After this away victory, Punjab Kings will now play their first home match against Delhi Capitals on March 30 at the PCA New Stadium.
Punjab Kings Start IPL 2025 with a Thrilling Win Against Gujarat Titans, latest news: Ahmedabad, March 25: Punjab Kings (PBKS) made a strong start to their IPL 2025 campaign with a thrilling 11-run victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 5th match of the tournament at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The team, which underwent a massive squad revamp in the mega auction last year, showcased its new strength under the guidance of Ricky Ponting, marking a winning start to their season.
Batting first, Punjab Kings put up an impressive total of 243 runs in 20 overs. One of PBKS’s star buys, Shreyas Iyer, justified his price tag with an impactful performance. Bought for ₹26.75 crore in the 2025 auction, he played a crucial role in securing the team’s first win of the season. Leading from the front, Iyer smashed an unbeaten 97 off just 42 balls, anchoring the innings. Young talent Priyansh Arya contributed 47 runs, while Shashank Singh’s blistering 44 off 16 balls ensured a strong finish for PBKS.
Gujarat Titans responded with a spirited chase, led by Sai Sudharsan (74 runs) and Jos Buttler (54 runs). However, despite their efforts, GT fell short by 11 runs, ending at 232/5 after 20 overs.
After this home away victory, Punjab Kings will now play their first home match against Delhi Capitals (DC) on March 30 at the PCA New Stadium in Mullanpur (near Mohali).
Will PBKS Face All 9 Teams? Yes! In the league stage, PBKS will play a total of 14 matches, facing all 9 other teams at least once: 4 teams twice (home & away) and 5 teams once.
Their performance in these matches will determine if they qualify for the playoffs.
With this strong start, Punjab Kings will look to maintain their momentum in the upcoming matches.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) is owned by KPH Dream Cricket Private Limited, with the following ownership structure: Mohit Burman: 46% stake, Preity Zinta: 23% stake, Ness Wadia: 23% stake and Karan Paul: 8% stake
Mohit Burman is associated with the Dabur Group, Preity Zinta is a Bollywood actress, Ness Wadia is part of the Wadia Group, and Karan Paul is linked with the Apeejay Surrendra Group.
Punjab Kings had entered the 2025 IPL Auction with the biggest purse and a fresh vision. With Ricky Ponting at the helm, they acquired key players like Shreyas Iyer (Rs 26.75 crore), Arshdeep Singh (Rs 18 crore, RTM), and Yuzvendra Chahal (Rs18 crore), strengthening their squad for the season ahead.
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