Punjab Kings set a new T20 record at Narendra Modi Stadium with a massive total of 243/5 against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025. Skipper Shreyas Iyer led with an unbeaten 97 off 42 balls, while Shashank Singh's 44 off 16 balls added a late flourish. Priyansh Arya's explosive start and aggressive middle-overs batting powered PBKS to a formidable score.
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