Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans Standings: Cooper Connolly struck an unbeaten half-century to guide Punjab Kings to a three-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in their Indian Premier League opener on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Chasing 163, Punjab Kings reached 165 for 7 in 19.1 overs, with Connolly top-scoring with 72 not out off 44 balls to anchor the chase.

Earlier, a disciplined bowling performance helped Punjab restrict Gujarat Titans to 162 for 6 after opting to bowl.

Vijaykumar Vyshak led the attack with 3 for 34, while Yuzvendra Chahal and Marco Jansen picked up two and one wickets respectively.

For Gujarat, captain Shubman Gill scored 39, while Jos Buttler made 38. Glenn Phillips added 25 and Washington Sundar chipped in with 18.

In the chase, Gujarat bowlers kept the contest alive, with Prasidh Krishna returning figures of 3 for 29. Rashid Khan and Washington Sundar claimed one wicket each.

Punjab, however, held their nerve to complete the chase with five balls to spare.

Brief scores:Gujarat Titans 162 for 6 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 39; Vijaykumar Vyshak 3/34, Yuzvendra Chahal 2/28).Punjab Kings 165 for 7 in 19.1 overs (Cooper Connolly 72 not out; Prasidh Krishna 3/29).