Shreyas Iyer Shines as PBKS Defeat GT in High-Scoring Match

In a high-scoring thriller at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Punjab Kings (PBKS) outclassed Gujarat Titans (GT) by 11 runs in their IPL 2025 clash. Opting to bat first, PBKS posted a massive 243/5, thanks to a sensational unbeaten 97 off 42 balls from captain Shreyas Iyer, who dominated GT’s bowlers with nine sixes. Young opener Priyansh Arya impressed on debut with a quick 47 off 23, while Shashank Singh’s late blitz (44 off 16) further boosted PBKS’s total. Despite an expensive outing for GT’s bowling unit, Rashid Khan stood out with figures of 2/35 in four overs.

Chasing 244, GT put up a valiant fight, with Sai Sudharsan (74 off 41) and Jos Buttler (54 off 33) keeping hopes alive. However, PBKS’s bowlers, led by Arshdeep Singh’s clinical death bowling, held their nerves as GT finished at 232/5, falling short by 11 runs. The match saw Punjab register their highest-ever IPL total, while Glenn Maxwell set an unwanted record for most ducks in IPL history. PBKS’s dominant performance, powered by Iyer’s captaincy heroics, sets a strong foundation for their IPL 2025 campaign.