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Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 97 and Arshdeep’s clutch bowling energy PBKS to 11-run victory in excessive-scoring nail-biter
Ahmedabad, March 25:
Punjab Kings (PBKS) clinched an exhilarating 11-run win over Gujarat Titans (GT) in a excessive-octane IPL 2025 conflict on Tuesday, defending a mammoth whole of 243/5 on the Narendra Modi Stadium. With Arshdeep Singh holding his nerve within the dying overs, Punjab sealed their first win of the season in a match that noticed 475 runs scored.
Gujarat’s chase obtained off to a flying begin, because of a stable 61-run opening partnership between skipper Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan. Gill regarded in good contact however was dismissed for 33 by Glenn Maxwell, handing Punjab their first breakthrough.
Sudharsan stored the chase alive with a scintillating 74 off 41 balls, filled with 5 fours and 6 sixes. His dismissal by Arshdeep Singh within the thirteenth over proved to be a turning level, with GT at 145/2.
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Jos Buttler and Sherfane Rutherford revived hopes for Gujarat with a 54-run stand. Buttler introduced up a effectively-crafted half-century earlier than being bowled by Marco Jansen for 54. Rutherford stayed until the tip with a gritty 46 off 28 balls, however Arshdeep’s sensible last over sealed the sport for PBKS. Arshdeep completed with 2/36 and was the choose of the bowlers.
Punjab’s Energy-Packed Innings
After being put in to bat, PBKS had been off to a flyer with debutant Priyansh Arya setting the tone with a 23-ball 47, that includes seven boundaries and two sixes. His brisk knock took Punjab to 50 in simply 4.3 overs earlier than Rashid Khan ended his fireworks.
Punjab suffered a quick wobble within the center, shedding Maxwell for a golden duck and Azmatullah Omarzai for 16. However the innings was steadied by Shreyas Iyer, who anchored brilliantly whereas launching the ultimate assault within the dying overs.
Iyer remained unbeaten on a shocking 97, narrowly lacking a century, and was effectively supported by Shashank Singh, who smashed a blistering 44 off simply 16 deliveries. Their 81-run stand within the last overs lifted PBKS to an enormous 243/5.
For Gujarat, Sai Kishore was the standout bowler, ending with 3/30. Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada took a wicket every however struggled to include the run-movement.
Transient Rating:
Punjab Kings 243/5 (Shreyas Iyer 97, Priyansh Arya 47; Sai Kishore 3/30)*
Gujarat Titans 232/5 (Sai Sudharsan 74, Jos Buttler 54; Arshdeep Singh 2/36)
Tags: Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans, IPL 2025, Shreyas Iyer, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Arshdeep Singh, Priyansh Arya, PBKS vs GT, IPL match highlights
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