IPL 2025 Bulletin for March 26: From Shreyas Iyer Shining On Captaincy Debut To Punjab Securing Thrilling Win

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On Match Day 5 of the IPL 2025, the fans got to see yet another high-scoring thrilling game, which kept everyone on the edge of their seats. Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings held their nerves till the very end to secure a nerve-wrecking 11-run victory over Gujarat Titans on Tuesday, 25th March.

It was one of those matches, where over 270-plus runs were scored- new PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer shone with the bat on captaincy debut, while Gujarat's Sai Sudharsan's heroics with the bat went in vain during the chase. Here's a look at the top 10 stories of our IPL Bulletin.

1) Punjab beat Gujarat by 11 runs

Batting first, Punjab put up a mammoth total of 243 runs, thanks to Shreyas Iyer's 97-not-out. In reply, Gujarat could manage 232/5 with Sai Sudharsan (74), Jos Buttler's (54) knock going in vain, falling short by 11 runs.

2) Shreyas Iyer Emerges As MOTM

Shreyas Iyer's blistering unbeaten 97 off 42 balls powered Punjab Kings to a commanding 243/5, securing an 11-run win over Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on March 25, earning him the Player of the Match award.

3) Vijaykumar Vishak's Spell Proves To Be turning point

PBKS restricted GT to 226/5 in 20 overs, with Vijaykumar Vyshak's impactful spell as a substitute proving crucial. The season opener marked a victorious start to the Shreyas Iyer-Ricky Ponting era.

4) Sai Sudharsan Unsung hero for Gujarat

Sai Sudharsan impressed as Gujarat Titans' new opener, scoring a fluent 74 off 41 balls. Despite GT's 11-run loss to PBKS, his composed stroke play was a major positive.

5) Glenn Maxwell breaks most ducks record

Glenn Maxwell's third stint with Punjab Kings began on a sour note as he registered a golden duck, marking his 19th IPL duck. His forgettable return came in PBKS' opening match against Gujarat Titans on March 25.

6) RR take On KKR In Guwahati

After disappointing losses on the hands of SRH and RCB respectively, RR and KKR will be looking to register their first win of the season as they clash swords in Guwahati.

7) Avesh Advised By BCCI Centre of Excellence medical staff to rejoin LSG

Avesh Khan is set to rejoin LSG for IPL 2025 after receiving clearance from BCCI's medical staff. The Madhya Pradesh pacer, sidelined since January with a right knee injury, was initially expected to miss the season's early matches. His return is a boost for LSG's injury-hit bowling unit.

8) KKR 'Not Too Worried' About RCB Defeat- KKR Bowling Coach

KKR bowling coach Bharat Arun said the team isn't overly concerned about their opening match defeat and is focused on bouncing back against Rajasthan Royals on March 26. He highlighted positives from the first game and emphasized learning from mistakes to improve.

9) 'It's an amazing feeling'- MS Dhoni Reacts To Fan Appreciation Across India

In a chat with JioHotstar, Dhoni expressed gratitude for the immense support from IPL fans, calling it "amazing." He acknowledged their appreciation, saying it feels like a heartfelt thank you for his contributions over the years.

10) Ashutosh Sharma Should Come As Opener- Childhood coach Amey Khurasiya

Amey Khurasiya, Ashutosh's childhood mentor, believes Delhi Capitals should utilize his aggressive style by making him an opener. He said Ashutosh's dominance in the Powerplay could be key to DC's maiden title hopes.