The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad witnessed a run-fest on March 25, 2025, as Punjab Kings (PBKS) posted a mammoth 243/5 in 20 overs against Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 5 of the IPL 2025 season. Leading the charge were Shreyas Iyer, who narrowly missed out on a deserved century, and Shashank Singh, whose explosive cameo in the final overs stunned the opposition.
Shreyas Iyer Misses Century by 3 Runs, But Steals the Show
Opening the innings with intent, Shreyas Iyer played one of his finest IPL knocks, smashing the GT bowlers across all parts of the ground. He reached his half-century in just 27 balls and was on course for a well-deserved hundred before getting stranded at the non-striker’s end.
🔢 Shreyas Iyer’s Innings Summary
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Runs | 97* |
| Balls Faced | 42 |
| Fours | 5 |
| Sixes | 9 |
| Strike Rate | 230.95 |
| Milestone | 50 in 27 balls |
🗣️ “It’s always special to play at this ground. I’m a bit gutted to miss out on the hundred, but happy with the total we put on the board,” Iyer said post-innings.
Shashank Singh’s Death Over Destruction
While Iyer anchored the innings, it was Shashank Singh who provided the fireworks at the death. Coming in towards the end, he hammered 22 off just 10 balls, including four boundaries in a single over off Mohammed Siraj to push PBKS past the 240-mark.
💥 Shashank’s Impact in Final Over (Bowled by Siraj)
| Delivery | Result |
|---|---|
| 19.1 | 4 – Ramp over short third man |
| 19.2 | 2 – Flick to deep midwicket |
| 19.3 | 4 – Cover drive |
| 19.4 | 4 – Cut wide of cover |
| 19.5 | 4 – Edge to third man |
| 19.5 (wd) | Wide |
| 19.6 | 4 – Flick to third man |
🗣️ “My job was simple — go hard and finish strong. Happy to contribute alongside Iyer bhai,” said Shashank Singh.
Pitch Report & Match Context
The Narendra Modi Stadium offered a perfect batting wicket with good bounce and pace. PBKS made full use of the conditions after being put in to bat by GT skipper Shubman Gill. Despite early nerves, the top order capitalized with one of the highest first-innings totals of IPL 2025 so far.
- Pitch Type: Flat and hard
- Conditions: Clear skies, expected dew in second innings
- PBKS Total: 243/5 in 20 overs
- Run Rate: 12.15
PBKS Scorecard Highlights
| Batter | Runs (Balls) | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreyas Iyer | 97* (42) | 5 | 9 | 230.95 |
| Shashank Singh | 22* (10) | 5 | 0 | 220.00 |
| Team Total | 243/5 (20) | 12.15 RPO |
With 243 on the board, PBKS have given their bowlers a huge cushion. All eyes now turn to Gujarat Titans’ chase, with players like Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade, and Rahul Tewatia expected to go big.
Can GT chase down this massive total, or will Shreyas Iyer’s masterclass and Shashank’s fireworks prove to be too much?
