Ahmedabad: The Narendra Modi Stadium witnessed a heart-stopping finish as the Punjab Kings snatched a dramatic three-wicket victory from the jaws of defeat against the Gujarat Titans in the high-octane IPL encounter.

Set a daunting target of 200 runs, the Kings displayed nerves of steel, chasing down the total with a single ball to spare, sending their passionate fans into a joyous eruption.

This win propels Punjab to a strong start, placing them comfortably in fifth position with four points from as many games. Gujarat, however, finds themselves in a similar situation, boasting four points from four matches.

The spotlight was firmly on Shashank Singh, who emerged as the game-changer for Punjab. His unbeaten 61-run blitz off just 29 balls, adorned with six boundaries and four towering sixes, single-handedly swung the game in Punjab’s favour.

Kagiso Rabada spearheaded the attack on the bowling front with a two-wicket haul. Harpreet Brar and Harshal Patel provided crucial support, picking up a wicket each to restrict the Gujarat batsmen.

Despite a valiant effort from the home team, their skipper Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 89 off 48 balls proved insufficient. Contributions from Sai Sudarshan, Kane Williamson, Rahul Tewatia, and Wriddhiman Saha offered some resistance, but ultimately, Punjab’s unwavering resolve proved too strong.

This edge-of-the-seat contest was a true testament to the IPL’s captivating charm. With exceptional displays of skill from both teams, Punjab emerged victorious, leaving fans on tenterhooks for their next face-off in the tournament.