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Connolly's 72* helps Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans

Debutant Cooper Connolly smashed a maiden half-century to lead Punjab Kings to a thrilling three-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans in the IPL.

Punjab Kings chased down 163 with five balls to spare thanks to Connolly's unbeaten 72 off 44 deliveries. After an early wobble, Connolly held his nerve alongside Xavier Bartlett to finish the game.

Gujarat Titans were restricted to 162/6, with Prasidh Krishna and Rashid Khan taking three wickets each. Vijaykumar Vyshak and Yuzvendra Chahal were the pick of the Punjab bowlers, returning with figures of 3/34 and 2/28 respectively.