Gujarat Titans (GT) continues its rise in 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) with a four-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 46 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, May 3.
After being asked to bat first, PBKS scored 163/9 in the allotted 20 overs. Suryansh Shedge top-scored with an aggressive inning of 57 runs in 29 balls, while Marcus Stoinis played a solid inning of 40 runs. However, wickets at regular intervals prevented the visitors from building sustained momentum. For GT, Jason Holder took four wickets, while Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj took two wickets each.
In reply, GT achieved the target by scoring 167/6 runs in 19.5 overs. Sai Sudarshan played an inning of 57 runs, while Washington Sundar played a decisive unbeaten inning of 40 runs to give the team victory. Jos Buttler also contributed 26 runs, ensuring that the chase continued despite some setbacks.
The win further strengthens GT's position in the points table as they continue to push for a playoff spot.
Here are the most important stats and milestones from Match 46:
- Third highest score in IPL after 5 wickets falling at less than 50 – 163/9 by PBKS vs GT, Ahmedabad, 2026
- 29 wickets GT by Pacers with short balls – Most by any team in IPL 2026
- 4th lowest score in first 10 overs in IPL 2026 – 51/5 – PBKS vs GT, Ahmedabad
- Second highest wickets in first over in IPL 2026 – 3 – Mohammad Siraj*
- Second highest 50+ score in IPL at the age of 24 – by 18* Sai Sudarshan
- first defeat For PBKS against GT in Ahmedabad in IPL
- Second highest number of half centuries For GT in IPL – Sai Sudarshan (18*)
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