Shubman Gill’s Gujarat Titans aim for a comeback, while a revamped Punjab Kings under Shreyas Iyer look to break their playoff curse. Expect fireworks at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.
March 25, 2025: Match 5 of IPL 2025 will see Gujarat Titans (GT) clash with Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Tuesday, March 25 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Both sides are coming off underwhelming 2024 campaigns and are eager to reset and make a bold statement this season.
Gujarat Titans: Hoping for Redemption
Champions in 2022 and finalists in 2023, GT slipped to a disappointing 8th last season. Now, with Shubman Gill at the helm, and new firepower in the form of Jos Buttler, Mohammed Siraj, and Kagiso Rabada, the Titans look revitalized. But the team remains heavily reliant on its top order, and the middle-order consistency will be key.
Punjab Kings: A Fresh Chapter
PBKS have not reached the playoffs since 2014, but hope springs anew with Shreyas Iyer as captain and Ricky Ponting calling the shots as head coach. The squad looks formidable with Maxwell, Stoinis, Inglis, and a lethal bowling combo of Arshdeep, Chahal, and Lockie Ferguson.
Pitch Report:
Expect a batting-friendly track with an average first-innings score around 200. Pacers will find early movement, while spinners may dominate in the second half. With clear skies forecasted, it’s set for a run-fest.
Head-to-Head:
- Matches Played: 5
- GT Wins: 3
- PBKS Wins: 2
🔥 Players to Watch:
- Shubman Gill (GT) – The captain will look to build on his solid 426-run performance from last season. A good start from him could set the tone for GT’s campaign.
- Arshdeep Singh (PBKS) – With 19 wickets last season, the left-arm seamer will be key, especially at the death.
📋 GT vs PBKS Predicted XIs:
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 Player: 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 Player: Vijaykumar Vyshak
🔮 Match Prediction:
GT’s home advantage and depth in pace attack give them a slight edge, but if Punjab’s middle order fires, expect a thriller.
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