The fifth match of the 18th season of IPL 2025 will be played between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings today, March 25th, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Sports News: The fifth match of the 18th season of IPL 2025 will be played between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) on March 25th at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams will aim for a victory to strengthen their position in the tournament. But which team will win this encounter? We predict the match based on statistics, pitch report, and players' recent performances.
Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch is generally considered favorable for batsmen, but the pitch's behavior has shown variations over time. Fast bowlers might get some initial assistance in the opening overs, but as the match progresses, spinners will play a crucial role.
Total matches played at Narendra Modi Stadium in IPL: 35
Wins for teams batting first: 15
Wins for teams chasing: 20
These statistics clearly indicate that chasing is easier here, but the toss-winning team's strategy will depend on the pitch conditions.
Head-to-Head Record: Whose Dominance?
Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings have clashed 5 times in IPL history.
Gujarat Titans wins: 3 matches
Punjab Kings wins: 2 matches
These figures suggest a slight edge for Gujarat Titans, but Punjab Kings can still pose a b challenge.
Who Could Be the Game Changers?
* Shubman Gill: Gujarat Titans' captain Shubman Gill is in excellent form and has an outstanding record at this Ahmedabad ground. He averages a remarkable 63.53 runs here. If Gill plays a big innings, it could prove difficult for Punjab.
* Shreyas Iyer: Punjab Kings' new captain Shreyas Iyer will bear the responsibility of leading his team. His captaincy and batting will both play crucial roles in the team's performance.
* Yuzvendra Chahal: Spinner Yuzvendra Chahal could be a game-changer. He is one of the highest wicket-takers in IPL history, and spinners often find assistance on this pitch.
Possible Playing XI for GT vs PBKS
Gujarat Titans Team: Jos Buttler (wicket-keeper), Shubman Gill (captain), Sai Sudarshan, Glenn Phillips, Sherfane Rutherford, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, and Mohammed Siraj.
Punjab Kings Team: Prabhsimran Singh (wicket-keeper), Shreyas Iyer (captain), Josh Inglis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Yash Thakur.
