Tue Mar 25 13:40:00 UTC 2025: **Gujarat Titans Set 244-Run Target for Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 Thriller**

Ahmedabad, India – In a high-scoring IPL 2025 encounter at Narendra Modi Stadium, Punjab Kings posted a challenging 243/5 in their allotted 20 overs, setting a 244-run target for Gujarat Titans. Shreyas Iyer narrowly missed a century, finishing on a well-played 97* (42 balls), while Shashank Singh provided a late blitz with a quickfire 44* (16 balls). Their unbeaten sixth-wicket partnership of 62 runs proved crucial, particularly after Mohammed Siraj conceded 23 runs in the final over, including five boundaries from Singh.

Punjab’s innings started steadily with a 28-run opening stand between Priyansh Arya (43 off 23 balls) and Prabhsimran Singh. Arya’s aggressive knock included seven fours and two sixes before he fell to Rashid Khan. Iyer and Arya then added 51 runs for the second wicket. Sai Kishore then provided a double blow, dismissing both Azmatullah Omarzai (16) and Glenn Maxwell (0) in the 11th over. Iyer and Marcus Stoinis (20) added a further 57 runs for the fifth wicket before Stoinis’ departure. Iyer’s innings was studded with five fours and nine sixes.

Gujarat Titans will need to chase down 244 runs to secure victory. The match is expected to be a close contest. Both teams fielded strong line-ups with notable players showcasing their skills. The match continues.

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