Producer: Peuli Bakshi
Gujarat Titans secured a 3-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in Mullanpur on Sunday, chasing down a target of 142 in 19.1 overs.
PBKS set a modest total of 142, being restricted by GT’s efficient bowling, particularly by R Sai Kishore's 4 for 33.
PBKS initially had a strong start with Prabhsimran Singh and Sam Curran leading the charge, but lost momentum after quick dismissals.
GT's bowling attack was bolstered by the Afghans- Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad, who together took 3 key wickets, adding pressure to the PBKS lineup.
Contributions from Shubman Gill with 35 runs and Sai Sudharsan with 31 helped stabilize Gujarat’s innings in the chase.
Liam Livingstone’s spell for PBKS was crucial, taking 2 wickets for 19 runs and briefly shifting the momentum by dismissing key GT batsmen.
Despite losing Gill and David Miller to Livingstone, Tewatia’s aggressive batting kept GT in the chase.
Rahul Tewatia played a pivotal role, smashing a 36* off 18, including a 20-run knock in the 18th over vs Kagiso Rabada.
A late challenge by PBKS saw them taking the wickets of Shahrukh Khan and Rashid Khan, adding drama to the final overs.
Despite the late wickets, GT managed to hold their nerve, securing their fourth win of the season.