Chandigarh, April 1 -- In a high-octane opening clash of the IPL 2026 season, Punjab Kings clinched a hard-fought three-wicket victory against Gujarat Titans at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.
Led by captain Shreyas Iyer, the home side successfully chased down a target of 163 runs with five balls to spare, much to the delight of a packed stadium. The match was graced by several high-profile attendees, including Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, and Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta, who was seen cheering enthusiastically for her team.
The protagonist of Punjab's chase was young sensation Cooper Connolly, whose explosive innings turned the tide in f...