The fifth match of the TATA IPL 2025 will see Punjab Kings (PBKS) locking horns with Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on Tuesday, March 25, at 7:30 PM IST. Both teams are starting their campaigns this season and will aim to secure early points.
Match Overview: PBKS vs GT – IPL 2025 Match 5
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans |
| Date | Tuesday, March 25, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Live Streaming | JioCinema / Star Sports Network |
Pitch Report: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
The pitch at Ahmedabad is balanced, offering help to both batters and pacers. The new ball swings early under lights, while spinners could play a role later with grip off the surface. Historically, chasing has been easier at this venue.
- Average 1st Innings Score: 160–170
- Win % While Chasing: 70% (IPL 2024)
- Weather: Clear skies, 29°C, low humidity
Team Form & Head-to-Head
| Teams | Matches Played | GT Wins | PBKS Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| GT vs PBKS | 5 | 3 | 2 |
PBKS vs GT: Team News & Injury Update
- ✅ No major injury concerns reported for both teams.
- ✅ Both teams expected to field their strongest XIs.
PBKS vs GT Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Hot Player Picks:
Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Shubman Gill – GT captain and consistent top-order run-getter.
- Rashid Khan – Wicket-taker at all phases, can also contribute with the bat.
- Sai Sudharsan – Reliable middle-order batter with good recent form.
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Shreyas Iyer – New PBKS captain and batting mainstay.
- Josh Inglis – Aggressive wicketkeeper-batter with finishing skills.
- Glenn Maxwell – Can deliver with both bat and ball, explosive player.
Probable Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans (GT)
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Shubman Gill (C) | Batter |
| Jos Buttler (WK) | Batter/WK |
| Sai Sudharsan | Batter |
| Glenn Phillips | Batter |
| Shahrukh Khan | Batter |
| Washington Sundar | All-rounder |
| Rahul Tewatia | All-rounder |
| Rashid Khan | All-rounder |
| Kagiso Rabada | Bowler |
| Mohammed Siraj | Bowler |
| Prasidh Krishna | Bowler |
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Prabhsimran Singh (WK) | Batter/WK |
| Josh Inglis (WK) | Batter/WK |
| Shreyas Iyer (C) | Batter |
| Glenn Maxwell | All-rounder |
| Marcus Stoinis | All-rounder |
| Nehal Wadhera | Batter |
| Shashank Singh | Batter |
| Marco Jansen | All-rounder |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
| Harpreet Brar | Bowler |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Bowler |
Dream11 Fantasy Team – Small League
Captain: Shubman Gill
Vice-Captain: Shreyas Iyer
Team:
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeepers | Jos Buttler, Josh Inglis |
| Batters | Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Glenn Phillips, Sai Sudharsan |
| All-rounders | Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Washington Sundar |
| Bowlers | Rashid Khan, Arshdeep Singh |
Dream11 Fantasy Team – Grand League
Captain: Glenn Maxwell
Vice-Captain: Glenn Phillips
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeepers | Jos Buttler, Josh Inglis |
| Batters | Shreyas Iyer, Glenn Phillips |
| All-rounders | Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Shahrukh Khan |
| Bowlers | Rashid Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar |
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Gujarat Titans have a stronger bowling unit with the likes of Rabada, Rashid, and Siraj, while PBKS look fresh and powerful with all-rounders like Maxwell and Stoinis. However, considering recent trends and experience, GT are slight favourites to win this match.
Read Also:- GT vs PBKS Head to Head
Expert Advice
- Pick top-order batters – pitch will assist them more.
- Don’t ignore death-over bowlers like Rabada and Arshdeep.
- A 7-4 player combination in favour of GT can be ideal for small leagues.
