IPL 2025: Punjab Kings Defeat Gujarat Titans by 11 Runs in a High-Scoring Thriller

 

 IPL 2025: Punjab Kings Defeat Gujarat Titans by 11 Runs in a High-Scoring Thriller

Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings – IPL 2025 Match 5 Overview

In an electrifying encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) secured a thrillin  11-run victory over the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 5th match of IPL 2025. This high-scoring contest witnessed some record-breaking performances and nail-biting moments.

Punjab Kings' Explosive Batting Performance

Opting to bat first, Punjab Kings posted a massive total of 243/5 in their 20 overs

Top Performers for PBKS:

Shreyas Iyer (97* off 42 balls) – Played a captain’s knock, smashing 9 sixes and leading from the front.

Priyansh Arya (47 off 23 balls) – Provided crucial support in the middle order.

Liam Livingstone (35 off 15 balls) – Delivered a powerful finish with aggressive hitting.

PBKS registered their highest-ever IPL total, thanks to these explosive innings.

Gujarat Titans' Fighting Chase Falls Short

Chasing a daunting target of 244 Gujarat Titans put up a valiant effort but fell 11 runs short managing 232/5 in 20 overs

Top Performers for GT:

Sai Sudharsan (74 off 45 balls) – Kept GT in the game with a solid knock.

Jos Buttler (54 off 31 balls) – Played a quick-fire innings at the top.

Rahul Tewatia (28 off 12 balls)  Almost turned the match in the final overs.

Despite these performances, Gujarat Titans couldn't chase the mammoth target as PBKS bowlers held their nerve in the death overs.

Key Moments and Records from the Match

1. Glenn Maxwell Sets Unwanted IPL Record

PBKS’s Glenn Maxwell registered his 19th IPL duck, surpassing Dinesh Karthik and Rohit Sharma (18 ducks each). He was trapped LBW on the first ball, attempting a reverse sweep, a decision he chose not to review, which replays later suggested would have been overturned.

2. Shreyas Iyer's Selfless Captaincy

Despite nearing a century, Shreyas Iyer prioritized the team's total over personal milestones. He instructed his partner to maximize runs rather than aim for his hundred, showcasing exceptional leadership.

3. Strategic Impact Player Usage

PBKS introduced Vijaykumar Vyshak as their Impact Player, who bowled a match-winning penultimate over, conceding just 5 runs and restricting GT's momentum.

Match Statistics and IPL 2025 Records

Total runs scored in the match: 475 – One of the highest-scoring games in IPL history.

Highest 6th-wicket partnership for PBKS: 81 runs between Shreyas Iyer and Shashank Singh, breaking the previous record of 73 runs

Most sixes in an innings (Shreyas Iyer): 9 sixes – A career-best performance in IPL.

What’s Next?

With this statement victory, PBKS have made a strong start to their IPL 2025 campaign Meanwhile, GT will look to regroup and bounce back in their upcoming matches

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