R Sai Kishore delivered an outstanding performance with the ball as Gujarat Titans secured a comfortable three-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in the 2024 IPL. Titans’ spin trio of Sai Kishore, Rashid Khan, and Noor Ahmed proved too much for Punjab Kings, dismissing them for a below-par total of 142. Liam Livingstone and Harpreet Brar tried to keep Punjab Kings in the game, but their efforts fell short. In the end, a brilliant cameo from Rahul Tewatia ensured Titans’ victory. With this win, Titans now have four wins from eight matches, while Punjab Kings suffered their sixth loss in eight games.

Punjab Kings started strongly, reaching 45 for no loss in the first five overs. However, their innings soon fell apart as Sai Kishore and his spin partners exposed their batting lineup. Prabhsimran Singh provided some resistance with a quickfire 35 off 21 balls before falling in the sixth over. The collapse continued with the dismissals of Rilee Rossouw, Sam Curran, and Jitesh Sharma.

Titans’ bowlers maintained pressure throughout the innings, with Sai Kishore and Rashid Khan picking up crucial wickets. The uncapped duo of Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma were unable to provide a strong finish, and it was Harpreet Brar’s late cameo that helped Punjab Kings cross the 140-run mark.

Chasing a target of 143, Titans got off to a solid start with Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan making valuable contributions. Liam Livingstone picked up two wickets to give Punjab Kings some hope, but Rahul Tewatia’s unbeaten 36 off 16 balls took the game away from them. Titans eventually reached the target with three wickets in hand and 5 balls to spare.

This victory takes Gujarat Titans’ tally to four wins in eight matches, solidifying their position in the IPL standings. On the other hand, Punjab Kings’ struggles continue as they suffer their sixth loss in eight games. Titans’ spinners were the heroes of the match, exposing the weaknesses in Punjab Kings’ batting lineup and leading their team to victory.