Powerplay (1-6 overs):-
PBKS - 56/1 (9.3 rpo, 6x4, 3x6) || GT - 44/1 (7.3 rpo, 6x4, 0x6)

Middle overs (7-15 overs):-
PBKS - 41/5 (4.5 rpo, 3x4, 1x6) || GT - 57/3 (6.3 rpo, 4x4, 1x6)

Death overs (16-20 overs):-
PBKS - 45/4 (9 rpo, 3x4, 1x6)  || GT - 45/3 in 4.1 overs (10.8 rpo, 6x4, 1x6)

The Mullanpur stadium witnessed a dramatic comeback as Gujarat Titans snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against Punjab Kings. Chasing a below-par total of 143 runs, GT emerged triumphant by 3 wickets with 5 balls to spare, thanks to a late onslaught by the swashbuckling Rahul Tewatia. Opting to bat first, Punjab Kings got off to a promising start with openers Prabhsimran Singh and Sam Curran stitching together a 52-run partnership. However, their batting woes resurfaced as wickets fell in quick succession. The middle order failed to capitalize, leaving the team reeling at 99/7 after 16 overs. A late cameo from Harpreet Brar (29 runs off 12 balls) provided a much-needed boost, taking Punjab past the 140-run mark. The innings eventually folded for a meager 142 runs, with Sai Kishore wreaking havoc for Gujarat Titans, claiming a four-wicket haul. Mohit Sharma and Noor Ahmad chipped in with two wickets each, while Rashid Khan picked up one. Gujarat's chase began on a shaky note as they lost their prolific wicket-keeper batsman Wriddhiman Saha early on. However, the young guns Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan displayed maturity, consolidating the innings with a 40-run partnership. Just as GT seemed to be in control, Liam Livingstone rattled their batting order, dismissing the dangerous David Miller and the in-form Gill. With the score reading 89/4 and victory slipping away, Rahul Tewatia rose to the occasion. He played a blistering knock of 36 runs off just 18 balls, peppering the boundaries with his trademark sixes. His aggressive batting reignited Gujarat's hopes and put the pressure back on Punjab. Despite losing a couple of late wickets, GT secured a thrilling victory with 5 balls remaining, thanks to Tewatia's heroics.

Sam Curran   Skipper: "I believe we fell short by about 10-15 runs. The bowlers put in a remarkable effort, displaying exceptional commitment and determination, but it wasn't quite sufficient. The Afghanistan spinners are world-class bowlers and Sai Kishore bowled really well, credit to them. Despite this being the third match on this pitch, achieving anything above 160 would have been considered par. Prabhsimran's strong performance in the powerplay was noteworthy, but unfortunately, we lost momentum with a cluster of wickets thereafter. Moving forward, we understand the importance of winning every upcoming game."  

Shubman Gill  Skipper: "We would have preferred to close out the match a bit earlier, but securing those two points is always satisfying. Taking on the role of captaincy has been a thrilling experience for me, although there have been some challenges, particularly with the over-rate. When I'm batting, my focus is solely on playing my natural game without letting the captaincy responsibilities distract me. Regarding the incident with Livingstone, the decision I made to get out would have been the same whether I was captaining or not, and it wasn't influenced by any previous exchange."

Sai Kishore, Player of the Match :

"Just trying to give my 120% for the team, playing after 20-25 days, so just wanted to go there, enjoy myself and give my everything. Under Ashish Nehra's guidance, we've cultivated an environment where we can play fearlessly, irrespective of the outcome. He encouraged me to enjoy the game and express myself freely, which boosted my confidence. I sensed the conditions well and relied on change of pace, which proved effective. It was a collective effort from everyone, with Rahul delivering another stellar performance and Rashid and Noor bowling superbly. It feels great to contribute to such a cohesive team effort."