Today Match Prediction of GT vs PBKS, Who Will Win IPL 2025 Match 5 | Mar 25

Gujarat and Punjab are all set to clash in the 5th match of IPL 2025. GT, the 2022 champions, had a forgettable season last year and will be looking for a fresh start. On the other hand, Punjab still chasing that first-ever title, but this year, they’ve got a new captain. Both teams will be desperate to start strong. Ahmedabad crowd will be buzzing, and a high-scoring contest is on the cards. Let’s explore what will be the playing x1 of both the teams and who is more likely to win this game.

Match Overview:

The 5th match of IPL 2025 will be played between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings at the world’s biggest cricket stadium, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Here is the complete details of the match:

Pitch and Weather Report

• The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium is batter-friendly, with some support for pacers. The average first-inning score is around 175, so we can expect a decent total. 
• The weather looks clear, no rain threat, but it’s going to be a hot night—temperatures hovering around 30-32°C.

Gujarat Titans Team Overview:

GT had a dream start in IPL—finalists in their debut season, champions in their second. But last year? Not so great. This time, they’ll look to bounce back. Shubman Gill remains the captain, and he’ll have a new opening partner—Jos Buttler. Explosive pair, capable of destroying any bowling attack. Sai Sudharsan will likely come at one-down, steadying the innings if needed. In the Middle-order, the team has the big names like Phillips, Lomror, and Tewatia who are capable of accelerating the innings or chasing down any target.

Bowling department looks strong too—Rabada and Rashid Khan are the key weapons. Along with them, Sai Kishore, Siraj, and Sundar will handle the bowling attack. GT looks well-balanced on paper—batting depth, solid all-rounders, and a lethal bowling lineup.

GT Predicted Playing XI:

• Shubman Gill (c)
• Jos Buttler (wk)
• Sai Sudharsan
• Glenn Phillips
• Mahipal Lomror
• Rahul Tewatia
• Washington Sundar
• Rashid Khan
• R Sai Kishore
• Kagiso Rabada
• Mohammed Siraj

Punjab Kings Team Overview:

Punjab has been in IPL since Day 1, but never a title to their name. This year, they’ve made a bold move—bought last season’s title-winning captain, Shreyas Iyer, and handed him the leadership. A big responsibility for him to change PBKS’ fortunes.

Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya will likely open, followed by Shreyas Iyer at No.3. Middle order has firepower—Stoinis, Maxwell, and Shashank Singh can turn games around. Bowling department looks decent—Lockie Ferguson, Chahal, Jansen, Arshdeep, and Harpreet Brar will handle the attack. PBKS has the squad to compete, but they need to find the right combination early in the tournament.

PBKS Predicted Playing XI:

• Prabhsimran Singh (wk)
• Priyansh Arya
• Shreyas Iyer (c)
• Marcus Stoinis
• Glenn Maxwell
• Shashank Singh
• Marco Jansen
• Arshdeep Singh
• Harpreet Brar
• Lockie Ferguson
• Yuzvendra Chahal

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Head-to-Head Record:

GT and PBKS have faced off 5 times so far. Gujarat has the upper hand with 3 wins, while Punjab has won 2. PBKS stunned GT the Last time they met. The team won the game by 3 wickets. Here is the complete head-to-head stats of the teams’ previous battles:

Match Prediction:

GT has the stronger squad on paper—explosive batters, world-class bowlers, and a settled unit. PBKS, on the other hand, has big names but needs time to find the right balance. If GT’s top order clicks, they have the upper hand. PBKS needs their all-rounders to step up to make a real impact.

Prediction: GT has a higher chance of winning this game.