Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill wins toss and elects to field, citing dew advantage. PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer, a fan of chasing totals, expresses disappointment as his side is forced to bat first.
Ahmedabad, March 25 – The fifth match of IPL 2025 between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) kicked off with GT captain Shubman Gill winning the toss and choosing to bowl first at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The decision was influenced by expected dew later in the evening—a factor that historically favors teams batting second at this venue.
PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer didn’t hide his disappointment, stating at the toss:
“I would have loved to bowl. I am always someone who loves a chase… Since we will be batting first, we have only one spinner and three seamers.”
In contrast, Shubman Gill sounded confident about his bowling unit and the match conditions.
“There is some dew here… Big targets can be chased down. Preparation has been amazing. We have four pacers and two spinners.”
Both teams fielded star-studded lineups. GT’s playing XI included the likes of Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, and Mohammed Siraj, while PBKS featured all-rounders Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, and Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai. Youngsters Priyansh Arya and Suryansh Shedge were also given the nod in PBKS’ playing XI.
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Both Iyer and Gill carry impressive form from the recent Champions Trophy 2025, with Iyer finishing as India’s highest run-scorer and Gill contributing a century against Bangladesh.
🔁 Impact Players:
- GT: Sherfane Rutherford, Glenn Phillips, Ishant Sharma, Anuj Rawat, Washington Sundar
- PBKS: Nehal Wadhera, Praveen Dubey, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Harpreet Brar, Vishnu Vinod
With big hitters and quality bowlers on both sides, fans can expect a high-octane clash as both teams look to kick off their IPL 2025 campaigns on a high.
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