IPL 2025, GT vs PBKS highlights: Captain Shreyas Iyer shines as Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans by 11 runs

Shreyas Iyer shone with an unbeaten 97 as Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans by 11 runs in their Indian Premier League match on Tuesday.

Chasing 244 to win, Gujarat Titans fought hard to make 232 for 5 but the target proved to be beyond their batters despite Sai Sudharsan making 74, Shubman Gill hitting a quick 33 and Jos Buttler scoring 54.

Sherfane Rutherford also played a quick knock of 46 but his effort was not enough.

Earlier in the first innings, Shreyas Iyer missed out on a maiden IPL century but his 97 not out off 42 balls (9 sixes, 5 fours) and Shashank Singh's 44 not out off 16 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes) helped Punjab Kings post 243 for 5.

Sai Kishore was the pick of the bowlers for Gujarat Titans with 3/30 but the home team bowlers generally struggled to keep the run flow in check.

At the top, young Priyansh Arya struck seven fours and two sixes to make 47 off 23 balls.

I think we got our chances when we were bowling and batting. Too many runs were given away. We let ourselves down on the field as well. Those three overs in the middle when we scored 18 runs, that, and the first three overs we didn't score too many runs. That costed us the game. Many positives as well. Good start to the tournament I guess. Never easy for someone to come in as an Impact player and bowl those yorkers when you have been on the bench for 15 overs. Credit to them for bowling yorkers on the trot. I mean it is always a good batting wicket here to bat on. You might score 240-250, but you have to restrict the opposition as well.

- Shubman Gill

- 16 sixes hit by GT today is the most they scored in an IPL innings, bettering the 14 sixes they hit against LSG at Ahmedabad in IPL 2023.

- 232/5 runs is GT’s highest total while chasing and the second highest total after 233/3 they scored against MI at Ahmedabad in 2023.

SIX! Shahrukh Khan finishes off with a six but it's Punjab Kings who emerge victorious tonight

PUNJAB KINGS BEAT GUJARAT TITANS BY 11 RUNS

WICKET! Arshdeep Singh castles Sherfane Rutherford. That's the end of Rutherford's innings. Gujarat Titans need 19 runs in 2 balls. PBKS are favourites to win now.

SIX! Arshdeep Singh to Rutherford. The left hander hits the pacer over deep extra cover region. Gujarat Titans need 21 runs in 4 balls

WICKET! Rahul Tewatia falls for 6 runs. That's an unlucky dismissal. Arshdeep Singh bowls and saves a hit from Sherfane Rutherford. The ball hits the fingertip of the bowler and hits the stumps. Tewatia has to go.

Gujarat Titans need 27 runs in 5 balls

SIX! Vijaykumar Vyshak to Rahul Tewatia. The left-hander plays a superb shot over backward square leg fence. What a shot from the GT batter.

Gujarat Titans need 27 runs in 6 balls

WICKET! Marco Jansen castles Jos Buttler for 54 runs. Marco Jansen achieves success! A crucial dismissal for the Gujarat Titans. The delivery angled away, maintaining good length near off stump, whilst Jos Buttler attempted an aggressive shot. The ball caught the inside edge of his bat and struck the stumps.

Gujarat Titans need 45 runs in 12 balls

Jos Buttler brings up his half century off 31 balls. The Englishman guides Marco Jansen towards sweeper cover for a boundary to reach his half century. The partnership between Buttler and Rutherford is now 50 runs.

Another superb over from Vijaykumar Vyshak! He continuously bowled wide yorkers and troubled Sherfane Rutherford. He has come in as an impact player and clearly made one. Only 5 runs conceded by Vyshak. This over will put a lot of pressure on Gujarat Titans.

Gujarat Titans need 57 runs in 18 balls

A succession of economical overs from Punjab Kings has altered the match dynamics. Gujarat Titans retain the capability to achieve the target, though they now face mounting pressure to perform. Jos Buttler's presence remains crucial for their success. PBKS aims to dismantle this batting partnership to strengthen their position, particularly considering the challenging bowling conditions due to dew on the outfield. The run chase promises an enthralling conclusion. Stay tuned for the action!

Another good over for Punjab Kings. Marco Jansen bowled aa superb over. 8 runs off it. PBKS have given away only 14 runs in the last 14 balls.

Gujarat Titans need 62 runs in 24 balls

• Sai Sudharsan gets a lifeline as Iyer drops a catch; Maxwell concedes 17 runs.
• Chahal leaks 17 runs in his third over as GT accelerate.
• Arshdeep returns and provides a crucial breakthrough, dismissing Sai for 74. Rutherford comes in as the Impact Sub.
• Rutherford makes an immediate impact, smashing 17 runs off Stoinis.
• Punjab’s Impact Player, Vyshak, delivers a brilliant over, conceding just 5 runs.

What an over from Vijaykumar Vyshak. He concedes just 5 runs. Punjab Kings needed such over. They need a couple of more overs like this to put pressure on the 2022 champions.

SIX! Another short ball from Marcus Stoinis. Sherfane Rutherford comes up with same treatment. He dispatches the ball over deep backward square leg fence.

Gujarat Titans need 76 runs in 38 balls

SIX! Short from Marcus Stoinis. Sherfane Rutherford pulls this powerfully over deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. That's a monstrous hit.

Sai Sudharsan vs Arshdeep in T20s

Inns: 5
Runs: 37
Balls: 32
Dismissals: 2

WICKET! Arshdeep Singh gets rid of Sai Sudharsan for 74 runs. Shashank Singh's excellent catch concluded Sai Sudharsan's impressive innings! Arshdeep Singh revitalised Punjab Kings' prospects by disrupting this partnership! He delivered a full-length ball targeting the pads, which Sai Sudharsan flicked towards deep backward square leg. Shashank Singh sprinted to his right and executed a diving catch with both hands.

Gujarat Titans 145/2, need 99 runs in 46 balls

Bowling change. Arshdeep Singh is back into the attack. That's Jos Buttler special. He picks the length and whacks the ball over deep mid wicket fence. Incredible hit from the England veteran. He swings the bat like a golfer. Superb shot.

Gujarat Titans need 99 runs in 46 balls

Another brilliant over for Gujarat Titans. Two fours and a six off Yuzvendra Chahal's over. 17 runs off the spinner's over. 34 runs have been scored in the last 2 overs. GT are cruising at the moment.

The game comes to a pause as Sai Sudharsan experiences cramps. The team's physiotherapist has arrived on the field to assess and attend to his condition.

Glenn Maxwell didn't have a good time in this over. First Sai Sudarshan hit him for a biggie and then Jos Buttler smashes him over his head for another biggie. 17 runs off Maxwell's over.

Gujarat Titans need 123 runs in 54 balls

• Stoinis concedes a four and a six to Sai Sudharsan.
• Chahal begins with a tight over, keeping things in check.
• Buttler finds his rhythm, striking two boundaries off Jansen.
• Gujarat Titans reach the 100-run mark in the 10th over as Chahal concedes 11 in his second over.

FIFTY!

Sai Sudharsan brings up his half century off 31 balls. Sai Sudharsan reaches his FIFTY with a well-executed shot! He receives a low full toss around middle stump and manages to flick it towards long on for a single. Whilst he has contributed significantly to the innings, there remains considerable work ahead in this pursuit of the target.

GUJARAT TITANS 103/1, need 141 runs in 61 balls vs PUNJAB KINGS

Punjab Kings’ middle order batter Shashank Singh revealed that skipper Shreyas Iyer, from the very first ball that he faced, told him to not think about the potential milestone for his captain and focus on his game.

Iyer continued his impressive form from the Champions Trophy into the new season, which was evident when he hit his first ball faced for a cracking boundary over mid-off, as he scored at a breathtaking strike rate of 230.95, in an innings which included nine sixes and five boundaries on his way to scoring an unbeaten 97.

Iyer could have gotten his maiden IPL century but Shashank ended up scoring five boundaries off the last over and did not rotate the strike on his way to helping Punjab reach a massive 243/5 in 20 overs.

"Yes, it was a good cameo. But looking at Shreyas, that motivated me even more. Let me be very honest - Shreyas, from ball one, said don't worry about my hundred! Just watching the ball and reacting to it. I try and make sure I get the boundaries. When you go at that number, it's more likely that you'll not get a good hit. I know the shots I can back. I focus on my strengths rather than things which I can't do,” said Shashank in the mid-game interview.

Debutant Priyansh Arya started the fireworks on the night with his quick 47-run contribution, off 23 deliveries, before Iyer joined the party. Despite the falling of quick wickets in the middle over, Marcus Stoinis and Iyer first put on a 57-run stand before Shashank and the skipper stitched a 71-run partnership off just 28 deliveries.

FOUR! FOUR! Jos Buttler hits Marco Jansen for back-to-back boundaries. Superb shots from the England batter. Gujarat Titans need another big stand here.

SIX! Stoinis to Sai Sudharsan. The left hander has hit this over third man. Omarzai Omarzai has just tipped it over the ropes. Omarzai fails to execute this catch. Stoinis shows visible frustration.

Shubman Gill vs Glenn Maxwell in T20s

Inns: 4
Runs: 16
Balls: 13
Dismissals: 2

A perfect conclusion to the Powerplay for Punjab Kings! The fall of wicket, along with the interval, presents them with an excellent chance to halt Gujarat Titans' progress. Shubman Gill's dismissal comes as a crucial setback, and the responsibility now falls on Sai Sudharsan to accelerate the scoring rate. Jos Buttler continues to be vital for Gujarat's pursuit of the target, whilst Punjab aims to apply pressure through their spinners during the middle overs as the field spreads out. Marcus Stoinis shall resume with his pace bowling after the break.

• Arshdeep begins with a disciplined over.
• Omarzai concedes a big six to Sai Sudharsan.
• Arshdeep maintains control with another tight over.
• Gill takes charge, smashing two sixes and a four off Omarzai.
• GT cross the 50-run mark in the 5th over as Gill continues his aggressive approach.
• Maxwell provides the breakthrough, dismissing the dangerous Gill for 33.

WICKET!

Glenn Maxwell gets breakthrough, removes Shubman Gill for 33. Glenn Maxwell claims the crucial wicket of Shubman Gill! Maxwell delivers a flighted delivery, pitching full and towards the leg side. Gill advances down the pitch attempting to heave it over mid-wicket but gets a leading edge instead. The ball travels in the air towards covers where Priyansh Arya moves forward, momentarily loses balance but successfully completes the catch.

GUJARAT TITANS 61/1 in 5.5 overs vs PUNJAB KINGS

That's thenkind of start Gujarat Titans were looking for. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan are off to solid start. 19 runs off Azmatullah Omarzai's over.

GT 36/0 in 4 overs vs PBKS

SIX! Azmatullah Omarzai to Shubman Gill. The right hander smashes the ball over deep square leg fence. Superb shot from the Gujarat Titans captain. Brilliant timing.

GT 24/0 in 3.2 overs, need 220 more runs to win vs PBKS

SIX! What a shot! Sai Sudharsan picks the slower-ball and dispatches this over long-on fence.

Openers Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill are set for the chase. Arshdeep Singh will open the attack for Punjab Kings. Here we go ...!!

Yes, it was a good cameo. But looking at Shreyas, that motivated me even more. Let me be very honest - Shreyas, from ball one, said don't worry about my hundred! Just watching the ball and reacting to it. I try and make sure I get the boundaries. When you go at that number, it's more likely that you'll not get a good hit. I know the shots I can back. I focus on my strengths rather than things which I can't do.

Shashank Singh

Punjab Kings 243/5 in 20 overs vs Gujarat Titans

What a final over. Shashank smashes five boundaries off Siraj's over. 23 runs off Siraj's over.

Shreyas Iyer departs the field, beaming with joy. He is receiving applause from the PBKS team members. His leadership debut has been remarkable. Although he missed out on a well-deserved century, his batting performance demonstrated exceptional skill and class.

Shashank smashes five boundaries off Mohammed Siraj's over. Superb stuff from him. Iyer is on 97 but he has asked Shashank to fire.

FOUR! Rabada to Shreyas Iyer. The right hander sends the pacer towards deep square leg fence. The partnership between Shreyas Iyer and Shashank Singh is now 50 runs off just 17 deliveries. Iyer moves to 95 now.

SIX! What an over for Punjab Kings. Shashank Singh hits this over Rashid Khan's head. He is known to score blistering hits and he is doing it at the moment. Shreyas Iyer is praising him at the moment.

SIX! Rashid Khan to Shashank Singh. The right hander smashes this over long-on fence. Rashid isn't happy with this. Shubman is not happy at all.

17 overs gone! 3 overs to go!

Punjab Kings are 190/5 with run rate over 11 at the moment. Punjab Kings will do everything go past at least 230 now.

6, 4, 6, 6 - Wow! There is no stopping Shyeras Iyer tonight. Punjab Kings skipper (88* off 37) smokes Prasidh Krishna for four consecutive boundaries. It's raining sixes in Ahmedabad.

PBKS 188/5 in 16.5 overs

Big wicket! Sai Kishore gives Gujarat Titans a big breakthrough by removing big-hitting Marcus Stoinis (20 off 15 balls). Stoinis started the over with a big six over long-on, but the spinner had the last laugh by dismissing the Aussie in the very next ball.

Stoinis went for a reverse-sweep and hit it straight to Arshad Khan at short third man area. A soft dismissal and timely breakthrough for the hosts.

PBKS 162/5 in 15.2 overs

0 6 1 Wd 1 Wd 1 6 - BOOM! Shreyas Iyer (64*) smokes Mohammed Siraj over fine leg for a big six and brings fifty-run partnership for the fifth wicket with Marcus Stoinis (14*). Stoinis also hit a six in it as the pacer leaked 17 runs.

PBKS 156/4 after 15 overs

Shreyas Iyer is shifting gears now. He hits Rashid Khan for back-to-back sixes. What a performance by Iyer today. He is just brilliant. The run rate has gone above 10 now.

Shreyas Iyer slams half century off 27 balls vs Gujarat Titans. IYER REACHES HIS HALF-CENTURY BRILLIANTLY! When Rashid delivers a full-pitched googly around middle stump, Shreyas Iyer steps forward and powerfully launches it over wide long on for a magnificent six. The newly appointed Punjab Kings captain has played a remarkable innings, maintaining excellent form since the ICC Champions Trophy.

Sai Kishore to Stoinis. The Australian goes for a reverse sweep and he connects this really well. Maxwell too tried but lost his wicket. Punjab Kings lost quick wickets but their run rate is still almost 10 with 6 wickets in hand.

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18 - Dinesh Karthik
16 - Piyush Chawla
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