IPL: Best bowling returns for Punjab Kings against Gujarat Titans
01 Apr 2026

Punjab Kings made a strong start in their Indian Premier League (IPL) opener against Gujarat Titans in Mullanpur on Tuesday.

The PBKS bowlers, led by Vijaykumar Vyshak, put up an impressive performance to restrict GT to a modest 162/6 in 20 overs.

Vyshak was the pick of the PBKS bowlers, claiming three wickets. He now has the third-best bowling returns for PBKS against GT.

Kagiso Rabada: 4/33, Mumbai, 2022
#1

South Africa's Kagiso Rabada holds the top spot on this list. He remains the only bowler to have taken a four-wicket haul for PBKS against GT in the IPL.

Rabada starred with 4/33 in the 2022 clash at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai. His spell helped the Kings stop GT at 143/8 in 20 overs.

PBKS later won by eight wickets.

Harshal Patel: 3/15, Mullanpur, 2024
#2

Two years later, Harshal Patel bowled another terrific spell for PBKS against GT in Mullanpur. However, the Kings lost this match.

They perished for 142, with spinner Sai Kishore taking four wickets.

Although Harshal's spell reduced GT to 103/5, they won by three wickets in the final over. The PBKS seamer took 3/15 in three overs.

Vijaykumar Vyshak: 3/34, Mullanpur, 2026
Fact

As mentioned, Vijaykumar Vyshak is the latest addition to the top three. He finished his four-over spell against GT in Mullanpur with figures worth 3/34. The pacer has now raced to 20 wickets from 17 IPL matches at 11.33.