Tue Mar 25 13:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Punjab Kings Post Mammoth 243 Against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025 Thriller
**Ahmedabad, March 25:** In a high-scoring encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Punjab Kings (PBKS) piled on a massive 243/5 against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the fifth match of IPL 2025. Winning the toss, GT captain Shubman Gill opted to field first.
Shreyas Iyer led the PBKS charge with a breathtaking unbeaten 97 off 42 balls, smashing 9 sixes and 5 fours. He was ably supported by Shashank Singh’s explosive 44 off just 16 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes), and Priyansh Arya’s quickfire 47 off 23 balls. The duo shared an 81-run stand off just 28 balls. While other PBKS batsmen contributed modestly, Maxwell failed to score.
GT’s bowling attack struggled to contain the onslaught. Mohammed Siraj conceded 54 runs in his four overs, while Kagiso Rabada took one wicket for 41 runs and Rashid Khan also took one wicket for 48 runs. R Sai Kishore was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 wickets for 30 runs.
Gujarat Titans’ chase began with Shubman Gill’s aggressive start, scoring 20 runs off 8 balls. However, the report ends before detailing the result of the match. The Titans required 208 runs from the remaining 96 balls.
The match saw strong performances from both teams, setting the stage for a thrilling second innings. Further updates will be provided as the match progresses.
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