Final result
Gujarat Titans won by 3 wickets
Player of the match: R Sai Kishore
Result · Indian Premier League
Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · PBKS 4–3 GTVenue par · 211Chase success · 58%POTM · R Sai Kishore
Match preview & overview
Gujarat Titans edge Punjab Kings by 3 wickets in tense Mullanpur chase
Gujarat Titans beat Punjab Kings by 3 wickets at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on 21 April 2024. Punjab Kings, having won the toss and opted to bat, were restricted to 142 all out. A brilliant 4/33 from R Sai Kishore in the middle overs dismantled their innings after a bright start. Gujarat Titans then chased with more anxiety than the target suggested necessary, losing 7 wickets before crossing the line at 146/7. Sai Kishore was named Player of the Match.
Punjab's powerplay of 56/1 was exactly in line with the venue's average and suggested a competitive total was in reach. Five wickets fell between overs 7 and 15 for just 41 runs, killing the innings. The death overs delivered 45 runs but at the cost of four more wickets, leaving 142 as the final score, well below the ground's average first-innings total of 175.
For Gujarat, the middle overs were where they built the chase, scoring 57 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in that phase. Three late wickets in the death left nerves jangling, but they got over the line. It was Gujarat's third win against Punjab in their seven-meeting IPL rivalry, trimming Punjab's overall lead to 4-3.
Pitch report & venue insights
Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali — 101-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2003–2023. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
101
T20 matches hosted
211
Avg 1st-innings score
190
Avg 2nd-innings score
58%
Chase success rate
43
Avg powerplay runs
64%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Punjab Kings lead the series 4–3 from 7 completed matches
Seasons 2022–2026
Series standing
Punjab Kings
Gujarat Titans7
Total meetings
0
No results
7
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Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Punjab Kings bowled out for 142 after strong powerplay
Punjab Kings elected to bat and raced to 56/1 in the powerplay, matching the venue's average of 56 powerplay runs. The middle overs proved fatal: they lost 5 wickets for just 41 runs between overs 7 and 15, falling for 142 all out.
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R Sai Kishore wins Player of the Match with 4/33
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GT's chase tested in death overs but they got home
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Harshit Rana's figures complement Kishore's effort
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Punjab's form a concern. Four losses in five matches
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top bowler markets may be worth watching given the pitch's tendency to assist spinners in the middle overs, as Sai Kishore's 4/33 and Patel's 3/15 illustrate.
- The venue's 50% chase success rate over 14 matches suggests outright winner lines could be closely balanced; the toss may carry more weight than usual given 71% of toss-winners here elect to field.
- Punjab Kings' middle-order fragility in this match points to top-batter markets being competitive, particularly if a batting collapse reduces the scope for individual innings of note.
- With the average first-innings score at Mullanpur sitting at 175 but Punjab managing only 142, total runs markets and innings score lines may offer more differentiation than outright result bets.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans
Who won the Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans IPL match on 21 April 2024?
Gujarat Titans won by 3 wickets at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. They chased down Punjab Kings' total of 142 to finish on 146/7.
Who was Player of the Match in Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans on 21 April 2024?
R Sai Kishore of Gujarat Titans was named Player of the Match for his bowling figures of 4 wickets for 33 runs in 4 overs. His performance in the middle overs was central to restricting Punjab Kings to 142 all out.
What is the head-to-head record between Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans?
Across 7 IPL meetings, Punjab Kings lead 4-3. Punjab have won three of the last five encounters, with Gujarat's most recent series victory coming in 2023.
Where to watch Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans in the UK?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV. Check the Sky Sports schedule for confirmed coverage times, keeping in mind that afternoon starts in India typically fall in the late morning or early afternoon in the UK.
What is the Mullanpur pitch like for T20 cricket?
Over 14 T20 matches at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, the average first-innings score is 175 and the average second-innings score is 165. Powerplay run rates tend to be high, with an average of 56 powerplay runs, while chase success sits at exactly 50%. Teams winning the toss field 71% of the time.
How did Punjab Kings bat in this match?
Punjab Kings elected to bat after winning the toss and made a strong start, reaching 56/1 in the powerplay. They then collapsed through the middle overs, losing 5 wickets for 41 runs, and were bowled out for 142. The death overs added 45 runs but also cost four wickets, reflecting the instability throughout their innings.
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Photo credits (2)
- Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore — photo by Dee03, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Arshdeep Singh — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source