Mullanpur, March 31 -- A gripping Indian Premier League 2026 contest was shaped by a blend of individual brilliance and collective contributions, as Punjab Kings edged Gujarat Titans by three wickets in a closely fought encounter at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
Chasing 163, Punjab Kings rode on a match-defining unbeaten 72 off 44 balls from Cooper Connolly, but the victory was also built on key contributions from the rest of the batting unit.
Prabhsimran Singh provided early momentum with a fluent 37 off 24 balls, taking on the new ball with a series of attacking strokes, including multiple sixes that ensured Punjab kept pace with the required rate in the powerplay.
Captain Shreyas Iyer chipped ...