IPL 2023: GT bowlers restrict PBKS to 153/8

MOHALI: Opting to bowl, defending champions Gujarat Titans restricted Punjab Kings to 153 for eight in an Indian Premier League match here on Thursday.

Matthew Short was the top-scorer for PBKS with a 24-ball 36.

Towards the end, Sam Curran (22) and M Shahrukh Khan (22) played some big shots to take PBKS past the 150-run mark.

For GT, debutant Mohit Sharma (2/18), Rashid Khan (1/26), Alzarri Joseph (1/32), Mohammed Shami (1/44) and Josh Little (1/31) picked up the wickets.

Brief scores: Punjab Kings: 153 for 8 in 20 overs (Matthew Short 36; Mohit Sharma 2/18).