GT vs PBKS, 5th thrilling match of IPL 2025, match highlights, player of the match, scoreboard and innings
The Punjab Kings (PBKS) won the match after setting a target with 243/5 at the Narendra Modi Stadium against the Gujarat Titans (GT) by 11 runs on March 25, 2025, during the 2025 IPL match. During the toss, GT won the toss and decided to bowl first against PBKS.
Highlights of the Match
The PBKS scored 243/5 through their batting sequence in their designated 20 overs. Shreyas Iyer scored 97 runs from only 42 balls in the PBKS’s innings, which demonstrated his ability to strike and dominate the opposition. The strong batting support from Priyansh Arya followed this dominant batting performance from Shreyas Iyer as PBKS accumulated a total.
The GT team delivered a strong resistance as Sai Sudharsan produced 74 runs from 41 balls before Jos Buttler slammed 54 runs using 33 balls. The GT batting team made 232/5 runs in 20 overs yet failed to prevent PBKS from securing an 11-run victory.
Gujarat Titans (GT) Innings
Gujarat Titans (GT) Batting
| Batting | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Sai Sudharsan | 74 | 41 | 5 | 6 | 180.49 |
| Shubman Gill (C) | 33 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 235.71 |
| Jos Buttler (WK) | 54 | 33 | 4 | 2 | 163.64 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 46 | 28 | 4 | 3 | 164.29 |
| Rahul Tewatia | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 300.00 |
| Shahrukh Khan | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 600.00 |
| Arshad Khan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
Total Runs: 232 (5 wickets, 20 overs)
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Bowling of GT
| Bowling | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
| Mohammed Siraj | 4.0 | 54 | 0 | 13.50 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4.0 | 41 | 1 | 10.25 |
| Arshad Khan | 1.0 | 21 | 0 | 21.00 |
| Rashid Khan | 4.0 | 48 | 1 | 12.00 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 3.0 | 41 | 0 | 13.67 |
| Sai Kishore | 4.0 | 30 | 3 | 7.50 |
Fall of Wickets: 61/1 (S. Gill, 5.5 ov), 145/2 (S. Sudharsan, 12.3 ov), 199/3 (J. Buttler, 17.6 ov), 217/4 (R. Tewatia, 19.1 ov), 225/5 (S. Rutherford, 19.4 ov)
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Innings
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Batting
| Batting | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Priyansh Arya | 47 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 204.35 |
| Prabhsimran Singh (WK) | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 62.50 |
| Shreyas Iyer (C) | 97 | 42 | 5 | 9 | 230.95 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 16 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 106.67 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 20 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 133.33 |
| Shashank Singh | 44 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 275.00 |
Total Runs: 243 (5 wickets, 20 overs)
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Bowling of PBKS
| Bowling | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4.0 | 36 | 2 | 9.00 |
| Azmatullah Omarzi | 2.0 | 29 | 0 | 14.50 |
| Marco Jansen | 4.0 | 44 | 1 | 11.00 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 2.0 | 26 | 1 | 13.00 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 2.0 | 31 | 0 | 15.50 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 3.0 | 34 | 0 | 11.33 |
| Vyshak Vijay Kumar | 3.0 | 28 | 0 | 9.33 |
Fall of Wickets: 28/1 (P. Singh, 3.1 ov), 79/2 (P. Arya, 6.4 ov), 105/3 (A. Omarzai, 10.3 ov), 105/4 (G. Maxwell, 10.4 ov), 162/5 (M. Stoinis, 15.2 ov)
Player of the Match
Shreyas Iyer received the Player of the Match award because of his 97 runs from only 42 balls, which provided a strong starting point for PBKS to total a dominant score in their victory.
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Notable Moments from the match between PBKS and GT
Shreyas Iyer’s powerful batting showed excellent batting control during PBKS’s match, which proved to be one of the best showings this season has seen so far. During PBKS’s intense run chase, Sai Sudharsan demonstrated seasoned skill, which allowed GT to stay competitive until the final over. Throughout the GT’s chase, Arshdeep Singh successfully managed their scoring efforts by demonstrating excellent death-over bowling.
Conclusion
The match will remain noted for its aggressive batting performances and tight contest, which demonstrates the intense level of playing at the IPL. The upcoming cricket matches of this season will prove exciting because both teams displayed their strong qualities in this match.
