IPL 2025, Match - 5 | GT vs PBKS | Fantasy Tips, Prediction & Preview

Gujarat Titans (GT) will play against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the fifth game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The Titans struggled last season and finished 8th on the points table, so they shall aim for a good start. Whereas, the Punjab Kings didn't have it much better and finished 9th. The team will aim to get its campaign on track with a good performance. 

The Gujarat Titans had a dream start, winning the IPL in 2022 and narrowly missing back-to-back titles in 2023, but faced a tough 2024 season, finishing eighth. Shubman Gill and his men would look to overcome their poor show last season. They struggled with their consistency and failed to reach the playoffs. The bowling attack had a poor season, however, this year, their bowling attack is more formidable. It is their home ground, and Gill would like to use the familiarity with the conditions and start the campaign with a win. 

On the other hand, the Punjab Kings have been the bottom hunters of the points table. They haven't made the playoffs in the last 10 seasons. Shreyas Iyer, who led KKR to a title last year, comes in as skipper and will look to lift the team's fortunes. It will be a tough challenge for them against the Gujarat Titans, and Iyer expects his team to play positively and earn their first points this season. With a promising mix of young talent and seasoned players, the 2025 IPL edition could finally be their breakthrough season.

Match Timings

Match Toss Time - 07:00 PM IST (01:30 PM GMT)

Match Start Time - 07:30 PM IST (02:00 PM GMT)

Match Venue - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad 

Head to Head

Matches Played - 5

Gujarat Titans won - 3        Punjab Kings won - 2

Last 5 meetings

Gujarat Titans won - 3        Punjab Kings won - 2

Pitch Report

The surface at this venue is known to be a paradise for batters, offering ideal conditions for high-scoring games. However, the spinners are also likely to enjoy the conditions in this game, as the dry surface would make the ball turn. 

Weather Report

The weather forecast is expected to be hot with clear skies. There are no chances of rain during the game. The temperature is likely to be around 38°C  with 19% humidity.

Probable Playing XI  

Gujarat Titans (GT) - Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(wk), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Mohammad Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammad Siraj

Impact Player - Mahipal Lomror

Punjab Kings (PBKS) - Shreyas Iyer(c), Prabhsimran Singh, Vishnu Vinod(wk), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Sen, Arshdeep Singh

Impact Player -  Suryansh Shegde

Must Picks

GT - Sai Sudharsan, Rashid Khan

PBKS - Shreyas Iyer, Marco Jansen

GT vs PBKS Fantasy Team

Wicket-Keeper : Jos Buttler, Prabhsimran Singh

Batters : Shreyas Iyer, Shashank Singh, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan

All-rounder : Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen

Bowlers : Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan, Arshdeep Singh

Captain and Vice-Captain picks

Captain : Sai Sudharsan

Vice-Captain : Shreyas Iyer

Prediction

The Punjab Kings have been nervous starters in the IPL and carry this baggage of history. The batting lineup is strong, but the team’s bowling attack needs to set up a win. Meanwhile, the Gujarat Titans are playing at home and have a strong batting lineup. They have enjoyed a good record at this venue, putting them ahead in this game. Hence, GT are favourites to win this contest.

Sportco predicts Gujarat Titans to beat Punjab Kings in the fifth game of the Indian Premier League 2025.

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