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Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026<\/strong> has officially been lit. In a fierce match at Mullanpur Stadium, New Chandigarh Punjab Kings (PBKS)<\/strong> achieved a thrilling victory by three wickets Gujarat Titans (GT)<\/strong> On Tuesday. In only the fourth match of the season, fans were treated to a down-to-the-wire classic that saw the 21-year-old Australian sensation swing like a pendulum. cooper connolly<\/strong> Announced their arrival on the world stage with a match-winning masterclass.<\/p>\n

GT posted a strong score against the determined bowling of PBKS<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In the light of New Chandigarh, won the toss and decided to bowl. Shreyas Iyer<\/strong>Punjab Kings displayed a masterclass in defensive bowling during the middle overs. Gujarat Titans’ innings was a story of promising starts that failed to reach big scores. Shubman Gill<\/strong> Looked in great form, he took charge of the top order by playing an excellent inning of 39 runs in 27 balls with the help of 4 fours and a six. At the same time, always dangerous jos buttler<\/strong> Played a measured inning of 38 runs on 33 balls.<\/p>\n

However, the PBKS spin duo turned the tables. Yuzvendra Chahal<\/strong> He was the architect of the squeeze, with both Gill and Buttler removed to end with figures of 2\/28. As the Titans sought to accelerate, vijaykumar vaishya<\/strong> Emerged as an unlikely hero at the time of his death. Vishak’s triple strike, removing glen phillips<\/strong> (25), washington beautiful<\/strong> (18), and Shahrukh Khan<\/strong> (4) Derailed the GT finish. Despite the late cameo Rahul Tewatia<\/strong>GT reached 162\/6 in their 20 overs. It was a competitive score, but on the pristine surface of the new Chandigarh, the Kings knew they had a fight on their hands.<\/p>\n

Cooper Connolly leads PBKS to dramatic win over GT in IPL 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The chase began with a stutter Priyansh Arya<\/strong> fell early Kagiso Rabada<\/strong>But soon the stadium exploded cooper connolly<\/strong> Took center stage. Promoted up the order, Connolly played an innings with maturity beyond his years. While wickets kept falling around him – including the collapse of the middle order Prasidh Krishna <\/strong>(3\/29) He saw marcus stoinis<\/strong> And Shashank Singh<\/strong> Fell for ducks but Connolly remained the calm eye of the storm.<\/p>\n

PBKS found themselves in a precarious position at 118\/6, still needing 45 runs with the tail exposed. However, Connolly changed gears with ease. He brought up his half-century off just 34 balls, executing any short and using his feet beautifully against spin Rashid Khan.<\/strong> His unbeaten inning of 72 runs in 44 balls with the help of 9 fours and 5 skyscraper sixes kept the asking rate under control.<\/p>\n

The drama was at its peak in the last overs. with marco janson<\/strong> Falling for 9 runs, the pressure was on Connolly and Xavier Bartlett<\/strong>. With 13 runs needed from the last two overs, Connolly showed great composure. He dismantled the GT attack with surgical precision, reducing PBKS to 165\/7 with five balls remaining. The win was sealed in the 20th over, electrifying the home crowd and registering PBKS’s first win of the 2026 campaign.<\/p>\n

Also see: Xavier Bartlett fires a screamer to remove steady Jos Buttler in PBKS vs GT game<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here’s how fans reacted:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The 22-year-old Australian played a brilliant innings to take his team home#Cricket<\/a> #PBKSvsGT<\/a> #IPL2026<\/a> #crickettwitter<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/1BZNeS7UbC<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2013 CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) 31 March 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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34 ball fifty by Cooper Connolly. <\/p>\n

Great innings from the debutant! pic.twitter.com\/1AWDgfeL3x<\/a><\/p>\n

-RajSadde2 (@RajSadde2) 31 March 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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#PBKSvGT<\/a> The one and only Cooper Connolly \u2705
Cooper Connolly became Angad of Punjab Kings.#TATAIPL<\/a> | #khelbindaas<\/a> | | @PunjabKingsIPL<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ISaa65o6gd<\/a><\/p>\n

-Shubham Rajput (@rajputshubham59) 31 March 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\ud83d\udea8Australian player will score fifty on IPL debut\ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n

Michael Hussey – CSK
Shaun Marsh – PBKS
James Hopes – PBKS
David Warner – DC
Jake Fraser – McGurk – DC
Cooper Connolly \u2013 PBKS\u2026.. See More pic.twitter.com\/rPkmCV756I<\/a><\/p>\n

– Akash (@klrvikash) 31 March 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Well played Cooper Connolly \ud83d\udc4f#PBKS<\/a> #CSK<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/Pq5Ipx7QHh<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/CJaQkx3CwE<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2013 PLV Arun (@Arunstunner) 31 March 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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The game was over, but Cooper Connolly pulled it back, what an incredible batting performance from the 22-year-old young talent. <\/p>\n

Great start for Punjab Kings, they won against Gujarat Titans in their first match \u2764\ufe0f\ud83d\udd25pic.twitter.com\/ytpuUtZcMe<\/a><\/p>\n

– Ishwar (@ej_memezz__) 31 March 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Usually players who perform in the Big Bash don’t perform well in the IPL… but I think we have found our superstar in Cooper Connolly for this season… pic.twitter.com\/NU9Tho0uA6<\/a><\/p>\n

– Jagseer Singh Sandhu (@sandhujagseer07) 31 March 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Cooper Connolly is giving off KXIP Shaun Marsh vibes. Lucky if he maintains this consistency.<\/p>\n

– Air (@GEAR_UPv18) 31 March 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Cooper Connolly hits it out of the park once again.<\/p>\n

PBKS has selected \u2620\ufe0f<\/p>\n

This is still true \ud83e\udd37<\/p>\n

pic.twitter.com\/sBbYk5WrfX<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/EooIb2HqGp<\/a><\/p>\n

– Kashif (@KashifNdmCric) 31 March 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Cooper Connolly scored a half-century in just 34 balls on his IPL debut!!\ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/ofaQi3hWET<\/a><\/p>\n

– Fatima (@Fatima7223) 31 March 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Steve Smith fan boy Cooper Connolly is reviving the old IPL vibes \ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udffb pic.twitter.com\/EvOnzrt47C<\/a><\/p>\n

– Akber Tennyson (@akbertweets) 31 March 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Also Read: This is why PBKS’ Cooper Connolly will not bowl against Gujarat Titans in today’s match<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n