Ahmedabad, May 4 -- Punjab Kings (PBKS) remain at the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 standings with 13 points from nine matches, despite a four-wicket defeat to Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

According to a release, Chasing 163, the hosts crossed the line with a ball to spare in what was a closely fought contest on a difficult surface that kept bowlers in the game throughout.

The mood in the Punjab camp was measured and forward-looking despite the result, with Suryansh Shedge leading the conversation in the post-match press conference after a standout performance with the bat.

Shedge was exceptional on a wicket that offered variable bounce and tested every batter who walked out to the middle...