PBKS record their highest first-innings total in IPL: Key stats
What's the story
In a thrilling encounter IPL 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Punjab Kings (PBKS) set a new record by posting a mammoth 243 runs against Gujarat Titans.
The Shreyas Iyer-led side racked up 243/5 in 20 overs, making it the second-highest score of the season thus far. This is also PBKS's highest-ever first-innings total in the IPL.
Shreyas Iyer returned unbeaten on 97(42), while Priyansh Arya (47) and Shashank Singh (44*) played blazing knocks.
Record
PBKS script history
As mentioned, PBKS recorded their highest first-innings total in IPL history. Their highest-ever IPL total came in 2024 when they chased down 262 (262/2) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
Notably, PBKS have registered no other 240-plus total in the tournament.
According to Cricbuzz, PBKS's 243/5 is also the highest IPL total against GT. They went past DC's 224/4 in Delhi last year.
Final flourish
PBKS's explosive finish seals the record
The final five overs of the first innings witnessed PBKS score a mind-boggling 87 runs.
Shashank Singh was instrumental in this explosive finish with his quickfire 44* off just 16 balls. He hammered 5 fours in the final over, which kept Shreyas Iyer away from strike.
Even bowlers like Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj couldn't contain the onslaught from PBKS.