Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings, Match 5 - Live Cricket Score

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"Getting 97 not out in the first match of the season is the icing on the cake!" 🎂

• That first-ball four got him going, and the flick six off Rabada was a standout shot.

• Praises Sai's quickfire 44 that set the aggressive tone.

• Acknowledges Arshdeep's key role, especially with the reverse swing helping the bowlers in crunch moments.

• Credits his teammate’s calmness & composure under pressure.

PBKS off to a perfect start this season!

• 🔥 16 sixes – Most sixes in an IPL innings for GT, surpassing the 14 they hit against LSG in Ahmedabad (IPL 2023).

• 🏏 232/5 – GT’s highest total while chasing & their second-highest overall after 233/3 vs MI in Ahmedabad (2023).

Despite the records, PBKS held their nerve to win by 11 runs in a breathtaking contest!

PBKS: 243/5 (20)
GT: 232/5 (20)

💥 PBKS clinch a high-scoring thriller! Despite a solid chase from GT, Arshdeep’s clutch bowling in the final over sealed the deal. Rutherford and Buttler fought hard, but PBKS held their nerve!

⭐ Key Performers:

• PBKS: Shashank Singh (blazing knock), Prabhsimran’s start, Arshdeep’s crucial breakthroughs

• GT: Sai Sudharsan (74 off 41), Rutherford’s late hitting (46 off 28)

A nail-biter till the end!

✅ GT 232/5 (20) | Target: 244
✅ PBKS hold their nerve despite late fireworks!

Final Over Recap:

• 19.1 | 🚨 Run Out! Tewatia departs in unlucky fashion!

• 19.2 | 💥 SIX! Rutherford swings big!

• 19.3 | 🔄 Two runs! GT still hoping!

• 19.4 | 🎯 BOWLED! Arshdeep gets Rutherford!

• 19.5 | ☝️ Single! PBKS almost home!

• 19.6 | 💥 SIX! Shahrukh Khan with a stylish finish, but it's too late!

PBKS hold on despite GT’s big chase! What a match!

🚨 Rutherford is BOWLED! The last hope for GT is gone! Arshdeep Singh nails the wide yorker, and Rutherford only manages an inside edge onto his stumps. GT now need 23 off 2 balls!

GT 221/5 (19.4) | PBKS in full control!

✅ Arshdeep delivers in the clutch!
✅ Punjab are moments away from victory!

What a fightback by PBKS in the last five overs!

💔 Tewatia is RUN OUT! Absolute heartbreak for GT! Arshdeep Singh gets a fingertip on the straight drive, and Tewatia is caught short at the non-striker’s end. GT lose a crucial wicket at the worst time!

GT 217/4 (19.1) | Need 27 off 5 balls!

👉 Can Rutherford pull off the impossible?
👉 Or is this the end for GT’s chase?

Tension at its peak!

Equation: GT need 27 runs off 6 balls! 😱
Rutherford & Tewatia at the crease – can they pull off a miracle? 💥

PBKS 243/5 (20)
GT 217/3 (19) | CRR: 11.42 | REQ: 27 RPO

👉 Can GT unleash a storm in the last over?
👉 Or will PBKS seal the win?

WHO’S WINNING THIS? 👀🔥

19th Over Summary – 18 runs! 💥

✅ Wide first ball
✅ FOUR – Rutherford slices it fine! 🎯
✅ 2 runs – Smart running! 🏃‍♂️💨
✅ FOUR – Rutherford again! GT still in it! 💪
✅ SIX – Tewatia SCOOPS over backward square! 🤯

GT 217/3 after 19 overs – 21 needed off the last 6 balls! 😱

Can they pull off a heist? Rutherford & Tewatia hold the key!

18.1 - Rutherford slices past short third for a crucial four! 👏

18.3 - Another low full toss from Vyshak, and Rutherford beats backward point for four more! 🔥

💡 GT 207/3 after 18.3 overs – 31 needed off 9 balls! Can Rutherford pull off something special?

• Jansen gets Buttler! The big breakthrough as Buttler chops on for 54(33). Huge blow for GT! 💥

• Crucial boundaries: Rutherford finds a four, and Buttler reaches his fifty with a streaky boundary.

• GT 199/3 after 18 overs – Need 39 off 12!

🚨 Pressure mounting! Can Rutherford & co pull off a miracle? Or is PBKS closing in on a win?

• PBKS tighten the screws! Only 13 runs in the last two overs.

• Vyshak's impact: Concedes just 10 runs in his 2 overs, despite 3 wides.

• Jansen keeps it tight as well, giving away only 8 runs in the 16th over.

• GT 187/2 after 17 overs – Buttler 47(29), Rutherford 23(18)**

🚨 GT need 51 off 18! Will Buttler cut loose, or will PBKS hold their nerve?

• A chaotic over with 3 wides, but only 5 runs conceded!

• Last 3 overs: Only 19 runs! PBKS are pulling off a brilliant fightback.

• GT 187/2 after 17 overs – Buttler 47(29), Rutherford 23(18)**

🚨 GT need a big push now! Can Buttler break free?

• Vyshak’s impact: A string of wide calls and reviews, but he’s keeping it tight.

• PBKS have pulled things back brilliantly! Last 16 balls → Only 14 runs conceded 😲

• GT 182/2 after 16 overs, needing a big finish in the last 4 overs.

🚀 Can Buttler and Rutherford unleash fireworks in the death overs?

• PBKS tighten the screws! Only 14 runs in the last 14 balls.

• Marco Jansen keeps it tight, conceding just 8 runs in the 16th over.

• GT 182/2 after 16 overs! Buttler nearing his fifty, Rutherford looking to explode.

🚀 Final 4 overs to go! Can GT finish strong?