Chandigarh, April 1 -- Under the bright lights and before a buzzing home crowd, Punjab Kings (PBKS) launched their IPL 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion, outplaying Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium to set the tone for the season ahead. It was not merely an opening win, but a statement-one that blended discipline with flair and gave the home faithful plenty to celebrate.

The Shreyas Iyer-led side built their success on a strong bowling performance, keeping a tight leash on a formidable GT batting line-up and restricting them to 162/6. The attack operated with precision and purpose, led by Vijaykumar Vyshak's impressive 3/34. Yuzvendra Chahal complemented him brilliantly with a crafty 2/28, ensuring the v...