IPL 2025 4Th match(IPL 2025: GT vs PBKS) between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) is set to be an electrifying battle as both squads strive for a powerful beginning to their season.
Game Information(IPL 2025: GT vs PBKS)
- Date: March 25, 2025
- Location: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Time: : 7:30 PM IST
Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Captain: Shubman Gill
- Main Contributors: Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj
- Significant Acquisition: Jos Buttler, obtained for $1.81 million, enhances the batting order considerably.
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Captain: Shreyas Iyer
- Main Contributors: Glenn Maxwell, Kagiso Rabada, Liam Livingstone
- PBKS experienced a letdown in the 2024 season, ending up ninth position with only five victories from 14 games. With new captain Shreyas Iyer at the helm, they strive for significantly better results this season.
Likely Starting Lineups
- Gujarat Titans (GT) : Shubman Gill (Captain),Jos Buttler,Sai Sudharsan,Shah Rukh Khan,Glenn Phillips,Washington Sundar,Rahul Tewatia,Rashid Khan,Kagiso Rabada,Mohammed Siraj,Ishant Sharma/Mahipal Lomror (Influence Substitute)
- Punjab Kings (PBKS): Shreyas Iyer (Captain),Shikhar Dhawan,Glenn Maxwell,Liam Livingstone,Jitesh Sharma (Wicketkeeper),Sam Curran,Harpreet Brar,Rahul Chahar,Kagiso Rabada,Arshdeep Singh,Nathan Ellis
Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium located in Ahmedabad is recognized for its even pitch, providing support to both bowlers and batsmen. Teams that win the toss may opt to chase due to the dew factor in evening games.
Head-to-Head Record
GT and PBKS(3-2) have played tightly contested matches in previous IPL seasons, with each team achieving important victories. GT has a small advantage in their latest encounters.
Prediction of the Match
Win Percentage: Gujarat Titans – 55%, Punjab Kings – 45%
X-Factors:
- Jos Buttler’s dynamic batting for GT
- Liam Livingstone’s comprehensive display for PBKS
- Rashid Khan’s bowling spin attack.
Fantasy Cricket Advice
Best Selections:
- Shubman Gill (GT)
- Jos Buttler (GT)
- Shreyas Iyer (Punjab Kings)
- Glenn Maxwell (PBKS)
- Rashid Khan (GT)
- Differential Selections:
- Sai Sudharsan (GT)
- Harpreet Brar (PBKS)
Featuring powerful batters, deadly bowlers, and tactical captains, the GT vs. PBKS match promises to be an exciting encounter. Supporters can look forward to thrilling cricket as each team strives for supremacy in IPL 2025.For detailed match stats, visit ESPN Cricinfo