GT vs PBKS 2025 IPL Match | Shreyas Iyer’s Lead PBKS to win

Highlighst: Punjab Kings 243/5 (Iyer 97*, Arya 47, Shashank 44*, Sai Kishore 3-30)
Gujarat Titans 232/5 (Sudharsan 74, Buttler 54, Rutherford 46, Gill 33, Arshdeep 2-36)

Ahmedabad: IPL 2025 is off to a flying start, and the GT vs PBKS 2025 IPL match delivered everything a cricket fan could ask for—explosive batting, nerve-wracking moments, and a grand finish.

Returning to the IPL with a bang, Shreyas Iyer announced himself in style, leading Punjab Kings to their highest-ever total and securing a thrilling 11-run victory over Gujarat Titans. The night was also about fresh faces making an impact as Priyansh Arya and Shashank Singh stepped up in crunch moments.

Shreyas Iyer: A Statement Knock at No. 3

Before the season, Shreyas Iyer had made it clear—he wanted to bat at No. 3. And boy, did he deliver! Iyer smashed a sensational 97 off 42 balls, an IPL career-best, slamming nine sixes along the way.

Iyer’s Powerplay Intent: Flicked Kagiso Rabada for a six on just his fourth ball.
Dominating Spinners: Took Sai Kishore apart after the spinner had just picked two wickets in two balls.
Targeting Rashid Khan: Two towering sixes against Rashid pushed PBKS past the 200-run mark.
Crucial Awareness: Even spotted a wide from the non-striker’s end in the 15th over and launched the extra delivery for six!

Iyer’s intent was clear—Punjab needed a massive total on a ground where chasing teams had won five of the last six IPL games. He ensured they had just that.

Priyansh Arya: Ricky Ponting’s Backing Pays Off

PBKS coach Ricky Ponting had spoken highly of Priyansh Arya, and the 24-year-old left-hander proved why.

Fired in the Powerplay: Smashed eight boundaries in the first six overs.
Took on Big Names: Played confidently against Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada.

Arya set the perfect foundation, allowing PBKS to launch into attack mode later.

Shashank Singh’s Finishing Brilliance

With Punjab looking to finish strong, Shashank Singh stepped up big time.

Quickfire 44 off 16 Balls:* Converted half of his balls into boundaries.
Final Over Heroics: Smashed 23 runs off Siraj to push PBKS beyond 240.

Shashank ensured Punjab Kings didn’t take the foot off the gas, making Gujarat’s chase even tougher.

Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler Lead Gujarat’s Response

Gujarat Titans put up a valiant fight, riding on Sai Sudharsan’s classy 74 off 41 balls.

GT’s Best Phase: Scored 87 runs in six overs between the 9th and 14th.
Buttler’s Fifty: At No. 3 for his new team, Jos Buttler smashed a quick 54 off 30 balls.
Run Chase Momentum: At the 14th over mark, Gujarat were 169/3, 30 runs ahead of Punjab’s score at the same stage.

At that moment, it looked like GT had the edge. But then came Vyshak Vijaykumar.

Vyshak Vijaykumar: The Game-Changer for PBKS

Brought in as an impact substitute, Vyshak Vijaykumar turned the match in Punjab’s favor.

Bowled the Crucial 15th & 17th Overs.
Kept it Full: Despite the dew, he nailed the blockhole deliveries.
Only 10 Runs in 2 Overs!

Punjab scored 77 runs in the last 5 overs, while Gujarat could only manage 50. That was the difference in the end!

Match Summary: GT vs PBKS 2025 IPL Match

Team	Score	Top Performers
PBKS	243/5	Iyer 97, Arya 47, Shashank 44
GT	232/5	Sudharsan 74, Buttler 54, Rutherford 46
Best Bowler (PBKS)	Arshdeep Singh 2-36
Best Bowler (GT)	Sai Kishore 3-30

Key Takeaways from the GT vs PBKS 2025 IPL Match

✅ Shreyas Iyer’s best-ever IPL knock—a 97-run masterclass. ✅ Priyansh Arya shines on debut, proving why Ponting rates him so highly. ✅ Shashank Singh’s brutal finishing sealed PBKS’s highest-ever total. ✅ Sai Sudharsan and Buttler kept GT alive, but Punjab’s death-over bowling won the match. ✅ Vyshak Vijaykumar’s clutch bowling in the 15th and 17th overs changed the game.