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Jos Buttler, Buzzers! Back of a length and on off, Jos Buttler tries to pull it away but the ball does not bounce much and deflects off his thigh pad to the right of the keeper. Buttler sets off for the run but is sent back. Prabhsimran Singh picks up and has a shy at the batter's end but misses. Jos was in anyway, and with the ball going towards long on, the batters eventually get the leg bye.
20:04 IST:
6.3: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Jos Buttler, SIX! BANG! First one of the game. Vijaykumar Vyshak goes for the slower one, but serves it right into the slot, on middle. Jos Buttler has no hesitation in going after it. He keeps a steady base and still head before tonking it over the bowler's head for a biggie.
20:03 IST:
6.2: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Shubman Gill, On a length and on middle, Shubman Gill gets his front leg across and flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a run.
20:03 IST:
6.1: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Jos Buttler, Hard-length delivery around off, Jos Buttler opens the face of his bat and steers it past point for a single.
20:04 IST:
STRATEGIC BREAK​​​​​​! This has been a fantastic start for the Titans. Despite losing Sudharsan early, Shubman Gill has ensured that the runs keep coming. He has played several delightful strokes already which has helped GT to crusie around 10s an over. And the biggest feature is how risk-free his shots have been. From the Kings' point of view, Marco Jansen has been the standout so far, conceding just 9 off his two overs with a wicket. The pitch is looking pretty good to bat on and the Gill-Buttler duo will look to sustain this run rate and increase it further with a strong partnership. As the field spreads, Punjab Kings would expect their trump card Yuzvendra Chahal to put on the brakes and make a big impact. Let's see when he gets introduced. For now, it will be Vijaykumar Vyshak to continue. 1-0-10-0 so far are his bowling figures.
Score 54/1
BatsmanJos Buttler 11(9b 2*4 0*6)
BowlerMarco Jansen 2-0-9-1
20:00 IST:
5.6: Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, Right in the blockhole, on middle, Jos Buttler just gets his bat down in time to make contact. It deflects onto his pads and rolls to the off side. They cross. Prabhsimran Singh, the keeper, thinks it is pad first and appeals for the LBW, but it is turned down. Gujarat Titans are 54/1 at the end of the Powerplay!
20:03 IST:
Amar Panicker says

PBKS vs GT Live: Jansen on fire

In what is definitely a flat track. Jansen is showing his class with the ball and keeping the scoring rate in check with absolute peaches. Gill and Buttler are struggling to go after him. Nice way for PBKS to pull things back in the powerplay. 

PBKS vs GT, IPL 2026 Live Score: GT (54/1 in 6 ovs), (Gill 28*, Buttler 11*)

19:59 IST:
5.5: Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, Pitched up and around middle, slower again, Jos Buttler throws everything at it to go big down the ground but miscues it off the toe-end towards mid on.
19:58 IST:
5.4: Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, FOUR! The fielder could have done better! Short of a length and just outside off. Jos Buttler gets the chance to free his arms and cuts it away nicely through point. Nehal Wadhera at deep point runs to his left and dives but only manages to parry it over the fence for a boundary. That also brings up the 50 for GT.
19:57 IST:
5.3: Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, Pace on this time, full and on middle, Jos Buttler drills it down the pitch. Jansen reacts well on his follow-through to make the stop.
19:57 IST:
5.2: Marco Jansen to Shubman Gill, Slower again, follows the batter into the leg side, serves it fuller. Shubman Gill backs away and knocks it towards mid off for a run.
19:56 IST:
5.1: Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, Lands this on a good length, on middle and leg, takes pace off. Jos Buttler stays back and tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
Score 47/1
BatsmanShubman Gill 27(15b 5*4 0*6)
BowlerVijaykumar Vyshak 1-0-10-0
19:55 IST:
4.6: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Responded well by Gill! Hard length, on top of off. Gill dances down the track and slashes it over point for another cracking boundary to his name.
19:59 IST:
Amar Panicker says

IPL 2026 Live: Buttler showing signs of his best form

Jos Buttler is showing early signs of hitting top form, settling in with a composed approach rather than forcing the pace. The England batter looks focused on timing and placement, a worrying sign for opposition teams if he gets going. At the other end, Shubman Gill continues to keep the scoreboard ticking with fluent strokeplay, maintaining control of the innings. After a measured start, the Gujarat Titans now appear to be finding their rhythm, with both set batters looking comfortable as they build a solid platform in the powerplay.

PBKS vs GT, IPL 2026 Live Score: GT (47/1 in 5 ovs)

19:54 IST:
4.5: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Shubman Gill, Beaten all ends up! This one nips back again from a good length, on top of middle and off. Shubman Gill prepares himself for his favorite short-arm jab across the line, but the ball sneaks below his inside edge and goes into the keeper's gloves. Good delivery from Vyshak, this.
19:54 IST:
4.4: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Jos Buttler, Length ball, jagging in from middle. Gill tucks it to deep square leg for one run.
19:53 IST:
4.3: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Jos Buttler, FOUR! Pure timing! Vijaykumar Vyshak lands this back of a length and on off. Jos Buttler plays it on the up and just pushes at it gently. He times it sublimely and finds the gap through covers for a boundary.
19:52 IST:
4.2: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Shubman Gill, Low dipping full toss, on off, Gill carves it to the left of cover for a run.
19:52 IST:
4.1: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Shubman Gill, On the money, is Vyshak! Good length, around off, nipping away. Gill stands tall and taps it to backward point.
Score 37/1
BatsmanJos Buttler 0(2b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerMarco Jansen 1-0-2-1
19:51 IST:
3.6: Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, Buttler dabs this length ball to the backward point fielder with soft hands. A sensational over from Jansen amid the flow of runs. 2 runs and wicket to start his evening.
19:50 IST:
3.5: Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, Fullish and angling inward from middle. Buttler flicks it straight to short mid-wicket.
19:50 IST:
A wicket against the run of play. Jos Buttler, who scored over 500 runs last season for GT, walks out to bat at number 3.
19:48 IST:
3.4: Marco Jansen to Sai Sudharsan, OUT! TAKEN! Jansen draws first blood for the Kings. He slants the full ball around the leg stump line and it slightly straightens off the pitch a bit as well. Sai Sudharsan gets the front foot across, probably trying to flick it with that angle, but gets it sliced and chipped off the top edge to mid off. In fact, the bat gets twisted at the point of contact as well. The ball dips to the right of Shreyas Iyer there, but the Punjab skipper does well to get low and take the catch. The Titans are 37/1.
19:53 IST:
Amar Panicker says

GT Live Score: Sai Sudharsan's woes continue

There it is. Jansen's intimidating factor reigns supreme. Sai Sudharsan is not looking as fearless as he did last IPL season. This is more of what we saw during his Test stint with the Indian team. In his shell and afraid to play his shots. 

PBKS vs GT, IPL 2026 Live Score: GT (37/1 in 3.4 ovs), (Gill 15*, Buttler 0*)

Sai Sudharsan  13(11) c Shreyas Iyer b Marco Jansen

19:47 IST:
3.3: Marco Jansen to Sai Sudharsan, Oh, just short! Nearly undone. Back of a length, outside off. Sai Sudharsan arches back, and looks to ramp it over short third, but gets it off the gloves and the ball bounces in front of the short third fielder.
19:46 IST:
3.2: Marco Jansen to Shubman Gill, Slower one now, at 118.6 kph, on a length, outside leg. Gill tucks it to the right of Cooper Connolly at mid-wicket for a single. The initial call was for two, but Connolly is quick to get across to stop it.
19:45 IST:
3.1: Marco Jansen to Sai Sudharsan, Shoots it on a good length, into the batter's body. Sai Sudharsan waits back, and wrists it to deep backward square leg for a single.
19:45 IST:
First bowling change? Yes, Marco Jansen replaces Xavier Bartlett.
Score 35/0
BatsmanShubman Gill 21(10b 4*4 0*6)
BowlerArshdeep Singh 2-0-21-0
19:44 IST:
2.6: Arshdeep Singh to Shubman Gill, Two is the call and they will get it! Short of a good length, angling in at the hips. Shubman Gill glances it through backward square leg for two more.
19:48 IST:
Amar Panicker says

IPL 2026 Live: Where is Jansen?

The decision not to play Jansen is baffling to me. In 2 overs, it is already established that there is no movement for the swing bowler. Bring out that express pace in Jansen and try something different. Or even the spinner perhaps. 

PBKS vs GT, IPL 2026 Live Score: GT (35/0 in 3 ovs), (Sudharsan 12*, Gill 21*)

19:44 IST:
2.5: Arshdeep Singh to Shubman Gill, Full and around off, Shubman Gill presents full face and cracks the drive to mid off. Sai takes off for a single, but a sharp timely call from Gill helps him to retreat back in time.
19:43 IST:
2.4: Arshdeep Singh to Shubman Gill, FOUR! A bit too streaky, but will do! Singh slams the deck hard after spotting Gill charging down the track. Shubman goes for the pull shot but the extra bounce means the ball takes the top edge and flies over the keeper for a boundary.
19:42 IST:
2.4: Arshdeep Singh to Shubman Gill, WIDE! Back of a length, but down the leg stump line. Shubman Gill misses the flick. Wide called.
19:41 IST:
2.3: Arshdeep Singh to Sai Sudharsan, Nagging length, around off, Sai punches it to the left of backward point for a single.
19:41 IST:
2.2: Arshdeep Singh to Sai Sudharsan, Outside off, on a length, at 132.9 kph, Sai Sudharsan waits, uses the pace and steers it behind square on the off side, but the fielder is stationed a bit finer at backward point. There's a slight fumble, but the fielder redeems himself quickly enough.
19:40 IST:
2.1: Arshdeep Singh to Sai Sudharsan, FOUR! That's a shot and a half! Short by Arshdeep, on the bodyline, on off. Sai Sudharsan stands tall, picks the length nicely and pulls it over the mid-wicket fielder for a cracking boundary. 
Score 23/0
BatsmanShubman Gill 15(7b 3*4 0*6)
BowlerXavier Bartlett 1-0-14-0
19:39 IST:
1.6: Xavier Bartlett to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Finds the gap once more, does the skipper! Much fuller and straighter onto the pads. Shubman Gill flicks it between mid on and mid-wicket to find the fence for the third time in this over. 14 from Bartlett's first over.
19:38 IST:
1.5: Xavier Bartlett to Sai Sudharsan, Hits the deck hard at 133.3 kph, on middle. Sudharsan turns it through widish mid-wicket for a single.
19:38 IST:
1.4: Xavier Bartlett to Shubman Gill, Nips away from off, on a length. Shubman Gill taps it wide of backward point and crosses the strike over.
19:37 IST:
1.3: Xavier Bartlett to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Up and over! Gill comes down the track and lofts this half volley over mid on for another boundary. Bartlett under pressure.
19:36 IST:
1.2: Xavier Bartlett to Shubman Gill, FOUR! All class! Fuller one now, on middle and leg. Shubman Gill presses in front by clearing his front leg and flicks it through the mid on and mid-wicket gap for a boundary.
19:36 IST:
1.1: Xavier Bartlett to Shubman Gill, Starts with a hard length ball, slanting in on leg. Shubman Gill plays off the back foot and knocks it to short mid-wicket. Good bit of bounce first up for Xavier.
19:36 IST:
Xavier Bartlett to bowl from the other end. A slip in place.
Score 9/0
BatsmanShubman Gill 2(2b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerArshdeep Singh 1-0-9-0
19:35 IST:
0.6: Arshdeep Singh to Shubman Gill, Around off, almost a half tracker this, shaping inwards. Shubman Gill hangs back and punches it in front of cover for a rapid single. A productive opening over for GT. 9 runs from it.
19:42 IST:
Amar Panicker says

GT Live Score: Gill shifts gears with fluent early boundaries

Shubman Gill has begun to find his rhythm, showcasing crisp strokeplay to get Gujarat Titans moving. The skipper opened up with a stylish drive past mid-on before following it with a lofted straight hit over the same region. He then targeted mid-wicket for a third boundary, signalling a shift in intent after a cautious start. Punjab Kings, however, opted for Xavier Bartlett over Marco Jansen in this phase, a move that stands out given Jansen’s pace and variation. With Gill settling in, GT could now look to accelerate further.

PBKS vs GT, IPL 2026 Live Score: GT (23/0 in 2 ovs), (Sudharsan 7*, Gill 15*)

19:37 IST:
Amar Panicker says

IPL 2026 Live: GT playing it safe?

Gujarat Titans have made a steady start, picking up 9 runs off the opening over without taking many risks. There hasn’t been much movement on offer, prompting Arshdeep Singh to quickly switch to scrambled seam and adapt to the conditions. Despite the good batting surface, GT’s approach has been measured rather than aggressive, suggesting they are still assessing the pitch early on. With a strong top order in place, the intent could shift soon, but for now, it’s a watchful start as both sides settle into the contest.

PBKS vs GT, IPL 2026 Live Score: GT (9/0 in 1 ovs), (Sudharsan 6*, Gill 2*)

19:34 IST:
0.5: Arshdeep Singh to Sai Sudharsan, At 134.6 kph, outside off, on a hard length, swinging away. Sai Sudharsan stabs it to the left of the diving short third fielder for a single.
19:33 IST:
0.4: Arshdeep Singh to Sai Sudharsan, A bit of an angle into the batter, on a length. Sai Sudharsan tucks it to the short mid-wicket fielder. A slight fumble there, but the fielder recovers quickly.
19:33 IST:
0.3: Arshdeep Singh to Sai Sudharsan, FOUR! Sudharsan with the first boundary of the game! On a good length, a bit straighter at the hips, Sai Sudharsan plays off the back foot, uses his wrists and finds the gap between square leg and short fine leg for a boundary.
19:32 IST:
0.3: Arshdeep Singh to Sai Sudharsan, WIDE! Reload! Sharp movement beyond the tramline on the off side. Sai lets it pass.
19:31 IST:
0.2: Arshdeep Singh to Shubman Gill, The GT captain is also underway now! This one swings back in on a good length, around middle and leg. Gill stands tall and steers it through square leg for an easy run.
19:30 IST:
0.1: Arshdeep Singh to Sai Sudharsan, Off the mark right away! Just a little bit of a microscopic shape for Singh, away from the left-hander. Full and outside off, Sai Sudharsan reaches out and drives it to deep backward point for a single.
19:31 IST:
All in readiness now! A few clouds above the ground, but no real threat of rain. The crowd has come in numbers, and it is a sea of red with a few sprinkles of navy blue. We can see the two umpires walk out to the middle, followed by the Punjab Kings players led by skipper Shreyas Iyer. Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill are the two openers for the Gujarat Titans. It is none other than Arshdeep Singh who has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...
19:07 IST:
Impact players nominated by PBKS - Priyansh Arya, Praveen Dubey, Vishnu Vinod, Harpreet Brar and Suryansh Shedge.
19:13 IST:
Punjab Kings (Playing XI) - Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Cooper Connolly (On IPL debut), Shreyas Iyer (C), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal.
19:07 IST:
Impact players nominated by GT - Prasidh Krishna, Jason Holder, Jayant Yadav, Manav Suthar and Kumar Kushagra.
19:14 IST:
Gujarat Titans (Playing XI) - Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (WK), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips (On debut for GT), Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma (On IPL debut) and Mohammed Siraj.
19:42 IST:
The captain of Gujarat Titans - Shubman Gill says that the wicket looks pretty good and points that the rain has been on and off over the last two days as well but still calls it a good wicket to bat on. Reflects that last year they had a pretty good season as they were the table toppers for most of the season but then lost in the knockouts and felt that there were a few areas to work on, one of which, fielding, was the prime one. Gill reckons this year, it is about adding that extra 5 percent in each department. On the combination, he informs that Glenn Phillips is set to make his debut for GT, along with Ashok Sharma. He says the four overseas players are Jos Buttler, Glenn Phillips, Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada. On Buttler and his recent struggles in the shortest format, Gill calls him a vastly experienced player and the kind of value he brings is always crucial. Hopes that Buttler will have a great year yet again with the bat.
19:18 IST:
The captain of Punjab Kings - Shreyas Iyer says that he personally believes that chasing gives a fair idea of how to go about the target. Adds that they have played a couple of practice games where totals were chased down easily, so that is a factor as well. Iyer mentions that they had a phenomenal last season but it is new beginning and the only thing he said to his players is to express themselves and the results will take care of themselves. Iyer shares that they should not think much about the past and have a positive mindset. He wants his team to play a good brand of cricket. Ends by saying that the four overseas players are Cooper Connolly, Marcus Stoinis, Xavier Bartlett and Marco Jansen.
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