GT vs PBKS, 5th Match, IPL 2025 – Match Preview

                                                               

Match Details:

Match: Gujarat Titans 🆚 Punjab Kings

Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Pitch Report: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

The Narendra Modi Stadium is known for offering a balanced contest between bat and ball. However, recent matches have favored batters, making it a high-scoring venue.

Pitch Behavior:

• Batting-Friendly Track – A flat surface that allows batters to play freely. A high-scoring game could be on the cards.

• Early Swing for Pacers – Fast bowlers might get assistance in the first few overs, with some swing and movement under the lights.

• Spinners in the Middle Overs – As the game progresses, the dry surface might offer some turn, making spinners crucial.

What to Expect?

• A par score of 180+ is expected under normal conditions.

• Dew Factor might come into play in the second innings, making bowling tough for spinners.

• Teams winning the toss may prefer chasing due to dew advantage.

Narendra Modi Stadium – IPL Stats & Head-to-Head Report

      Total Matches Played: 36

       Batting First Wins: 15

       Batting Second Wins: 21

        No Result: 0

Toss Impact:

• Won Toss & Won Match: 18

• Lost Toss & Won Match: 18
  (Toss doesn’t play a major role as results are evenly split.)

Scoring Trends:

• Average 1st Innings Total: 167

• Highest Total: 233/3 (GT vs MI)

• Lowest Total: 89/10 (GT vs DC)

Batting First vs Chasing Advantage:

• Chasing teams have an edge, winning 21 out of 36 matches.

• The pitch eases out in the second half, making run chases easier.

Probable Playing XIs

 Gujarat Titans (GT) – Predicted XI

1. Shubman Gill (C)
2. Jos Buttler
3. Sai Sudharsan
4. Glenn Phillips
5. Shahrukh Khan
6. Rahul Tewatia
7. Washington Sundar
8. Rashid Khan
9. Prasidh Krishna
10. Kagiso Rabada
11.  Mohammed Siraj

 Punjab Kings (PBKS) – Predicted XI

1. P.Singh
2. P.Avinash
3. Shreyas Iyer (C)
4. Marcus Stoinis
5. Glenn Maxwell
6. Shashank Singh
7. Azmatullah Omarzai
8. Lockie Ferguson
9. Arshdeep Singh
10. Yuzvendra Chahal
11.  Harpreet Brar

Key Players to Watch Out For

 Gujarat Titans:

• Shubman Gill – The consistent run-machine and new GT captain will be a key figure at the top.
• Jos Buttler – The explosive English batter is a game-changer and could prove his worth for GT.

 Punjab Kings:

• Shreyas Iyer – The new PBKS captain will aim to turn the team’s fortunes around, just like he did for KKR last season.
• Glenn Maxwell – Back with Punjab, Maxwell will look to replicate his 2014 heroics when he helped PBKS reach the final.

 Strengths & Weaknesses:

       Gujarat Titans (GT):

                                              Strengths:

• Strong top order with Gill, Buttler, and Sudharsan anchoring the batting.
• Bowling firepower with Rabada, Rashid Khan, and Siraj leading the attack.

                                             Weaknesses:

• Weak middle order, which may struggle if the top order fails.

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

Strengths:

• A solid middle order with Maxwell, Stoinis, and Iyer.

• Spin duo of Chahal & Brar could be a game-changer.

Weaknesses:

• Uncertain opening pair may struggle against quality pace attacks.

• Bowling lacks depth, with only Arshdeep and Chahal as reliable options.

Fantasy Cricket Team Prediction

 Captain: Shreyas Iyer
 Vice-Captain: Shubman Gill

🔹 Fantasy XI:
1️⃣ Shreyas Iyer (C)
2️⃣ Shubman Gill (VC)
3️⃣ Jos Buttler
4️⃣ Sai Sudharsan
5️⃣ Marcus Stoinis
6️⃣ Glenn Maxwell
7️⃣ Rashid Khan
8️⃣ Yuzvendra Chahal
9️⃣ Arshdeep Singh
🔟 Kagiso Rabada
1️⃣1️⃣ Prasidh Krishna

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🔮 Match Prediction:

The team bowling first might have a slight advantage due to the dew factor. Expect a high-scoring thriller where chasing could be the better option.

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