PBKS vs GT Highlights, IPL 2026: Washington Sundar smashes six to help Gujarat Titans beat Punjab Kings by four wickets
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 04, 2026, 02:00:00 IST
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PBKS vs GT Highlights, IPL 2026: Washington Sundar smashes six to help Gujarat Titans beat Punjab Kings by four wickets

PBKS vs GT Highlights, IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans continued their strong push towards the IPL 2026 playoffs with a thrilling four-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad. Chasing a target of 164 on a challenging surface, Gujarat kept their composure in the final moments to register their third straight win and tighten the race at the top of the table.

The match swung back and forth throughout the evening. Punjab Kings were in early trouble after losing four wickets in the powerplay, thanks to disciplined spells from Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada and Jason Holder. However, debutant Suryansh Shedge produced a fearless counterattack, smashing 57 off just 29 balls. Marcus Stoinis also chipped in with 40 as PBKS recovered from 47/5 to post 163/9.

In reply, Gujarat lost captain Shubman Gill early, but Sai Sudharsan once again showed maturity beyond his years with a calm 57-run knock. Jos Buttler supported him with a quick 25, but Punjab continued to stay in the contest with regular breakthroughs.

The pressure increased when Gujarat needed 11 runs in the final over after Rahul Tewatia’s dismissal. However, Washington Sundar remained composed under pressure and guided the Titans home alongside Arshad Khan, eventually sealing the victory with a six.

The result keeps Punjab Kings at the top of the standings despite consecutive defeats, but the gap behind them is shrinking rapidly. Gujarat Titans, meanwhile, appear to be finding momentum at the perfect stage of the tournament, with their bowling attack and middle-order composure becoming major strengths heading into the final phase of the league stage.
20:22 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 48/5 (9.1 overs)
1
Overs9.1
Score48 - 5

Rashid Khan to Suryansh Shedge, Floated full and on middle and leg. Suryansh Shedge gets on the front foot and flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

20:21 (IST) May 03

Rashid Khan to have a bowl now.

20:20 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 47/5 (8.6 overs)
Score after 9 overs 47 - 5
Runs Scored: 0
0110(W)00
  • Marcus Stoinis 0 (2)
  • Suryansh Shedge 8 (8)
Jason Holder2-0-6-2
0
Overs8.6
Score47 - 5

Jason Holder to Marcus Stoinis, On top of middle, Stoinis rides the bounce and punches it away to mid off.

20:19 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 47/5 (8.5 overs)
0
Overs8.5
Score47 - 5

Jason Holder to Marcus Stoinis, Inside edge saves Stoinis! Touch fuller and jagging back into the batter, on middle. Marcus Stoinis is pinned in the crease and plays around it to get hit on the back thigh. A massive appeal for LBW, but the umpire is unmoved. Holder is quite certain and Buttler runs towards the bowler to have a chat. The question is whether there is an inside edge. Holder doesn't think so and convinces Gill to take the review. However, the front-on replay shows that there is a clear deflection onto the pads. It is confirmed by the UltraEdge as it comes up with a huge spike. GT lose a review.

20:16 (IST) May 03

STRATEGIC BREAK! Jason Holder has that golden touch at the moment and with half the Punjab batting lineup already back in the hut, it's time for a breather. It has been a relentless spell of pressure from the GT pacers and the Punjab batters have had no answers. Shreyas Iyer did try for a bit to steady the ship for his side, but his dismissal now means that the home side is well and truly on top. Punjab might be forced to use the Impact Sub much sooner than they would have liked. With that said, Marcus Stoinis walks out to bat at number 7.

20:15 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 47/5 (8.4 overs)
W
Overs8.4
Score47 - 5

Jason Holder to Shreyas Iyer, OUT! CHOPPED ON! Wicket number 2 for Holder and this is just like a hammer blow on PBKS as they lose their skipper. Slams the deck hard and it nips back sharply into the batter over middle. Shreyas Iyer gets into a tangle as he is cramped for room. Is late to decide and goes for the dab to the off side, only to chop it back onto the stumps behind. He has a long stare at the pitch before making the long walk back. Shreyas has a stare at the pitch before walking away. Punjab Kings are 47/5.

20:14 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 47/4 (8.3 overs)
1
Overs8.3
Score47 - 4

Jason Holder to Suryansh Shedge, Good length, around off. Shedge steers it through the backward point and cover-point gap for a run.

20:14 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 46/4 (8.2 overs)
1
Overs8.2
Score46 - 4

Jason Holder to Shreyas Iyer, Puts an extra bit of effort to slam the ball, short on middle, slanting in. Iyer gets a bit across and pulls it along the ground for a single at deep mid-wicket.

20:13 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 45/4 (8.1 overs)
0
Overs8.1
Score45 - 4

Jason Holder to Shreyas Iyer, Bashes the length hard, outside off. Iyer stays back and knocks it straight to backward point.

20:12 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 45/4 (7.6 overs)
Score after 8 overs 45 - 4
Runs Scored: 0
041100
  • Suryansh Shedge 7 (7)
  • Shreyas Iyer 18 (18)
Arshad Khan1-0-6-0
0
Overs7.6
Score45 - 4

Arshad Khan to Suryansh Shedge, Hits the deck hard, angling from leg to middle. Suryansh Shedge gets behind the line and blocks it down the pitch. Good start for Arshad as well. 6 runs from his first.

20:12 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 45/4 (7.5 overs)
0
Overs7.5
Score45 - 4

Arshad Khan to Suryansh Shedge, Straighter, fuller, on off. Suryansh Shedge presents full face of the bat and drives it straight to the mid off fielder.

20:11 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 45/4 (7.4 overs)
1
Overs7.4
Score45 - 4

Arshad Khan to Shreyas Iyer, Similar length, pitching just outside leg. Iyer presses back and nudges it behind square on the leg side for a run.

20:10 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 44/4 (7.3 overs)
1
Overs7.3
Score44 - 4

Arshad Khan to Suryansh Shedge, In-between length, on middle and leg. Shedge steers it through square leg for a single.

20:10 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 43/4 (7.2 overs)
4
Overs7.2
Score43 - 4

Arshad Khan to Suryansh Shedge, FOUR! Fortuitous! Hard length, just outside off, angling away further. Suryansh Shedge is rushed on the pull shot but gets a thick inside edge. The ball rolls past the stumps to the left of Buttler who dives and half stops, but cannot take the sting out of it as it runs to the fence behind.

20:09 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 39/4 (7.1 overs)
0
Overs7.1
Score39 - 4

Arshad Khan to Suryansh Shedge, From over the stump. Length ball, on middle. Suryansh Shedge stays put and bunts it back to the bowler.

20:08 (IST) May 03

Double bowling change? Or will Kagiso Rabada bowl out here? It is a bowling change as Arshad Khan is introduced into the attack now.

20:08 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 39/4 (6.6 overs)
Score after 7 overs 39 - 4
Runs Scored: 0
100(W)111
  • Suryansh Shedge 2 (2)
  • Shreyas Iyer 17 (17)
Jason Holder1-0-4-1
1
Overs6.6
Score39 - 4

Jason Holder to Suryansh Shedge, Back of a length, on top of off, Suryansh Shedge presses back and eases it through cover-point for an easy run. Another successful over for GT. Just 4 runs and a wicket from it.

20:07 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 38/4 (6.5 overs)
1
Overs6.5
Score38 - 4

Jason Holder to Shreyas Iyer, Well-directed short ball at chest height. Shreyas swivels and pulls it to the left of mid-wicket for a single.

20:06 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 37/4 (6.4 overs)
1
Overs6.4
Score37 - 4

Jason Holder to Suryansh Shedge, Good length ball, on top of off. Iyer plays it late off the back foot and runs it wide of backward point for a single.

20:05 (IST) May 03

The Punjab batting lineup is in tatters right now. Suryansh Shedge is the new batter in.

20:04 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 36/4 (6.3 overs)
W
Overs6.3
Score36 - 4

Jason Holder to Nehal Wadhera, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Proper Test match length from Holder and he gets the reward. Punjab Kings are in deep trouble. Holder bashes the length hard, and angles it across the batter, outside off. Nehal Wadhera has a loose poke at it, playing it away from his body without moving his feet. An outside edge is found the ball flies flat to the left of Butter. Jos dives full-length to his left and gathers it nicely in his gloves. Iyer is stranded at one end and needs some stability from the other end. PBKS are 36/4.

20:04 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 36/3 (6.2 overs)
0
Overs6.2
Score36 - 3

Jason Holder to Nehal Wadhera, On a length, around the leg stump. Nehal Wadhera shimmies down the track to work it across, but is cramped for space and the ball beats the inside edge. It goes off the thigh pad and flies over the sticks and rolls to the keeper.

20:04 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 36/3 (6.1 overs)
1
Overs6.1
Score36 - 3

Jason Holder to Shreyas Iyer, Angles it onto the pads, on a length. Shreyas tucks it to deep backward square leg for a single.

20:03 (IST) May 03

Wow, what a Powerplay for the bowling side. There does seem to be something in it for the new-ball bowlers. Jason Holder now comes into the attack, replacing Mohammed Siraj.

20:02 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 35/3 (5.6 overs)
Score after 6 overs 35 - 3
Runs Scored: 0
00(W)0000
  • Nehal Wadhera 0 (4)
  • Shreyas Iyer 15 (15)
Kagiso Rabada3-1-14-1
0
Overs5.6
Score35 - 3

Kagiso Rabada to Nehal Wadhera, Back of a length, outside off. Nehal stabs it away to the backward point region. The fielder there dives to his right and makes a sharp stop. A WICKET MAIDEN from Rabada to wrap the Powerplay. Punjab Kings are 35/3.

20:02 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 35/3 (5.5 overs)
0
Overs5.5
Score35 - 3

Kagiso Rabada to Nehal Wadhera, Hits the deck hard and angles it outside off, Nehal Wadhera has a feel for it, but prevents himself and drags the bat inside the line to leave.

20:01 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 35/3 (5.4 overs)
0
Overs5.4
Score35 - 3

Kagiso Rabada to Nehal Wadhera, Excellent variety from Rabada! Follows up with a 148.8 kph bumper, over the leg stump. Nehal Wadhera is taken by surprise, and just manages to dodge under the projectile.

20:00 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 35/3 (5.3 overs)
0
Overs5.3
Score35 - 3

Kagiso Rabada to Nehal Wadhera, Corker! Back of a length, straightening off the pitch on off. Nehal Wadhera hangs back and tries to defend, but the ball flirts past the outside edge on its way to the keeper.

19:59 (IST) May 03

A third wicket inside the Powerplay for GT. Nehal Wadhera walks out to bat now, at number 5.

19:58 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 35/3 (5.2 overs)
W
Overs5.2
Score35 - 3

Kagiso Rabada to Prabhsimran Singh, OUT! MISTIMED AND TAKEN EASILY! A rare occasion where both the Punjab openers have failed to make any impact. Rabada shines. He hits the hard length, keeping the line of attack around the off pole and gets a decent lift as well. Prabhsimran Singh stands tall and tries to loft it over the cover fielder, but gets the ball high on the bat. Goes through the shot, but does not get the timing at all. Airs it away and offers a simple catching practice to Manav Suthar at cover. PBKS are 35/3.

19:58 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 35/2 (5.1 overs)
0
Overs5.1
Score35 - 2

Kagiso Rabada to Prabhsimran Singh, Beaten! Back of a length, kicking up around off. Prabhsimran Singh arches back and tries to uppercut it over point but the ball zips over his angled bat.

19:58 (IST) May 03

Change? No. Rabada to bowl the third as well. 2-0-14-0 so far.

19:57 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 35/2 (4.6 overs)
Score after 5 overs 35 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
040004
  • Shreyas Iyer 15 (15)
  • Prabhsimran Singh 15 (12)
Mohammed Siraj3-0-20-2
4
Overs4.6
Score35 - 2

Mohammed Siraj to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! A calculated risk from Iyer and he gets the desired result. Good length, around the top of the stumps, and Iyer smacks it up and over wide mid off for a boundary.

19:56 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 31/2 (4.5 overs)
0
Overs4.5
Score31 - 2

Mohammed Siraj to Shreyas Iyer, A third dot ball on the trot, and Iyer desperately wants to get off strike here. Good length, angled in towards middle and leg, Iyer nudges it just past thestrip in the off side and wants the single but Singh sends him back again.

19:56 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 31/2 (4.4 overs)
0
Overs4.4
Score31 - 2

Mohammed Siraj to Shreyas Iyer, Siraj drags the length back now, bowling it back of a length over off and middle. Iyer gets inside the line and pats it down to mid on.

19:55 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 31/2 (4.3 overs)
0
Overs4.3
Score31 - 2

Mohammed Siraj to Shreyas Iyer, Not full enough to play that shot. Pitched up on off stump, Shreyas Iyer drives through the line but gets it high on the bat and miscues it towards mid off.

19:54 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 31/2 (4.2 overs)
4
Overs4.2
Score31 - 2

Mohammed Siraj to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! Whipped away from Iyer. Full again, on off and darts back in. Iyer gets a smidge inside the line and forces it flat and uppishly between mid on and mid-wicket for a boundary.

19:53 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 27/2 (4.1 overs)
0
Overs4.1
Score27 - 2

Mohammed Siraj to Shreyas Iyer, Fuller than a good length, slipped back in towards middle stump at 142.9 kph. Iyer plays it late and pushes it out to covers.

19:53 (IST) May 03

Will Siraj get the third over in a row? Oh, yes. He will. 2-0-12-2 are his bowling figures so far.

19:52 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 27/2 (3.6 overs)
Score after 4 overs 27 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
02(2WD)00101
  • Shreyas Iyer 7 (9)
  • Prabhsimran Singh 15 (12)
Kagiso Rabada2-0-14-0
1
Overs3.6
Score27 - 2

Kagiso Rabada to Shreyas Iyer, Bashing the hard length again, Iyer taps it down behind square on the off side and pinches a run. Just four runs off the over.

19:52 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 26/2 (3.5 overs)
0
Overs3.5
Score26 - 2

Kagiso Rabada to Shreyas Iyer, Back of a length again, on off, Iyer chops it down just past off stump and looks for a quick single but is sent back.

19:51 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 26/2 (3.4 overs)
1
Overs3.4
Score26 - 2

Kagiso Rabada to Prabhsimran Singh, Hard length, in and around off. Singh lets the ball come onto him before angling it behind point for a single.

19:51 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 25/2 (3.3 overs)
0
Overs3.3
Score25 - 2

Kagiso Rabada to Prabhsimran Singh, Tight bowling again. Just back of a length, slanted back in from outside off. Singh looks to cut but chops it down towards the gully region.

19:50 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 25/2 (3.2 overs)
0
Overs3.2
Score25 - 2

Kagiso Rabada to Prabhsimran Singh, Well, that's a wild swing from Prabhsimran. KG pitches it full and around the fifth stump line. Singh looks to lift it over long off but ends up connecting only with thin air.

19:48 (IST) May 03

Halt in play. It seems like the straps on Iyer's batting pads have come off while diving, and he gets rid of both of them. A new pair is on its way. Good to continue now.

19:47 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 25/2 (3.2 overs)
2wd
Overs3.2
Score25 - 2

Kagiso Rabada to Shreyas Iyer, TWO WIDES! A risky run. Hard length, angling down leg, Iyer leaves it alone and Buttler dives to his left, making a half stop. The ball deflects to Sudharsan, who picks and has a shy at the batting end, but misses. The ball rolls all the way to the non-striker's end and had the throw hit there, Shreyas would have been in huge trouble. To add to it, Prabhsimran Singh calls Iyer for a quick single as well and probably the Punjab skipper didn't like that call, a bit unnecessary at this stage of the game.

19:46 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 23/2 (3.1 overs)
0
Overs3.1
Score23 - 2

Kagiso Rabada to Shreyas Iyer, BEAUTY! Pitched up fuller and just outside off. This one angles in but then leaves the right-hander off the deck. Iyer goes fishing for the drive, but the ball zips past the outside edge.

19:46 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 23/2 (2.6 overs)
Score after 3 overs 23 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
021111
  • Shreyas Iyer 6 (6)
  • Prabhsimran Singh 14 (9)
Mohammed Siraj2-0-12-2
1
Overs2.6
Score23 - 2

Mohammed Siraj to Shreyas Iyer, Siraj goes full and angles it into the pads, looking to beat the bat. However, Iyer is up to the task and clips it down to long leg for a single. After 3 overs, PBKS are 23/2.

19:45 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 22/2 (2.5 overs)
1
Overs2.5
Score22 - 2

Mohammed Siraj to Prabhsimran Singh, A good hustle from the batters. Good length on off, darts back in. Singh stays leg side of the ball and punches it out to extra cover for a quick single.

19:44 (IST) May 03
PBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: 21/2 (2.4 overs)
1
Overs2.4
Score21 - 2

Mohammed Siraj to Shreyas Iyer, Back of a length and on off, Iyer presses back and punches it through the cover region for one more.

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Gujarat Titans edged past Punjab Kings in a tense last-over thriller to strengthen their playoff hopes in IPL 2026. The four-wicket win in Ahmedabad marked Gujarat’s third consecutive victory and highlighted the growing momentum they are building at a crucial stage of the season. While Punjab Kings remain at the top of the table, the race for playoff spots has become increasingly tight, with several teams now level on points behind them.

Batting first on a surface that offered help to bowlers, Punjab Kings struggled badly during the powerplay. Mohammed Siraj struck twice in the opening over, while Kagiso Rabada and Jason Holder kept the pressure firmly on. Punjab slipped to 47/5 and looked in danger of collapsing for a below-par total.

However, debutant Suryansh Shedge produced a fearless innings under pressure to revive the visitors. The youngster smashed 57 runs from just 29 deliveries and formed a crucial 79-run partnership with Marcus Stoinis, who added 40. Shedge attacked whenever the opportunity came, particularly against the spinners, helping PBKS recover to 163/9 — a score that eventually proved competitive on the difficult pitch.

Gujarat Titans did not enjoy the smoothest start to their chase either, losing Shubman Gill early. But Sai Sudharsan once again anchored the innings superbly, scoring a composed 57 off 41 balls. Jos Buttler contributed with a brisk cameo, but Punjab kept fighting back through timely wickets to ensure the contest remained alive till the final over.

With Gujarat needing 11 runs off the final six balls, Washington Sundar stepped up calmly under pressure. The all-rounder remained unbeaten on 40 and, along with Arshad Khan, guided Gujarat home with a ball to spare. Washington fittingly sealed the victory with a six, sparking celebrations among the home crowd.

The victory further underlined Gujarat Titans’ reputation as one of the best chasing teams in the IPL. Punjab Kings, despite the loss, showed resilience after a poor start and will still take positives from the fight shown by their middle order and bowlers in a closely fought encounter.

Squads:

Punjab Kings Squad: Prabhsimran Singh (w), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Marcus Stoinis, Suryansh Shedge, Nehal Wadhera, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vishnu Vinod, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Xavier Bartlett, Harpreet Brar, Musheer Khan, Yash Thakur, Ben Dwarshuis, Praveen Dubey, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Pyla Avinash, Vishal Nishad, Shashank Singh

Gujarat Titans Squad: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (w), Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Manav Suthar, Rahul Tewatia, Glenn Phillips, Anuj Rawat, Nishant Sindhu, Kulwant Khejroliya, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Luke Wood, Prasidh Krishna, Kumar Kushagra, Gurnoor Brar, Ashok Sharma, Connor Esterhuizen, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore