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GT vs PBKS Match Prediction & Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – IPL 2025
Match Overview
The upcoming clash between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2025 promises to be an exciting encounter. Both teams have shown flashes of brilliance in the tournament so far, making this a crucial match for their playoff aspirations.
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Date: [Match Date] 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Pitch Report and Conditions
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad typically offers a balanced surface that tends to get better for batting as the match progresses. Recent matches here have seen:
- Average first innings score: 175-185
- 60% of matches won by team batting second
- Pace bowlers have taken 65% of wickets in last 5 matches
- Spinners come into play during middle overs
Weather conditions are expected to be clear with temperatures around 28-32°C during match time. Dew factor might influence captain’s decision at toss.
Team Form and Head-to-Head
Recent Performance
Gujarat Titans: GT have won 3 of their last 5 matches, with their batting unit firing consistently. Their bowling, especially the pace attack, has been impressive in death overs.
Punjab Kings: PBKS have been inconsistent, winning 2 of their last 5. Their top order has struggled but middle order has bailed them out multiple times.
Head-to-Head Record
| Metric | GT | PBKS |
|---|---|---|
| Total Matches | 5 | 5 |
| GT Wins | 3 | – |
| PBKS Wins | – | 2 |
| Highest Total | 198/4 | 189/5 |
Key Players Analysis
Gujarat Titans
Shubman Gill (Captain)
Recent Form: 45, 68, 12, 89*, 34 in last 5 innings
vs PBKS: Average of 52.3 in last 3 encounters
Fantasy Points: Consistent 50+ points in last 4 matches
Rashid Khan
Recent Form: 6 wickets in last 3 matches, economy 6.8
vs PBKS: 9 wickets in 4 matches against them
Fantasy Points: 70+ points in 3 of last 5 matches
Punjab Kings
Liam Livingstone
Recent Form: 124 runs + 3 wickets in last 3 matches
vs GT: Strike rate of 182 against them
Fantasy Points: Match-winning 85 points last game
Arshdeep Singh
Recent Form: 7 wickets in last 4 matches
vs GT: 5 wickets in 3 matches
Fantasy Points: Consistent 40-50 points
Fantasy Cricket Strategy
Captain/Vice-Captain Picks
Top Choices:
– Shubman Gill (Safe option, consistent scorer)
– Rashid Khan (High ceiling, wicket-taking ability)
– Liam Livingstone (Explosive with bat and ball)
Differential Picks:
– Sai Sudharsan (Underrated, good recent form)
– Kagiso Rabada (If playing, lethal in powerplay)
Team Composition Tips
- Balance your team with 5-6 batsmen, 2-3 all-rounders, and 3-4 bowlers
- Include at least one death-over specialist bowler
- Don’t ignore wicket-keeper batsmen who open
- Consider recent form over reputation
Punt Plays
For grand leagues, consider these high-risk, high-reward options:
– Rahul Tewatia (finisher role, can win matches single-handedly)
– Jitesh Sharma (aggressive middle-order batsman)
– Mohit Sharma (experienced death bowler)
Predicted Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans Squad – IPL 2025
Captain
- Shubman Gill
Batters
- Shubman Gill
- Jos Buttler
- Sai Sudharsan
- Shahrukh Khan
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Glenn Phillips
All-rounders
- Washington Sundar
- Rahul Tewatia
Bowlers
- Rashid Khan
- Kagiso Rabada
- Mohammed Siraj
- Gerald Coetzee
- Prasidh Krishna
- R. Sai Kishore
Punjab Kings Squad – IPL 2025
Batters
- Shreyas Iyer (Captain)
- Pyla Avinash
- Nehal Wadhera
- Priyansh Arya
- Harnoor Singh
- Musheer Khan
Wicketkeepers
- Vishnu Vinod
- Josh Inglis
- Prabhsimran Singh
All-rounders
- Glenn Maxwell
- Marcus Stoinis
- Shashank Singh
- Aaron Hardie
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Marco Jansen
- Suryansh Shedge
Pace Bowlers
- Lockie Ferguson
- Kuldeep Sen
- Vijaykumar Vyshak
- Yash Thakur
- Xavier Bartlett
- Arshdeep Singh
Spin Bowlers
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Praveen Dubey
- Harpreet Brar
Match Prediction
Based on current form, team balance and historical performance at this venue, Gujarat Titans have a 60-40 advantage over Punjab Kings. Key factors favoring GT:
- Stronger bowling unit, especially in death overs
- More consistent top-order batting
- Better record at Ahmedabad
However, PBKS have the firepower to upset any team on their day, particularly if their overseas stars fire.
Our Prediction: GT to win by 15-20 runs or 3-4 wickets
Dream11 Team Suggestions
Safe Team (For Head-to-Head Contests)
Team Composition: 1WK, 4BAT, 2AR, 4BOWL
Players:
– Shubman Gill (C)
– Liam Livingstone (VC)
– Shikhar Dhawan
– David Miller
– Sai Sudharsan
– Sam Curran
– Rashid Khan
– Arshdeep Singh
– Mohammed Shami
– Rahul Chahar
– Wriddhiman Saha
Aggressive Team (For Grand Leagues)
Team Composition: 1WK, 3BAT, 3AR, 4BOWL
Players:
– Liam Livingstone (C)
– Rashid Khan (VC)
– Rahul Tewatia
– Jitesh Sharma
– Jonny Bairstow
– Vijay Shankar
– Sam Curran
– Arshdeep Singh
– Alzarri Joseph
– Mohit Sharma
– Harpreet Brar
Final Thoughts
This GT vs PBKS encounter promises to be a thrilling contest between two well-matched sides. For fantasy players, focusing on in-form players with good records at the venue will be key. Keep an eye on the toss and any last-minute team changes that might affect your fantasy selections.
Remember to balance your team between safe picks and a few calculated risks, especially in larger contests. The Ahmedabad pitch should offer something for both batsmen and bowlers, making all-rounders particularly valuable in this match.
