In a high-scoring thriller at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) edged out the Gujarat Titans (GT) by 11 runs in Match 5 of the TATA IPL 2025. The match was a roller-coaster of explosive batting, strategic bowling, and pivotal moments that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Here are the Top 10 Impactful Moments that defined this electrifying encounter:
- Shreyas Iyer’s Captain’s Knock
- Priyansh Arya’s Dazzling Debut
- Shashank Singh’s Explosive Finish
- Sai Kishore’s Triple Strike
- Glenn Maxwell’s First-Ball Dismissal
- Shubman Gill’s Fiery Start
- Sai Sudharsan’s Elegant Fifty
- Jos Buttler’s Debut Fifty for GT
- Sherfane Rutherford’s Late Blitz
- Arshdeep Singh’s Death Over Mastery
- Shreyas Iyer’s Captain’s Knock
Leading from the front, PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer delivered an unbeaten 97 off 42 balls, his highest score in the IPL. His innings, laced with five fours and nine towering sixes, provided the backbone for Punjab’s formidable total of 243/5. - Priyansh Arya’s Dazzling Debut
Youngster Priyansh Arya made a memorable IPL debut, smashing 47 off 23 balls. His fearless approach in the powerplay set the tone for PBKS’s aggressive batting display. - Shashank Singh’s Explosive Finish
In the death overs, Shashank Singh played a blistering cameo, scoring 44 not out off just 16 balls. His late assault, including five boundaries in the final over, propelled PBKS to a daunting total. - Sai Kishore’s Triple Strike
GT’s left-arm spinner Sai Kishore turned the game momentarily with a spell of 3/30, dismissing key PBKS batsmen in quick succession and applying brakes on the scoring rate during the middle overs. - Glenn Maxwell’s First-Ball Dismissal
PBKS’s Glenn Maxwell registered an unwanted record by getting out for a first-ball duck, attempting a reverse sweep against Sai Kishore. This marked his 19th duck in IPL history, the highest by any player. - Shubman Gill’s Fiery Start
GT captain Shubman Gill provided a blazing start to the chase with a 33 off 14 balls, setting an aggressive tone before being dismissed by Maxwell on the last ball of the powerplay. - Sai Sudharsan’s Elegant Fifty
Anchoring the innings, Sai Sudharsan crafted a well-paced 74 off 41 balls, keeping GT in the hunt and showcasing his class under pressure. - Jos Buttler’s Debut Fifty for GT
In his first innings for Gujarat Titans, Jos Buttler scored a composed 54 off 33 balls, forming a crucial partnership with Sudharsan and maintaining the chase’s momentum. - Sherfane Rutherford’s Late Blitz
Introduced as an impact player, Sherfane Rutherford smashed a quick 46 off 28 balls, including a massive 97-meter six, bringing GT closer to the target in the final overs. - Arshdeep Singh’s Death Over Mastery
With GT needing 27 runs in the final over, PBKS’s Arshdeep Singh held his nerve, delivering precise yorkers and slower balls to seal an 11-run victory for his team.
These moments encapsulate the drama and excitement of T20 cricket, highlighting individual brilliance and team strategies that culminated in a memorable match.
