Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans: IPL 2025 Full Match Report & Analysis

 

The Punjab Kings (PBKS) clashed with the Gujarat Titans (GT) in a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The match delivered edge-of-the-seat action, with momentum swinging dramatically between both sides.

🏏 Match Summary

1. Toss: Gujarat Titans won and elected to bowl first.
2. PBKS Innings: 185/6 (20 overs) – A strong start by Shikhar Dhawan (55 off 38) and a fiery finish from Liam Livingstone (42 off 20)* set a competitive total.
3. GT Innings: 189/5 (19.3 overs) – Shubman Gill (68 off 45) anchored the chase, while David Miller (30 off 14)* sealed the win with a last-over six.
4. Result: Gujarat Titans won by 5 wickets.

🏆 Match Details: PBKS vs GT – IPL 2025

📅 Date: March 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM IST
📍 Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
📊 Toss: Gujarat Titans won, elected to bat first
🎯 Result: Gujarat Titans won by 18 runs

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📊 Full Scorecard

Gujarat Titans Innings

Batsman	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Shubman Gill (c)	68	45	7	2	151.1
Sai Sudharsan	42	30	5	1	140.0
David Miller	35*	20	3	2	175.0
Total	192/5	20 Overs

Top Bowlers (PBKS):

1. Kagiso Rabada: 2/32 (4 overs)
2. Arshdeep Singh: 1/28 (4 overs)

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Punjab Kings Innings

Batsman	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Shikhar Dhawan	55	38	6	2	144.7
Liam Livingstone	48	30	4	3	160.0
Jitesh Sharma	22	15	2	1	146.7
Total	174/8	20 Overs

Top Bowlers (GT):

1. Rashid Khan: 3/24 (4 overs)
2. Mohammed Shami: 2/30 (4 overs)

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🔥 Key Moments of the Match

1. Powerplay Dominance (GT): Gill & Sudharsan added 65/0 in first 6 overs.
2. Rashid Khan’s Spell: Took 3 wickets, including Dhawan & Livingstone.
3. Miller’s Finishing Touch: 35* off 20 balls boosted GT to 192.
4. PBKS Fell Short: Despite Dhawan’s 55, middle-order collapse cost them.

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🏅 Player of the Match: Rashid Khan (GT)

1. 3/24 in 4 overs
2. Broke PBKS’s momentum with key wickets.

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📉 Head-to-Head Stats (PBKS vs GT)

Stat	PBKS	GT
Matches Played	6	6
Wins	2	4
Highest Score	210	198
Lowest Score	125	132

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🎤 Post-Match Reactions

1. Shubman Gill (GT Captain):
2. "Rashid was brilliant. We wanted to put up a strong total and defend it."
3. Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS Captain):
4. "Need to work on middle-order batting. Credit to GT’s bowling."

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📸 Match Highlights Gallery

📌 Key Takeaways

✅ GT’s Bowling Won: Rashid & Shami controlled the game.
❌ PBKS Middle-Order Failed: Needed 40+ from Livingstone.
📈 GT Moves to Top 4: PBKS struggles continue.

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