GT vs PBKS, IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans (GT) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) teams are face to face in the fifth match of IPL season 18. In this match being played at Narendra Modi International Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad, GT captain Shubman Gill has decided to bowl first after winning the toss. This is the first match of the season for GT and Pbks, so both teams would like to start their campaign with victory. The match will start at 7:30 pm, but before that let us take a look at the important updates related to the match.
Let us know that Gujarat has been the champion of Titans 2022, while Punjab Kings have not won a single title so far. This time Punjab has entrusted the responsibility of its captaincy to Shreyas Iyer, who made Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) the champion last season. Iyer’s captaincy records have been excellent – In2020, he had brought Delhi Capitals to the finals, although his team could not win the trophy then. Now the end of the 18 -year drought of Punjab will be on their shoulders.
Punjab Kings are full of dhakad players
Punjab Kings have formed a balanced team this time, which includes all -rounders from strong batsmen to match. Apart from captain Iyer, the players like Josh English, Prabhasimran Singh, Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell can blow up any bowling attack.
In bowling, Arshdeep Singh will lead Punjab’s fast attack, while he will be accompanied by Locky Ferguson, Kuldeep Sen and Yash Thakur. In the spin department, Yuzvendra Chahal and Harpreet Brar will strengthen the team. Ajmatullah Umarzai, Marco Jansen, Shashank Singh and Mushir Khan can play an important role for the team as an all -rounder.
Gill is running in tremendous form
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is one of the largest cricket stadiums in the world, where exciting matches are guaranteed. This pitch is considered favorable for the batsmen, because the ball here comes on the bat brilliantly and the bounce is also good. Although fast bowlers can help here, the circumstances prove to be challenging for spinners.
The command of Gujarat Titans is in the hands of Shubman Gill this time, which is running in tremendous form. Gill performed brilliantly for India in the recently concluded Champions Trophy. He scored a century against Bangladesh and contributed significantly to the entire tournament. Now the challenge in front of them will be to give their IPL team a title victory.
These players of Gujarat will remain Daromadar
Gujarat’s batting also looks strong. Jose Butler of England will open with Gill, who has the ability to overturn the match on any day. Players like Sai Sudarshan, Sherfen Rutherford and Masood Shah Rukh Khan will prove to be the backbone of the team. In bowling, Mohammad Siraj will lead Gujarat’s pace attack. He will be accompanied by Cagiso Rabada, famous Krishna, Garald Koetje and veteran Ishant Sharma. At the same time, Rashid Khan will once again take the responsibility of spin, who will be supported by Rahul Tewatia and Washington Sundar.
Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings Head to Head
The Gujarat Titans joined the IPL in the year 2022. Due to this, not much matches have been played between the two teams, but 5 times Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings have clashed, out of which GT has won in 3 matches, while PBKS has won 2 matches. At the same time, if we talk about the highest and minimum score between the two teams, then the name of Punjab Kings is recorded in both. PBks scored the highest 200 against GT and the lowest score of 142. Talking about the previous season, there was a 2 -time clash between the two, in which GT was won in a match and PBKs in a match.
Pitch report of Narendra Modi Stadium
What do the figures so far say on the pitch?
In the IPL, a total of 36 matches have been played on this ground so far, in which the teams who have won 15 matches have won 15 matches, while the target teams have won 20 times. A match has been inconclusive.
Largest score: 233/3 (Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2023 Qualifier-2) shortest score: 89 (Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals, 2024) First innings average score: 172 most runs: Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans)-953 runs (in 18 innings) the highest wicket: Mohit Sharma (Gujarat Titans)-26 wickets (Gujarat Titans)-26 wickets
What to expect from the pitch?
This pitch may prove to be a paradise for batsmen who make a fast start, but fast bowlers are likely to help in the initial overs. Dew can also play an important role, which can make it easier to bat later. So, the team winning the toss can decide to bowl first.
High-scoring matches are seen at this stadium, so if a team bat first, it will be necessary to score above 180. At the same time, the team chasing the target will also have to get down with a strong strategy.
Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings potential playing-11
Gujarat Titans
Shubman Gill (captain), Jose Butler (wicketkeeper), Sai Sudarshan, Shah Rukh Khan, Rahul Tewatiya, Ravishianivasan Sai Kishore, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammad Siraj, Principal Krishna
Punjab kings
Prabhasimran Singh (wicketkeeper), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shedge, Ajmatullah Umarjai, Marco Johnson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
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