PBKS defeated the 2022 champions by three wickets after chasing down a 163-run target in 19.1 overs. While the Shubman Gill-led side posed as a threat and kept adding pressure, Cooper Connolly\u2019s unbeaten 44-ball 72-run knock sealed the deal for the Punjab-based franchise as they opened their campaign on a high.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, Iyer faced repercussions for maintaining a slow over-rate in the first innings, resulting in a breach of the IPL\u2019s code of conduct. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cPunjab Kings (PBKS) Captain Shreyas Iyer has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate against Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 4 at the New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"As this was his team\u2019s first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL\u2019s Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Iyer was fined Rs. 12 lakhs,\u201d IPL said in a statement. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Making his debut, Connolly anchored the innings with a superb knock. After an early setback, Prabhsimran Singh counterattacked with 37, sharing a 76-run stand with Connolly. Despite a middle-order collapse triggered by Prasidh Krishna, Connolly held his nerve to guide Punjab home with five balls remaining.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"As this was his team\u2019s first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL\u2019s Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Iyer was fined Rs. 12 lakhs,\u201d IPL said in a statement. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
PBKS will next face five-time champions Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n