Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans: Arshdeep Singh's Record-Equalling Over Highlights IPL 2026 Clash
Match Overview
In the fourth match of IPL 2026, Punjab Kings are facing off against Gujarat Titans at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium in Mullanpur. The previous year's runners-up kicked off their tournament with a commendable bowling display in their home opener. Bowlers like Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Marco Jansen showcased their skills, although star pacer Arshdeep Singh struggled significantly. He ended up tying an unfortunate record during the match.
During the final over of the first innings, Arshdeep Singh delivered an unusually erratic over, conceding 12 runs while bowling 11 balls, which included five extras. This performance has now placed him in the record books for the longest over in IPL history, sharing this dubious honor with five other bowlers, including Mohammed Siraj and Hardik Pandya.
Here are the longest overs recorded in IPL history:
- 11 balls - Mohammed Siraj vs MI, Bengaluru, 2023 (Over 19)
- 11 balls - Tushar Deshpande vs LSG, Chennai, 2023 (Over 4)
- 11 balls - Shardul Thakur vs KKR, Kolkata, 2025 (Over 13)
- 11 balls - Sandeep Sharma vs DC, Delhi, 2025 (Over 20)
- 11 balls - Hardik Pandya vs GT, Wankhede, 2025 (Over 8)
- 11 balls - Arshdeep Singh vs GT, Mullanpur, 2026 (Over 20)
FOLLOW: PBKS Vs GT Live Score
Gujarat Titans' Innings Summary
Gujarat Titans Score 162/6
Punjab Kings have made a strong start to their IPL campaign, successfully limiting Gujarat Titans to a modest total of 162 runs for 6 wickets. The PBKS bowlers maintained tight control over the GT batsmen, with only Shubman Gill managing to find some rhythm, scoring 39 runs. The rest of the batting lineup struggled to gain momentum, with Jos Buttler continuing his disappointing form from the T20 World Cup 2026, contributing just 38 runs off 31 balls. Vijaykumar Vyshak was the standout bowler for PBKS, claiming three wickets, while Yuzvendra Chahal added two more to his tally.