punjab kings vs gujarat titans match scorecard
Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans match scorecard: Get full IPL 2025 highlights, player stats, runs, wickets & result in detailed breakdown.
The match between the Punjab King (PBKS), and the Gujarat Titans (GT) that many had awaited in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 did not disappoint and offered a close game that kept viewers glued to the screens. An ideal combination of power hitting, restrained bowling and death-over tension, it was played in the PCA Stadium at Mohali.
In this article, we dissect the entire scorecard of the match putting emphasis on performances that mattered and moments of turning in this exciting game of IPL 2025.
Match Details of punjab kings vs gujarat titans match scorecard
- Date: April 12, 2025
- Venue: Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali
- Toss: Gujarat Titans won the toss and elected to bowl first
- Result: Punjab Kings won by 12 runs
Punjab Kings Innings – 198/6 (20 Overs)
Punjab Kings got off to a flying start, thanks to their explosive openers. The Titans’ bowlers struggled to contain the onslaught early on, but they made a strong comeback in the death overs.
Batting Scorecard of punjab kings vs gujarat titans match scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Shikhar Dhawan (c) | 45 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 160.71 |
| Jonny Bairstow | 62 | 34 | 7 | 3 | 182.35 |
| Liam Livingstone | 38 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 172.72 |
| Jitesh Sharma (wk) | 24 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Sam Curran | 12 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 120.00 |
| Shahrukh Khan | 8* | 5 | 1 | 0 | 160.00 |
| Harpreet Brar | 4* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 133.33 |
Did Not Bat: Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh
Bowling Scorecard (Gujarat Titans)
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Mohammed Shami | 4 | 42 | 1 | 10.50 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 32 | 2 | 8.00 |
| Hardik Pandya | 3 | 28 | 1 | 9.33 |
| Yash Dayal | 4 | 45 | 0 | 11.25 |
| Noor Ahmad | 3 | 30 | 1 | 10.00 |
| Rahul Tewatia | 2 | 18 | 0 | 9.00 |
Key Highlights – PBKS Innings
- Jonny Bairstow was the star with a blistering 62 off 34 balls, including 7 fours and 3 sixes.
- Shikhar Dhawan provided a solid start with a quickfire 45 off 28.
- Rashid Khan was the pick of the bowlers for GT, taking 2/32 in his 4 overs.
- PBKS lost momentum towards the end but managed to post a competitive 198/6.
Gujarat Titans Innings – 186/8 (20 Overs)
Chasing 199, Gujarat Titans had a shaky start but recovered through a brilliant partnership. However, Punjab’s bowlers held their nerve in the final overs to secure a thrilling win.
Batting Scorecard of punjab kings vs gujarat titans match scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Shubman Gill | 55 | 38 | 6 | 2 | 144.73 |
| Wriddhiman Saha (wk) | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 120.00 |
| Kane Williamson | 28 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 140.00 |
| Hardik Pandya (c) | 48 | 29 | 4 | 2 | 165.51 |
| David Miller | 22 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 146.66 |
| Rahul Tewatia | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Rashid Khan | 5* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Mohammed Shami | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
Did Not Bat: Noor Ahmad, Yash Dayal
Bowling Scorecard (Punjab Kings)
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 38 | 2 | 9.50 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 32 | 3 | 8.00 |
| Sam Curran | 4 | 40 | 1 | 10.00 |
| Rahul Chahar | 4 | 30 | 1 | 7.50 |
| Harpreet Brar | 3 | 25 | 0 | 8.33 |
| Liam Livingstone | 1 | 12 | 0 | 12.00 |
Key Highlights – GT Innings
- Shubman Gill played a captain’s knock with 55 off 38 balls, but his dismissal shifted momentum.
- Hardik Pandya’s 48 (29 balls) kept GT in the hunt, but his wicket in the 18th over proved costly.
- Arshdeep Singh (3/32) was the standout bowler, taking crucial wickets in the death overs.
- GT needed 19 off the last over, but Rabada held his nerve to restrict them to 186/8.
Turning Points of the Match
- Bairstow’s Blitzkrieg – His explosive 62 set the tone for PBKS’ big total.
- Rashid Khan’s Double Strike – Dismissed Dhawan and Livingstone to slow PBKS down.
- Gill-Pandya Partnership – A 78-run stand brought GT back into the game.
- Arshdeep’s Death Bowling – His 3 wickets in the final overs sealed the game for PBKS.
Player of the Match
Jonny Bairstow (PBKS) 62 (34, 7 fours, 3 sixes)
Punjab received the early initiative due to Bairstow being aggressive in beginning the innings, and his performance turned out being the deciding factor.
Post-Match Reactions
- Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS Captain): Jonny played an amazing innings. Arshdeep was good with the death overs under pressure, our bowlers did good as well in the pressure situations.
- Hardik Pandya (GT Captain): “We were still in the match even till the 18th over, but the wickets which we lost key periods didn keep us down.”
Conclusion of punjab kings vs gujarat titans match scorecard
The Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans match in the 2025 IPL season was a very tight match that contained everything that is good about T20 cricket. PBKS too improved their chances of clinching a playoff placement as they clinched the game by 12 runs, and GT will be eyeing a win in their next encounter. For watches more scorecard of other matches click here.
This game was a packet of everything big hits, close bowling and last over but one of the most memorable ones of IPL 2025.
Final Scorecard Summary
- Punjab Kings: 198/6 (20 overs)
- Gujarat Titans: 186/8 (20 overs)
- Result: Punjab Kings won by 12 runs
- Player of the Match: Jonny Bairstow (PBKS)
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