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In the IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Gujarat Titans (GT) on March 25, 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, PBKS secured a thrilling 11-run victory. Batting first, PBKS posted a formidable total of 243/5, the highest-ever T20 score at this venue.
Key Performances:
Shreyas Iyer: The PBKS captain led from the front with an unbeaten 97 off 42 balls, including nine sixes and five fours. He narrowly missed his maiden IPL century but played a pivotal role in setting up the massive total.
Shashank Singh: Providing a late onslaught, Shashank remained unbeaten on 44 off just 16 balls, hitting six fours and two sixes. Notably, he took 23 runs off the final over bowled by Mohammed Siraj, which included five consecutive boundaries.
Priyansh Arya: The debutant made a significant contribution with a quickfire 47 off 23 balls, setting the tone for PBKS’s innings.
In response, GT put up a valiant effort but fell short, finishing at 232/5 in their 20 overs. Sai Sudharsan top-scored with 74 off 41 balls, supported by Jos Buttler’s 54 off 33 and Sherfane Rutherford’s 46 off 28. Despite their efforts, PBKS’s bowlers held their nerve in the death overs to clinch the win.
This victory marked a successful start for PBKS under the new leadership of captain Shreyas Iyer and coach Ricky Ponting.