Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill began his innings with flair in their IPL 2025 clash against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The young opener looked set for a big score, hammering three sixes and two fours to notch up a quick 33 off just 14 balls. However, his promising knock came to an abrupt end in the sixth over, dealing a significant blow to GT’s chase.
It was Glenn Maxwell who struck gold for Punjab Kings, delivering his first wicket of the match. Gill attempted to take on a flighted delivery angled around leg stump, stepping out for a powerful shot. However, he misjudged the timing, closing the bat face too early, and the resulting leading edge ballooned into the air.
Positioned at covers, Priyansh Arya showcased composure to complete the catch, leaving Gill visibly frustrated as he made his way back.
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Interestingly, the dismissal carried a sense of déjà vu — a near replica of how Maxwell had removed Gill during the ODI World Cup 2023 final at the same venue. The coincidence added a layer of intrigue to an already eventful match.
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Earlier, debutant Priyansh Arya steadied the innings with a quickfire 47 off 23 balls, building a solid foundation alongside Iyer. The PBKS captain showcased his class, hammering nine sixes and five boundaries. His fluent strokeplay kept the scoreboard ticking, but it was Shashank Singh’s late assault that truly set the tone.
On the bowling front, GT’s R. Sai Kishore stood out, picking up three wickets for 30 runs in his four overs. His double blow in quick succession—dismissing Azmatullah Omarzai and Glenn Maxwell—momentarily halted PBKS’s momentum before Shashank’s counter-attack. Marcus Stoinis showed glimpses of his power but failed to capitalize, falling for a modest score.
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Despite that, PBKS’s batting depth ensured they posted a daunting total. As the game moves into the second innings, GT faces a steep chase, needing a special effort to topple PBKS’s imposing score. The first innings certainly belonged to Iyer and Shashank, whose partnership and individual brilliance have set the stage for an exciting finish.
