PBKS vs GT Live Score – IPL 2026 Live: PBKS vs GT Match 4. Cooper Connolly’s 62 and Xavier Bartlett’s late cameo power Punjab Kings to a victory over Gujarat Titans in Mullanpur.
PBKS vs GT Live Score 2026: Punjab Kings Secure Thrilling Opening Win
The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur witnessed a grandstand finish as the Punjab Kings (PBKS) chased down 163 to start their IPL 2026 campaign with a victory. In a match that swung like a pendulum, it was the young Australian sensation Cooper Connolly and a late blitz from Xavier Bartlett that ensured the home crowd went home happy.
The Connolly Show: A Star is Born
Chasing 163, PBKS found themselves in a spot of bother after losing quick wickets in the middle overs. However, Cooper Connolly played an innings for the ages. Scoring 62 off 40 balls with 3 fours and 5 massive sixes, he kept the required rate in check even as wickets tumbled at the other end. His ability to take on Rashid Khan and Washington Sundar turned the tide in favor of the Kings.
The Final Twist: Bartlett’s Heroics
With PBKS needing 19 runs off the final two overs and 7 wickets down, the tension was palpable. Xavier Bartlett, who earlier took a breathtaking mid-air catch to dismiss Jos Buttler, showed his prowess with the bat. He smashed a vital six in the 18th over to bring the equation down, finishing on 10 off just 4 balls* to guide Punjab across the line with 4 balls to spare.
GT’s Disciplined Bowling Not Enough
The Gujarat Titans (GT) fought valiantly. Prasidh Krishna was exceptional, returning figures of 3/22, while Kagiso Rabada and Rashid Khan kept the pressure high. However, the lack of a cushion in the first-innings total ultimately cost them.
Match Summary
Gujarat Titans: 162/6 (20 Overs)
Punjab Kings: 163/7 (19.2 Overs)
Top Performers: * Cooper Connolly (PBKS): 62 (40)
Vijaykumar Vyshak (PBKS): 3/34
Prasidh Krishna (GT): 3/22
Result: Punjab Kings won by 3 wickets.
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