Match 4 of the Indian Premier League 2026 saw Punjab Kings (PBKS) register a hard-fought victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Tuesday.
After winning the toss, Punjab Kings opted to bowl first, a decision that paid dividends as they restricted Gujarat Titans to a competitive 163/8 in 20 overs. The pitch offered assistance to both batters and bowlers, with the average first-innings score at the venue being around 165-170.
For Gujarat Titans, Shubman Gill led from the front with a composed 52 off 38 balls, anchoring the innings. He received support from David Miller, who scored a brisk 34 off 22 balls, but GT struggled to accelerate in the death overs.
Punjab's bowling unit was disciplined, with Kagiso Rabada emerging as the standout performer, picking up 3 wickets for 27 runs in his four overs. Here are some twitter reactions:
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Arshdeep Singh also impressed with 2/30, while Rahul Chahar chipped in with a crucial wicket in the middle overs. Chasing 164, Punjab Kings had a steady but cautious start. Shikhar Dhawan played a captain's knock, scoring 47 off 35 balls, providing stability at the top.
He was well supported by Liam Livingstone, who contributed a quick 38 off 24 balls, shifting the momentum in PBKS's favour. Gujarat Titans bowlers kept things tight, with Rashid Khan delivering an economical spell of 2/25, while Mohammed Shami picked up 2/31, ensuring the chase remained tense till the end.
However, Jitesh Sharma's unbeaten 28 off 18 balls proved decisive, as he guided Punjab Kings to 165/5 in 19.4 overs, sealing a narrow but well-earned victory. Historically, the head-to-head battle between the two teams has been evenly matched, with both sides winning three matches each in their last six encounters, highlighting the competitive rivalry.
With this win, Punjab Kings secured two important points, while Gujarat Titans will look to bounce back in their upcoming matches.