High drama unfolded in the GT vs PBKS IPL 2026 match as Gujarat Titans went down to the Punjab Kings on Sunday Night with an incredible four-wicket victory.
Gujarat Titans successfully chased down a score of 164 runs with a total score of 167 runs and will be looking for a hat-trick of wins, while Punjab Kings have lost their second consecutive game but still at the top of IPL 2026 points table.
PBKS: 163/9 (20 overs)
GT: 167/6 (19.5 overs)
Result: Gujarat Titans won by 4 wickets
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GT vs PBKS Highlights: Washington Sundar Finishes in Style
The GT and PBKS match was on the line, with GT needing three runs from the last two balls to win.Six from Stoinis by Washington Sundar on the last delivery won the game for GT after hitting the final ball of the previous over before the winning hit with a boundary to keep GT alive.
GT vs PBKS: Final Over Breakdown
The last over had the most thrilling moment of all in this GT vs PBKS match.
GT had 11 runs to get in the last over
A wide ball and then a boundary provided added impetus to shift the momentum
3 runs needed off of 2 balls
Sundar’s six completed the game in great style
GT vs PBKS: Gujarat Titans’ Chase Analysis
GT’s pursuit was fueled by some crucial performances:
- Sai Sudharsan made an unflustered 57 from 41 deliveries
- Jos Buttler chipped in with 26 runs up top
- Some late contributions from cameos helped keep GT in the race
Even with regular wickets falling, GT kept things under wraps and did everything right at the death stage.
GT vs PBKS: Punjab Kings Innings Recap
163/9 was a strong enough total from PBKS to overcome their poor start. Suryansh Shedge’s aggressive 50 came off limited resources to push PBKS up the board, while Marcus Stoinis added 40 to the score. In terms of bowlers, Jason Holder was the standout with 4 wickets.
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PBKS struggled with early wickets from Mohammed Siraj and the rest of the GT bowlers that restricted PBKS to below an acceptable score.
GT vs PBKS: Major Turning Points
There were several turning points in the GT vs PBKS match:
- Early batting failure of PBKS to reach 47/5
- The attacking play of Suryansh Shedge
- Half-century innings of Sai Sudharsan
- Later wickets of PBKS bowlers causing pressure
- Match-winning six by Washington Sundar
GT vs PBKS: Points Table Impact
Although they lost, PBKS are on top of the points table and have (as of now) 13 points from 9 games led by Shreyas Iyer, but back-to-back defeats may affect their momentum. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans have solidified their position for a playoff spot with 3 consecutive victories.
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