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IPL 2026: Holder’s Four-for, Siraj’s Early Strikes Restrict PBKS To 163/9 Despite Shedge’s Blitz
Narendra Modi Stadium: Gujarat Titans produced a sharp, disciplined bowling performance to restrict Punjab Kings to 163/9 in 20 overs, riding on a four-wicket haul from Jason Holder and an incisive new-ball burst by Mohammed Siraj, despite a counter-attacking effort from Suryansh Shedge in their IPL 2026 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.
Opting to bowl first, Gujarat struck immediately as Siraj removed Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly in the opening over to leave Punjab reeling at 6/2. The early collapse set the tone, with Kagiso Rabada tightening the screws from the other end and dismissing Prabhsimran Singh, while the pitch offered enough movement and uneven bounce to trouble the batters.
Punjab never quite recovered in the powerplay, managing just 35/3, and the situation worsened soon after as Holder made an immediate impact. The all-rounder dismissed Nehal Wadhera and then bowled skipper Shreyas Iyer for 19, reducing PBKS to 47/5 inside nine overs and putting them firmly on the back foot.
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