In 2026, GT defeated Punjab Kings by four wickets in the IPL match.

On Sunday, in a thrilling IPL match, Gujarat Titans emerged victorious against table-toppers Punjab Kings by four wickets. The star of the match was opener Sai Sudharsan, who scored a brilliant 57 runs off just 41 balls. PBKS, who were sent in to bat first, had a rough start as they lost five wickets for just 47 runs in the ninth over.

However, Suryansh Shedge and Marcus Stoinis managed to steady the ship with a 79-run partnership off 44 balls. Despite their efforts, PBKS struggled to maintain momentum in the death overs and only managed to score a modest 163 runs for nine wickets. In response, Sudharsan set the foundation for GT's victory with his impressive innings.

Jos Buttler and Washington Sundar also made valuable contributions to the team's total of 167 runs for six wickets in 19.5 overs. PBKS bowlers Arshdeep Singh and Vijaykumar Vyshak took two wickets each, but it wasn't enough to stop GT from securing the win. The final score was PBKS 162 for nine in 20 overs, while GT reached the target in 19.5 overs with one wicket to spare.

It was a remarkable performance by GT, who proved their mettle against the top-ranked team in the league. This exciting match was covered by Odisha's No.1 English Daily, Orissa POST. It was a thrilling game that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Both teams put up a tough fight, but ultimately it was GT who emerged as the winners. This victory will surely boost their confidence for the rest of the IPL season.