Match-5|PBKS VS GT|GT Won the Match

• PBKS 243/5(20)
• GT 232/5(20)
• PUNJAB KINGS WON BY 11 RUNS    Match-5|PBKS VS GT|GT Won the Match

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PLAYER OF THE MATCH:

Days like these can really help you grow. Rutherford might be feeling down today, but he’s got the talent to bounce back. This is an opportunity for him to improve. It all comes down to attitude, and those with the right mindset don’t stay down for long. Yesterday was about the brilliance of Ashutosh and Vipraj, while today was filled with highs and lows. What can we expect tomorrow? That’s the beauty of the IPL – you never know what’s coming next. Rest up and join us for the match between RR and KKR tomorrow. Goodbye for now!  Match-5|PBKS VS GT|GT Won the Match

In the fifth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, held on March 25 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat Titans (GT) secured a thrilling 11-run victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS). PBKS set a formidable target of 244 runs, but GT fell short, managing 232/5 in their 20 overs.

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Match Summary:

Punjab Kings Innings:

Batsman	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	Strike Rate
Priyansh Arya	47	23	7	2	204.34
Prabhsimran Singh †	5	8	1	0	62.50
Shreyas Iyer (c)	97*	42	5	9	230.95
Azmatullah Omarzai	16	15	2	1	106.66
Glenn Maxwell	0	1	0	0	0.00
Marcus Stoinis	20	15	1	2	133.33
Shashank Singh	44*	16	6	2	275.00
Extras	14	–	–	–	–
Total	243/5	20.0	–	–	–

Match-5|PBKS VS GT|GT Won the Match

Bowling Highlights (GT):

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
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	13.66
R Sai Kishore	4.0	30	3	7.50

Gujarat Titans Innings:

Batsman	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	Strike Rate
B Sai Sudharsan	74	41	5	6	180.48
Shubman Gill (c)	33	14	2	3	235.71
Jos Buttler †	54	33	4	2	163.63
Sherfane Rutherford	46	28	4	3	164.28
Rahul Tewatia	6	2	0	1	300.00
M Shahrukh Khan	6*	1	0	1	600.00
Arshad Khan	1*	1	0	0	100.00
Extras	12	–	–	–	–
Total	232/5	20.0	–	–	–

Bowling Highlights (PBKS):

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Arshdeep Singh	4.0	36	2	9.00
Azmatullah Omarzai	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
Vijaykumar Vyshak	3.0	28	0	9.33

 

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Crucial moments in the game:

• Shreyas Iyer telling Shashank not to worry about his hundred and keep attacking Siraj in the final over – PBKS scored 23 runs in that over.
• The unexpected wicket of Gill by Maxwell – it’s almost like Maxwell has a knack for forcing right-hand batters into mishits, caught over cover despite being taken for runs in the same over.
• Arshdeep outfoxing Sai with some clever angles and getting him out.
• PBKS made a major comeback, especially in overs 11 to 14, where they scored 17, 17, 14, and 17 runs. But then, in overs 15 to 17, they only managed 5, 8, and 5 runs. GT lost the game in that phase when Vyshak became a hero with his wide yorkers, and Rutherford failed to adjust, which cost them the match.
  

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Shreyas Iyer | PoTM:

Scoring 97* in the season opener was a great feeling. I started with a boundary, and that set the tone for me. The flick six off Rabada was a highlight, and Shashank’s 44 off 16-17 balls was crucial. We set a benchmark to go for the win. The dew was a factor, and thankfully Shashank delivered. (On Vyshak) He’s a funny character with the right attitude. He bowled those yorkers perfectly and stayed calm. Arshdeep played a key role in that by suggesting we start the wide yorkers earlier, and it worked. We’ve been preparing hard, and everyone chipped in with ideas. We’ll carry this momentum forward into the next matches.

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Arshdeep Singh:

The plan was simple – make them hit to the off-side, which is tough to do. If they hit a good shot, we’d just clap and keep going. (On Vyshak) I’m really happy for him. He’s been putting in the work and executing those yorkers in practice, and it showed in the game. Our plan was to miss on the wide side, as even if it slips, it’s hard for the batter to reach. Credit to the batters who attacked from ball one. In T20s, there’s no par score – just keep scoring as much as you can and then defend it.  Match-5|PBKS VS GT|GT Won the Match

Shubman Gill:

We had our chances while batting and bowling, but we gave away too many runs and let ourselves down in the field. The middle three overs, where we only scored 18 runs, really hurt us. We didn’t get enough runs early on either. But there were positives – a good start to the tournament. (On Vyshak) It’s never easy for an Impact player to come in after sitting on the bench for 15 overs and bowl those yorkers, but they executed well. Credit to them. It’s a good batting wicket, but you also need to restrict the opposition.  Match-5|PBKS VS GT|GT Won the Match

Stats by Shashikant Singh:

• GT hit 16 sixes today, the most in any IPL innings for them, surpassing the 14 they hit against LSG in 2023 at Ahmedabad.
• GT’s 232/5 is their highest total while chasing and the second-highest total overall after their 233/3 against MI in Ahmedabad in 2023.  Match-5|PBKS VS GT|GT Won the Match