The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad bore witness to a high-octane cricketing spectacle on Sunday, as the Gujarat Titans (GT) secured a breathtaking 4-wicket victory over the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 46th match of the IPL 2026 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.
Jason Holder’s 4-fer dismantles PBKS’ batting line-up in first innings
Winning the toss and electing to bowl, Shubman Gill’s decision was immediately vindicated by his pace battery. The Punjab Kings suffered a catastrophic start, losing Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly for ducks within the first three deliveries of the match, courtesy of a fiery opening spell by Mohammed Siraj (2/28). When Prabhsimran Singh fell to Kagiso Rabada in the powerplay, PBKS were reeling at 35/3.
However, the middle overs belonged entirely to Jason Holder. 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 (19) and Nehal Wadhera (0) in quick succession, leaving the PBKS middle order in tatters at 47/5.
A spirited counter-attack by Suryansh Shedge, who smashed a rapid 57 off 29 balls (including 4 fours and 4 sixes), and a steady 40 from Marcus Stoinis, briefly threatened to take the game away from GT. Yet, Holder returned to remove the dangerous Stoinis and Xavier Bartlett 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.
Sai Sudharsan’s composed innings power GT to an emphatic win over PBKS
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. The young left-hander played a mature and calculated knock of 57 off 41 balls, peppered with five boundaries and a towering six.
Sudharsan found able partners in Jos Buttler (26) and Nishant Sindhu (15), building partnerships that kept the required run rate within reach. After Sudharsan’s dismissal in the 15th over to Vijaykumar Vyshak, the match entered a tense final phase. With the score at 124/4, the veteran Washington Sundar took charge. Sundar’s unbeaten 40 off 23 balls proved to be the clinical edge GT needed.
The drama peaked in the final over bowled by Stoinis. With 12 runs required from the last six balls, and after losing Jason Holder (5) to Arshdeep Singh before the penultimate over, the pressure was immense. Arshad Khan (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.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
A thrilling finish as Gujarat Titans beat Punjab Kings 💪#IPL2026 #GTvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/MUuoQi9UnQ
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) May 3, 2026
Excellent half century this from Mr. consistent Sai Sudharshan. His composure and maturity levels are absolutely amazing.
— Prasanna (@prasannalara) May 3, 2026
2/29(4) vs RCB.
4/24(4) vs PBKS.JASON HOLDER vs TWO BEST BATTING UNIT OF IPL 2026 😍 pic.twitter.com/lblhBbdtYP
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 3, 2026
A Brilliant Fifty By Sai Sudharsan Against PBKS In 37 Balls.#pbksvsgt pic.twitter.com/bS9fXnpn6L
— Ayush Singh (@AyushSingh4173) May 3, 2026
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
— Aryan Goel 2.0 (@AryanGoelNew) May 3, 2026
🚨SAI SUDARSHAN CONSISTENCY 🚨
73(44) vs RR
100(58) vs RCB
87(46) vs CSK
57(41) vs PBKSSai Sudharsan this IPL: 73, 100, 87, 57
Whenever he gets set, GT gets control. Consistency with pure class. 🔥 #IPL2026 #PBKSvsGT #GTvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/LY6ttyL3xj— KRIK-MATE👑 (@krik90mate) May 3, 2026
Most 50+ scores at the age of 24 in IPL 24 – Shubman Gill (100 inngs) 20 – Yashasvi Jaiswal (76 inngs) 18 – Sai Sudharsan (50 inngs)* 16 – Rishabh Pant (97 inngs) 15 – Ishan Kishan (85 inngs)#GTvsPBKS #PBKSvsGT pic.twitter.com/510KYN9pJP
— Mufaddal Shailu (@Shailu_15Jul) May 3, 2026
Sai Sudharsan continues his consistent form with another key innings
GT moves closer to the target in the chase#GTvsPBKS #IPL2026 #Cricketpic.twitter.com/J1MUCugdh3
— MK Sharma ✍️ (@EmediaManoj) May 3, 2026
Jason Holder delivered a commanding performance with the ball 🔥
🎯 4/24 — pure control, precision, and dominance
He led from the front, broke key partnerships, and kept the opposition under pressure throughout. #JasonHolder | #Cricket #TATAIPL2026 | #GTvPBKS pic.twitter.com/a0mWxqdwve
— gameyaaad (@gameyaaad) May 3, 2026
🔥 Jason Holder Takes His BEST Bowling Figures in IPL History!
Holder picks up **4/24** against Punjab Kings and completely dismantles the PBKS batting unit!
A superb, match-defining bowling spell by the all-rounder 💪
Holder is absolutely on fire this IPL season!
What a… pic.twitter.com/O0Bm96zJhO
— True Vector (@TrueVector33) May 3, 2026
JASON HOLDER – 4/24 (4). 🙇
– He gets Shreyas.
– He gets Wadhera.
– He gets Stoinis.
– He gets Bratlett.What a fantastic spell by *Jason Holder*! pic.twitter.com/Nw8jFdD4ac
— Chennai (@memeschennai) May 3, 2026
What is Jason Holder trying to do…?pic.twitter.com/ELisq7ttub
— Surendra Yadav (@surendraYadav22) May 3, 2026
#Jason Holder the West Indian GOAT !!
What Game he is showing off this season for GT !
He s the perfect fit for GT whether , GT needs hm for bowling or batting a true all rounder !!! pic.twitter.com/HfHNtkaQUs
— TUSHAR KUMAR (@Web3Tushar) May 3, 2026
Brilliant bowling from Jason Holder against Punjab Kings. pic.twitter.com/XhjZFvlrSm
— Surendra Yadav (@surendraYadav22) May 3, 2026
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