Washington Sundar steers Gujarat Titans to thrilling win over Punjab Kings

In a tense finish at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Washington Sundar held his nerve to guide Gujarat Titans to a dramatic four-wicket victory over Punjab Kings, sealing the chase on the penultimate ball.

Chasing 164, Sundar delivered an unbeaten knock of 40+ runs (off 23 balls), showcasing composure under pressure as Gujarat registered their third consecutive win of the season.

🔥 Sundar’s Ice-Cold Finish

With 11 runs needed in the final over, the equation was far from comfortable.

• Arshad Khan struck a crucial boundary early in the over
• Sundar returned to strike with calm precision

With 3 needed off 2 balls, Sundar executed a brilliant scoop off Marcus Stoinis, sending the ball over fine leg for six and sealing a memorable win.

🧱 Sai Sudharsan lays the foundation

Earlier in the chase, Sai Sudharsan anchored the innings with a composed 57 off 41 balls.

• Added a crucial 53-run partnership with Jos Buttler (25)
• Reached his third fifty of the season in 37 balls
• Targeted Yuzvendra Chahal with key boundaries

Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Sudharsan’s stability ensured GT stayed in the hunt.

⚡ Late Drama in the Chase

Quick dismissals, including Rahul Tewatia, added pressure towards the end. However, Sundar’s calm approach ensured Gujarat crossed the line in a nail-biting finish.

🏏 PBKS innings: Fightback and collapse

Punjab Kings posted 163/9, recovering from early setbacks thanks to a strong middle-order effort.

💥 Suryansh Shedge shines

• Scored a quickfire half-century (24-ball fifty)
• Built a 79-run stand with Marcus Stoinis (40)
• Hammered 26 runs in one over off Manav Suthar

His dismissal triggered a collapse, halting PBKS momentum.

🎯 GT bowlers dominate early

• Mohammed Siraj struck twice in the opening over
• Kagiso Rabada delivered a tight spell (2/22)
• Jason Holder removed key batters including Shreyas Iyer

Punjab struggled early, losing multiple wickets inside the powerplay.

📊 Match Summary

• PBKS: 163/9
• GT: 164/6 (won by 4 wickets)
• Player of the Moment: Washington Sundar

📈 What This Means

• Gujarat Titans strengthen their playoff push with three consecutive wins
• Punjab Kings suffer their second straight defeat, raising concerns over consistency