Connolly’s 72 seals Punjab Kings win over Gujarat Titans

Connolly’s innings was defined by measured aggression rather than flashiness. After a shaky start, he partnered with Prabhsimran Singh to build a crucial 76-run stand. The left-hander picked his moments perfectly, striking five sixes to guide his side home despite Gujarat's comeback led by Prasidh Krishna.

Gujarat Titans, despite a solid start from Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler, could not maintain momentum on a surface that offered little. The visitors were restricted to a total that seemed chaseable, but Punjab needed Connolly’s temperament to navigate the final overs.