PBKS vs GT Match Result 31.03.26

Punjab Kings started their IPL 2026 campaign with a thrilling 3-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans at the Mullanpur Stadium. Chasing a target of 163, PBKS reached the mark in 19.1 overs, primarily thanks to a sensational debut by Cooper Connolly, who remained unbeaten on 72 off 46 balls. Despite a late middle-order collapse where they lost 4 wickets for just 8 runs, the Kings held their nerve to finish the chase with 5 balls to spare. Earlier, Vijaykumar Vyshak led the bowling attack with 3/34, restricting the Titans to 162/6.