Who will win today’s IPL match between GT vs PBKS?
Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings will take on each other in Match No.5 of IPL 2025 on Tuesday, March 25.
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Gujarat Titans (GT) will face off against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the fifth match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, March 25. In the previous season both the teams missed out on the playoff spot finishing 8th and 9th position, respectively. With the tournament celebrating its 18th edition, these two sides will look to change their fortune.
Gujarat Titans had a dream start in IPL, lifting the title in their very first season in 2022 and finishing as runners-up in 2023. However, 2024 was a disappointing season as they finished eighth. Under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, the side is looking to make a strong comeback, having retained their core player and bringing in some new players. The addition of Jos Buttler, Mohammed Siraj, and Kagiso Rabada has strengthened their squad, with Rashid Khan also in the fray. However, the over-reliance on top-order batters Gill, Buttler, and Sai Sudharsan could be a concern.
On the other hand, Punjab Kings haven’t qualified for playoffs since 2014. However, a completely new squad and the appointment of Shreyas Iyer as captain and Ricky Ponting as head coach have given them fresh hope and perspective. With Iyer leading the batting lineup, along with Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, and Josh Inglis, Punjab Kings have acquired some key players. Their bowling attack, features Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, and Yuzvendra Chahal, who could restrict Gujarat’s explosive batting order.
Match Details
| Match | Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings, Match 5, IPL 2025 |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Date & Time | Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST) |
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium is a batting paradise, often producing high-scoring encounters. With an average first-innings total of around 200, the surface has a good bounce. Pacers get early movement, but as the match progresses, spinners come into play as the pitch slows down. The stadium’s dry and hard surface makes it a balanced venue for both batters and bowlers. With clear skies in the forecast, it is expected to be a cracker of a game. However, captains might still prefer chasing, given that the pitch slows down in the second innings.
Head-to-Head record
| Matches Played | 5 |
| Won by Afghanistan | 3 |
| Won by South Africa | 2 |
| Tied | 00 |
| No Result | 00 |
| First-ever Fixture | April 08, 2022 |
| Most-recent Fixture | April 21, 2024 |
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GT vs PBKS Predicted Playing 11
Gujarat Titans (GT):
Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna.
Impact Players: M Shahrukh Khan
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Impact Players: Vijaykumar Vyshk
GT vs PBKS Probable Best Performers
Probable best batter:
It is important for GT that their skipper Shubman Gill maintains his form with the bat for them to have a great season. The right-handed batter performed decently last season, scoring 426 runs at a strike rate of 147.40. Gill will be expected to give a solid start along with Jos Buttler and stay till the end to post a competitive total. The youngster is coming off some brilliant performances for India in the recent past in white-ball and will hope to continue that. Gill had a dream run in the 2023 season and if his bat does the talking he will be on the top of the Orange Cap list once again.
Probable best bowler:
Arshdeep Singh had a remarkable performance in the previous season as he finished with 19 wickets. The left-arm pacer will look to extract something out of a crematory-like pitch for bowlers. Singh who has done well in the powerplay and death overs will hope to provide the team with crucial breakthroughs against a strong GT batting line-up.
Who will win today’s IPL match between GT vs PBKS?
Today’s Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match
Scenario 1
- Gujarat Titans win the toss and bowl
- PP Score – 45-50
- PBKS- 190-200
- Gujarat Titans win the match
Scenario 2
- Punjab Kings win the toss and bowl
- PP score – 50-55
- GT- 200-210
- Punjab Kings win the match
Disclaimer:The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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