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IPL 2025 Match 5: Punjab Kings Defeat Gujarat Titans by 11 runs. Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 97* led Punjab to 243/5. Sai Sudharsan’s 74 and Jos Buttler’s 54 kept Gujarat in the chase, but Arshdeep Singh’s crucial wickets sealed the win. A high-scoring battle, but Punjab held their nerves!
Well, if you missed IPL 2025 Match 5, you missed a classic! But don’t worry—I’ve got you covered. Punjab Kings finally got their first win of the season, beating Gujarat Titans by 11 runs in a high-scoring thriller at Narendra Modi Stadium.
It was a game packed with big hits, breathtaking knocks, and some forgettable bowling performances. Shreyas Iyer was in beast mode, smashing an unbeaten 97*, while Gujarat Titans’ chase fell just short at 232/5. So, let’s dive into all the action!
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Punjab Kings’ Batting: A Run-Fest in Ahmedabad
Punjab Kings came out with serious intent. Their openers, Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh, started well, but the real fireworks began when Arya went berserk. The guy smashed 47 off just 23 balls with a jaw-dropping strike rate of 204.35! Rashid Khan finally ended his carnage, but Punjab had already set the tone.
Then came the real show—Shreyas Iyer. The Punjab skipper played an absolute blinder, staying unbeaten on 97* off 42 balls. He hammered 9 sixes and 5 fours, treating the bowlers like throwdown machines. But wait, there was more. Shashank Singh decided to have some fun too, slamming 44 off just 16 balls. By the end of 20 overs, Punjab Kings had piled up a monstrous 243/5.
Gujarat’s bowlers had a nightmare of a day. Mohammed Siraj must have wished he stayed in the dressing room—he leaked 54 runs in his 4 overs without a wicket. Sai Kishore, though, deserves a medal for damage control. He was the only bowler who looked in control, taking 3/30 in 4 overs.
Punjab Kings Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Priyansh Arya | 47 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 204.35 |
| Prabhsimran Singh | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 62.50 |
| Shreyas Iyer (C) | 97* | 42 | 5 | 9 | 230.95 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 16 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 106.67 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 20 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 133.33 |
| Shashank Singh | 44* | 16 | 6 | 2 | 275.00 |
| Total | 243/5 | 20 Overs |
Gujarat Titans’ Chase: So Close, Yet So Far
Chasing 244 is never easy, but Gujarat Titans gave it a solid crack. Their openers, Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill, came out swinging. Sudharsan played a classy knock of 74 off 41 balls, keeping Gujarat in the hunt. Gill, meanwhile, looked dangerous with a quickfire 33 off 14 balls before getting out.
Then came Jos Buttler, and we all know what he can do. He smashed 54 off 33 balls, and at one stage, Gujarat looked like they might pull off a heist. Sherfane Rutherford chipped in with a handy 46 off 28, but the required run rate kept climbing. With 19 needed off the final over, Punjab’s bowlers held their nerve. Gujarat Titans finished at 232/5. Therefore, IPL 2025 Match 5: Punjab Kings Defeat Gujarat Titans by 11 runs.
The Punjab bowlers had their struggles but did just enough. Arshdeep Singh was the pick of the lot, taking 2/36 in 4 overs, plus a crucial run-out of Rahul Tewatia. Marco Jansen and Glenn Maxwell got a wicket each, while others just tried to survive.
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Gujarat Titans Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Sai Sudharsan | 74 | 41 | 5 | 6 | 180.49 |
| Shubman Gill (C) | 33 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 235.71 |
| Jos Buttler (WK) | 54 | 33 | 4 | 2 | 163.64 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 46 | 28 | 4 | 3 | 164.29 |
| Rahul Tewatia | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 300.00 |
| Shahrukh Khan | 6* | 1 | 0 | 1 | 600.00 |
| Arshad Khan | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Total | 232/5 | 20 Overs |
Match Highlights
- Shreyas Iyer’s 97 off 42 balls* was an absolute masterclass.
- Priyansh Arya’s 47 off 23 balls gave Punjab a flying start.
- Shashank Singh’s 44 off 16 balls was the perfect finishing touch.
- Sai Sudharsan’s 74 off 41 balls kept Gujarat’s hopes alive.
- Jos Buttler’s 54 off 33 balls was another reminder of his class.
- Arshdeep Singh’s 2 wickets and a run-out made the difference.
- Sai Kishore’s 3/30 was the only bright spot in Gujarat’s bowling.
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