All hope seemed gone when Punjab required 51 runs in the last three overs, but Shashank-Ashutosh duo smashed 66 runs off just 27 balls to take their team so close to the target.
This will be Punjab's second outing at the new ground, and assistant coach Brad Haddin expressed delight in having the chance to compete under the lights.
Punjab Kings skipper Shikhar Dhawan sent a message to the home fans to fill the stadium and be at their loudest for their upcoming home game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Tuesday.
Despite a solid start with the bat from openers Dhawan and Jonny Bairstow while chasing a target of 200, the Punjab batting line-up fell short of the target by 21 runs on the night.