Table of content
1.Gujarat Titans Set Competitive Total (199/4)
2.Punjab Kings Chase with Grit (Dhawan's 78)
3.Last-Over Thriller: Jitesh Sharma Seals Victory for PKBS
4.Match Summary
The IPL 2024 witnessed a nail-biting finish today as the Punjab Kings (PKBS) edged past the Gujarat Titans (GT) by a narrow margin of 3 wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Gujarat Titans Set a Challenging Target (199/4)
Opting to bat first, Gujarat Titans posted a competitive total of 199 runs on the board. Openers Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha provided a solid foundation, but it was David Miller's late flourish (42* off 21 balls) that propelled the Titans to a strong score.
Punjab Kings Clinch Victory in the Last Over
Chasing a stiff target, the Punjab Kings inningswas anchored by a gritty knock from their skipper Shikhar Dhawan (78). Jonny Bairstow (37) and Liam Livingstone (28) provided crucial cameos in the middle overs. However, wickets began to tumble at regular intervals, putting pressure on the lower order.
Thrilling Climax
With 11 runs required off the last 7 balls, nerves were jangling at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Jitesh Sharma (20* off 8 balls) held his nerve and smashed crucial boundaries to take his team over the line with just 5 balls to spare.
Match Summary
Winner: Punjab Kings (PKBS) by 3 wickets
Man of the Match: Jitesh Sharma (PKBS) for his match-winning cameo with the bat