The 60th match of the TATA IPL 2025 will witness a high-voltage clash between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Gujarat Titans (GT) at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday, May 18, starting at 7:30 PM IST. As the tournament nears its final league games, this match could play a crucial role in playoff qualification for both sides.
Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans |
| Date | Sunday, 18 May 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Live Streaming | JioCinema, Star Sports Network |
| Umpires | Adrian Holdstock, Keyur Kelkar, Rohan Pandit (TV) |
| Match Referee | Arjan Kripal Singh |
Toss Prediction – Who Will Win the Toss Today DC vs GT?
Looking at the conditions and trend this season at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, teams batting first have had better success. The Delhi Capitals are likely to win the toss and could choose to bat first, following the winning formula used in previous games at this venue.
Likely Toss Winner: Delhi Capitals
Best Toss Decision: Bat first
Gujarat Titans Won & Bowled First
Read Also:- IPL 2025 Points Table
Pitch Report – Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
The Delhi pitch is typically known for assisting spinners as the match progresses. Batting in the first innings often yields better results, especially under dry heat before dew arrives in second innings.
Pitch Summary:
Par Score: 175+
Good batting surface early on
Spin-friendly in 2nd innings
Dew could be a factor after 9 PM
Weather Report – 18 May, Delhi
Humidity: Moderate, can increase in the second innings
Condition: Clear skies
Temperature: 39–41°C during the day; slightly cooler in the evening
Rain: No interruption expected
Head-to-Head Record – GT vs DC
| Matches Played | GT Wins | DC Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | 3 |
DC have a slight edge in their past encounters, having won 3 out of 6 matches against GT.
Key Players to Watch
Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Sai Sudharsan – 329 runs in 6 matches, consistent top-order performer
- Shubman Gill – 60 runs in last game; vital anchor
- Mohammed Siraj – 10 wickets in 6 games, new-ball impact
- R Sai Kishore & Prasidh Krishna – 10 wickets each
Delhi Capitals (DC)
- KL Rahul – 238 runs in 5 matches, DC’s leading scorer
- Mitchell Starc – Match-winner with the ball, 10 wickets in 6 games
- Ashutosh Sharma – Big-hitting finisher
- Kuldeep Yadav – Key spinner in middle overs
GT vs DC Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Both teams are in superb form, but Delhi Capitals have shown better composure in close games this season. Their ability to win pressure matches and balanced contributions from both bat and ball give them a slight upper hand.
Match Scenario 1
DC win toss & bat first → Predicted Score: 175–185
Likely Winner: Gujarat Titans
Match Scenario 2
DC win toss & bowl first → GT bat first → Predicted Score: 180–190
Likely Winner: Delhi Capitals
Final Prediction:
Delhi Capitals are likely to win today’s match based on current form and depth.
Predicted Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans (GT)
| Player |
|---|
| Sai Sudharsan |
| Shubman Gill (c) |
| Jos Buttler (wk) |
| Sherfane Rutherford |
| Shahrukh Khan |
| Rahul Tewatia |
| Arshad Khan |
| Rashid Khan |
| R Sai Kishore |
| Mohammed Siraj |
| Washington Sundar |
Delhi Capitals (DC)
| Player |
|---|
| Jake Fraser-McGurk |
| Abishek Porel |
| Karun Nair |
| KL Rahul (wk) |
| Axar Patel (c) |
| Tristan Stubbs |
| Ashutosh Sharma |
| Vipraj Nigam |
| Mitchell Starc |
| Kuldeep Yadav |
| Mohit Sharma |
