Punjab kings set a target of 244 runs for Gujarat Titans: The fifth match of IPL 2025 is being played between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings at Narendra Modi Stadium today. Priyansh Arya gave Punjab Kings a good start by playing a brilliant innings of 47 runs in the debut match. Shreyas Iyer scored a wonderful innings of 97 runs, although he remained 3 runs away from his century. Punjab Kings have scored 243 runs while batting first, batting first is the biggest total of the team and the second largest total in IPL history.

Shashank Singh played an important role in reaching the score of 243 runs for Punjab Kings. He shared an 81 -run partnership with Shreyas Iyer. Shashank hit 5 fours in the final over by Mohammad Siraj. A total of 23 runs came in this over.

16 sixes in Punjab’s innings

Shreyas Iyer scored an unbeaten 97 in 42 balls with the help of 9 sixes and 5 fours. The innings of Punjab Kings hit a total of 16 sixes. Apart from Iyer’s 9 sixes, Priyansh Arya, Marcus Stoinis and Shashank Singh hit 2-2 sixes. A six was hit by Azmatullah.

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Priyansh Arya’s brilliant IPL debut

After losing the toss and batting first, Punjab Kings’ first wicket fell as Prabhasimran Singh, he was dismissed by Kagiso Rabada by scoring 5 runs. After this, Priyansh Arya, who is making IPL debut, scored 47 runs in 23 balls. In this innings, he hit 2 sixes and 7 fours, although he remained 3 runs away from his half -century. He was dismissed by Rashid Khan.

Sai Kishore including Glenn Maxwell took 2 wickets in 2 balls

Punjab Kings touched 100 figures in 10 overs. After this, Azmatullah was dismissed for 16 runs off the fourth ball of the 11th over by Omarzai Sai Kishore. Kishore lbw Glenn Maxwell on the next ball. This was the 19th time in the IPL when Maxwell is out without opening an account. His name was recorded in an unwanted record, he became the most often batsman to be dismissed in IPL. Although he was not out, the ball was missing the stump and would have survived if he had taken a review.

Twin strikses, ft. Sai Kishore

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Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2025: In the Indian Premier League, Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings and Shubman Gill will clash between Gujarat Titans. This match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This is the first match of both teams in IPL 2025. In such a situation, both will try to start their campaign with winning.

Punjab Kings are a completely different team this season. Shreyas Iyer has been given the command of the team. At the same time, Ricky is the coach of the Ponting team. Iyer won the title of last season to KKR under his captaincy. He would now like to become Punjab Kings for the first time. At the same time, Shubman Gill will try to win the second title of IPL to Gujarat Titans.

Talking about the pitch of Narendra Modi stadium, the team that chases the target here wins more matches. Who will win the toss in Punjab and Gujarat too today, he can decide to bowl first. Opening pair is a matter of concern in the Punjab team. At the same time, the middle order in Gujarat is looking weak. Both teams have quality bowling.

The pitch of Narendra Modi stadium is suitable for batsmen. Even today, there can be a high scoring match here. Last season, Punjab Kings defeated Gujarat Titans at this ground. Even in today’s match, Punjab Kings are looking a bit heavy.

Talking about the weather, there is no chance of rain. Due to the new rules of IPL, now the dew is not getting much effect. Even after this, whatever team will win the toss today, they would like to bowl first, because it is considered easy to chase the target on this ground.

Possible playing XI of Gujarat Titans- Shubman Gill (captain), Jose Butler, Sai Sudarshan, Shah Rukh Khan, Glenn Philips, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, famous Krishna and Mohammad Siraj.

Punjab Kings potential playing XI- Prabhasimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Nehal Vadhera, Marco Yansen, Lockey Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal.