Tue Mar 25 13:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Iyer Misses Century by Three Runs in IPL 2025 Debut, Punjab Kings Fall Short Against Gujarat Titans
**Ahmedabad, India** – Shreyas Iyer, fresh off his Champions Trophy heroics, nearly spearheaded the Punjab Kings to victory in their IPL 2025 opener against the Gujarat Titans. Captaining the Kings in his first match of the tournament, Iyer blazed a trail with a masterful innings, narrowly missing a century by three runs. His explosive batting performance, however, wasn’t enough to secure a win as Punjab Kings ultimately fell short against the Gujarat Titans.
The match also saw the IPL debut of Priyansh Arya, whose performance drew praise from his father, who compared his son’s style to Sachin Tendulkar. Gujarat Titans’ Rashid Khan further added to the day’s highlights, achieving a significant milestone during the match. Further details about the specifics of Rashid Khan’s achievement and the final score were unavailable at press time. Notable is the absence of Jos Buttler from the Gujarat Titans opening lineup.
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