In Match 4 of IPL 2026, Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans by three wickets in a last‑over finish at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium in New Chandigarh. Gujarat posted 162/6 in their 20 overs, but Punjab Kings chased it down with four balls to spare, reaching 165/7 in 19.1 overs.
Match‑winning knock by Connolly
Australian opener Cooper Connolly was the star with the bat for Punjab, scoring an unbeaten 72 off 44 balls on his IPL debut, anchoring the chase after early wickets. He shared crucial partnerships with Shreyas Iyer (c) and others, keeping the run‑rate under control while the required‑rate threatened to climb.
Gujarat’s batting and bowling
Gujarat, led by Shubman Gill, built a competitive total thanks to a 50‑run stand between Gill and Sai Sudharsan, plus a late flourish from Rahul Tewatia and Darshan Nalkande. However, Punjab’s Arshdeep Singh and Marcus Stoinis kept the middle‑overs tight, and Yuzvendra Chahal’s one over helped restrict the Titans to a two‑run‑per‑ball par.
Key details for fans
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium, New Chandigarh.
- Broadcast: Telecast on the Star Sports network in India, with live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website.
The win marked a strong start for captain Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings, while Gujarat Titans will look to regroup after a late‑over collapse in the chase.
