Match Summary – PBKS vs GT, Match 5, IPL 2025
In Match 5 of the TATA IPL 2025, fans witnessed a thrilling run-fest between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Tuesday, 25 March 2025.
✅ Yesterday’s IPL Match Result:
Punjab Kings won by 11 runs against Gujarat Titans.
Match Scorecard – GT vs PBKS
| Team | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab Kings | 243/5 | 20.0 ov |
| Gujarat Titans | 232/5 | 20.0 ov |
Man of the Match: Shreyas Iyer (PBKS)
Shreyas Iyer played a captain’s knock with an unbeaten 97 runs off 42 balls, smashing 9 sixes and 5 fours. He powered PBKS to a massive total and was rightly named the Man of the Match.
Punjab Kings Batting Highlights
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreyas Iyer (C) | 97* | 42 | 5 | 9 | 230.95 |
| Priyansh Arya | 47 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 204.35 |
| Shashank Singh | 44* | 16 | 6 | 2 | 275.00 |
GT Bowling – Key Performers
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Kishore | 4.0 | 30 | 3 | 7.50 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4.0 | 41 | 1 | 10.25 |
| Rashid Khan | 4.0 | 48 | 1 | 12.00 |
Gujarat Titans Batting Highlights
Despite a strong chase, GT fell short by just 11 runs.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B Sai Sudharsan | 74 | 41 | 5 | 6 | 180.49 |
| Jos Buttler | 54 | 33 | 4 | 2 | 163.64 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 46 | 28 | 4 | 3 | 164.29 |
PBKS Bowling – Key Performers
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 4.0 | 36 | 2 | 9.00 |
| Marco Jansen | 4.0 | 44 | 1 | 11.00 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 2.0 | 26 | 1 | 13.00 |
Turning Point:
The match turned in PBKS’s favor in the death overs when Arshdeep Singh took key wickets and defended well despite GT’s strong batting lineup. Also, Shreyas Iyer’s anchoring and explosive hitting set a challenging total.
Yesterday IPL 2025 Highlights:
- Shreyas Iyer scored the most runs – 97*(42)
- Sai Kishore took the most wickets – 3/30
- Shreyas Iyer hit the most sixes – 9
- GT needed 244 to win but managed only 232/5
Today’s IPL Match:
Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Match 6 – IPL 2025
Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Time: 7:30 PM IST
