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The IPL 2025 season has quickly gained momentum, with fans witnessing exceptional batting performances across the opening fixtures. In the latest match, Punjab Kings (PBKS) emerged victorious against Gujarat Titans (GT) by 11 runs in a high-scoring thriller. Shreyas Iyer’s explosive knock of 97* off 42 balls was a standout performance, earning him the Player of the Match award.
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Despite Gujarat Titans' efforts, particularly from Sai Sudharsan (74 off 41 balls) and Jos Buttler (54 off 33 balls), they fell short of the 244-run target. With this win, PBKS climbed to the third spot on the points table, while GT now finds itself in the bottom half.
Race for the Orange Cap
The Orange Cap, awarded to the leading run-scorer of the tournament, has already seen some early frontrunners emerge. Ishan Kishan (SRH) currently holds the top position with a blistering 106 off 47 balls, registering an impressive strike rate of 225. His match-winning century has set the tone for SRH’s strong start to the season.
Following closely, Shreyas Iyer’s 97* places him second on the list, showcasing his ability to anchor and accelerate the innings when required. Nicholas Pooran (LSG) also displayed his batting prowess, scoring 75 runs with a strike rate of 250, cementing his place in the top three.
Sai Sudharsan (GT) and Marcus Stoinis (LSG) also made significant contributions with scores of 74 and 72 respectively, keeping their teams competitive. The fight for the Orange Cap promises to be intense, with consistent performances needed to stay ahead in this race.
As the league progresses, batsmen will need to maintain their form while adjusting to varying pitch conditions and bowlers’ strategies. The pressure of leading the run-scoring charts is immense, but it also brings out the best in top-tier players. Fans can expect plenty of sixes, boundaries, and record-breaking performances as players vie for the prestigious Orange Cap.
Here is the updated Orange Cap standings after Match 5:
Player | Team | Runs | SR | Mat | Inn | NO | HS | Avg |
Ishan Kishan | SRH | 106 | 225 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 106* | - |
Shreyas. Iyer | PBKS | 97 | 230 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 97* | - |
Nicholas Pooran | LSG | 75 | 250 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 75 | 75 |
Sai Sudharsan | GT | 74 | 180 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 74 | 74 |
Mitchell Marsh | LSG | 72 | 200 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 72 | 72 |
Dhruv Jurel | RR | 70 | 200 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 70 | 70 |
Travis Head | SRH | 67 | 216 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 67 | 67 |
Ashutosh Sharma | DC | 66 | 212 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 66* | - |
Sanju Samson | RR | 66 | 178 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 66 | 66 |
Rachin Ravindra | CSK | 65 | 144 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 65 | 65 |
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