In an electrifying display of power-hitting, Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer put on an extraordinary performance in their season-opening match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) against Gujarat Titans on Tuesday in Ahmedabad. Iyer missed out on his century but his innings was the highlight of the match, propelling the side to a monstrous total of 243/5 in 20 overs, setting the stage for a hair-raising encounter. He unleashed a brutal assault on Gujarat bolwers, hitting them all over the ground to fire 97* off 42.
Earlier, Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bowl against Punjab Kings in their first match of IPL 2025. Iyer, coming off a successful Champions Trophy, demonstrated his immense talent and leadership abilities as he steered his team to a towering total. He was well aided by opener Priyansh Arya, who belted 47 off 23, including 7 boundaries and two sixes, to get the side off to a rollicking start. For Gujarat Titans, they would require a remarkable effort to chase down this massive total.