PBKS vs GT Match Result IPL 2026: Titans Clinch Last-Ball Thriller in Ahmedabad!

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has always been synonymous with "down-to-the-wire" finishes, and Match 46 of the 2026 season between the Gujarat Titans (GT) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) was no exception.On a humid Sunday evening at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the home crowd was treated to a rollercoaster of emotions as the Titans chased down 164 in a last-ball thriller to keep their playoff dreams alive.

Match Overview: A Tale of Two Halves

Punjab Kings, the league leaders coming into this game, faced a resilient Gujarat Titans side that was desperate for points. After winning the toss and opting to bowl first, GT’s pace attack, led by the veteran Jason Holder and the fiery Mohammed Siraj, dismantled the Punjab top order. However, a stunning recovery led by uncapped youngster Suryansh Shedge gave Punjab a fighting total of 163/9.

In response, GT anchored their chase through Sai Sudharsan, but a late-inning collapse brought the game to the final over. It took a nerveless cameo from Washington Sundar to secure the win by 4 wickets with just one ball to spare.

PBKS Innings: The Shedge-Stoinis Rescue Act

The Early Disaster

PBKS got off to the worst possible start. Mohammed Siraj, steaming in with the new ball, struck twice in the very first over. He removed Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly, leaving Punjab reeling at 6/2 within minutes. The pressure didn't let up as Jason Holder joined the party, removing the dangerous Nehal Wadhera and the skipper Shreyas Iyer (19) shortly after. When PBKS slumped to 47/5 in the 9th over, a sub-100 total looked like a real possibility.

Suryansh Shedge: The New Star Emerges

With the regular finisher Shashank Singh out due to injury, the spotlight fell on Suryansh Shedge. The youngster played the innings of his life, smashing 57 off just 29 balls. Alongside Marcus Stoinis (40 off 31), Shedge stitched together a 79-run partnership that completely shifted the momentum.

Shedge was particularly brutal against the spinners, hitting five towering sixes. His counter-attack forced Shubman Gill to bring back his frontline pacers earlier than planned. Although Kagiso Rabada eventually dismissed Shedge in the 16th over, the damage was done.

The Holder Final Flourish

Just as PBKS looked set for a 180+ total, Jason Holder returned for his final spell. In a masterclass of death bowling, Holder took two wickets in two balls, finishing with magnificent figures of 4/24. A late cameo of 20 runs by Marco Jansen eventually pushed the PBKS total to 163/9—a score that felt competitive on a pitch showing signs of variable bounce.

The Chase: GT’s Calculated Aggression

Sudharsan Anchors the Ship

Chasing 164, GT lost captain Shubman Gill early to Arshdeep Singh. However, Sai Sudharsan continued his prolific form. Sudharsan’s 57 off 41 balls was a clinic in risk-free run-scoring. He combined well with Jos Buttler (26) to keep the required rate under 8 runs per over for the majority of the innings.

The PBKS Fightback

The match swung back in favor of Punjab when Vijaykumar Vyshak and Arshdeep Singh picked up quick wickets in the middle overs. Sudharsan holed out to the deep, and the "Finisher" Rahul Tewatia fell cheaply to Marco Jansen. Suddenly, GT needed 36 runs from the final 24 balls with a relatively thin lower order.

The Final Over Drama: Washington Sundar the Hero

The game boiled down to 11 runs needed off the final over, bowled by the experienced Marcus Stoinis.

• Ball 1 & 2: Tight bowling restricted GT to just 3 runs.
• Ball 3 & 4: A couple of singles left the equation at 6 runs needed from 2 balls.
• Ball 5: Stoinis delivered a full toss, and Washington Sundar cleared his front leg to scoop it over deep backward square leg for a massive SIX!

The stadium erupted as Sundar finished unbeaten on 40* off 23 balls, proving why he is considered one of India’s most reliable all-rounders in pressure situations.

PBKS vs GT 2026: Match Summary Table

Category Details

Venue Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Toss Gujarat Titans (Opted to Bowl)

PBKS Score 163/9 (20 Overs)

GT Score 167/6 (19.5 Overs)

Result GT won by 4 wickets

Player of the Match Jason Holder (4/24)

Key Takeaways from the Match

1. Jason Holder’s Value

After being dropped earlier in the season, Jason Holder has made himself undroppable. His ability to pick up wickets in the powerplay and provide variations at the death was the difference between a 160 chase and a 190 chase.

2. Suryansh Shedge’s Potential

Punjab Kings may have lost the match, but they found a gem in Shedge. His fearless approach against established international bowlers like Rashid Khan and Rabada suggests he is a name we will hear often in the future.

3. The Playoff Race Tightens

With this win, Gujarat Titans move to 12 points, keeping themselves in the hunt for the top four. Punjab Kings remain at the top of the table but have now suffered two consecutive losses, exposing some vulnerabilities in their middle-order depth without Shashank Singh.

What’s Next for PBKS and GT?

Punjab Kings will look to regroup before their next clash against Mumbai Indians. They need Shreyas Iyer and the top order to provide more stability to avoid early collapses.

Gujarat Titans move forward with high confidence. The form of Sai Sudharsan and the composure shown by Washington Sundar suggests they are peaking at the right time as the tournament enters its business end.