Today Match Prediction | GT vs DC IPL 2025 Match 60 – May 18 

It being the 60th match of the IPL 2025 is reaching its end, promising a thrilling encounter between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Delhi Capitals (DC) on May 18 at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Gujarat Titans have been a force to reckon with this season, winning 8 of their 11 matches till this point and sitting unmoved above the rest of the teams with 16 points.

DC has had highs and lows through the season. After promising starts with four wins in the first five, Delhi Capitals could only manage one win in the last four games. With six wins from 11 games, DC lies in fifth place with 13 points. This match, thus, becomes all-important for their playoff bids. Let’s dive more into today’s match prediction and uncover the facts. 

Match Details 

The GT vs DC match will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Here are the key details of the game for today’s match prediction. 

Pitch and Weather Report – Today Match Prediction

In the recent season, the Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch has evolved a lot, transitioning from traditionally slow and low surfaces to more batting-friendly tracks. However, as the match progresses, the spinners can still make their way.

The temperature in Delhi on match day is expected to be clear, ranging between 28 to 35 degrees Celsius. There will be no chances of rain, and the humidity levels will be moderate, making it the best day for this iconic clash.  

Gujarat Titan Team Preview

Gujarat Titans have dominated this season. A balanced team, they have had consistent performances all through the league stages. Batting-wise, this team has been very good under Shubman Gill’s captaincy, with support from Sai Sudharsan and Sherfane Rutherford.

In the department of bowling, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, and Kagiso Rabada might have done wonders by restricting the run-flow of the opponent. Their recent acquisition of Kusal Mendis for Jos Buttler adds more depth to their batting lineup. With the same kind of performance, they can dominate this game as well. 

GT Playing XI & Impact Sub:

1. Shubman Gill (c)
2. Sai Sudharsan
3. Sherfane Rutherford
4. Shahrukh Khan
5. Kusal Mendis (wk)
6. Rahul Tewatia
7. Washington Sundar
8. Rashid Khan
9. Mohammed Siraj
10. Kagiso Rabada
11. Prasidh Krishna
12. Impact Sub: Sai Kishore

Delhi Capitals Team Preview

Delhi Capitals have had a mixed season. The batting lineup, having KL Rahul and Faf du Plessis promises much but has seen inconsistencies on the campaign. Not having their key players like Mitchell Starc and Donovan Ferreira has only thwarted their performance. 

However, the comeback of Faf du Plessis and Tristan Stubbs will be a considerable rejuvenation. Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel will need to raise the bar to take on the threat of GT batting.

DC Playing XI & Impact Sub:

1. KL Rahul (wk)
2. Faf du Plessis
3. Tristan Stubbs
4. Abishek Porel
5. Karun Nair
6. Axar Patel (c)
7. Kuldeep Yadav
8. Mukesh Kumar
9. Mohit Sharma
10. Mustafizur Rahman
11. Ishan Sharma
12. Impact Sub: T Natarajan

Head to Head – GT vs DC 

In the previous encounters, both teams have won 3 matches each our of the 6 they’ve played against each other in the IPL. Below you will find all the head to head stats between these two teams. 

Team Match Prediction – Who Will Win? 

According to their current form and team dynamics, Gujarat Titans have the slight edge in this contest. Having consistently performed well on the road, characterized with a balanced squad, and good momentum, Gujarat Titans are the favorites to win this match. With Sai Sudharsan and Prasidh Krishna being in their peak form, GT have the advantage of batting depth and bowling accuracy. 

But, at home, the Delhi Capitals would like to bounce back and keep their playoff hopes alive. The morale boost by the return of KL Rahul and steady leadership of Axar Patel will definitely lift their spirits. If the middle order stands up and bowlers find their rhythm soon, Delhi Capitals will still be able to make an upset.

Read About The Winning Trio of  GT’s Success In IPL 2025 

Note: This is just a present-day prediction based on current form and stats. Actual results will depend only on performance on the ground.

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