GT vs PBKS Highlights: In an exciting IPL 2025 match, Punjab Kings scored 11 runs on Gujarat Titans, who thank you for the staler batting performance and tight death bowling. Punjab’s newly appointed captain Shreyas Iyer led the front with a brilliant 97-run knock, while Arshdeep Singh and Vijaykumar Vishwak banned Gajrat’s chase in the overs of death.
Punjab Kings’ High Total of 243/5 Sets the Stage for Victory
Batting at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, Punjab Kings, he posted 243/5 in his 20 overs. Shreyas Iyer’s 97 -run aggressive innings supported by Shashank Singh (44) and Priyanus Arya (47) helped Punjab set a challenging target. Punjab’s total IPL is his second largest in history, which is behind his 262/2 against KKR in the previous season.
Gujarat Titans’ Chase Falls Short Despite Strong Start
In response, Gujarat Titans managed to score 232/5, but decreased by 11 runs. Sai Sudarshan (74) and Jose Butler (54) formed an important partnership for Gujarat, but tight bowling in the death over banned their progress. Sherfan Rutherford (46) and Shubman Gill (33) could not reach the Gujarat line, despite late flies.
Player of the Match
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Shreyas Iyer: Punjab captain was star with bat, scoring 97 runs, including 56 balls, including 9 sixes and 5 fours. His knock was the cornerstone of Punjab.
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Arshdeep Singh: Death-over expert, Arshdeep took 2 major wickets and bowled the important overs that sealed the fate of Gujarat.
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Vijaykumar Vishak: Pacer bowled tight overs over the death, with Gujarat limited to just 64 runs in the last six overs, playing an important role in Punjab’s victory.
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Priyansh Arya: In the beginning of the IPL, Arya had a quick impact with 47 runs from 47 runs off just 23 balls, with 7 fours and 2 sixes.
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Sai Kishore: Left -handed spinners from Gujarat were impressive, taking 3 wickets, although their efforts were not enough to stop Punjab’s progress.
Turning Points in the Match
Punjab scored 108 runs after 12 overs. The team scored 135 runs in the last eight overs. Captain Shreyas and Shashank batted briskly and took the team to 243. In netball, Punjab drew the match in the death overs. 76 runs were saved in the last six overs. Here, the Pacers consistently focused on wide yorkers and allowed only 64 runs.
Match Summary
Punjab made its second highest score
Punjab had a slow start in the opening three overs. When Shreyas came to bat, the scoring rate increased, with Priyansh and Shashank taking the team to 243. It’s the team’s best in the first inning and their second-highest score overall.
Home Team Left Behind in Death Overs
In the big chase, Gujarat maintained a run rate of 10 for 11 overs and reached The team then looked sharp and scored 64 runs in the next three overs. However, the team was scattered in the death overs and could not score 76 runs in the last six overs. Arshdeep Singh took two wickets from Punjab.
