In a thrilling match during the 2026 IPL season, Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans by three wickets. This victory changed the standings. Chasing 162, Punjab successfully reached 165/7 in 19.1 overs, thanks to a match-winning knock from Cooper Connolly. This important win moved Punjab Kings into the top half of the points table, around fourth place. It boosted their early momentum. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans experienced a small setback after the narrow loss.