Shreyas Iyer began his captaincy of Punjab Kings with a bang as they defeated Gujarat Titans by an impressive 11-run margin in Ahmedabad’s IPL opening match. Iyer led from the front with an unbeaten 97, leading them to victory.
Iyer placed team success above individual achievements and ensured his side amassed an impressive total in the Punjab Kings Vs Gujarat Titans Match Scorecard. Arya provided assistance by hitting six boundaries during Mohammed Siraj’s over.
| # | Date | Team 1 (Bat 1st) | Score 1 | Team 2 (Chased) | Score 2 | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 Mar 2025 | Punjab Kings | 243/5 (20 ov) | Gujarat Titans | 232/5 (20 ov) | PBKS won by 11 runs (Wisden) |
| 2 | 4 Apr 2024 | Gujarat Titans | 200/7 (20 ov) | Punjab Kings | 199/4 (19.5 ov) | PBKS won by 3 wkts (Wisden) |
| 3 | 21 Apr 2024 | Punjab Kings | 142 all out (20 ov) | Gujarat Titans | 146/7 (19.1 ov) | GT won by 3 wkts (Wisden) |
| 4 | 13 Apr 2023 | Punjab Kings | 153/8 (20 ov) | Gujarat Titans | 154/4 (19.5 ov) | GT won by 6 wkts (Wisden) |
| 5 | 3 May 2022 | Gujarat Titans | 171/6 (20 ov) | Punjab Kings | 172/5 (19.4 ov) | PBKS won by 5 wkts (Wisden) |
Toss
Shubman Gill will look to change Gujarat Titans’ dismal head-to-head record against Punjab Kings when they meet at Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.
These teams have met five times previously, with GT winning three matches and PBKS two. Therefore, winning the toss could prove decisive. Ahmedabad’s pitch has proven highly scoring; teams batting first have averaged 184 runs.
Gill and Jos Buttler will lead their hosts’ batting strength, while Sherfane Rutherford, Sai Sudharsan, Masood Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia are key impact players in the middle order. In addition, spinners Karim Janat, Mahipal Lomror and Washington Sundar will add their spin capabilities.
PBKS will be led by Shreyas Iyer, former captain of Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals, looking to improve on last season’s ninth place finish.
Iyer will be supported in his efforts by Priyansh Arya, Xavier Bartlett, Nehal Wadhera, Vishnu Vinod and Josh Inglis in their top order while Marcus Stoinis Glenn Maxwell and Azmatullah Omarzai provide depth for their middle order.
Iyer brings with him proven leadership credentials and will join coach Ricky Ponting, who guided Kolkata to victory in 2019 and Delhi to final status in 2021.
Together they’ll aim to revive a struggling franchise that has failed to crack into the top five since four editions of IPL competition began – his presence will also boost Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna in their bowling department.
Predictions
On the day of the match, temperatures could hit 40 degrees Celsius or higher and make playing difficult for both teams.
The pitch at DY Patil Stadium in Ahmedabad has long been recognized for being ideal for batsmen, providing an ideal environment for batting practice. It features ample grass cover and has been regularly maintained.
Gujarat Titans have long been one of the standout teams in the IPL and are hoping to improve upon their ninth-place finish from 2024.
Led by captain Shubman Gill and powered hitters such as Jos Buttler and Sai Sudharshan as power hitters; along with Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, and Sai Kishore they form an effective bowling attack that threatens opponents on every pitch they encounter.
RCB are hoping to build on their ninth-place finish from last season by keeping key players like AB de Villiers, Mohammad Siraj and Washington Sundar in their squad while also adding quality through auction players like Priyansh Arya, Pyla Avinash Sherfane Rutherford Josh Inglis Darren Behrendorff Karim Janat Nehal Wadhera Marcus Stoinis as well as Lockie Ferguson who has recently joined their ranks. Lockie Ferguson joining is another huge benefit for their squad!
Notably, all five previous matches between these two sides have been won by the team chasing. Therefore, the coin flip can be an important indicator in this matchup.
This game promises to be an extremely close contest between both sides, making victory difficult to attain for either.
The winner of this matchup will play an enormous role in determining the overall standings for this tournament; with five teams within seven points of one another competing fiercely and competing to achieve the best net run rate and ultimately crown themselves champions.
RCB are currently sitting pretty at 17 points – however that could all change quickly should they lose either of their next two matches so it is essential that they secure their position by winning this contest and entering playoffs!
Match Schedule
Tonight’s fifth match of IPL 2025 between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings begins at 7:30 pm. When these teams last met, Gujarat Titans defeated Punjab Kings by 3 wickets; both CricTracker and Google Gemini predict they will again triumph, having previously done so three out of five times! GT has an excellent track record against them having won three out of their five match-ups against them so far!
Due to security issues at India-Pakistan border states, the IPL resumption has been postponed until further notice.
Cricket matches scheduled in sensitive areas have been relocated; despite these difficulties, four of IPL points table’s top four teams (Gujarat Titans, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals) still stand a chance of qualifying for playoffs: Gujarat Titans, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals all are still competitive contenders for playoff contention.
On May 17, PBKS will return to IPL competition with an away match against Delhi Capitals at HPCA Stadium, located a shorter distance away than their home ground in Mullanpur.
Travel plans could be disrupted as Operation Sindoor continues with multiple airports closed near India-Pakistan border closed due to security threats.
The regular season will end with its final match taking place on May 27 in Lucknow and, thereafter, the Indian Premier League (IPL) resumes with two unofficial Test matches between India A and England starting June 20 – some fringe India players could feature in these matches which could increase their chances of making India’s 2025 World Cup squad.
Furthermore, the revised IPL schedule may hinder preparations of both India A teams ahead of these Test matches in Canterbury and Northampton.
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