In a heart-stopping finish that had fans on the edge of their seats, Gujarat Titans pulled off a thrilling four-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in IPL 2026, chasing down 164 with just one ball to spare at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

The drama reached its peak in the final over when Washington Sundar, cool as a cucumber, smashed Marcus Stoinis for a massive six over deep backward square leg to seal the win. Sundar's unbeaten 40 off just 23 balls was a masterclass in finishing under pressure, and the Gujarat dugout erupted in pure joy.

Cameras caught a particularly heartwarming moment as head coach Ashish Nehra's wife, Rushma, joined the wild celebrations—a viral moment that perfectly captured the emotion of the night.

Earlier, Punjab Kings had shown great resilience after losing two wickets in the first three balls, recovering to post 163/9. But Gujarat's chase was a textbook example of keeping calm when it matters most.

"We would have liked to finish a bit earlier, but these two points are crucial," said GT skipper Shubman Gill after the match. "This wasn't a wicket where you can chase in 15-16 overs. We knew if someone gets set, they need to go deep because hitting from ball one isn't easy here. Luckily, we had Washi, and he finished it for us."

Despite the loss, Punjab Kings remain in a strong position on the points table with six wins from nine matches, sitting on 13 points and a healthy net run rate of +0.855. They hold a one-point lead over a tight pack that includes Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, and the victorious Gujarat Titans.

For fans of the game, this was a reminder of why T20 cricket is so gripping—every ball can change the narrative, and every celebration tells a story. Gujarat Titans will look to carry this momentum into their next clash against Rajasthan Royals on May 9.