In an exciting match, Punjab Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by 11 runs on Tuesday in a high-scoring game.
Punjab’s Batting Performance
Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer played a fantastic unbeaten knock of 97 runs off 42 balls, helping his team post a huge total of 243/5. He got good support from:
- Shashank Singh (44* off 16 balls)
- Opener Priyansh Arya (47 off 23 balls)
Priyansh Arya played an attacking inning, hitting some brilliant shots before getting out to Rashid Khan. Azmatullah Omarzai, who played for Gujarat last season, smashed a six on his very first ball.
Later, Marcus Stoinis and Iyer built a solid partnership of 57 runs before Stoinis got out while trying a reverse sweep. In the last five overs, Iyer and Shashank added 87 runs, taking Punjab to the highest-ever total on this ground.
Gujarat’s Chase
Gujarat Titans started strongly with captain Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan adding 61 runs for the first wicket. After Gill got out, Sudharsan (74 off 41 balls) and Jos Buttler (54 off 33 balls) kept Gujarat in the chase, scoring 84 runs in just 40 balls.
However, Punjab’s bowlers fought back:
- Vijaykumar Vyshak bowled two tight overs, stopping Sherfane Rutherford from hitting big shots.
- Marco Jansen dismissed Jos Buttler in the 18th over, shifting the match in Punjab’s favor.
- Arshdeep Singh bowled Rutherford (46 off 28 balls) in the last over, ensuring Punjab’s victory.
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— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) March 25, 2025
Key Takeaways
Punjab’s captain Shreyas Iyer played a match-winning innings, and his partnership with coach Ricky Ponting might bring more consistency and strong performances for Punjab this season. With this win, Punjab has started their IPL campaign in style as they aim for their first-ever IPL title.
