Connolly's 72 guides Punjab Kings to IPL win

Connolly anchored the innings with a composed 72 off 44 balls, including five sixes, as he and Prabhsimran Singh put on a 76-run stand to set the platform. Xavier Bartlett's late cameo of 11 off 5 balls provided the final push needed to close out the game.

Gujarat Titans struggled to find their rhythm on a tricky surface. While Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler provided a steady start with 77 runs, Prasidh Krishna's three-wicket spell kept the pressure on. Punjab's disciplined death bowling and calculated aggression ensured the win.