The IPL 2025 season is in full swing, and we’re excited to announce that Match 5 is just around the corner. On March 25, the Gujarat Titans will take on the Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad (PBKS vs GT), and it’s going to be an absolute blast. These two teams have a rich history of producing thrilling matches, and this will be their sixth face-off! The Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings have a fierce rivalry that always results in edge-of-your-seat action. So, who’s ready to catch the excitement? Tune in to Star Sports and JioHotstar to watch the match LIVE! Let’s come together to cheer on our favorite teams and make this IPL season one to remember.
Teams for PBKS vs GT
- Shreyas Iyer, who won the Indian Premier League with Kolkata Knight Riders, is set to join the Punjab Kings, a persistent underachiever.
- Gill, on the other hand, hopes to turn Gujarat’s fortunes around following a disappointing campaign last year.
- Their batting will primarily rely on Gill and Jos Buttler, but they also have a powerful pace attack that includes Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Gerald Coetzee and Ishant Sharma.
- Punjab also has a formidable batting lineup that includes Iyer, Josh Inglis, Prabhsimran Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Shahank Singh, and Musheer Khan.
- The pacers include Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Kuldeep Sen, and Yash Thakur, while the spinners are led by Yuzvendra Chahal and Harpreet Brar.
First Inning of PBKS vs GT
- Punjab Kings started their TATA IPL 2025 campaign with a dramatic 11-run win against Gujarat Titans in Match 5.
- Skipper Shreyas Iyer led the attack, scoring an undefeated 97 off 42, his best IPL performance.
- Debutante Priyansh Arya and Shashank Singh offered excellent assistance.
- The Gujarat Titans reacted admirably, with Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, and Sherfane Rutherford keeping the chase going.
- However, PBKS kept their nerve in the dying overs to secure a critical opening victory.
- Priyansh Arya and Shashank Singh helped secure the victory, while Rashid Khan dismissed Priyansh for a brilliant 47 off 23.
- Azmatullah Omarzai and Sai Kishore changed the tide, with Azmatullah and Glenn Maxwell bowling successive deliveries before removing Marcus Stoinis.
- Iyer grabbed control, delivering a spectacular comeback aimed precisely at the ‘V’.
- Shashank Singh added the final touch with a scorching 44 off 16, ensuring PBKS registered a formidable 243/5, setting up an exciting task for GT.
Second Inning of PBKS vs GT
- Gujarat Titans started well with skipper Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, who laid a good foundation.
- Gill’s 33 off 14 set the pace, but Glenn Maxwell dismissed him on the penultimate delivery.
- Sai took leadership, commemorating Jos Buttler’s debut innings in GT colours, and they kept up with the steep necessary rate, resulting in a slick 84-run partnership.
- Sai’s customary grace helped him score his sixth IPL fifty before Arshdeep Singh ended the partnership.
- Sherfane Rutherford had an immediate impact, hitting a 97m six off Marcus Stoinis. Punjab fought back, with Vishnu Vyshak bowling a tight 17th over.
- Buttler took charge, scoring a composed fifty on debut for the Titans. Marco Jansen hit a precise yorker to castle him for 54 off 33.
- Despite Rutherford’s courageous 46 off 28 and late attempts from Rahul Tewatia, Punjab’s bowlers maintained their discipline to secure an important season-opening victory.
Where to Watch IPL 2025
JioHotstar: https://www.hotstar.com/in/sports
Result
Skipper Shreyas Iyer led from the front with his blazing 42-ball 97* knock to lead Punjab Kings to an 11-run win over Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. Punjab started their campaign with a win after they scored 243/5 in 20 overs, being put in to bat. Opener Priyansh Arya scored a 23-ball 47 on his IPL debut while finisher Shashank Singh played a solid 16-ball 44 cameo to help Punjab post a big total. Chasing 245, Gujarat were off to a good start before a combined bowling effort curbed them to 232/5.
