IPL 2025 Match 5: Punjab Kings Edge Out Gujarat Titans in a High-Scoring Thriller
Punjab Kings (PBKS) secured an 11-run victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) in a high-octane IPL 2025 clash. The match, held at a packed stadium, saw a run-fest with both teams crossing the 200-run mark. PBKS, led by a spectacular knock from skipper Shreyas Iyer, posted a massive 243/5 in 20 overs. In response, GT fought valiantly, with Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler leading the charge, but fell short at 232/5.
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Punjab Kings’ Explosive Batting Performance
Opting to bat first, PBKS got off to a flying start thanks to Priyansh Arya’s aggressive knock of 47 off 23 balls, laced with seven fours and two sixes at a strike rate of 204.35. However, his opening partner and wicketkeeper Prabhsimran Singh failed to make an impact, scoring just 5 off 8 balls.
The real show began when Shreyas Iyer took charge, playing a breathtaking innings of 97 off 42 balls*, which included five fours and nine towering sixes at a strike rate of 230.95. He was well supported by Shashank Singh, who played a blistering cameo of 44 off just 16 balls* with a strike rate of 275.0.
Other contributions came from Azmatullah Omarzai (16 off 15), Marcus Stoinis (20 off 15), and Glenn Maxwell, who failed to open his account. Punjab Kings’ final total of 243/5 in 20 overs was boosted by 14 extras.
Fall of Wickets (PBKS)
• 28/1 (Prabhsimran Singh, 3.1 ov)
• 79/2 (Priyansh Arya, 6.4 ov)
• 105/3 (Azmatullah Omarzai, 10.3 ov)
• 105/4 (Glenn Maxwell, 10.4 ov)
• 162/5 (Marcus Stoinis, 15.2 ov)
GT Bowlers Struggle Against PBKS’ Power-Hitting
Gujarat Titans’ bowlers had a forgettable outing, with most of them conceding runs at a high economy rate:
• Mohammed Siraj (4-0-54-0) – Economy: 13.50
• Kagiso Rabada (4-0-41-1) – Economy: 10.25
• Arshad Khan (1-0-21-0) – Economy: 21.00
• Rashid Khan (4-0-48-1) – Economy: 12.00
• Prasidh Krishna (3-0-41-0) – Economy: 13.67
• R. Sai Kishore (4-0-30-3) – Economy: 7.50
Sai Kishore was the standout performer for GT, taking 3 wickets for 30 runs in his four overs.
Gujarat Titans’ Brave Chase Falls Short
Chasing a mammoth 244, Gujarat Titans showed fighting spirit. Skipper Shubman Gill set the tone with a quickfire 33 off 14 balls, including two fours and three sixes, striking at 235.71 before being dismissed by Glenn Maxwell.
The star of the innings was Sai Sudharsan, who played a breathtaking knock of 74 off 41 balls (5 fours, 6 sixes) at 180.49 strike rate. He formed a crucial partnership with Jos Buttler (54 off 33 balls), who played a steady yet aggressive knock.
Sherfane Rutherford’s cameo of 46 off 28 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes) kept GT in the hunt. However, the lower order couldn’t finish the job, and GT fell 11 runs short at 232/5 in 20 overs.
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Fall of Wickets (GT)
• 61/1 (Shubman Gill, 5.5 ov)
• 145/2 (Sai Sudharsan, 12.3 ov)
• 199/3 (Jos Buttler, 17.6 ov)
• 217/4 (Rahul Tewatia, 19.1 ov)
• 225/5 (Sherfane Rutherford, 19.4 ov)
PBKS Bowlers Hold Their Nerve
Despite leaking runs, Punjab Kings’ bowlers managed to restrict GT in the final overs:
• Arshdeep Singh (4-0-36-2) – Economy: 9.00
• Azmatullah Omarzai (2-0-29-0) – Economy: 14.50
• Marco Jansen (4-0-44-1) – Economy: 11.00
• Glenn Maxwell (2-0-26-1) – Economy: 13.00
• Marcus Stoinis (2-0-31-0) – Economy: 15.50
• Yuzvendra Chahal (3-0-34-0) – Economy: 11.33
• Vyshak Vijay Kumar (3-0-28-0) – Economy: 9.33
Arshdeep Singh was the pick of the bowlers, picking up 2 wickets for 36 runs, while Marco Jansen and Glenn Maxwell chipped in with one wicket each.
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Conclusion
Punjab Kings held their nerve in a nail-biting contest to register their first win of IPL 2025. Shreyas Iyer’s captain’s knock of 97 off 42 balls* proved to be the match-defining innings, while Arshdeep Singh’s crucial breakthroughs helped seal the win. Gujarat Titans fought hard, with Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler shining, but they couldn’t cross the finish line.
With this win, PBKS announced themselves as strong contenders for IPL 2025, while GT will look to bounce back in their next match.
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