The Gujarat Titans pulled off a dramatic win against the Punjab Kings in Mohali, with the match decided in the very last over. Shubman Gill led the charge during the chase of 154, scoring a classy 67 off 49 balls. With the game on the line and 3 runs needed from the final two deliveries, Rahul Tewatia remained composed and hit a four to finish the game. Earlier in the match, Mohit Sharma celebrated his IPL comeback by taking 2 wickets for just 18 runs.
Gujarat Titans registered a stunning victory over Punjab Kings in yet another last-over thriller in Mohali. Chasing 154, Shubman Gill played a masterful inning of 67 off 49 balls. Needing 3 runs to win from 2 balls Rahul Tewatia kept his calm and hit a four to get the Titans over the line. Earlier, GT pacer Mohit Sharma marked his return to the IPL with excellent figures of 2/18.
Punjab's innings started poorly, collapsing at the top with both openers gone before the fourth over ended. Mohammed Shami took an early wicket by dismissing Prabhsimran Singh for zero, and Joshua Little got rid of Shikhar Dhawan for 8. The Punjab captain struggled to find form with the bat, leaving Matthew Short as the standout performer with a top score of 36.
Bhanuka Rajapaksa looked out of sorts and struggled to score, finishing with 20. He was supported by Jitesh Sharma, who made 25, and Sam Curran, who added 22. However, it was Shahrukh Khan's explosive cameo—22 runs in just 9 balls—that gave Punjab a fighting total of 153/8.
Gujarat's chase began strongly, with Wriddhiman Saha and Shubman Gill putting on a quick 48-run partnership in under five overs. The momentum shifted slightly when Kagiso Rabada dismissed Saha for 30, a milestone that marked Rabada's 100th IPL wicket. The Punjab bowling attack remained disciplined, picking up wickets steadily and making the batters work for every run. While Sai Sudharsan and David Miller chipped in with 19 and 17 runs respectively, the match was ultimately decided by Rahul Tewatia, whose calm demeanor under pressure ensured victory for GT.