IPL 2026 | Last-over drama! Ashish Nehra's wife's wild celebration goes viral after Gujarat Titans beat Punjab Kings - WATCH
Gujarat Titans secured a thrilling four-wicket victory over Punjab Kings, successfully chasing down 164 with just one ball remaining. Washington Sundar's unbeaten 40 off 23 balls, including a match-winning six, guided the Titans to a crucial win in a tense finish. Despite the loss, Punjab Kings maintain a strong position on the points table.
NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans held their nerve in a tense finish to register a four-wicket win over Punjab Kings, chasing down 164 with just one ball to spare in a thrilling IPL 2026 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. With 11 needed in the final over, Washington Sundar kept his cool and sealed the game in style, scooping Marcus Stoinis for a six over deep backward square leg. Sundar remained unbeaten on 40 off 23 balls, guiding Gujarat to victory in a pressure chase.
The win sparked wild celebrations in the Gujarat Titans dugout. Cameras also caught head coach Ashish Nehra’s wife, Rushma, joining in the jubilant scenes. Earlier, Punjab Kings had recovered well after losing two wickets in the first three balls to post 163/9.
Gujarat Titans completed the chase with a ball to spare in a closely fought contest. Despite the defeat, Punjab Kings remain in a strong position on the points table, even after back-to-back losses against Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat. They still hold a one-point lead over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans.
Punjab have played nine matches, winning six, and sit on 13 points with a net run rate of +0. 855. “I think in chases like these, we would have liked to not take it as deep as it went but two crucial points.