<p><strong>GT vs PBKS: </strong>Another day, another entertaining contest! Punjab Kings have defeated Gujarat Titans in match number 5 of the TATA IPL 2025 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Skipper Shreyas Iyer played a brilliant 97*-run knock and helped Punjab to put up a big score and later restricted Gujarat at 232. </p>
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<p data-start="0" data-end="302" class="">Gujarat Titans set a new franchise record by smashing 16 sixes in this match, surpassing their previous best of 14 against LSG in Ahmedabad during IPL 2023. Their total of 232/5 also became their highest successful chase and second-highest overall, just behind the 233/3 they posted against MI in 2023.</p>
<p data-start="0" data-end="302" class="">Let's take a look at the Updated IPL 2025 Points Table and match report of GT vs PBKS:</p>
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<h2><strong>TATA IPL 2025 POINTS TABLE </strong></h2>
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<th class="cb-srs-pnts-th text-left" style="width: 39.5188%;">Teams</th>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 8.1635%;" title="Matches Played"><strong>Mat</strong></td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 9.09117%;" title="Matches Won"><strong>Won</strong></td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 8.34904%;" title="Matches Lost"><strong>Lost</strong></td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 8.53457%;" title="Matches Tied"><strong>Tied</strong></td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 6.86476%;" title="Matches with No Result"><strong>NR</strong></td>
<th class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 7.23583%;" title="Match Points"><strong>Pts</strong></th>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 12.2453%;" title="Net Run Rate"><strong>NRR</strong></td>
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<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 39.5188%;">
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<div class="cb-col cb-col-84"><strong>Sunrisers Hyderabad</strong></div>
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<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.1635%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.09117%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.34904%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.53457%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 6.86476%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 7.23583%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 12.2453%;">+2.200</td>
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<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 39.5188%;">
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<div class="cb-col cb-col-84"><strong>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</strong></div>
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<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.1635%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.09117%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.34904%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.53457%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 6.86476%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 7.23583%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 12.2453%;">+2.137</td>
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<div class="cb-col cb-col-100">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-84"><strong>Punjab Kings</strong></div>
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</td>
<td style="width: 8.1635%;">1</td>
<td style="width: 9.09117%;">1</td>
<td style="width: 8.34904%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 8.53457%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 6.86476%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 7.23583%;">2</td>
<td style="width: 12.2453%;">+0.550</td>
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<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 39.5188%;">
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<div class="cb-col cb-col-84"><strong>Chennai Super Kings</strong></div>
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<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.1635%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.09117%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.34904%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.53457%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 6.86476%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 7.23583%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 12.2453%;">+0.493</td>
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<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 39.5188%;">
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<div class="cb-col cb-col-84"><strong>Delhi Capitals</strong></div>
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<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.1635%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.09117%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.34904%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.53457%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 6.86476%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 7.23583%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 12.2453%;">+0.371</td>
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<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 39.5188%;">
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<div class="cb-col cb-col-84"><strong>Lucknow Super Giants</strong></div>
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<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.1635%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.09117%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.34904%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.53457%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 6.86476%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 7.23583%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 12.2453%;">-0.371</td>
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<div class="cb-col cb-col-84"><strong>Mumbai Indians</strong></div>
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<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.1635%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.09117%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.34904%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.53457%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 6.86476%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 7.23583%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 12.2453%;">-0.493</td>
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<div class="cb-col cb-col-84"><strong>Gujarat Titans</strong></div>
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<td style="width: 8.1635%;">1</td>
<td style="width: 9.09117%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 8.34904%;">1</td>
<td style="width: 8.53457%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 6.86476%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 7.23583%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 12.2453%;">-0.550</td>
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<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 39.5188%;">
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<div class="cb-col cb-col-84"><strong>Kolkata Knight Riders</strong></div>
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<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.1635%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.09117%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.34904%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.53457%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 6.86476%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 7.23583%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 12.2453%;">-2.137</td>
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<div class="cb-col cb-col-84"><strong>Rajasthan Royals</strong></div>
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<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.1635%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.09117%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.34904%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.53457%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 6.86476%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 7.23583%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 12.2453%;">-2.200</td>
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<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad are still at the top of the table with a big win against Rajasthan Royal. We will see Rajasthan Royals on the field tomorrow against Kolkata Knight Riders. PBKS won the match against Gujarat Titans and sits in the third spot with a positive 0.550 NRR. </p>
<h2><strong>Toss Update and Playing11s</strong></h2>
<p>Gujarat Titans won the toss and chose to bowl, considering the dew factor. Shubman Gill highlighted their strong bowling attack, while PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer preferred chasing but embraced the challenge.</p>
<p><strong>Punjab Kings Playing11:</strong> Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shedge, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.</p>
<p><strong>Gujarat Titans Playing11:</strong> Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, R Sai Kishore, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.</p>
<h2><strong>Punjab Kings Innings- 243/5 (20 Overs)</strong></h2>
<p>The innings got off to a strong start with young Priyansh Arya taking full advantage of the powerplay, displaying his immense talent. GT found a way back into the game with a couple of quick wickets in the middle overs, including a first-ball duck for Glenn Maxwell.</p>
<p>Shreyas Iyer led Punjab Kings from the front with a spectacular knock in his first match as captain. Although he narrowly missed a century, his innings was nothing short of extraordinary. He carried his form from the Champions Trophy, launching nine sixes, even taking on Rashid Khan with ease. His first shot—a glorious lofted on-drive off Rabada—set the tone for his dominance.</p>
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<p>However, Marcus Stoinis played a handy knock, and a late flourish from Shashank Singh ensured PBKS reached a mammoth total of 243 runs. For Gujarat, Sai Kishore was the standout performer with three wickets, but Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj had a tough outing.</p>
<h2><strong>Gujarat Titans Chase- 232/5 (20 Overs)</strong></h2>
<p>GT started the chase with aggressive intent, led by Sai Sudharsan's brilliant 74 off 41 balls, which included 5 fours and 6 sixes. Shubman Gill provided a fiery start with 33 off 14, while Buttler anchored the innings with a composed 54 off 33. His wicket at the crucial stage left Gujarat Titans' hopes hanging.</p>
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<p>Rutherford played a crucial cameo, ensuring GT stayed ahead. Despite wickets falling, the chase never lost momentum. however, the impact substitute Vijaykumar Vyshak bowled excellent 3 overs leaking just 28 runs. His cheap overs proved to be game-changing at the end. Maxwell and Arshdeep picked key wickets, and PBKS won the game by 11 runs.</p>
<p><strong>READ: </strong><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/record-breaking-chases-top-5-highest-run-chases-in-ipl-history/"><strong>Record Breaking Chases: Top 5 Highest Run Chases In IPL History</strong></a></p>
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