In the ongoing IPL 2025 clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Punjab unleashed a batting onslaught, setting a massive target of 243 runs in their first innings. Led by Shreyas Iyer, PBKS showcased their firepower, leaving the Gujarat bowlers searching for answers.
Iyer was sensational with the bat, narrowly missing out on a century but ensuring the scoreboard kept ticking with his aggressive stroke play. Priyansh Arya provided a solid start, while Marcus Stoinis added some fireworks of his own. Stoinis, known as “The Hulk” for his raw power, made headlines when one of his powerful sixes struck a security official on the leg.
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The incident briefly halted the game as everyone held their breath, but fortunately, the official was unharmed, and the match resumed. It was a chilling reminder of the intensity of these modern-day sluggers.
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Marcus Stoinis managed a brisk 20 off 15 balls, including a boundary and two massive sixes. Despite his brief stay, his strike rate maintained the pressure on the opposition. PBKS’s total of 243 runs has set a daunting challenge for Gujarat Titans, emphasizing why Punjab Kings are considered a formidable force this season. The Titans now face an uphill battle to chase down this mammoth total.
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Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Prabhsimran Singh(w), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer(c), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shedge, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
