PBKS vs GT Highlights IPL 2026 Match Updates: Cooper Connolly Rescues Punjab Kings To Hand 3-Wicket Victory
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Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans Match Scorecard IPL 2026: The Punjab Kings secured a thrilling three-wicket victory over the Gujarat Titans at Mullanpur. Chasing 163, debutant Cooper Connolly played a match-winning knock of 72 from 44 balls to guide Punjab home with five deliveries to spare. Despite Prasidh Krishna taking three wickets for Gujarat, Connolly’s five sixes ensured Punjab stayed ahead in the chase. Earlier, Punjab captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl. Vijaykumar Vyshak led the attack with three wickets, while Yuzvendra Chahal took two to restrict Gujarat to 162 for 6. Shubman Gill top-scored for the Titans with 39, but it was not enough to stop Punjab from starting their IPL 2026 campaign with a win. Stay tuned for PBKS vs GT live score, Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans full match scorecard, PBKS vs GT live cricket score, live score today, IPL 2026 live score, key moments, and real-time coverage from this blockbuster PBKS vs GT encounter here on NewsX.
The Punjab Kings have just one objective – to make it all the way this year. They reached the finals in the previous round but were just edged out of their first title by Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who ended their trophy drought after 18 years. With the remarkable leadership of Shreyas Iyer, the Punjab franchise is surely eyeing the chance to claim the trophy in 2026.
Gujarat Titans, conversely, will approach the match as the away team, yet they are known for defeating rivals on their home ground. The team captained by Shubman Gill seemed poised to reach their third IPL final in the 2025 season, but had to exit in the Eliminator. Yet, a new season will provide them with a chance, which may also award them their second trophy.
Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans Playing XIs:
Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Prabhsimran Singh(w), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Punjab Kings Impact subs: Priyansh Arya, Harpreet Brar, Praveen Dubey, Vishnu Vinod, Suryansh Shedge
Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, M Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Mohammed Siraj
Gujarat Titans Impact subs: Prasidh Krishna, Jason Holder, Jayant Yadav, Manav Suthar, Kumar Kushagra
Live Updates
- 23:24 (IST) 31 Mar 2026
PBKS vs GT IPL 2026 Live Score and Updates: Punjab Kings Win!
- 23:08 (IST) 31 Mar 2026
PBKS vs GT Live Updates and Score: PBKS 142/6 After 17 Overs
Punjab recovered slightly from 121/6 after 15 overs to 142/6 after 17 overs, adding 21 runs in two overs. In the 16th over, Kagiso Rabada conceded 12 runs as Cooper Connolly brought up a fine fifty on debut and finished the over with a six. The 17th over saw Prasidh Krishna give away 9 runs, with Marco Jansen smashing a six. Connolly continued to anchor the innings, guiding Punjab past the 140 mark.
- 22:56 (IST) 31 Mar 2026
PBKS vs GT IPL 2026 LIVE Updates: PBKS 121/6 After 15 Overs
Punjab slipped further to 121/6 after 15 overs, managing just 3 runs off Prasidh Krishna, who delivered a match-turning over. He picked up two wickets—dismissing Shashank Singh and Marcus Stoinis—finishing with three wickets in his spell so far. Despite Cooper Connolly nearing his fifty, Punjab found themselves under serious pressure after a dramatic collapse.
- 22:47 (IST) 31 Mar 2026
PBKS vs GT IPL 2026 Live Updates: PBKS 118/4 After 14 Overs
Punjab slipped from 110/2 after 12 overs to 118/4 after 14 overs, losing momentum with 2 quick wickets. In the 13th over, Prasidh Krishna struck immediately, dismissing Shreyas Iyer, conceding just 3 runs. The 14th over saw Washington Sundar remove Nehal Wadhera, giving away only 5 runs. Despite Cooper Connolly nearing his fifty, Punjab lost control as wickets fell in quick succession.
- 22:38 (IST) 31 Mar 2026
PBKS vs GT IPL 2026 Live Updates: PBKS 110/2 After 12 Overs
Punjab surged from 86/2 after 10 overs to 110/2 after 12 overs, adding 24 runs in two overs. In the 11th over, Ashok Sharma conceded 13 runs as Shreyas Iyer took charge with back-to-back sixes. The 12th over saw Rashid Khan go for 11 runs, with Cooper Connolly smashing a six and moving closer to his fifty. However, there was a moment of concern as Iyer was struck on the wrist but continued batting.
