IPL 2025 Match 5: Top 3 Performers For Punjab Kings In Their Thrilling Win Over Gujarat Titans

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Punjab Kings started their 2025 campaign with a thrilling 11-run win in a high-scoring thriller played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on 25th March.

After being asked to bat first by the GT captain, Punjab Kings posted a massive total thanks to contributions by Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya & Shashank Singh. Punjab King bowlers held onto their nerves after the second timeout, winning the match by 11 runs and registering 2 important points.

Here we look at the 3 top performers for Punjab Kings in their thrilling 11-run over Gujarat Titans in match 5 of IPL 2025.

1.      Shreyas Iyer.

Shreyas Iyer looked in sublime form right from the word go. He put enough pressure on Gujarat Titans bowlers against the pacers and spinners.

PBKS captain Shreyas displayed an attacking approach not allowing any GT bowlers to settle. He made the batting look easy on a true batting wicket. He reached his fifty off just 27 deliveries to keep the momentum going. Despite losing Azamatullah Omarzai, Glenn Maxwell & Marcus Stoinis cheaply, Shreyas Iyer maintained the momentum with lusty hits against Prasidh Krishna.

Iyer displayed attacking skills against Rashid Khan & Sai Kishore. He did not get the strike in the final over as Shashank Singh smashed Siraj. Shreyas remained unbeaten on 97 off 42 deliveries with 5 four & 9 sixes with a stunning strike rate of 230.95. For his captains’ knock, Shreyas Iyer was named the player of the match.

2.      Priyansh Arya

Playing his first match in IPL history, the stylish left-handed opener Priyansh Arya showed intent right from the word go putting enough pressure on Gujarat Titans bowlers. He was given a reprieve with a simple dropped chance.

Priyansh displayed attacking skills against Rabada & Siraj hitting him for boundaries. It was a superb batting effort as Punjab Kings ended the first six overs with 73 for 1.

Right after the field restrictions, Priyansh Arya got out to Rashid Khan. It was a sensational knock by Priyansh with 47 off 23 deliveries including 7 fours and 2 sixes setting a strong platform for PBKS to post a massive total.

3.      Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh had a decent outing for Punjab Kings with the ball. He gave away just 7 runs in his first two overs where other bowlers went for runs against Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan.

Arshdeep Singh provided the much-needed breakthrough by dismissing Sai Sudharsan, changing the momentum in favor of PBKS.

He showed his class getting rid of Sherfane Rutherford in the final over. Arshdeep Singh ended with figures of 2 for 36 in 4 overs.

Vijay Kumar Vyshak delivered the goods for Punjab Kings. He came as an impact player by showing his class with yorkers against Buttler & Sherfane Rutherford. It was a dream bowling effort as he gave away just 28 runs in his 3 overs. His spell ensured that Punjab Kings went on to win the match by a narrow margin.

 


 

 






Shreyas Iyer remained not out on 97 off 42 deliveries against Gujarat Titans. 

 

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