National Times Bureau, Marh 25, 2025: Punjab Kings (PBKS) held their nerve to clinch an 11-run victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) in a high-scoring IPL 2025 encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium. PBKS, powered by captain Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 97 off 42 balls and Shashank Singh’s explosive 44 off 16, posted a mammoth 243/5—the highest-ever T20 total at the venue.
Gujarat Titans fought back valiantly, with Sai Sudharsan leading the chase with a well-compiled half-century. Despite their aggressive intent, GT fell short by 11 runs, unable to match PBKS’s imposing total. The Punjab bowlers held their nerve in the final overs to secure their first win of the season.
With this victory, PBKS have made a strong statement, while GT will look to bounce back in their next fixture.
