Punjab Kings Clinch Victory by 11 Runs in a High-Scoring Thriller

Match Summary

Punjab Kings secured a thrilling 11-run victory over Gujarat Titans in the 5th match of IPL 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Despite an impressive chase by GT, PBKS held their nerves to defend their total.

Punjab Kings Innings

Batting first, PBKS scored 243/5 in 20 overs. Shreyas Iyer played a captain’s knock, scoring 97 off 42 balls, supported by Shashank Singh’s explosive 44 off 16. Rashid Khan and Sai Kishore took crucial wickets for Gujarat.

  • Top Scorers: Shreyas Iyer (97*), Shashank Singh (44)

  • Best Bowlers: Sai Kishore (3/30), Rabada (2/41)

Gujarat Titans Chase

Chasing 244, Jos Buttler's fiery 54 off 33 and Sai Sudharsan’s 74 off 41 gave GT hope. However, Arshdeep Singh (2/36) and Marco Jansen (1/44) ensured PBKS defended the total, restricting GT to 232/5.

  • Top Scorers: Sai Sudharsan (74), Jos Buttler (54)

  • Best Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh (2/36), Jansen (1/44)

Match Details

  • Date & Time: March 25, 2025 | 7:30 PM IST

  • Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

  • Toss: Gujarat Titans opted to bowl

Punjab Kings’ victory keeps them ahead in IPL 2025 standings, while Gujarat Titans will aim for a comeback in their next game.