Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans Match Highlights & Results

That is it from this game and it seems that the teams are so evenly matched that we are now seeing a trend of last-ball or last-over finishes regularly in the Indian T20 League, 2023 and it is riveting to watch. The action will continue on Friday, the 14th of April with high-on-confidence Kolkata taking on a resurgent Hyderabad team at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. That game will begin at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT) but as usual, our build-up will begin much sooner. Till then, take care and goodbye!

Mohit Sharma is the Player of the Match for taking two wickets for 18 runs in his four overs in his first game for Gujarat. He says that he did not think too much and since he has played in Mohali before, he knew that the pitch could play slow. Mentions that he wanted to use the conditions and try bowling variations which he would discuss with Hardik Pandya before executing the plans. Claims that there is no keyword he uses but tries to give his 100 per cent in training and studying the various matchups which allows them to bowl according to the plans for different batters. Explain that there were preparations done beforehand and he was already informed when he would bowl along with circumstances under which he could get the new ball. Ends by saying that the credit goes to the coaches and the roles have been assigned in advance.

Hardik Pandya, the skipper of Gujarat says that he wouldn't like to take the game this close and it is the beauty of this game that it is never over until it is over and they will go back to the drawing board. Adds that the kind of batting they have, they can take a few more risks in the middle overs. Mentions that the wicket was good but due to the hardness of the deck, the ball got a bit dried up and didn't come on as well as one would think. Goes on to applaud Mohit Sharma who made a stellar comeback and the way he bowled was brilliant. Reckons that they have had two close shaves and if this one had also gone against them then it would have stung and they will try to make amends and finish games off earlier.

The Presentation ceremony...

Shubman Gill, one of the stars with the bat for Gujarat is down for a chat. He shares that it is harder to hit sixes with the old ball. Explains that it was important for them to play the balls in the gap and run hard while putting loose deliveries to the boundary. He feels that he should have finished the match but Punjab and Rahul Tewatia is a good love story and it was apt that his boundary got them the win. Claims that in these kinds of games, there is pressure on both teams and they wanted to minimize the dot balls. Mentions that after the first inning got over they knew it was easier to score with the hard ball so they decided to go early. Informs that they lost momentum when Hardik Pandya got out and at that time they needed to rotate the strike. On Mohit Sharma, he says that when he was bowling in the nets he was looking really good, and with his slower deliveries and yorkers, he was a handful on this pitch.

Shikhar Dhawan, the captain of Punjab says that there were not enough runs on the board and the opposition got off to a good start so they need to rectify this going forward. Explains that whenever any team plays 56 dot balls, they will lose the game so they need to come up with plans and execute them. Claims that he is proud of the bowlers for taking the game right to the wire and the onus falls on the batters to give them something to bowl at. Mentions that Liam Livingstone came for training and pulled his muscle but feels he will be back in 3-4 days.

Earlier in the game, Hardik Pandya won the toss and had no hesitation in putting the opposition into batting first. This decision proved to be the correct one as the Gujarat bowlers were able to pick up early wickets in the Powerplay and that set the tone for the rest of the innings. As for Punjab, the openers failed but the middle order fought back decently. Matthew Short was going great guns but the rest of the pack was just a bit too slow till Shahrukh Khan struck a few lusty and important blows toward the fag end of the inning. Mohit Sharma who was playing in the league after not being a part of the tournament last season bowled a brilliant spell in which he picked up a couple of wickets and gave away very few runs as well. This meant that Gujarat restricted Punjab to a total of just 153 runs which on this ground is well below par. Coming to the chase, the Gujarat openers provided them with the perfect start but somehow Punjab managed to take the game into the final over only to end up on the losing side on the penultimate delivery.

Punjab will be gutted with the loss in the end but will be a tad disappointed with the overall performance as they didn't perform well with the bat yet again and the bowling in the Powerplay let them down as well. Kagiso Rabada and Arshdeep Singh were struck for early boundaries which put Punjab on the back foot but Arshdeep did get rid of a high-flying Wriddhiman Saha. After this, Harpreet Brar bowled a fine spell and slowly Punjab started to crawl back into the game. However, the opposition was always a few hits away from the win and they failed to pick up wickets at the death as well. But, all of a sudden, Arshdeep Singh bowled a fantastic 19th over which meant Sam Curran had an opportunity to defend 6 runs and he bowled a fabulous final over until the penultimate delivery and Punjab ended up on the losing side.

The target at hand wasn't a big one and Gujarat got off to a perfect start as well. Wriddhiman Saha took on the bowlers and Shubman Gill played a few delightful shots as they put on 48 quick runs before Saha was dismissed. Gill put on another steady stand with Sai Sudharsan but the scoring rate declined a bit. The skipper, Hardik Pandya couldn't get going but after he got out, Gill took matters into his own hands and found the fence at crucial times before notching up another half-century. David Miller supported him well and it looked like they were in control of things but it got really nervy in the final over with Gill back in the shed and Miller unable to find the fence. Rahul Tewatia though came out with nerves of steel and took his side to a memorable win.

What a cracker-jack of a game we have witnessed just now! Pure ecstasy on one side and heartbreak on the other. Take a bow Sam Curran but it is the 'Ice-man', Rahul Tewatia who has done it again for Gujarat and in some fine fashion as well. Punjab were down and out but all of a sudden they could feel the tide turning and the crowd got into it as well but Tewatia shattered those hopes in a single delivery.

Sam Curran to Rahul Tewatia, Four!FOUR! It is that man once again! Rahul Tewatia is as cool as a cucumber and finishes the game with very little fuss! Sam Curran goes full and outside the off stump. Rahul Tewatia steps across towards the off side and gets down on one knee. He paddles this over the short fine leg fielder and finds the boundary for four runs. We have yet another last-over finish and there is no end to this excitement! Gujarat win by 6 wickets!

Sam Curran to David Miller, 1 run.Nails the yorker once again and in line with the stumps. David Miller looks to go hard into the leg side but gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball rolls back towards the keeper and Rahul Tewatia is already almost at the striker's end. David Miller takes off and manages to reach the other end as Sam Curran opts to not throw the ball.

Sam Curran to Rahul Tewatia, 1 run.Bowls this on a yorker length and at the stumps. Rahul Tewatia digs this out towards long on and opens his account with a single.

Rahul Tewatia is the new man in for Gujarat. 6 needed off 4 balls now. Also, Shikhar Dhawan is off the field and Sam Curran is marching the troops here. The crowd is growing more and more impatient and we have a game on our hands.

Sam Curran to Shubman Gill, OUT! b Sam Curran.OUT! TIMBER! Sam Curran has dismantled the stumps and sent the crowd into hysteria! The game is still alive here as Shubman Gill departs after playing a good knock but is unable to take his team over the finish line. Sam Curran bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Shubman Gill looks to go across the line but misses and watches his off stumpss get shattered. Gujarat lose their fourth wicket and still need 6 runs to win.

Sam Curran to David Miller, 1 run.Sam Curran bowls this full and outside the off stump. David Miller knocks this hard towards cover and Rishi Dhawan pulls off an outstanding save to keep the game alive for Punjab.

Sam Curran to bowl the final over. Can he defend 6 runs?

Arshdeep Singh to David Miller, Leg bye.Arshdeep Singh nails the yorker this time and gets it to reverse in the air into the batter. David Miller looks to dig this out but misses and the ball goes off the back leg towards short fine leg. They scamper across for a leg bye. Punjab opt for the review and UltraEdge shows there is no bat involved. Ball Tracking shows that this is hitting the pads outside the leg stump. David Miller survives and Gujarat need 7 runs in the last over.

Reviewed! A gem of a yorker from Arshdeep Singh and at this stage Punjab have to go for the review. It seemed to be angling down leg at first sight but the third umpire will have a look. Nothing on UltraEdge and Ball Tracking confirms that the impact is outside the line of leg stump. NOT OUT comes up on the big screen.

Arshdeep Singh to Shubman Gill, 1 run.Back to 'round the wicket and serves this full, outside the off pole. Shubman Gill eases this down to long off for a single. 8 runs needed in 7 balls.

Arshdeep Singh to David Miller, 1 run.Bangs this in short and just outside the off pole. David Miller pulls this awkwardly towards deep square leg and takes a run.

Arshdeep Singh to David Miller, No run.Goes full and into the pads. David Miller looks to flick this into the leg side but gets an inside edge onto his pads and the ball rolls down the pitch.

Arshdeep Singh to David Miller, 2 runs.Goes over the wicket to the southpaw and serves this full, outside off. David Miller strokes this towards wide long off and collects a couple of runs. A run-a-ball required now.

Arshdeep Singh to Shubman Gill, 1 run.Arshdeep Singh starts the over from 'round the wicket and bangs this in short, outside off. Shubman Gill pulls this towards deep mid-wicket and takes one.

Kagiso Rabada to David Miller, Four!FOUR! David Miller gets his first boundary after 11 deliveries! Kagiso Rabada bowls this short and outside the off stump. David Miller rocks back and pulls this towards deep square leg for four runs.

Kagiso Rabada to David Miller, No run.Bangs this in short and in line with the stumps. David Miller looks to pull this away but misses as the ball sails towards the keeper.

Kagiso Rabada to Shubman Gill, 1 run.This is on a good length and outside the off stump. Shubman Gill punches this down to long on for one.

Kagiso Rabada to Shubman Gill, Six!SIX! That has been whipped off the waist effortlessly! Kagiso Rabada bowls this a tad bit short and into the batter. Shubman Gill pulls this towards deep square leg and clears the boundary with ease for six runs.

Kagiso Rabada to David Miller, 1 run.Bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. David Miller gets an inside edge into the leg side and sets off for a quick single.

Kagiso Rabada to David Miller, No run.Kagiso Rabada bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. David Miller cuts this just short of the fielder at point.

Kagiso Rabada (3-0-24-1) is back to finish his spell.

Sam Curran to David Miller, 1 run.Delivers this wide outside the off pole on a shortish length. David Miller reaches for it and knocks this towards point for a single to retain strike.

Sam Curran to Shubman Gill, 1 run.Sam Curran continues to bowl short and outside the off pole. Shubman Gill pulls this towards deep mid-wicket and takes one.

Sam Curran to Shubman Gill, Four!FOUR! This is quite dismissive from Shubman Gill! Sam Curran bowls a slower bouncer outside the off stump. Shubman Gill forehands this straight towards long off for four runs.

Sam Curran to David Miller, 1 run.Short this time and outside the off pole. David Miller rocks back and pulls this towards the fielder at deep mid-wicket for a run.

Sam Curran to Shubman Gill, 1 run.Bowls this full and outside the off stump. Shubman Gill gets across the stumps and flicks this towards dep mid-wicket for one.

Sam Curran to David Miller, Leg bye.Sam Curran bowls this on a shortish length and angles this in from outside off. David Miller looks to pull but misses and the ball goes off his body into the off side. They take a leg bye.

Strategic break! Right then, Gujarat need 34 runs off 24 balls and with still 7 wickets in hand, they should get the win here. Punjab though have done reasonably well to keep themselves in contention. However, they need a couple of wickets, preferably of both batters currently at the crease now to have a real chance of winning. Will the recent trend keep going and we will get another close finish? Let's find out. Also, Sam Curran (2-0-10-0) is back into the attack.

Rahul Chahar to David Miller, Leg bye.Floats this one full and onto the pads. David Miller looks to play this leg side but misses and gets hit on the pads. The ball rolls towards square leg and the batters cross for a leg bye.

Rahul Chahar to Shubman Gill, 1 run.Loopy delivery bowled full and outside the off pole. Shubman Gill eases this down to long off for one.

Rahul Chahar to Shubman Gill, Four!FOUR! That is FIFTY for Shubman Gill and he gets there in style! Rahul Chahar flights this full and outside the off stump. Shubman Gill goes inside out and lofts this towards deep cover for four runs to get to his landmark.

Rahul Chahar to Shubman Gill, No run.Bowls this short and outside the off stump. Shubman Gill punches this towards cover.

Rahul Chahar to David Miller, 1 run.Bowls this slightly short and on the pads. David Miller clips this to the right of short fine leg and takes one.

Rahul Chahar to David Miller, 2 runs.Rahul Chahar flights this full and outside the off stump. David Miller flicks this just over the mid-wicket fielder for a couple of runs.

Harpreet Brar to Shubman Gill, 2 runs.A tad shorter and at the stumps, Shubman Gill works it toward the vacant mid-wicket region and the bowler Harpreet Brar gives chase. The batters pick up an easy brace.

Harpreet Brar to David Miller, 1 run.Around off, David Miller drives it firmly toward Kagiso Rabada at extra cover and the latter gets a hand on it as well but can't stop the single.

Harpreet Brar to Shubman Gill, 1 run.Full again on off stump, punched away to the left of the diving bowler and down to long off for one more.

Harpreet Brar to David Miller, 1 run.Full on middle and leg, clipped away to deep mid-wicket for a single.

David Miller is the new batter at the crease.

Harpreet Brar to Hardik Pandya, OUT! c Sam Curran b Harpreet Brar.OUT! CAUGHT! Straight to the man! Harpreet Brar fires this one in, full and on middle leg. Hardik Pandya clears the front leg and tries to get under it. Pandya looks to whack this one over long on but gets it off the toe end of the bat. He ends up hitting it flat and toward long on, straight to Sam Curran who makes no mistake and takes the catch. Brar gets rid of the Gujarat skipper and Punjab are still hanging on here. 48 needed now off 34 balls.

Harpreet Brar to Shubman Gill, 1 run.On middle and leg, Shubman Gill plays a whippy shot through mid-wicket and collects a run.

Kagiso Rabada to Hardik Pandya, Four!FOUR! Crunched! Full and outside off, Hardik Pandya plays a high-elbow cover drive and creams this one through extra cover for a boundary.

Kagiso Rabada to Hardik Pandya, 4 Leg byes.FOUR LEG BYES! A solid bumper this from Kagiso Rabada at 142.2 clicks and over the stumps. This one zips through and Hardik Pandya is completely beaten for pace as he tries to hook it away. The ball comes off the helmet and races toward the fine leg fence for a boundary. The physio is out to perform a mandatory concussion check but Pandya seems absolutely fine.

Kagiso Rabada to Hardik Pandya, No run.Goes full and straight now, Hardik Pandya drills it back past the bowler but Sam Curran at mid off makes a sharp stop to his right.

Kagiso Rabada to Hardik Pandya, No run.Take pace off now and bowls it a tad shorter over the off stump, Hardik Pandya pushes it off the back foot but straight to mid off.

Kagiso Rabada to Shubman Gill, 1 run.Hits the length hard at 141.8 clicks and angles it onto the body, Shubman Gill tucks it off the hips and in front of square on the leg side for a run.

Kagiso Rabada to Hardik Pandya, 1 run.Bowls it back of a length and over leg stump, Hardik Pandya pulls it from his crease and along the ground to deep square leg for a single.

Harpreet Brar to Hardik Pandya, 1 run.Floated up in front of the pads, Hardik Pandya pushes it in front of mid-wicket and picks up another easy single. 59 needed now off 42 balls.

Harpreet Brar to Shubman Gill, 1 run.Flatter delivery around the pads, Shubman Gill tucks it 'round the corner for one more.

Harpreet Brar to Hardik Pandya, 1 run.Slightly flighted and drifted into leg stump, Hardik Pandya makes room and drives this one down to long off for one.

Harpreet Brar to Shubman Gill, 1 run.Around middle and leg, Shubman Gill works this one away toward deep mid-wicket and collects a single.

Harpreet Brar to Shubman Gill, No run.A bit flatter and around off, stroked away to extra cover.

Harpreet Brar to Shubman Gill, No run.Tossed up full and on off stump, Shubman Gill pushes it back to the bowler.

Arshdeep Singh to Hardik Pandya, No run.Pitches this one up now on off stump, Hardik Pandya strides forward to make the block.

Arshdeep Singh to Shubman Gill, 1 run.Shorter and pushed well outside off, Shubman Gill reaches out and cuts it toward deep point for one more.

Arshdeep Singh to Hardik Pandya, 1 run.Good length around the top of the off stump, Hardik Pandya stays back and nudges it in front of the diving man at point for a single.

Arshdeep Singh to Hardik Pandya, No run.Length ball around off, punched on the up but straight to the man at short extra cover.

Hardik Pandya the skipper of Gujarat walks out to the middle.

Arshdeep Singh to Sai Sudharsan, OUT! c Prabhsimran Singh b Arshdeep Singh.OUT! CAUGHT! The bowling change has worked and Arshdeep Singh gets a vital breakthrough for his team. This is banged in short from over the wicket and over middle and leg. The ball comes in at a difficult height but Sai Sudharsan looks to take it on. Sudharsan ends up pulling it flat and towards fine leg where Prabhsimran Singh takes it reverse-cup style around his chest. Sudharsan departs after a sedate knock and Punjab have their second.

Arshdeep Singh to Shubman Gill, 1 run.On a good length around middle, Shubman Gill pushes it toward mid on and sets off for a quick single.

Matthew Short to Shubman Gill, 1 run.Bowls this full and into the pads. Shubman Gill clips this towards deep square leg and takes an easy single.

Matthew Short to Sai Sudharsan, 1 run.Short this time and outside the off pole. Sai Sudharsan rocks back and pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for a one.

Matthew Short to Sai Sudharsan, No run.Continues to bowl full and outside the off stump. Sai Sudharsan looks to cut this away but the ball is not short enough and he gets beaten.

Matthew Short to Sai Sudharsan, Four!FOUR! This has not been timed perfectly but finds the boundary nonetheless! Matthew Short floats this full and outside off. Sai Sudharsan dispatches this towards straightish long on for four runs.

Matthew Short to Shubman Gill, 1 run.Tosses this one full and outside the off pole. Shubman Gill gets across the line and drags it towards deep square leg for a run.

Matthew Short to Sai Sudharsan, 1 run.Matthew Short bowls this short and outside the off stump. Sai Sudharsan punches this to deep cover and takes a single.

Matthew Short to roll his arm over now.

Harpreet Brar to Shubman Gill, No run.Tosses this one full and outside the off pole. Shubman Gill drives this one but is unable to get it past the fielder at cover once again. Just 2 runs from the over and a good one from Harpreet Brar.

Harpreet Brar to Shubman Gill, No run.Bowls this short and outside the off stump. Shubman Gill stands tall and punches this straight to the cover fielder.

Harpreet Brar to Sai Sudharsan, 1 run.Goes really full this time and on the pads. Sai Sudharsan digs this out towards long on for a run.

Harpreet Brar to Sai Sudharsan, No run.This is short as well and outside the off stump. Sai Sudharsan mistimes his cut straight to short third man.

Harpreet Brar to Shubman Gill, 1 run.Bowls this short as well and going down leg. Shubman Gill tucks this towards short fine leg and sets off for a quick single.

Harpreet Brar to Shubman Gill, No run.Harpreet Brar floats this a tad bit short and outside the off stump. Shubman Gill looks to cut this away but gets beaten.

Strategic break! Gujarat are well in control of the run chase at the moment. They got off to a blistering start with the 50 coming up in just 5 overs. Wriddhiman Saha was on a rampage and Shubman Gill too timed the ball sublimely. Kagiso Rabada did manage to get rid of Saha but Punjab haven't been able to capitalize much on that breakthrough. With 76 runs needed off 66 balls and two in-form batters at the crease, this should be pretty straightforward for Gujarat. Can Punjab make a comeback in the middle phase? Let's find out.

Rahul Chahar to Sai Sudharsan, No run.Bowls this short and outside off. Sai Sudharsan miscues his pull shot back towards the bowler and it will be a dot ball to end the over.

Rahul Chahar to Shubman Gill, 1 run.Flighted delivery bowled outside the off stump on a fullish length. Shubman Gill eases this down to long off for a run.

Rahul Chahar to Shubman Gill, Four!FOUR! This has been driven wonderfully and Shubman Gill is looking good here! Rahul Chahar tosses this full and wide outside off. Shubman Gill gets onto the front foot and hits this aerially towards wide long off for four runs.

Rahul Chahar to Sai Sudharsan, 1 run.Bowls this short and outside the off stump. Sai Sudharsan rocks back and pulls this towards deep backward square leg for one.

Rahul Chahar to Shubman Gill, 1 run.Floats this one full and outside the off pole. Shubman Gill drives this down to long off for a single.

Rahul Chahar to Shubman Gill, Four!FOUR! This is played late and Shubman Gill finds the gap to perfection! Rahul Chahar bowls this short and outside the off stump. Shubman Gill waits on it and gets low to cut this towards deep backward point for four runs.

Sam Curran to Shubman Gill, 1 run.Goes full and into the pads. Shubman Gill clips this to the right of deep mid-wicket and takes a run to retain strike.

Sam Curran to Shubman Gill, 2 runs.Another yorker-length delivery bowled just outside the off pole. Shubman Gill taps this to the right of cover and sets off for one. A fumble by the fielder allows them to take the second.

Sam Curran to Sai Sudharsan, 1 run.Nails the yorker this time and serves this in line with the stumps. Sai Sudharsan digs this out into the leg side and scampers across for a single.

Sam Curran to Sai Sudharsan, No run.Bowls this on a good length and just outside the off pole. Sai Sudharsan punches this on a back foot to the cover fielder.

Sam Curran to Sai Sudharsan, 2 runs.Short once again and angled into the batter. Sai Sudharsan pulls this towards deep mid-wicket and takes a couple of runs with ease.

Sam Curran to Sai Sudharsan, No run.Sam Curran bangs this in short and in line with the stumps. Sai Sudharsan ducks under this one and lets the ball go through to the keeper.

Sam Curran (1-0-4-0) to continue...

Rahul Chahar to Sai Sudharsan, 1 run.Floats this one full and on the pads. Sai Sudharsan flicks this towards deep square leg for one and will keep strike.

Rahul Chahar to Shubman Gill, 1 run.Goes back to bowling short and outside the off pole. Shubman Gill adjusts his shot and cross-bats this down to long on for a single.

Rahul Chahar to Shubman Gill, No run.Flights this one fuller and outside the off pole. Shubman Gill dabs this towards cover and shouts no.