The Narendra Modi Stadium will host the fifth match of IPL 2025 on March 25, as Gujarat Titans (GT) take on Punjab Kings (PBKS). Both teams, eager to improve on their disappointing 2024 seasons, are looking to start strong.
GT, aiming to recapture their early success, has bolstered their squad with Jos Buttler, Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada, complementing their core players. However, their reliance on top-order batting remains a potential vulnerability.
PBKS, under new captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting, are seeking a fresh start. Their revamped squad, featuring Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis, boasts a powerful batting lineup. Their bowling attack, led by Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal, will be crucial in containing GT’s explosive batters.
GT vs PBKS Head-to-Head record
Matches played: 05 | GT won: 03 | PBKS won: 02
Match details: GT vs PBKS, IPL 2025
- Date and Time: March 25, 07:30 pm IST / 2:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report:
The Narendra Modi Stadium is famous for its batting-friendly conditions, often producing high-scoring games. With an average first-innings score of 160, the pitch provides good bounce. Pacers may get initial movement but ultimately lose steam, while spinners are even more effective once the surface slows towards the latter half of the game. The hard and dry nature of the pitch promotes a even contest between the bowlers and the batters.
Captain winning the toss will look to bat first, given the fact that the pitch slows down in the second innings of the match.
GT vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Josh Inglis
- Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Glenn Phillips, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan
- All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen
- Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Arshdeep Singh
GT vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Shreyas Iyer (c), Shubman Gill (vc)
- Choice 2: Josh Inglis (c), Rashid Khan (vc)
GT vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Kagiso Rabada, Azmatullah Omarzai, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Siraj
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GT vs PBKS Dream11 Team for today’s match (March 25, 7:30 pm IST):
Squads:
Gujarat Titans: Anuj Rawat (wk), Arshad Khan, Gerald Coetzee, Gurnoor Brar, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Jos Buttler (wk), Kagiso Rabada, Karim Janat, Kulwant Khejroliya, Kumar Kushagra (wk), Mahipal Lomror, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Nishant Sindhu, Prasidh Krishna, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Sai Kishore, Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Shubman Gill (c), Washington Sundar
Punjab Kings: Aaron Hardie, Arshdeep Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Glenn Maxwell, Harnoor Singh Pannu, Harpreet Brar, Josh Inglis, Kuldeep Sen, Lockie Ferguson, Marco Jansen, Marcus Stoinis, Musheer Khan, Nehal Wadhera, Prabhsimran Singh, Praveen Dubey, Priyansh Arya, Pyla Avinash, Shashank Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Suryansh Shedge, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Vishnu Vinod, Xavier Bartlett, Yash Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal
