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Connolly's 72 seals nervy Punjab Kings win over Gujarat Titans

Cooper Connolly remained unbeaten on 72 as Punjab Kings edged Gujarat Titans in a thrilling IPL chase.

Connolly’s measured 44-ball innings provided the stability Punjab needed, while Xavier Bartlett’s quickfire 11* proved crucial in the final overs. Prabhsimran Singh provided an early spark with 37, but Prasidh Krishna’s three-wicket burst shifted the momentum back to Gujarat before the finish line.

Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler scored fluent fifties for the Titans, but their efforts weren't enough to overhaul the target as the Punjab Kings held their nerve to secure a three-wicket victory.