Sai’s 57 as pacers help Gujarat Titans register nail-biting victory over Kings XI Punjab

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IPL 2026: Sai Sudharsan's 57, pacers help Gujarat Titans beat Kings XI Punjab
Sai Sudharsan (ANI Photo)

New Delhi: Gujarat Titans beat Kings XI Punjab in a nail-biting four-match series intense pulsed light On Sunday, thanks to a quiet half-century and a great bowling performance from Sai Sudharsan Mohammad Siraj, Jason Holder and Kamuzeng Rabada. Chasing 164 on a slightly more difficult pitch, Gujarat crossed the finish line with the help of the final over. washington sundarhe remained unbeaten in 40 games.Punjab’s previous performance was abysmal as they were reduced to 47 points in five out of nine overs. However, debutant Suryansh Shedge reinvigorated the match with a fearless knock of 57 runs off just 29 balls. He formed a 79-point partnership with Marcus Stoinis who contributed 40 points.After captain Shubman Gill’s early dismissal, Sudharsan took charge of the chase with 57 off 41 balls. He has also established beneficial partnerships with: If the housekeeperhe scored 25 runs with a couple of big sixes.Sudarsan was dismissed near the boundary in his third fifty of the season. Gujarat still need 11 points in final Rahul Tewatia But Washington Sundar ended the match in style with a six off Stoinis.The Gujarat bowlers played a huge role in the victory by disrupting Punjab’s batting early on. Siraj struck twice in the opening round, dismissing Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly. Rabada then dismissed Prabhusimran Singh with fiery remarks.Holder added to Punjab’s problems by sacking Nehal Vadra and skipper Shreyas Iyer. Although Shechi then struck back and hit a few big knocks, Punjab managed only 163 runs in nine games.

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