Punjab Kings Beat Gujarat Titans by 3 Wickets; Cooper Connolly Stars with Match-Winning 72
Punjab Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by 3 wickets in IPL 2026 as Cooper Connolly scored an unbeaten 72 to seal the victory.
Prasanth Subramani 
In the Indian Premier League 2026 season, Punjab Kings secured a thrilling 3-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans in a closely contested match held in New Chandigarh on March 31.
Batting first, Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, posted a total of 162 runs. Chasing a target of 163, Punjab Kings, captained by Shreyas Iyer, reached 165/7 in 19.1 overs to clinch the win.
The standout performer of the match was Cooper Connolly, who played a brilliant unbeaten knock of 72 runs off 44 balls, including 5 sixes and 5 boundaries. His innings played a crucial role in guiding Punjab Kings to victory.
With this win, Punjab Kings made a strong start in the IPL 2026 season, while Gujarat Titans will look to bounce back in their upcoming matches.
