IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans’ thrilling win, Washington Sundar’s six breaks Punjab Kings’ hearts

In a thrilling IPL 2026 match played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat Titans (GT) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 4 wickets to register their third consecutive win. Electing to bat after losing the toss, Punjab Kings had a disastrous start, losing 5 wickets for just 47 runs thanks to an early blow from Mohammed Siraj. However, a 79-run partnership between young batsmen Suryansh Shedge (57 off 29 balls) and Marcus Stoinis (40) rescued Punjab from the crisis, helping the team reach a respectable 163/9 in their allotted 20 overs. Veteran bowler Jason Holder was lethal for Gujarat, taking 4 wickets and being named Player of the Match. Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada also took two wickets each to completely dismantle Punjab’s top order.

Chasing a target of 164, Gujarat Titans had a poor start, losing captain Shubman Gill for just 5 runs. Sai Sudarshan then held one end and kept the team on course for victory with a patient 57 off 41 balls. After Sudarshan’s dismissal, the match became increasingly tense, with Gujarat needing 11 runs off the last over. Punjab captain Shreyas Iyer handed the ball to veteran Marcus Stoinis, but Washington Sundar, who was at the crease, held his nerve. With three runs needed off the final two balls, Sundar smashed a stunning six off Stoinis’ full toss, giving Gujarat the victory with one ball to spare. Sundar remained unbeaten on 40 off 23 balls, including five fours and a decisive six.

Arshdeep Singh and Vijaykumar Vaishak took two wickets each for Punjab Kings, but they could not save their team from defeat in the final overs. With this win, Gujarat Titans have now reached fifth place in the points table, while Punjab Kings, despite the loss, remain at the top of the table due to a better net run rate. Gujarat’s victory has made the playoff equations of the tournament even more interesting, while this is the second consecutive defeat for Punjab Kings. This victory on home ground has instilled new enthusiasm among Gujarat fans and the team is now preparing for the next matches with the intention of maintaining its winning streak.