IPL 2025 Match 5: Shreyas Iyer’s Masterclass Powers PBKS to Win Over GT | Full Match Report
Punjab Kings (PBKS) launched their IPL 2025 campaign in style with a thrilling 11-run victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. ????️
Skipper Shreyas Iyer led from the front with a blistering 97 off 42 balls*, propelling PBKS to their highest IPL total ever — 243/5. Despite a strong counter from GT, Punjab held their nerve to seal the win. ????????
???? PBKS Innings: Fireworks from Iyer, Arya & Shashank
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???? Shreyas Iyer: 97* (42 balls, 5 fours, 9 sixes) – Career-best IPL score
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???? Priyansh Arya (Debut): 47 off 23 – fearless knock with 8 boundaries
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⚡ Shashank Singh: 44 off 16 – explosive death overs cameo
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???? Total: 243/5 in 20 overs
PBKS lost Prabhsimran early, but debutant Arya dazzled, attacking pace and spin alike. After quick wickets from Rashid Khan (1/48) and Sai Kishore (3/30), Iyer counter-attacked with surgical power hitting. ????
Shashank’s big hits in the final overs ensured a daunting total, with 22 runs off Prasidh Krishna’s over pushing PBKS past 240.
???? GT Innings: Sai, Buttler & Rutherford Fight Hard
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???? Sai Sudharsan: 74 (41) – 7th IPL fifty
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???? Jos Buttler: 54 (33) – solid debut knock for GT
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???? Sherfane Rutherford: 46 (28) – powerful finishing attempt
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???? Total: 232/5 in 20 overs
GT responded confidently, with Gill’s fiery 33 (14) giving them early momentum. A strong 84-run stand between Sai and Buttler kept hopes alive. But Arshdeep Singh (2/36) and Vyshak’s tight 17th over turned the tide. ????
With 57 needed from the last 18 balls, Marco Jansen’s yorker bowled Buttler, effectively ending GT’s chase despite late efforts from Rutherford and Tewatia.
???? Key Highlights & Stats
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✅ PBKS win by 11 runs
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???? PBKS Highest IPL total – 243/5
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???? Shreyas Iyer – 97*, 5 fours & 9 sixes
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???? GT scored 232/5 in reply
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???? Best Bowling – Arshdeep Singh 2/36
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???? Buttler’s GT debut fifty
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???? Priyansh Arya's dream debut with 47 runs
???? Match Turning Point
Over 17 by Vishnu Vyshak – Just 5 runs conceded, halting GT's chase momentum.
Jansen’s Yorker to Buttler – Game-changing moment in the death overs.
???? What’s Next?
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PBKS gain 2 crucial points and a net run-rate boost ????
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GT need to regroup ahead of their next fixture
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