Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans IPL 2023 Recap

Indian Premier LeagueResult

Gujarat Titans

154/4

Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali · Thursday, 13 April 2023

Gujarat Titans won by 6 wicketsPlayer of the match: MM Sharma

Match preview

Gujarat Titans chase down 154 at Mohali to beat Punjab Kings by 6 wickets

Match overview

Gujarat Titans beat Punjab Kings by 6 wickets at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali on 13 April 2023. Punjab Kings posted 153 for 8 after being put in to bat, a total that fell well short of the venue's average first-innings score of 211 across 101 matches. Gujarat's chase was built on a commanding powerplay: 56 for 1 after 6 overs. They never looked troubled, losing only 3 more wickets on the way to the target. MM Sharma was named Player of the Match.

The toss proved influential. Gujarat Titans won it and chose to field, a call consistent with Mohali's tendency: captains opt to field 60% of the time here, and chasing sides win 58% of matches at the ground. Punjab were on the wrong side of both those numbers by the final over.

Venue and conditions

Mohali is a flat, true surface that traditionally rewards batters, particularly in the first innings. The average first-innings score of 211 and an average second-innings score of 190 across 101 IPL matches confirm it as one of the higher-scoring venues on the circuit. Punjab's 153 for 8 was, by those standards, a below-par effort.

Phase-by-phase, the ground averages 41 runs in the powerplay and 40 runs in the death overs. Punjab's powerplay return of 52 runs was actually above that average, which made the collapse in the death phase (54 runs but 4 wickets lost) all the more damaging. Gujarat, by contrast, scored 56 in their powerplay at the cost of just 1 wicket, giving them a run rate buffer that they managed sensibly through the middle and death.

Dew is a factor at Mohali in April evening matches, which can make it harder to grip the ball in the second innings and easier for the chasing side to time their strokes. Gujarat's seamless progression through the chase suggests conditions suited their batters well in the second half of the game.

How to watch

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Recent form

Going into this fixture, Punjab Kings had won two of their previous three IPL matches in 2023, beating Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders before losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Gujarat Titans came in with a mixed run, having beaten Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings in 2023 but losing to Kolkata Knight Riders in their most recent outing.

Both sides were therefore looking to consolidate their positions in the standings. Gujarat's win here was their second in three 2023 outings and extended a strong record from the tail end of the 2022 season, when they had beaten Rajasthan Royals twice. For Punjab, the defeat continued a pattern of inconsistency that had defined their early 2023 campaign. The two sides meet again in later seasons, with Punjab winning in 2024, 2025, and 2026 to push their overall head-to-head lead to 4-3.

Talking points

What to look out for

5 angles

Headline angle

Gujarat won the toss and made it count

Gujarat Titans chose to field after winning the toss, a decision backed by Mohali's 60% toss-field rate and a chase success rate of 58% at the ground. The strategy paid off as GT reached the target of 154 with 6 wickets in hand.

Angle 02

Punjab's death overs cost them dearly

Punjab Kings lost 4 wickets for 54 runs in the death overs (overs 16-20), a collapse that prevented them from posting a par score. Their powerplay contribution of 52 runs from 2 wickets was reasonable, but the back-end damage left the total well below the venue's average first-innings score of 211.

Angle 03

Gujarat's powerplay set the tone for the chase

Gujarat Titans reached 56 for 1 after 6 overs while chasing 154, comfortably ahead of Mohali's average powerplay figure of 41 runs. That platform allowed the middle order to manage the remaining 98 runs without panic, losing just 3 wickets across the final 14 overs.

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MM Sharma claimed Player of the Match

MM Sharma was named Player of the Match, reflecting a performance that shaped the outcome. His contribution was the deciding factor in a match where Gujarat never looked like losing after the powerplay.

Angle 05

Head-to-head now level at 4-3 to Punjab Kings

Across 7 meetings between these sides, Punjab Kings hold a 4-3 advantage. Gujarat's win here kept the rivalry competitive, though Punjab's edge in the overall record would later be extended in subsequent seasons.

Context

Key insights

Historical · Not official

Venue par

211

Avg 1st innings score at PCA Mohali

101 matches · 2003–2023

Chase success

58%

Chases completed successfully at PCA Mohali

101 matches · 2003–2023

Head to head

4 — 3

Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans — 7 meetings

2022–2026

Punjab Kings at venue

51%

Win rate across 61 matches at PCA Mohali

Powerplay

43/1.2

Average runs/wickets in overs 1–6 at PCA Mohali

Historical aggregates derived from Cricsheet (cricsheet.org) under ODC-BY licence. 2001/02–2026 IPL seasons. For editorial context only — not official live match data, not a forecast, and not betting advice. Projections and comparisons above are frozen from the live state and may not match final statistics.

The rivalry

Who could decide it

Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans have met 7 times in the IPL, with Punjab leading 4-3. The fixture has been closely contested across venues in Mohali, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Mullanpur. Gujarat's win in this April 2023 match kept the gap to one, and subsequent results have continued to swing the balance between the two sides.

Recent meetings

Last 5

2026: Punjab Kings won by 3 wickets at Mullanpur
2025: Punjab Kings won by 11 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium
2024: Gujarat Titans won by 3 wickets at Mullanpur
2024: Punjab Kings won by 3 wickets at Narendra Modi Stadium
2022: Punjab Kings won by 8 wickets at DY Patil Stadium

Key player · Gujarat Titans

MM Sharma

MM Sharma was the Player of the Match in this fixture, making him the central figure in Gujarat's 6-wicket win at Mohali. His display was the decisive individual contribution on the night.

Punjab Kings

S Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan was Punjab Kings' most recognisable batting name in this period. At a venue where the average first-innings score is 211, Punjab's 153/8 suggested the top order didn't fire as required.

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Gujarat Titans

RA Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja brought all-round value to Gujarat across the 2023 IPL campaign. His ability to check run rates in the middle overs and contribute with the bat makes him a consistent watch at any venue.

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Punjab Kings

R Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin was a key part of Punjab Kings' bowling attack and also offered batting depth. On a Mohali pitch that averaged 211 in the first innings, his ability to squeeze runs in the middle overs was important.

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Angles to watch

Analytical angles worth tracking

Observations from the venue data, recent form and historical trends. Editorial context, not betting advice.

Chasing teams at Mohali win 58% of the time across 101 matches, so toss-and-field strategies tend to carry editorial relevance in pre-match markets here.
With Punjab posting 153 against a venue average of 211, top-batter markets for the batting side may have been less predictable than the outright result lines suggested.
MM Sharma's Player of the Match award points to individual performance markets having value in fixtures where one player shapes a result across phases.
The death-overs phase (4 wickets for 54 runs for Punjab) underlines why bowling phase markets at high-scoring venues can diverge significantly from pre-match expectations.

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Questions

Frequently asked

Gujarat Titans won by 6 wickets at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali. They chased down Punjab Kings' total of 153 for 8, finishing on 154 for 4.

MM Sharma was named Player of the Match. His performance was the standout individual contribution in Gujarat Titans' 6-wicket victory.

Across 7 IPL meetings, Punjab Kings lead 4-3. Gujarat Titans' win in this April 2023 fixture kept the rivalry tight, though Punjab have since extended their overall advantage in later seasons.

IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Streaming is available via Sky Go and NOW TV with a relevant subscription. Coverage typically includes live commentary and highlights.

Gujarat Titans scored 56 runs for 1 wicket in their powerplay, which was well above Mohali's ground average of 41 powerplay runs. That strong start effectively settled the chase early.

The Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali has an average first-innings score of 211 across 101 matches. Punjab Kings posted 153 for 8, losing 4 wickets for just 54 runs in the death overs, which restricted their final total.

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