Ahmedabad, March 25, 2025: Hello cricket lovers! Today is a special day, as the fifth match of IPL 2025 is going to be played between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). The place is the huge Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where the rain of sixes and fours and the dance of wickets will start from 7:30 pm. So, keep the popcorn ready, because this match will not let you move from your seat!
The charm of both the teams
Gujarat Titans, who surprised everyone by winning the title in 2022, will take the field this time under the captaincy of Shubman Gill. Although the team finished eighth last season, this time GT is ready to make a splash with stars like Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada. On the other hand, Punjab Kings are looking for a new start with their new captain Shreyas Iyer. Glenn Maxwell’s explosive batting and Arshdeep Singh’s lethal bowling make PBKS dangerous. Will the magic of Ricky Ponting’s coaching work? It will be interesting to see!
Pitch mood and weather conditions
The pitch of Narendra Modi Stadium is considered a friend of batsmen. The average score here crosses 200, which means there is every hope of a shower of runs today. Fast bowlers may get some help in the beginning, but as the dew increases, spinners and batsmen can dominate the game. Talking about the weather, the temperature in Ahmedabad today will be between 28-32 degrees Celsius, the sky will be clear, and there is no fear of rain. The dew factor can make the toss important, so let’s see which team plays the bet of bowling first!
Eye on star players
GT’s Shubman Gill: Captain sahab is in form and would like to make a blast on the home ground. Will he become a “Gill-tree” again today?
PBKS’s Glenn Maxwell: If Maxi’s bat works, then the bowlers are sure to be in trouble. Get ready for a rain of sixes!
Rashid Khan (GT): This Afghan magician is ready to make Punjab batsmen dance with his spin.
Shreyas Iyer (PBKS): Fans are eager to see the magic of the new captain. Will he make a great start by winning the first match?
TATA IPL 2025
IPL 2025’s great match: The battle between GT vs PBKS begins.
Head-to-head fun
So far, 5 matches have been played between the two teams. GT won 3, while PBKS tasted victory 2 times. Last year, Punjab defeated Gujarat on the same ground. Will GT make a strong comeback on their home ground this time or will the Punjab Kings team register their first win? This question is in the mind of every cricket fan.
Probable Playing XI
Gujarat Titans (GT): Shubman Gill (captain), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sai Sudarshan, Glenn Phillips, Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammad Siraj.
Punjab Kings (PBKS): Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis (wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer (captain), Glenn Maxwell, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Marco Jensen, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.
How to enjoy watching?
The match will be telecast live on Star Sports and online streaming is available for free on Jio Hotstar. You can also watch it on touchcric.org. Call your friends, keep tea and samosas ready and enjoy this exciting battle. The toss will take place at 7:00 PM, so get your predictions ready before that – GT or PBKS, who will win?
Umpiring duties
Anil Chaudhary and Nitin Menon will be on the field to handle this exciting match. Virender Sharma will be the third umpire, while fourth umpire Vaibhav Dhokre and match referee Daniel Manohar will ensure that the game remains fair.
Fans’ opinion
What do you think? Will Shubman Gill’s army hoist the flag of victory at home or will Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings win? Start a group discussion with your friends and tell us in the comments what your Dream XI is. Come on, this festival of cricket is about to begin – get ready, because there will be a blast on the field tonight!
