Who Won Yesterday's IPL Match 5? GT vs PBKS, IPL 2025 on March 25: Shreyas Iyer leads Punjab Kings to win over Gujarat Titans

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Who won Yesterday's IPL Match 5? GT vs PBKS: Perennial underachievers Punjab Kings started their campaign on a positive note by defeating Gujarat Titans in an away game in Ahmedabad.

Their new captain Shreyas Iyer led from the front with a knock of 97 and showed his selfless side by not bothering about his century while allowing his teammate Shashank Singh to do the heavy lifting, helping PBKS post a big total.

Yesterday's IPL Match 5: GT vs PBKS (Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings)

Punjab Kings – 243/5 in 20 overs vs Gujarat Titans - 232/5 in 20 overs.
Result - PBKS won by 11 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Toss

GT won the toss and opted to bowl first.

Captains

Shubman Gill (GT), Shreyas Iyer (PBKS)

Who scored the most runs for PBKS?

Shreyas Iyer - 97 not out off 42 balls

Who scored the most runs for GT?

Sai Sudharsan - 74 runs off 41 balls

Who took the most wickets for PBKS?

Arshdeep Singh – 2/36

Who took the most wickets for GT?

Sai Kishore – 3/30

List of Award Winners

• Curvv Super Striker of the Match: Shashank Singh (PBKS) – 275
• My11Circle Fantasy King of the Match: Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) - 193 fantasy points
• Angel One Super Sixes of the Match: Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) – 9 sixes
• Rupay on the Go 4s: Priyansh Arya (PBKS) – 7 fours
• TATA IPL Green Dot Balls of the Match: R Sai Kishore (GT) - 12 dot balls
• Player of the Match: Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) – 97 not out off 42 balls

Also read: Most Runs in IPL 2025 | Most Wickets | IPL Points Table | Most Sixes

GT vs PBKS Most Valuable Player

Shreyas Iyer orchestrated Punjab Kings’ emphatic 11-run win over Gujarat Titans with a stunning 97* off 42 balls in Ahmedabad. Commanding the innings at No. 3, he dismantled GT’s bowling attack with precision. His leadership extended beyond the bat, prioritizing team success over personal milestones.

Youngster Priyansh Arya’s 47 and Shashank Singh’s late blitz ensured PBKS posted 243/5. Gujarat’s chase, powered by Sai Sudharsan’s 74, fell short as Vijaykumar Vyshak’s clinical bowling halted momentum.

GT vs PBKS Turning Point

The decisive moment came in the 15th over when PBKS introduced Vyshak Vijaykumar as an impact substitute. His disciplined bowling, alongside Marco Jansen, disrupted GT’s chase. Jos Buttler’s dismissal in the 18th over left GT needing 45 off 12 balls. Despite Sherfane Rutherford’s fight, Arshdeep Singh’s composed final over sealed the win.

GT vs PBKS Unsung Hero

Despite Gujarat Titans’ 11-run loss to Punjab Kings, Sai Sudharsan stood out as their unsung hero. Promoted to open the batting, he played a classy 74 off 41 balls, anchoring GT’s chase. His composed stroke play and sharp strike rotation kept Gujarat in the hunt.

GT vs PBKS Match Playing 11

Gujarat Titans:

Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna

Impact substitute: Sherfane Rutherford (IN), Prasidh Krishna (OUT)

Punjab Kings:

Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shedge, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Impact substitute: Vyshak Vijaykumar (IN), Priyansh Arya (OUT)