IPL 2025: GT vs PBKS Match Prediction — Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings—Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Cricket fans all around the world are still excited about the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). The forthcoming clash, GT vs PBKS IPL 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium promises to be an exciting one. Shubman Gill (GT) and Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) are in charge of two strong squads, and both teams would want to open their campaigns with a win.
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Match Details
- Fixture: Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings
- Date: [Match Date]
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Live Streaming: JioCinema, Star Sports Network
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report for the IPL 2025 GT vs PBKS Match
The pitch assessment for IPL 2025 matches in Ahmedabad has showed that it is fair to both batsmen and bowlers. This is how the pitch would act in the GT vs PBKS match prediction:
- Average First Innings Score: 185
- Average Second Innings Score: 169
- Winning Percentage (Bat First vs Bowl First): Teams batting first won 47%, chasing teams won 53%
- Winning Total: Around 200 is safe
Conditions: Pacers dominate early, spinners control the middle overs
GT vs PBKS Toss Prediction
Most of the time, teams want to bowl first after winning the toss.
- Only 12% of captains have chosen to bat first here
- Teams winning the toss have won just 35% of matches
The toss has not been a decisive factor in the GT vs PBKS IPL 2025 match prediction.
GT vs PBKS Predicted Scores
| Innings | Predicted Score | Win Probability If Achieved |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 149-169 | GT: 50%, PBKS: 50% |
| 2nd Innings | 136-156 | Dependent on match situation |
A first-innings score of 186-206 has historically provided a 65% win probability for the batting side.
GT vs PBKS Predicted Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans (GT) Predicted XI
- Shubman Gill (c)
- Sai Sudharsan
- David Miller
- Rahul Tewatia
- Wriddhiman Saha (wk)
- Shahrukh Khan
- Rashid Khan
- Mohammad Shami
- Kagiso Rabada
- Noor Ahmad
- Mohit Sharma
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Predicted XI
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Glenn Maxwell
- Marcus Stoinis
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Liam Livingstone
- Rishi Dhawan
- Arshdeep Singh
- Rahul Chahar
- Harshal Patel
- Nathan Ellis
GT vs PBKS Key Players to Watch
Gujarat Titans (GT)
| Player | Role |
| Rashid Khan | All-rounder |
| Shubman Gill | Batter |
| Kagiso Rabada | Bowler |
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
| Player | Role |
| Shreyas Iyer | Batter |
| Marcus Stoinis | All-rounder |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
GT vs PBKS Momentum Changers
| Factor | Threshold | Impact on Win Probability |
| Powerplay Score | >60 runs | +15% win probability for batting team |
| Early Wickets (first 6 overs) | >=3 wickets | +20% win probability for bowling team |
| Big Over in Death (16-20 overs) | >=20 runs | +12% win probability for batting team |
| Sweet Spot Score (1st innings) | 186-206 runs | 65% win probability for batting first team |
GT vs PBKS Game Changers
| Player | Team | Key Strength | Impact |
| Shahrukh Khan | GT | Finishing | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Sai Sudharsan | GT | Top-order batting | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Glenn Maxwell | PBKS | Power-hitting & bowling | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Prabhsimran Singh | PBKS | Powerplay batting | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Phase-Based Advantages
The match will be influenced by key phase-wise battles:
- Powerplay: Lowest run rate (7.73), wicket rate (5.35)
- Middle Overs (7-15): Moderate run rate (8.67), lower wicket rate (4.81)
- Death Overs (16-20): Highest run rate (9.65), high wicket rate (10.31)
GT vs PBKS Dream11 Fantasy Team Picks
Wicketkeepers
- Wriddhiman Saha (GT)
- Jitesh Sharma (PBKS)
Batters
- Shubman Gill (GT)
- Shreyas Iyer (PBKS)
- Sai Sudharsan (GT)
- Glenn Maxwell (PBKS)
All-Rounders
- Marcus Stoinis (PBKS)
- Rashid Khan (GT)
Bowlers
- Kagiso Rabada (GT)
- Arshdeep Singh (PBKS)
- Mohammad Shami (GT)
Dream11 Team Composition:
- GT Players: 6
- PBKS Players: 5
- Captain: Rashid Khan
- Vice-Captain: Glenn Maxwell
GT vs PBKS Win Probability
The match appears evenly balanced based on team compositions and past data. Here’s a prediction:
- Gujarat Titans: 48%
- Punjab Kings: 52%
Punjab Kings hold a slight edge based on their explosive middle order and death-over finishing capabilities.
GT vs PBKS Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Punjab Kings (PBKS) are predicted to win this closely fought match at Narendra Modi Stadium. Their power-hitters and effective bowling attack give them a slight upper hand, but Gujarat Titans can turn the game around if their bowlers strike early.
Key Deciding Factors:
- If GT openers fire early, they could gain the upper hand.
- PBKS all-rounders (Maxwell, Stoinis) will be crucial in both innings.
- Death overs performance will be the deciding factor.
Final Thoughts
In the fifth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated the Gujarat Titans (GT) by 11 runs in a high-scoring thriller. The match took place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 25, 2025.
After winning the toss and choosing to bowl first, Gujarat Titans could not chase down the formidable target set by Punjab Kings.
Final Scores
Key Performances
The match was marked by exceptional batting displays from both sides.
Punjab Kings:
- Shreyas Iyer, the PBKS captain, was named Player of the Match for his explosive, unbeaten 97 runs off just 42 balls, which included five fours and nine sixes.
- Debutant Priyansh Arya made a significant contribution with 47 runs off 23 balls.
- Shashank Singh provided a powerful finish with a quick 44 runs from 16 balls.
Gujarat Titans:
- Sai Sudharsan was the top scorer for GT, making 74 runs off 41 balls.
- Jos Buttler scored 54 runs from 33 balls.
- Sherfane Rutherford added a quick 46 off 28 balls.
The Punjab Kings’ bowlers held their nerve in the final overs to secure their first victory of the 2025 season. Sai Kishore was the most successful bowler for Gujarat, taking three wickets for 30 runs, while Arshdeep Singh took two wickets for Punjab Kings.
