“Shreyas Iyer struck an unbeaten 97 to give Punjab Kings an 11-run win against Gujarat Titans, with Priyansh Arya making an impression with 47 off 23 balls in the Punjab Kings Vs Gujarat Titans Match Scorecard.”
Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan provided the team with an early boost with an explosive partnership during the powerplay, until Glenn Maxwell broke up their stand with a wicket-taking delivery from outside off stump.
| Date | Tournament | PBKS Score | GT Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25‑Mar‑2025 | IPL 2025 | 243/5 (20) | 232/5 (20) | PBKS won by 11 runs (Wisden) |
| 04‑Apr‑2024 | IPL 2024 | 200/7 (20) | 199/4 (20) | PBKS won by 3 wickets (cricketscorecards.com) |
| 21‑Apr‑2024 | IPL 2024 | 142 all out (20) | 146/7 (19.1) | GT won by 3 wickets (cricketscorecards.com) |
| 13‑Apr‑2023 | IPL 2023 | — | — | GT won by 6 wickets (Sportskeeda) |
| 03‑May‑2022 | IPL 2022 | — | — | PBKS won by 8 wickets (Sportskeeda) |
Predictions
Ahmedabad’s pitch has proven itself as an ideal batting paradise in recent seasons and we expect that trend to continue this year.
Both teams should aim for big totals in this matchup, which should make for an intriguing contest. Chasing teams won six out of eight matches at this venue last season;
GT’s opening pair of Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler should provide vital impetus while Glenn Phillips and Shahrukh Khan may provide crucial middle order assistance.
The Titans have made few changes to their side, yet have significantly strengthened in bowling department.
Kagiso Rabada, Mohammad Siraj and Gerald Coetzee will bolster pace attack while Washington Sundar will spearhead spin attack for them – hopefully making them competitive against an elite Punjab attack.
PBKS went all-out during their auction with Yuzvendra Chahal, Marcus Stoinis, and Nehal Wadhera joining their ranks. Head coach Ricky Ponting will surely want to prove they can compete with the major franchises.
Both teams possess formidable batting lineups, but this game’s result will hinge on bowling alone. Punjab boast a powerful bowling unit in Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammad Siraj and Gurinder Sandhu while Gujarat have their pick from Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh Vishnu Vinod and Josh Inglis.
This will be an intense encounter and both teams boast quality players. However, we predict PBKS to emerge victorious thanks to home ground advantage and its domestic squad; their superior batsmen should prove decisive against an exceptional Titans squad who may pose problems at the back end. But their powerplay and death overs will need careful management if they wish to have any chance.
Key Players
After finishing ninth in IPL 2024, PBKS made some modifications to their team. While keeping Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis and captain Shreyas Iyer on board as players they will need for success going forward;
Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis and Shashank Singh were added as middle order options while Lockie Ferguson, Marco Jansen and Azmatullah Omarzai will serve as frontline bowlers with Yuzvendra Chahal and Harpreet Brar possibly being included if needed for visitors as visitors themselves.
Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has historically favored teams chasing scores at high scores; thus PGKS may find it challenging to defend such high totals; yet, they have won two out of their three matches at this venue so far and appear balanced overall.
Priyansh Arya, R Sai Kishore, Rahul Tewatia and Vyshak Vijaykumar will all look to leave an impactful performance in this game for Gujarat Titans batting lineup. Each can contribute significant runs while strengthening it further.
Shubman Gill will look to build on the impressive start he made against Kolkata Knight Riders in their opening match, in which he scored an outstanding 97 run score. New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips should help support this ambition, having shown such promise during ICC Champions Trophy play.
Stoinis has an outstanding track record against PKR and will undoubtedly play an instrumental role in this matchup.
However, Rashid Khan – one of the premier T20 bowlers worldwide – may pose a formidable opponent with his sharp googlies and variations designed to break down Stoinis’ defences and make life difficult for the Australian batsman.
Whoever can best adapt to conditions during final stages of innings will ultimately determine who takes home victory for their side – taking one giant leap closer towards topping their respective league tables
Final Words
Iyer was at 97 in Punjab’s final over, yet chose to give Shashank Singh the strike instead of going for a quick century himself.
This selfless act earned Iyer much praise on social media; this move demonstrated his dedication and understanding as captain – two qualities which will undoubtedly prove instrumental for their chances in IPL 2019.
Punjab Kings will look to build on their defeat at the hands of Gujarat Titans by making an immediate comeback against this crucial clash against the Titans, in hopes of strengthening their chances of making the top four and further solidifying top four finish. They’d do well not to miss this crucial encounter!
Preity Zinta has been the owner of Punjab Kings since it was established in 2008 and regularly attends their matches. She has also been active in Bollywood and will make her acting comeback this year with Lahore 1947’s release.
As her team faced off against Gujarat Titans, she tweeted her support and her appreciation of their bowlers – specifically Vijaykumar Vyshak, Priyansh Arya and “the man behind that last over” @arshdeepsinghh – during the match.
Gujarat Titans had an underwhelming 2024 IPL campaign and will look to improve this year. Shubman Gill is now serving as head coach, so their fans will hope for a positive turnaround under him. They boast a talented squad led by Jos Buttler and Shubman Gill; these two can spearhead their charge.
