In the fifth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, held on March 25 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) secured a thrilling 11-run victory over the Gujarat Titans (GT). The encounter was marked by exceptional batting performances, notably from PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer, and a spirited chase by GT.
Match Summary:
- Punjab Kings Innings: 243/5 in 20 oversdailytelegraph+2The Indian Express+2Cricbuzz
- Gujarat Titans Innings: 232/5 in 20 overs
- Result: Punjab Kings won by 11 runs
- Player of the Match: Shreyas Iyer (PBKS
Detailed Scorecard:
Punjab Kings Innings:
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prabhsimran Singh | c †Buttler b Siraj | 16 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 160.00 |
| Priyansh Arya | c Buttler b Rabada | 47 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 204.34 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | b Sai Kishore | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 88.88 |
| Glenn Maxwell | lbw b Sai Kishore | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Shreyas Iyer (c) | Not Out | 97 | 42 | 5 | 9 | 230.95 |
| Marcus Stoinis | c Siraj b Sai Kishore | 34 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 130.76 |
| Shashank Singh | Not Out | 44 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 275.00 |
| Extras | 11 | |||||
| Total | 5 wickets | 243 | 20.0 |
Fall of Wickets: 28-1 (Prabhsimran Singh, 3.1 ov), 79-2 (Priyansh Arya, 6.4 ov), 105-3 (Azmatullah Omarzai, 10.3 ov), 105-4 (Glenn Maxwell, 10.4 ov), 162-5 (Marcus Stoinis, 15.2 ov).
Bowling Highlights for Gujarat Titans:
- R Sai Kishore: 4 overs, 30 runs, 3 wickets
- Mohammed Siraj: 4 overs, 45 runs, 1 wicketESPNcricinfo
- Kagiso Rabada: 4 overs, 41 runs, 1 wicket
Gujarat Titans Innings:
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill (c) | c Maxwell b Vyshak | 33 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 173.68 |
| Sai Sudharsan | c †Jitesh Sharma b Arshdeep Singh | 74 | 41 | 9 | 2 | 180.48 |
| Jos Buttler † | b Jansen | 54 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 163.63 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | c Iyer b Arshdeep Singh | 46 | 28 | 3 | 2 | 164.28 |
| Rahul Tewatia | c †Jitesh Sharma b Maxwell | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 150.00 |
| M Shahrukh Khan | Not Out | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 600.00 |
| Arshad Khan | Not Out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | 12 | |||||
| Total | 5 wickets | 232 | 20.0 |
Fall of Wickets: 61-1 (Shubman Gill, 5.5 ov), 145-2 (Sai Sudharsan, 12.3 ov), 199-3 (Jos Buttler, 17.6 ov), 217-4 (Rahul Tewatia, 19.1 ov), 225-5 (Sherfane Rutherford, 19.4 ov)Business & Finance News+2Cricbuzz+2NDTVSports.com+2
Bowling Highlights for Punjab Kings:
- Arshdeep Singh: 4 overs, 36 runs, 2 wicketsESPNcricinfo+1Cricbuzz+1
- Marco Jansen: 4 overs, 44 runs, 1 wicket
- Glenn Maxwell: 4 overs, 45 runs, 1 wicket
- Vijaykumar Vyshak: 3 overs, 28 runs, 0 wicketsCricbuzz+3ESPNcricinfo+3Th
Match Highlights:
- Shreyas Iyer’s Captain’s Knock: Leading from the front, Iyer’s unbeaten 97 off 42 balls was instrumental in PBKS setting a formidable total. His innings included nine sixes and five fours, showcasing his aggressive intent and leadership. ESPNcricinfo+3Business & Finance News+3The Times of India+3
- Priyansh Arya’s Impressive Debut: The young opener made an immediate impact with a quickfire 47 off 23 balls, providing PBKS with a solid start.
- Shashank Singh’s Late Blitz: His explosive 44* off 16 balls in the death overs propelled PBKS to their highest-ever IPL total. The Indian Express+7The Times of India+7Business & Finance News+7
- Sai Sudharsan’s Valiant Effort: In response, GT’s Sudh
FAQ: Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans IPL 2025 Match
1. Who won the match between Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025?
Punjab Kings (PBKS) won the match by 11 runs against Gujarat Titans (GT).
2. What was the final score of the match?
Punjab Kings: 243/5 in 20 overs
Gujarat Titans: 232/5 in 20 overs
3. Who was the Player of the Match?
Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) was awarded Player of the Match for his outstanding 97 off 42 balls
4. Who were the top scorers for Punjab Kings?
Shreyas Iyer: 97* (42)
Priyansh Arya: 47 (23)
Shashank Singh: 44* (16)
5. Who were the top scorers for Gujarat Titans?
Sai Sudharsan: 74 (41)
Jos Buttler: 54 (33)
Sherfane Rutherford: 46 (28)
6. Which bowlers took the most wickets in the match?
For PBKS:
Arshdeep Singh: 2/36 in 4 overs
Glenn Maxwell: 1/45 in 4 overs
For GT:
R Sai Kishore: 3/30 in 4 overs
Mohammed Siraj: 1/45 in 4 overs
7. What were the key highlights of the match?
Shreyas Iyer’s 97 off 42 balls* led PBKS to a massive total.
Sai Sudharsan’s 74 off 41 balls kept GT in the chase.
Shashank Singh’s 44 off 16 balls* provided a late boost to PBKS.
GT fell short by 11 runs despite a strong batting effort.
8. Where was the match played?
The match was held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
9. What was the turning point of the match?
Shreyas Iyer’s aggressive knock in the middle overs and PBKS’s tight bowling in the final two overs helped them secure the win.
10. What’s next for Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans?
PBKS will face Delhi Capitals in their next match.
GT will play against Mumbai Indians in their upcoming fixture.