Ahmedabad: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has started and the eyes of the fans are now fixed on the fifth match to be held on March 25, in which Gujarat Titans (GT) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face each other. The match will start at 7:30 PM IST at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The head-to-head record between the two teams so far makes this match more exciting. In this news, let us understand the performance, statistics and important moments between GT and PBKS so far in simple language, so that every cricket lover can easily understand who can have the upper hand this time.
Head-to-head record: Account so far
A total of 5 matches have been played between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings in IPL so far. Out of these, GT has won 3 times, while PBKS has been successful 2 times. This figure shows that Gujarat has had a slight upper hand in head-to-head. However, Punjab registered a memorable win last season, which made this rivalry more interesting.
Total matches: 5
GT wins: 3
PBKS wins: 2
Highest score (GT): 190/4 (2022, Mumbai)
Highest score (PBKS): 200/7 (2024, Ahmedabad)
Lowest score (GT): 143/8 (2022, Mumbai)
Lowest score (PBKS): 189/9 (2022, Mumbai)
In the last 5 matches, both the teams have given tough competition to each other, but GT’s win percentage (60%) has been more than PBKS’s 40%.
Memorable matches: When big records were made
2022, Mumbai – GT’s thrilling win: In its debut season, GT defeated PBKS by 6 wickets. Shubhman Gill played a brilliant innings of 96 runs while Rashid Khan held Punjab in check with 3/22. This match was their first head-to-head win for GT.
2024, Ahmedabad – PBKS Comeback: Last season, PBKS surprised everyone by chasing a target of 200 runs. Unbeaten knocks from Shashank Singh (61*) and Ashutosh Sharma (31) helped them beat GT at their home. It was one of Punjab’s biggest chases in the IPL.
These two big encounters proved that both teams can dominate each other on any given day.
Performance of key players
Shubman Gill (GT): Gill’s bat has been in full swing against PBKS. In 5 matches, he has scored at an average of over 65, with 96 being his best score.
Liam Livingstone (PBKS): This explosive batsman from Punjab played a blistering innings of 64 runs (27 balls) against GT, which is his best performance.
Rashid Khan (GT): Rashid has taken 8 wickets in 5 matches against PBKS, with his best being 3/22.
Kagiso Rabada (PBKS): Rabada, who previously played for GT, is now against PBKS. He bowled a brilliant spell of 4/33 against Gujarat.
These players have often proved to be game-changers in head-to-head matches.
Strengths and weaknesses this time
Gujarat Titans:
Strength: The balance of the team is excellent under the captaincy of Shubman Gill. Players like Jos Buttler and Rashid Khan can turn the match in any situation. The fast bowling of Kagiso Rabada and Mohammad Siraj will be sharp on home ground.
Weakness: Lack of experience in the middle order can put the team in trouble.
Punjab Kings:
Strength: Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy and all-rounders like Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell give depth to the team. Yuzvendra Chahal’s spin bowling can trouble GT’s batsmen.
Weakness: Lack of consistency in the top order has been their problem since last season.
Pitch and weather condition
The pitch of Narendra Modi Stadium is considered a paradise for batsmen. In the last 36 IPL matches, the average score here has been above 170. Fast bowlers may get help in the beginning, but later spinners and batsmen can dominate. Talking about the weather, the temperature in Ahmedabad on March 25 will be between 35-38 degrees Celsius. There is no chance of rain, but humidity may cause some trouble.
What do the figures say?
GT has a great record at home ground, where they have won more than 60% of the matches. At the same time, PBKS’ performance in Ahmedabad has been mixed. GT’s dominance and home advantage in head-to-head puts them slightly ahead. But, PBKS’ victory last year and the experience of new captain Shreyas Iyer can make this match a tie.
Conclusion
This head-to-head record of GT vs PBKS shows that both the teams have been challenging each other. This match on March 25 will set the tone for both teams at the start of IPL 2025. Will Shubman Gill lead his team to a home win or will Shreyas Iyer gift Punjab their first win? We will have to wait till tomorrow for the answer.
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