Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans Match Highlights & Results

Until next time - That’s all from this game, where last season’s finalists, the Punjab Kings get the better of Gujarat Titans, setting the tone early in the season. Now, only two teams remain to take the field - Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants, who will battle it out at the Ekana Stadium on 1st April, Wednesday. The match will begin at 2 pm GMT (7.30 pm IST), and as always, you can join us early for all the build-up. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Undoubtedly, it is Cooper Connolly who wins the award for his match-winning 72* off 44. He says he was simply eager to get out there and share the field with world-class players. He adds that starting the season with a win was exactly what the side wanted. On his build-up, he describes it as a reset through a couple of practice days at home, time with family and friends, and a conscious decision to walk into the IPL as fresh as possible. Connolly says range hitting is not quite his thing. He identifies as a tempo player who relies on feel and lets his hands do the work rather than chasing big hits. He speaks warmly about his time working with Ricky Ponting, calling the first five days great and saying he is looking forward to what lies ahead in the tournament. On what was being said in the middle when the chase got difficult, Connolly reveals he kept it brief. He says that he felt calm and still believed the side was well placed. Details that Marco Jansen was composed, and Xavier Bartlett came out with a big smile on his face, which said it all. Connolly adds that the time he has spent with Xavier before made that partnership feel natural. On his favourite shot of the night, Connolly points to his battle with Rashid Khan, admitting it was their first encounter. He says he enjoyed every bit of it and is glad he could contribute for the side. He adds that he is looking forward to the rest of the tournament.

The victorious skipper of Punjab Kings - Shreyas Iyer says that he does not want to jinx anything and hopes that his hand will be fine. Adds that it was a pleasure to watch Cooper Connolly play some of those shots. To hit a bowler like Rashid Khan so cleanly and neatly takes a special talent. Iyer shares that he was more focused on his hand when they lost a couple of wickets quickly, and it got a bit tense but these things happen in cricket. He had the belief in Cooper, who was set and had a great mindset, already doing similar things for Australia. Mentions that after the 3rd over, they realised the wicket was on the slower side and bowling into the wicket and slower ones was the way to go here. Iyer praises Vijaykumar Vyshak and says he is carrying his form from last year's final and it is great to see him perform consistently. He admits he was a bit surprised when Gill placed a short-leg for him but also reckons it is good to see the captains attacking.

Presentation Time...

Let's hear from Xavier Bartlett - On hitting a six against Prasidh Krishna, Bartlett says he was anticipating the short ball and set himself up accordingly. He reveals a quick chat with Connolly at the other end, who was batting well and kept the message simple - pick up the ball, and if it's in your zone, go for it. Bartlett is glad it came off. Detailing about Buttler's catch that he took at long on, Bartlett credits that to the hours he puts into his fielding, and traces some of that athleticism back to his football days growing up. He says he timed the jump well and was glad it stuck. On the win, he calls it a great feeling to open the season with a victory at home, adding that playing in front of the Punjab crowd made it sweeter.

The captain of Gujarat Titans - Shubman Gill appreciates a strong bowling effort but concedes the side lost its grip in the final four to five overs, allowing the runs to flow too freely. Gill reveals the dressing room read the pitch as a 170-180 surface, not a 200-plus one. He says the target felt within reach at one stage but wickets kept falling at the wrong time and the side failed to bat through the back end. On the conditions, he notes the older ball made it hard to hit straight, with the pitch offering little pace and even less grip in the second innings. Gill explains the ball got wet due to rain during their bowling, which killed the grip off the surface and made it harder to contain in the second innings. Bishop asks Gill whether Prasidh Krishna was brought into the attack a little too late. To which, Gill concedes he could have brought Prasidh on earlier but insists the side stayed in the game till the end and there will always be questions in hindsight. He backs Ashok Sharma, saying he bowled well both up front and at the death, and believes the youngster will only grow in value with more game time. Gill speaks warmly of him as a hard worker and a fine fielder, adding that a camp meeting a couple of months ago left him genuinely impressed. Signing off, Gill keeps his message to the team simple - well done, hard luck, stay intense, keep giving everything.

Late surge not enough for GT - Gujarat can take plenty of positives from their bowling effort, though Shubman Gill might feel he missed a few tricks with his changes. Rabada did provide the early breakthrough but proved a bit expensive, while Rashid Khan was back to his economical best and chipped in with a wicket as well, even as they were largely chasing the game. The tide began to turn when Gill introduced Prasidh in the 13th over, and he made an instant impact, picking up three wickets in quick succession to give them a real sniff. One could argue he might have been brought on earlier, but the damage done prior to that meant the Titans ultimately didn’t have enough to get over the line.

PBKS take charge after GT slip - Earlier in the game, Gujarat Titans posted a total that felt below par on this wicket. None of their batters managed to convert starts, with Gill and Buttler both falling in their 30s, while Phillips chipped in with a cameo. However, the lack of meaningful partnerships through the middle overs meant the innings lost momentum badly, and they were unable to finish with a late flourish as well. Jansen and Chahal were the chief damage-causers with the ball for PBKS, combining for figures of 3/48 in their 8 overs. Vijaykumar Vyshak was also outstanding, picking up a three-fer while operating in the tougher phases of the innings.

Debut delight for Connolly - Despite losing Arya early, Punjab got off to a strong start through Connolly and Prabhsimran Singh, with both showcasing their class and power to add over 50 in the Powerplay and 76 in total before Singh was dismissed. Iyer then joined the Australian in the middle and the duo stitched together another solid stand, making the chase look straightforward. However, the tide turned when Iyer took a blow on his right hand from Cooper and fell on the very next ball. Punjab suddenly slipped from 110/2 to 118/6, but the positive for them was that Connolly was still at the crease. He kept his composure, bringing up his maiden IPL fifty on debut in fine fashion and ensured he guided his side over the line, staying unbeaten on 72 off 44, with Jansen and Xavier Bartlett also playing handy supporting roles.

PBKS edge a twisted tale - Punjab Kings kick off their campaign with a win, but my word, they made it far harder than it needed to be in what turned out to be a thriller filled with twists and turns. They will be more relieved than delighted, having let things slip into a tricky situation, and the middle order will certainly come under scrutiny. Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, fought back admirably to turn it into a contest, but will feel it just slipped away from them in the end, with Cooper Connolly standing tall for the Kings on his debut.

Washington Sundar to Cooper Connolly, Four!FOUR! That's it! A poetic end to what has been an extremely competitive game of cricket in New Chandigarh. And it is the 22-year-old Aussie who stands tall at the end, repaying his team’s faith at number three with a debut knock that will be remembered for a long time. Sundar fires it in, full and on the off stump line. Cooper Connolly presses forward and executes a high-quality cover drive, through the gap between cover and point for a boundary to finish things off in style. Cooper Connolly stays unbeaten on 72 off just 44 balls. PUNJAB KINGS WIN BY 3 WICKETS!

We are going to the last over! Punjab Kings need just 2 runs to win now. Can Washington Sundar pull off something special here?

Prasidh Krishna to Cooper Connolly, 1 run.An attempted yorker, aimed at the toes. Cooper Connolly nicely nudges it down to long on for a single and retains the strike. 14 runs from Prasidh Krishna's last over. He ends his spell with figures of 4-0-29-3.

Prasidh Krishna to Xavier Bartlett, 1 run.Short and outside off, with a bit of pace taken off. Xavier Bartlett drags it across and aerially with a pull shot to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Prasidh Krishna to Cooper Connolly, 1 run.Tries the yorker, but it ends in a low full toss, on middle. Cooper Connolly laces it through covers for a single.

Prasidh Krishna to Cooper Connolly, Four!FOUR! JUST OVER! Pace off and short into the bodyline. Cooper Connolly waits for the ball to arrive, and pulls it. Hits it more off the top edge, but he manages to clear the fielder at short fine leg and finds the fence. The Kings are in touching distance of getting a famous win. 5 needed from 9 balls.

Prasidh Krishna to Xavier Bartlett, 1 run.Pitched a little fuller, on off, Xavier Bartlett gets on the front foot and drives it to short cover where Kagiso Rabada makes a fumble while diving, and allows a single.

The ball has been lost. The umpire selects a replacement now. With that clutch shot, the Kings are ahead once again.

Prasidh Krishna to Xavier Bartlett, Six!SIX! Bartlett says, I can sort this out, mate! Krishna goes into the pitch at pace, on top of off. Xavier Bartlett waits on it, stands tall and confidently pulls it flatly behind deep mid-wicket for a cracking six. That is such a magnificent shot by the tailender. 150 UP FOR PUNJAB KINGS! 10 needed off 11 balls now.

Ashok Sharma to Xavier Bartlett, 1 run.Straighter and fuller, on middle, Bartlett flicks it through square leg for a single.

Ashok Sharma to Xavier Bartlett, 2 runs.At pace and on a length in that corridor outside off, Bartlett leans forward and eases it with soft hands, guiding it through mid-wicket for a couple. Rashid charges in from deep mid-wicket but cannot cut it off cleanly, and the batters are up and running for the second.

Number 7 goes down for Punjab Kings. Xavier Bartlett is the next man in.

Ashok Sharma to Marco Jansen, OUT! c Shubman Gill b Ashok Sharma.OUT! CAUGHT! Thrown into the furnace, Ashok Sharma has provided a crucial breakthrough and has justified his captain's trust in him. A slower ball from Sharma, on a length, outside off. Marco Jansen backs away a bit to create room to go up and over cover, but ends up hitting it early and half-heartedly. Chips it to the right of cover where Shubman Gill takes a fine catch under pressure. Punjab Kings are 144/7, needing 19 runs from 14 balls.

Ashok Sharma to Marco Jansen, No run.Good comeback by the debutant! Hard length, at 141.8 kph, on top of off. Marco Jansen stands tall and bunts it watchfully back to the bowler.

Ashok Sharma to Marco Jansen, Wide!WIDE! Tries to keep the ball away from the arc, but Ashok misses his radar completely and sprays it beyond the tramline. Marco lets it be. Wide given. 19 needed off 16 balls.

Ashok Sharma to Marco Jansen, No run.Play and a miss! Short of a good length, fairly outside off. Marco Jansen looks to smash it past cover, but misses as the ball nips away from him. A precious dot ball.

Ashok Sharma to Cooper Connolly, 1 run.Back of a length, on off. Cooper Connolly throws everything at it, trying to pull, but slices it over mid off for a single.

Change? Yes, Ashok Sharma (2-0-26-0) comes back into the attack now.

Prasidh Krishna to Marco Jansen, No run.A bit of a harsh call and Gujarat Titans straightaway opt for a review for a wide given. Seeing Jansen shuffling outside leg, Prasidh rolls his fingers on the leather and bangs it short, outside off. Marco lets it pass and a wide is signalled. The revised guideline confirms that the ball is passing well within that and it is deemed a fair delivery.

Prasidh Krishna to Cooper Connolly, 1 run.Spears one on a fuller length, on middle. Cooper Connolly tries to whip it over square leg, but inside edges onto the front pad. The ball rolls in front of square on the off side and they cross over for a single.

Prasidh Krishna to Cooper Connolly, No run.Nails the yorker in, does Prasidh, from around the stump. Cooper Connolly carves it out to extra cover. Jansen sniffs a single, but Connolly is going nowhere.

Prasidh Krishna to Marco Jansen, 1 run.Full and straight, around off, Marco Jansen crisply drives to long off for a single.

Prasidh Krishna to Marco Jansen, Wide!WIDE! The pressure is reversed on the bowler now! Krishna tries the slower one, wide outside off and full, but it breaches the tramline. Jansen leaves. Wide called. 23 needed off 22 balls now.

Prasidh Krishna to Marco Jansen, Six!SIX! Out come the long levers! Back of a length from Krishna, on top of middle. Marco Jansen gets the ball at a comfortable height and with no intentions to keep it down, he heaves it over long on for a massive six.

Prasidh Krishna to Marco Jansen, No run.Nagging length, at 136.2 kph, on off. Marco Jansen taps it back to the bowler.

Kagiso Rabada to Cooper Connolly, Six!SIX! This is just high quality batting from the debutant! Short from KG Rabada again, but this time, Connolly is well-prepared for it. Stands tall, gets under the ball and pulls it behind deep square leg for a mammoth six. Punjab Kings need 30 from 24 balls.

Kagiso Rabada to Cooper Connolly, No run.Smell that leather, mate! A pinpoint short ball, on the bodyline, cramping the batter for room. Cooper Connolly drops down his wrists and lets it fly back to Buttler.

Kagiso Rabada to Marco Jansen, 1 run.Hard length, on top of off, Marco Jansen backs away and runs it to deep backward point for a single.

Kagiso Rabada to Marco Jansen, No run.Nice and full, on off, driven to mid off.

Kagiso Rabada to Cooper Connolly, 1 run.Touch fullish, around off, Cooper Connolly drives it to deep point for a single.

Kagiso Rabada to Cooper Connolly, Four!FOUR! That's an extraordinary shot from this kid! FIFTY FOR COOPER CONNOLLY! What a way to announce himself on his IPL debut. Back of a length, outside off. Connolly climbs on it and nails the square cut to perfection, through the short third and backward point gap for a crisp boundary. A gem of a knock from the young Aussie, despite whatever's unraveled on the other end. His presence till the end is of utmost importance for the Punjab Kings now.

Prasidh Krishna to Cooper Connolly, 1 run.Touch fuller and around off, Cooper Connolly drives it on the up through covers for one more.

Will the extra ball cost Prasidh Krishna?

Prasidh Krishna to Cooper Connolly, Wide!WIDE! Slower bouncer, on middle, but too high, Cooper Connolly ducks under it. Wided.

Prasidh Krishna to Marco Jansen, 1 run.Back of a length and outside off, Marco Jansen punches it to sweeper cover for one.

It is going down badly for the Punjab Kings now. Prasidh Krishna has torn through them since his introduction. In comes Marco Jansen at number 8.

Prasidh Krishna to Marcus Stoinis, OUT! c Rashid Khan b Prasidh Krishna.OUT! TAKEN! What actually is happening here? Punjab Kings are losing their way here, and Prasidh Krishna gets his third now. He bangs this into the pitch and just outside off. Much like Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis tries to upper cut it towards third man, but does not go through the shot fully. He looks to time it but ends up giving an easy catch to Rashid Khan at third man. A two-baller for Stoinis and Punjab are feeling the pressure now.

Prasidh Krishna to Marcus Stoinis, No run.Good length and on middle, angling in, Marcus Stoinis blocks it out.

STRATEGIC BREAK! Absolutely shellshocked, the Punjab Kings are right now with what has hit them since the last few overs. From a very comfortable 110/2, they have slipped down badly to 118/5, losing Shreyas, Wadhera and now Shashank en route. Holding back Prasidh Krishna’s introduction has worked like a charm for the Titans, it seems. The Kings still need 45 runs from 32 balls, and with Cooper Connolly well set at one end, they will fancy their chances of pulling this back. He has been kind of starved for strike, and is joined by his country-mate and senior pro, Marcus Stoinis, who walks in at number 7.

Prasidh Krishna to Shashank Singh, OUT! c Jos Buttler b Prasidh Krishna.OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Prasidh Krishna's golden arm works again. He hits the length hard at around 137 clicks, on off, gets some extra bounce as well. Shashank Singh stays back and tries to run it down to third man, but only manages to get a thin outside edge behind, where Jos Buttler takes an easy catch. Punjab Kings have lost their last 3 wickets for just 8 runs, and GT are clawing their way back here.

Prasidh Krishna to Shashank Singh, No run.Fuller and on middle, Shashank Singh tucks it away to short mid-wicket.

Washington Sundar to Shashank Singh, 1 run.Shorter in length and on off, Shashank Singh steps across and nudges it through mid-wicket for one more. Just 8 runs and 2 wickets in the last two overs.

Washington Sundar to Cooper Connolly, 1 run.Quicker one, full and on leg, Cooper Connolly works it through mid-wicket for one.

Washington Sundar to Cooper Connolly, No run.Fires this one full and down the leg, Cooper Connolly fails to clip it away and gets hit on the pads.

Washington Sundar to Shashank Singh, 1 run.Flatter, full and on middle, Shashank Singh eases it to long on for a run.

Washington Sundar to Shashank Singh, 2 runs.Flighted, full and on middle, Shashank Singh flicks it away through backward square leg for a brace.

Well, well. The tide has changed a bit in the last couple of overs. 110/2 becomes 113/4 for the Punjab Kings. Shashank Singh walks in at number 6.

Washington Sundar to Nehal Wadhera, OUT! c Shubman Gill b Washington Sundar.OUT! TAKEN! Washington Sundar gets a wicket now, and suddenly the scene has changed a bit here. This is floated, full and around off, Nehal Wadhera goes inside out to loft it over cover but gets too close to the ball. He fails to get the elevation and hits it hard but straight to Shubman Gill at short cover, who takes a sharp catch. The Titans are pulling things back now.

Washington Sundar (2-0-18-0) is brought back on. PBKS need 50 runs from 42 balls.

Prasidh Krishna to Nehal Wadhera, 1 run.Great effort! Pitched up and just around off, Nehal Wadhera drives it crisply but cannot keep it down. Sai Sudharsan at short cover flies to his left and tries to grab it with his outstretched hands but fails to hold on to it. It would have been a screamer. They cross.

Prasidh Krishna to Nehal Wadhera, No run.Slower one, full and on middle, Nehal Wadhera tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Prasidh Krishna to Nehal Wadhera, 2 runs.Short of a length and outside off, Nehal Wadhera cuts it away to deep point for a brace.

Prasidh Krishna to Nehal Wadhera, No run.Back of a length and on off, Nehal Wadhera dabs it down to point.

Prasidh Krishna to Nehal Wadhera, No run.On a length and on middle, Nehal Wadhera blocks it out.

Immediate impact by Krishna. But one wonders, is it too little too late for the Titans? You cannot be sure of anything in this format, so we better stay out of predictions, aye? In walks Nehal Wadhera at number 5.

Prasidh Krishna to Shreyas Iyer, OUT! c Washington Sundar b Prasidh Krishna.OUT! CAUGHT! This is exactly why everyone was wondering where Prasidh Krishna is, as he has the knack of picking wickets. He comes in and strikes on his very first ball. This is fuller and down the leg side. Shreyas Iyer looks to pick it off and whip it away using his wrists, but maybe the injury plays its part here. He fails to get the timing and ends up hitting it straight to deep mid-wicket, where Washington Sundar makes no mistake. Iyer is absolutely livid with himself but has to walk back now. Punjab Kings are 110/3, still needing 53 runs in 47 balls.

And finally, Prasidh Krishna is brought into the attack, replacing Ashok Sharma. Punjab Kings need 53 runs from 48 balls.

Rashid Khan to Cooper Connolly, 2 runs.Another short delivery, outside off, Cooper Connolly punches it with nice timing through cover-point for a brace. Rashid Khan finishes a good spell with figures of 4-0-29-1, amidst all the chaos.

Goodness me, Shreyas Iyer takes a nasty blow at the non-striker's end. He is down on the ground, gets rid of his helmet and is grimacing in pain. Cooper Connolly rushes toward his skipper and checks out on him with concern. The replay shows Shreyas instinctively reacted to the ball coming at him, sticking out his right hand in self-defense, only to take the impact flush on the right wrist. The physio is out and an ice pack is being applied to the bruised area. Out comes the magic spray now. As usual, the spray does its job and he is good to continue now.

Rashid Khan to Cooper Connolly, No run.Oh..that must have hurt! This is short again and around off, Cooper Connolly absolutely smacks the leather out of the ball, down the ground. It flies in a flash towards Shreyas Iyer at the other end, who instinctively gets his right hand out to save himself, taking a hard blow on it. He is rolling on the ground in agony here.

Rashid Khan to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run.Drops it short and outside off, Shreyas Iyer cuts it to deep point for a run.

Rashid Khan to Cooper Connolly, 1 run.Tossed up, full and on middle, Cooper Connolly works it off the inner half of the bat through square leg for single.

Rashid Khan to Cooper Connolly, Six!SIX! Short and punished! Dragged back from Rashid, on middle. Cooper Connolly pounces on it quickly. He uses his fast hands to get under it and smokes it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Rashid Khan to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run.Floated, short and on middle, Shreyas Iyer moves back and heaves it over deep mid-wicket for a single. 100 UP FOR PBKS!

Prasidh Krishna has surprisingly not been utilised as yet. Rashid Khan will bowl out. 3-0-18-1 so far for the Afghan leggie.

Ashok Sharma to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run.Hits the length hard and around off, Shreyas Iyer opens the face of his bat and punches it with sweet timing, but only for a single to deep point.

Ashok Sharma to Shreyas Iyer, No run.Short again and outside off, Shreyas Iyer backs away and slaps it from the toe-end of the bat, but once again fails to beat extra cover.

Ashok Sharma to Shreyas Iyer, No run.Back of a length and around off, Shreyas Iyer stabs it out towards extra cover.

Ashok Sharma to Shreyas Iyer, Six!SIX! Much more in control this time! Short of a length and on middle, angling in, it does not bounce that much. Shreyas Iyer picks up the length early, swivels and pulls it well over the deep square leg fence for half a dozen more.

Ashok Sharma to Shreyas Iyer, Six!SIX! Not in control but goes all the way! Ashok Sharma bangs in quick and sharp bouncer, on middle and leg. Shreyas Iyer gets a bit hurried, takes his eyes off but goes through the hook shot. The ball takes the top edge and flies over fine leg for a biggie.

Uh, oh! It has started to drizzle in New Chandigarh. The ground staff are ready near the covers if need be. Looks like a passing shower, as the umpires tell to continue. Let's hope rain doesn't interrupt.

Ashok Sharma to Shreyas Iyer, No run.Back of a length and on middle, Shreyas Iyer stays back and pats it to the off side.

Rashid Khan to Cooper Connolly, No run.On middle at 93.3 kph, Cooper Connolly watchfully bunts it into the cover region.

Rashid Khan to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run.Tossed up around off, once again the googly. Iyer prods forward to defend, gets an inside edge towards mid-wicket for a single.

Rashid Khan to Shreyas Iyer, 2 runs.Slip and short leg in place. Rashid drops it short of a length outside off, the googly at 90.6 kph. Iyer rocks back to cut it square to the left of sweeper cover for a brace.

A timely breakthrough for the Gujarat Titans. That brings skipper Shreyas Iyer out to the middle now. A short leg is in place for him.

Rashid Khan to Prabhsimran Singh, OUT! c Prasidh Krishna b Rashid Khan.OUT! IN THE AIR AND CAUGHT! Rashid ends this 76-run partnership and provides a big wicket that the Titans were desperate for. Fuller and flatter on the middle stump line. Prabhsimran Singh shimmies down the track and tries to loft it over the long on fielder, but fails to get underneath it cleanly and mistimes it straight to Prasidh Krishna stationed at long on. Prasidh takes a flat catch in the deep. Punjab Kings are 83/2, needing 80 runs from 63 balls.

Rashid Khan to Cooper Connolly, 1 run.Flat and quick, full on leg. Cooper Connolly flicks it between long on and deep mid-wicket for a single.

Rashid Khan to Prabhsimran Singh, 1 run.Short, outside off, Prabhsimran Singh cuts it off the back foot to deep backward point for a single.

Washington Sundar to Cooper Connolly, No run.Drifts it into the batter, on a length, on off. Cooper Connolly hangs back and stabs it to the right of the bowler. Washington gets across to his right and cuts the ball. Seeing Connolly charge for a single, he gets rid of the ball to the keeper, but Cooper makes home before the throw. Decent comeback by Sundar after being hit for a six in the first ball.

Washington Sundar to Prabhsimran Singh, 1 run.Overpitched outside off. Prabhsimran Singh carves it through cover for an easy run.

Washington Sundar to Cooper Connolly, 1 run.A round-arm delivery, short on the middle stump. Cooper Connolly whips it across to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Washington Sundar to Cooper Connolly, No run.Slides one into the batter from around the stump. On a length and this is punched straight back at the bowler.

Washington Sundar to Prabhsimran Singh, 1 run.Into the blockhole, on off, carved past mid off for one.

Washington Sundar to Prabhsimran Singh, Six!SIX! The ball is just sailing over the fence! A friendly half volley on the stumps. Prabhsimran Singh with easy pickings there as he drops down on one knee and executes the slog sweep massively over deep mid-wicket for a six.

Rashid Khan to Prabhsimran Singh, 1 run.Around the pads, on a good length. Prabhsimran Singh gets across and jabs it through backward square leg for a single. Punjab Kings need 91 from 72 balls.

Rashid Khan to Prabhsimran Singh, No run.A flipper outside off, short in length. Prabhsimran Singh tries to cut it through the point and third man gap, but finds the man at backward point.

Rashid Khan to Prabhsimran Singh, No run.Too full, on middle and off. Prabhsimran Singh squeezes it back to the bowler.

Rashid Khan to Cooper Connolly, 1 run.Fuller and on leg at 88.7 kph, Cooper Connolly leans on with a big stride and eases it through mid on for an easy single. Sensible cricket.

Rashid Khan to Cooper Connolly, Six!SIX! That's gone many a mile! Dropped short and on off by Rashid. Cooper Connolly stands in his crease with barely any footwork and nails the pull shot over the cow corner fence for a massive six.