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The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad bore witness to a high-octane cricketing spectacle on Sunday, as the Gujarat Titans (GT)<\/strong> secured a breathtaking 4-wicket victory over the Punjab Kings (PBKS)<\/strong> in the 46th match of the IPL 2026<\/strong><\/a> season. In a contest that swung like a pendulum, GT managed to hold their nerve till the end of the game, successfully chasing down a target of 164 to solidify their standing in the points table.<\/p>\n Winning the toss and electing to bowl, Shubman Gill<\/strong>\u2019s decision was immediately vindicated by his pace battery. The Punjab Kings suffered a catastrophic start, losing Priyansh Arya<\/strong> and Cooper Connolly<\/strong> for ducks within the first three deliveries of the match, courtesy of a fiery opening spell by Mohammed Siraj<\/strong> (2\/28). When Prabhsimran Singh<\/strong> fell to Kagiso Rabada<\/strong> in the powerplay, PBKS were reeling at 35\/3.<\/p>\n However, the middle overs belonged entirely to Jason Holder<\/strong>. The towering West Indian all-rounder delivered a masterclass in disciplined seam bowling, finishing with remarkable figures of 4\/24 in his 4-over quota. Holder first broke the resistance of Shreyas Iyer<\/strong> (19) and Nehal Wadhera<\/strong> (0) in quick succession, leaving the PBKS middle order in tatters at 47\/5.<\/p>\n A spirited counter-attack by Suryansh Shedge<\/strong>, who smashed a rapid 57 off 29 balls (including 4 fours and 4 sixes), and a steady 40 from Marcus Stoinis<\/strong>, briefly threatened to take the game away from GT. Yet, Holder returned to remove the dangerous Stoinis and Xavier Bartlett<\/strong> in the 18th over, effectively halting the momentum. Despite a late cameo from Marco Jansen (20), PBKS finished on 163\/9, a total that looked competitive but perhaps 15 runs short given the conditions.<\/p>\n The chase for Gujarat Titans was far from a walk in the park. Skipper Gill departed early for just 5, but the innings found its anchor in Sai Sudharsan<\/strong>. The young left-hander played a mature and calculated knock of 57 off 41 balls, peppered with five boundaries and a towering six.<\/p>\n Sudharsan found able partners in Jos Buttler<\/strong> (26) and Nishant Sindhu<\/strong> (15), building partnerships that kept the required run rate within reach. After Sudharsan\u2019s dismissal in the 15th over to Vijaykumar Vyshak,<\/strong> the match entered a tense final phase. With the score at 124\/4, the veteran Washington Sundar<\/strong> took charge. Sundar\u2019s unbeaten 40 off 23 balls proved to be the clinical edge GT needed.<\/p>\n The drama peaked in the final over bowled by Stoinis. With 12 runs required from the last six balls, and after losing Jason Holde<\/strong>r (5) to Arshdeep Singh<\/strong> before the penultimate over, the pressure was immense. Arshad Khan<\/strong> <\/a>(8*) and Sundar rotated the strike brilliantly, bringing the equation down to 3 runs needed off the 2 balls. Sundar kept his cool, finding the shot to seal the win at 167\/6 with just one ball to spare.<\/p>\n Also WATCH: GT\u2019s ace pacer Mohammed Siraj strikes twice in two deliveries to derail PBKS in IPL 2026 encounter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n A thrilling finish as Gujarat Titans beat Punjab Kings \ud83d\udcaa#IPL2026<\/a> #GTvsPBKS<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/MUuoQi9UnQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) May 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Excellent half century this from Mr. consistent Sai Sudharshan. His composure and maturity levels are absolutely amazing.<\/p>\n \u2014 Prasanna (@prasannalara) May 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 2\/29(4) vs RCB. JASON HOLDER vs TWO BEST BATTING UNIT OF IPL 2026 \ud83d\ude0d pic.twitter.com\/lblhBbdtYP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n A Brilliant Fifty By Sai Sudharsan Against PBKS In 37 Balls.#pbksvsgt<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/bS9fXnpn6L<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ayush Singh (@AyushSingh4173) May 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Sai Sudharsan Has Unreal Consistency. He Scores Runs So Easily. Needs To Invest In A PR Agency Immediately To Get A Place In Indian Team pic.twitter.com\/4lYDLLCDpV<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Aryan Goel 2.0 (@AryanGoelNew) May 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud83d\udea8SAI SUDARSHAN CONSISTENCY \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n 73(44) vs RR Sai Sudharsan this IPL: 73, 100, 87, 57 \u2014 KRIK-MATE\ud83d\udc51 (@krik90mate) May 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Most 50+ scores at the age of 24 in IPL
24 \u2013 Shubman Gill (100 inngs)
20 \u2013 Yashasvi Jaiswal (76 inngs)
18 \u2013 Sai Sudharsan (50 inngs)*
16 \u2013 Rishabh Pant (97 inngs)
15 \u2013 Ishan Kishan (85 inngs)#GTvsPBKS<\/a> #PBKSvsGT<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/510KYN9pJP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Mufaddal Shailu (@Shailu_15Jul) May 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Sai Sudharsan continues his consistent form with another key innings<\/p>\n GT moves closer to the target in the chase#GTvsPBKS<\/a> #IPL2026<\/a> #Cricket<\/a>pic.twitter.com\/J1MUCugdh3<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 MK Sharma \u270d\ufe0f (@EmediaManoj) May 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Jason Holder delivered a commanding performance with the ball \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfaf 4\/24 \u2014 pure control, precision, and dominance<\/p>\n He led from the front, broke key partnerships, and kept the opposition under pressure throughout. #JasonHolder<\/a> | #Cricket<\/a> #TATAIPL2026<\/a> | #GTvPBKS<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/a0mWxqdwve<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 gameyaaad (@gameyaaad) May 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud83d\udd25 Jason Holder Takes His BEST Bowling Figures in IPL History!<\/p>\n Holder picks up **4\/24** against Punjab Kings and completely dismantles the PBKS batting unit!<\/p>\n A superb, match-defining bowling spell by the all-rounder \ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n Holder is absolutely on fire this IPL season! <\/p>\n What a\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/O0Bm96zJhO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 True Vector (@TrueVector33) May 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n JASON HOLDER \u2013 4\/24 (4). \ud83d\ude47<\/p>\n \u2013 He gets Shreyas. What a fantastic spell by *Jason Holder*! pic.twitter.com\/Nw8jFdD4ac<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chennai (@memeschennai) May 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n What is Jason Holder trying to do\u2026?pic.twitter.com\/ELisq7ttub<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Surendra Yadav (@surendraYadav22) May 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n #Jason<\/a> Holder the West Indian GOAT !!<\/p>\n What Game he is showing off this season for GT !<\/p>\n He s the perfect fit for GT whether , GT needs hm for bowling or batting a true all rounder !!! pic.twitter.com\/HfHNtkaQUs<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 TUSHAR KUMAR (@Web3Tushar) May 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Brilliant bowling from Jason Holder against Punjab Kings. pic.twitter.com\/XhjZFvlrSm<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Surendra Yadav (@surendraYadav22) May 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nJason Holder\u2019s 4-fer dismantles PBKS\u2019 batting line-up in first innings<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Sai Sudharsan\u2019s composed innings power GT to an emphatic win over PBKS<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Here\u2019s how fans reacted:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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4\/24(4) vs PBKS.<\/p>\n\n
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100(58) vs RCB
87(46) vs CSK
57(41) vs PBKS<\/p>\n
Whenever he gets set, GT gets control. Consistency with pure class. \ud83d\udd25 #IPL2026<\/a> #PBKSvsGT<\/a> #GTvsPBKS<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/LY6ttyL3xj<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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\u2013 He gets Wadhera.
\u2013 He gets Stoinis.
\u2013 He gets Bratlett.<\/p>\n\n
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