Punjab Kings Won by 3 Wickets vs Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 Match 4: Connolly Stars at Mullanpur
Punjab Kings pulled off a nervy 3-wicket win against Gujarat Titans in Match 4 of IPL 2026 at Mullanpur tonight, chasing 163 in 19.1 overs with Cooper Connolly playing a match-winning innings of 72 not out off 44 balls.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | PBKS vs GT, IPL 2026 Match 4 |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Mullanpur |
| Toss | Punjab Kings won, elected to bowl |
| GT Score | 162/6 (20 overs) |
| PBKS Score | 165/7 (19.1 overs) |
| Result | Punjab Kings won by 3 wickets |
Cooper Connolly: The Match-Winner Punjab Kings Needed
When Punjab Kings were wobbling at 118 for 6 still needing 45 runs off the last five overs, it was Cooper Connolly who refused to let the chase fall apart. The Australian allrounder finished unbeaten on 72 off 44 balls with 5 fours and 5 sixes, taking the game deep and seeing PBKS home with 5 balls remaining.
Connolly added critical partnerships at every stage after the middle order collapsed. His partnership with Marco Jansen of 26 off 18 balls and then the final stand of 21 off just 9 balls with Xavier Bartlett gave PBKS the momentum they needed to get over the line.
Bartlett finished on 11 not out off 5 balls, hitting a six when it mattered most. Between the two of them, they turned what looked like a GT win into a PBKS celebration.
PBKS Chase Scorecard: 165/7 in 19.1 Overs
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priyansh Arya | 7 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 87.50 |
| Prabhsimran Singh | 37 | 24 | 1 | 4 | 154.17 |
| Cooper Connolly (not out) | 72 | 44 | 5 | 5 | 163.64 |
| Shreyas Iyer (c) | 18 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 163.64 |
| Nehal Wadhera | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Shashank Singh | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Marco Jansen | 9 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 90.00 |
| Xavier Bartlett (not out) | 11 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 220.00 |
Prabhsimran Singh gave PBKS a platform with 37 off 24 before Rashid Khan removed him. Shreyas Iyer added 18 off 11 in a quick cameo. But the middle order fell apart with Wadhera, Shashank, and Stoinis all gone cheaply in quick succession. Connolly carried it home almost single-handedly.
GT Bowling Figures
| Bowler | O | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prasidh Krishna | 4 | 29 | 3 | 7.20 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 29 | 1 | 7.20 |
| Washington Sundar | 3.1 | 27 | 1 | 8.50 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 3 | 34 | 1 | 11.30 |
| Ashok Sharma | 3 | 31 | 1 | 10.30 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 2 | 15 | 0 | 7.50 |
Prasidh Krishna was GT’s best bowler with 3 wickets. Rashid Khan was economical but could not finish the job. Rabada was expensive with 34 off 3 overs. GT will feel they gave the game away in the death despite having the better of the contest for most of the chase.
How GT Built Their 162/6 First Innings
Gujarat Titans posted 162 for 6 batting first after Punjab Kings won the toss and chose to bowl. Shubman Gill set the pace with 39 off 27 before Yuzvendra Chahal got him. Jos Buttler followed with a well-made 38 off 33. Glenn Phillips added 25 off 17 to push the total past 160.
The innings never fully accelerated despite good individual contributions across the top and middle order. Three wickets to Vijaykumar Vyshak in the back end of the innings slowed GT’s momentum at the death, which proved costly.
GT Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | 13 | 11 | 118.18 |
| Shubman Gill (c) | 39 | 27 | 144.44 |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | 38 | 33 | 115.15 |
| Glenn Phillips | 25 | 17 | 147.06 |
| Washington Sundar | 18 | 16 | 112.50 |
| Shahrukh Khan | 4 | 6 | 66.67 |
| Rahul Tewatia (not out) | 11 | 10 | 110.00 |
PBKS Bowling Figures
| Bowler | O | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Jansen | 4 | 20 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 4 | 28 | 2 | 7.00 |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | 4 | 34 | 3 | 8.50 |
| Xavier Bartlett | 4 | 36 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 42 | 0 | 10.50 |
Marco Jansen was the standout with 1 for 20 in 4 overs. Chahal took 2 for 28 including Gill and Buttler. Vyshak was the hero with 3 for 34. Arshdeep had a rare off night, going for 42 in 4 overs with 8 wides, but made up for it in the field with a key catch to dismiss Washington Sundar.
For the complete PBKS vs GT head-to-head history, the PBKS vs GT rivalry timeline now shows PBKS taking a 4-3 lead in the all-time record after tonight’s win.
What This Win Means for Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings are off the mark in IPL 26 with a win that showed character, fight, and match-winning ability from a player nobody expected to be the hero. Connolly’s innings will be talked about for weeks. He came in when the game was on a knife edge and delivered under serious pressure.
Ricky Ponting’s side now has two points and a positive NRR boost. More importantly, they have shown they can chase under pressure and win tight games. Both qualities matter when the playoffs come around.
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FAQs
What was the result of PBKS vs GT IPL 2026 Match 4?
Punjab Kings won by 3 wickets, chasing 163 in 19.1 overs at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in Mullanpur.
Who was the star player for Punjab Kings in the chase?
Cooper Connolly scored 72 not out off 44 balls and guided Punjab Kings home from a difficult position when they were 118 for 6.
What did Gujarat Titans score in PBKS vs GT Match 4?
Gujarat Titans posted 162 for 6 in 20 overs, with Shubman Gill scoring 39 and Jos Buttler contributing 38.
Who took the most wickets for Punjab Kings vs GT?
Vijaykumar Vyshak took 3 for 34. Yuzvendra Chahal took 2 for 28. Marco Jansen was the most economical with 1 for 20.
Who was GT’s best bowler against Punjab Kings?
Prasidh Krishna took 3 for 29 in 4 overs. Rashid Khan and Washington Sundar each took one wicket.
Who won the toss in PBKS vs GT IPL 2026 Match 4?
Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to bowl first at Mullanpur.
