Single-handedly overturned the losing game on IPL debut, who is 22 year old Cooper Connolly?
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22-year-old Cooper Connolly, who helped Punjab Kings win their lost match against Gujarat Titans, made his debut match memorable. In the IPL 2026 auction, Punjab Kings bought Connolly for Rs 3 crore. Captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting sent him to bat at number three. After the fall of Priyansh Arya's wicket, Connolly not only handled the innings but also led the team to victory.
Cooper Connolly played match-winning innings for Punjab Kings on IPL debut.
New Delhi. Cooper Connolly, who was debuting in the Indian Premier League, made his first match unforgettable. He played a memorable innings for his Punjab Kings. Led the team to victory by 3 wickets in a thrilling match against Gujarat Titans. In the fourth match of IPL 2026, 22-year-old Connolly scored unbeaten 72 runs. He hit 5 fours and 5 sixes in 44 balls.
In the IPL 2026 auction, Punjab Kings bought Connolly for Rs 3 crore. In his very first IPL match, captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting sent him to bat at number three. After the fall of Priyansh Arya's wicket, Connolly not only handled the innings but also led the team to victory. Connolly, who considers Shaun Marsh as his idol, completed his fifty in 34 balls by hitting a four off Kagiso Rabada on the first ball of the 16th over of the run chase. Punjab won by hitting Washington Sundar for a four on the first ball of the 20th over.
The debutant seals it in style! motiv@PunjabKingsIPL clinch a thriller in New Chandigarh to get their campaign going with a win ❤️
