PBKS vs GT Live Score – IPL 2026 Live: PBKS vs GT Match 4. Cooper Connolly slams 62 on debut as Punjab Kings chase 163. Prasidh Krishna’s 3 wickets keep Gujarat Titans alive in a thriller.
PBKS vs GT Live Score IPL 2026: Cooper Connolly’s Debut Fifty Keeps Punjab in the Hunt
The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is witnessing a nail-biting finish to Match 4 of IPL 2026. Chasing 163, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) have recovered from a middle-order collapse to reach 144/6 in 17.3 overs. They now require just 19 runs from the final 15 deliveries.
Cooper Connolly’s Dream Debut
The star of the night is 22-year-old Australian debutant Cooper Connolly. Coming in under immense pressure after an early wicket, Connolly has played a fearless innings, reaching his maiden IPL fifty in style.
Score: 62* off 40 balls
Highlight: He brought up his half-century with a deft cut behind square off Kagiso Rabada and followed it up with a massive six over mid-wicket.
The “Prasidh Krishna” Storm
Punjab was cruising at 110/2 before Prasidh Krishna turned the game on its head. In a sensational spell, he picked up 3 wickets for just 3 runs, removing Shreyas Iyer, Shashank Singh, and Marcus Stoinis (0) in quick succession. His triple-strike left PBKS reeling at 118/6, shifting the momentum back to the Gujarat Titans (GT).
Jansen’s Late Fireworks
Just as the Titans thought they had the game in the bag, Marco Jansen joined Connolly. Jansen launched a massive six over wide long-on against Prasidh to break the tension, bringing the required rate back to a manageable level.
Match Status: Going Down to the Wire
GT Score: 162/6 (20 Overs)
PBKS Score: 144/6 (17.3 Overs)
Target: 163 Runs
Need: 19 runs in 15 balls Batter,Runs,Balls,4s,6s,SR
Cooper Connolly,62*,40,3,5,155.00
Marco Jansen,9*,9,0,1,100.00
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