PBKS vs GT: Punjab Kings (PBKS) made a grand entry into the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 by defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) by 11 runs in a thrilling match. Punjab batted first and posted a massive total, while Gujarat fought hard but fell short of victory. However, the match also witnessed a shocking incident when Punjab’s explosive all-rounder Marcus Stoinis hit a powerful shot that accidentally injured a female security guard.
Stoinis’ Powerful Shot Causes an Accident
Playing for Punjab Kings, Marcus Stoinis scored 20 runs off 15 balls. During his knock, he played a fierce pull shot off Mohammed Siraj’s delivery towards deep midwicket. The ball raced with such speed that it hit a female security guard near the boundary line, injuring her leg. The guard was immediately given medical attention and was reported to be in a stable condition. The ball’s impact caused temporary swelling in her leg.
Punjab’s Explosive Batting Display
Punjab Kings’ captain, Shreyas Iyer, delivered a stellar performance, smashing 97 runs off just 42 balls. His knock included 5 fours and 9 towering sixes, propelling Punjab to a mammoth total of 243/5 in 20 overs.
Apart from Iyer, young batter Priyansh Arya also made a significant contribution with 47 runs, while Shashank Singh remained unbeaten with 44* runs, taking Punjab’s score beyond the 240-run mark.
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Gujarat Titans’ Spirited Chase
Gujarat Titans began their chase aggressively. Sai Sudharsan played a brilliant innings, scoring 58 runs, while Jos Buttler added 53 runs. The duo put GT in a strong position. Captain Shubman Gill also contributed with 39 runs, but the team couldn’t secure a victory.
In the final overs, Sherfane Rutherford scored a quickfire 35* runs, but Gujarat fell 11 runs short, finishing at 232/5 in 20 overs.
Shreyas Iyer’s Impactful Captaincy
In his first match as captain, Shreyas Iyer impressed with both his batting and leadership skills. His aggressive innings not only powered Punjab to a big total but also demoralized the opposition bowlers.
Match Highlights
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Best Batsman: Shreyas Iyer (97 runs, 42 balls, 5 fours, 9 sixes)
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Best Bowler: Arshdeep Singh (4 overs, 36 runs, 2 wickets)
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Star Performer: Shreyas Iyer’s explosive batting that propelled Punjab to a massive score.
Why GT Couldn’t Win?
Despite a solid start, Gujarat Titans lost momentum in the middle overs due to quick wickets. The dismissal of Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler slowed down the scoring rate. Punjab’s bowlers delivered accurate yorkers and slower deliveries in the death overs, restricting GT’s run flow.
Full Match Scorecard
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Punjab Kings (PBKS) – 243/5 (20 overs)
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Shreyas Iyer – 97* (42)
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Priyansh Arya – 47 (29)
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Shashank Singh – 44* (18)
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Mohammed Siraj – 4 overs, 52 runs, 1 wicket
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Rashid Khan – 4 overs, 40 runs, 2 wickets
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Gujarat Titans (GT) – 232/5 (20 overs)
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Sai Sudharsan – 58 (34)
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Jos Buttler – 53 (31)
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Shubman Gill – 39 (21)
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Sherfane Rutherford – 35* (16)
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Arshdeep Singh – 4 overs, 36 runs, 2 wickets
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Kagiso Rabada – 4 overs, 45 runs, 1 wicket
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PBKS Strengthens Their Playoff Bid
With this commanding win, Punjab Kings have made a strong start to IPL 2025. If they continue their stellar performance in both batting and bowling, they could become strong contenders for the playoffs.
Punjab Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by 11 runs in a thrilling encounter, marking a spectacular start to IPL 2025. Shreyas Iyer’s explosive knock and Punjab’s strong bowling performance secured the victory. However, the shocking incident involving Marcus Stoinis’ dangerous shot and the injured security guard remained a major talking point. The electrifying start to IPL 2025 has left fans eagerly anticipating the upcoming matches.
