Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings Highlights, IPL 2026 4th Match | Mar 31: Cooper Connolly, Batting Shine as PBKS Seal 4-Wicket Win

GT vs PBKS 4th IPL Match Highlights began with Punjab Kings securing a controlled three-wicket win over Gujarat Titans at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh. Chasing 163, PBKS reached 165/7 in 19.1 overs, strengthening their early position in the points table while GT slipped to fifth.

Gujarat Titans, after being put in to bat, built their innings around steady contributions rather than a dominant partnership. Shubman Gill anchored the top order with 39 off 27, while Jos Buttler added 38 off 33 to keep the innings stable through the middle overs. However, despite reaching 128/3 at the 15-over mark, GT struggled to accelerate in the death overs. The lack of finishing momentum, combined with disciplined bowling from Vijaykumar Vyshak and Yuzvendra Chahal, restricted them to 162/6.

Punjab Kings’ bowling approach was structured, with Marco Jansen maintaining control early and Vyshak breaking the middle-order rhythm with three key wickets. Chahal’s two wickets further ensured that GT never fully capitalized on their platform. Extras also contributed notably, but the overall run rate remained just above par without a decisive late surge.

In response, PBKS started briskly in the powerplay despite losing an early wicket. Prabhsimran Singh’s aggressive 37 off 24 set the tone, but the chase was defined by Cooper Connolly’s composed innings. As wickets fell in clusters during the middle overs, including a brief collapse from 110/2 to 118/6, the chase appeared to tilt in GT’s favor.

Connolly, however, maintained control under pressure, pacing his innings with calculated aggression. His unbeaten 72 off 44 balls anchored the chase, while Xavier Bartlett’s late cameo of 11 off 5 ensured PBKS crossed the line with five balls remaining. GT’s bowling saw Prasidh Krishna pick up three wickets, but the inability to close out the match during the middle phase proved costly.

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Toss Winner

Winning the toss, Punjab Kings elected to bowl.

Key Moment

The decisive phase came between overs 12.1 and 14.4 when Punjab Kings lost four wickets for just eight runs, slipping from 110/2 to 118/6. Despite this collapse, Cooper Connolly’s presence ensured the momentum did not completely shift, ultimately defining the outcome.

Star Performer / MVP

Cooper Connolly was the defining performer with an unbeaten 72 off 44 balls, anchoring the chase through both stable and collapsing phases.

Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings Match Summary

GT vs PBKS Playing XI

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

Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh

FAQs – Yesterday’s Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings 4th Match (Mar 31, 2026)

Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings match?
A1: Yesterday (Mar 31, 2026): 4th Match
Punjab Kings (165/7) beat Gujarat Titans (162/6) by 3 wickets.
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill scored 39 while Jos Buttler added 38.
Punjab Kings: Cooper Connolly led with an unbeaten 72.
Result: PBKS moved to 4th, GT to 5th on the points table.

Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Cooper Connolly was named the Player of the Match for his unbeaten 72 off 44 balls, guiding Punjab Kings through a challenging chase.

Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh. Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to field first.

Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For Gujarat Titans, Shubman Gill top-scored with 39. For Punjab Kings, Cooper Connolly was the leading run-scorer with 72 not out.

Disclaimer: This match highlight is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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