Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings: The 5th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 takes place at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, which marks the dramatic clash between the highly competitive teams Gujarat Titans (GT) and Punjab Kings (PBKS).
Looking back at their struggles in the previous year, both teams missed out on securing their spot in playoffs and will aim to change their fortunes in the ongoing 18th edition of the tournament.
However, Gujarat having retained their captain Shubman Gill aims to make a comeback, while Punjab with a new squad and appointment of head coach Ricky Ponting and skipper Shreyas Iyer promises to give fresh hope.
It’s time to find out interesting details such as the team’s performance in their campaign openers, head-to-head stats, weather and pitch conditions, toss-winning captain’s decision, probable playing XI, and impact players’ combination. Let’s take a look at this preview to predict the winner of the forthcoming electrifying clash.
Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Match Details
- Date and Day: March 25 (Tuesday)
- Match Number: 05
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad (Gujarat)
- Seating Capacity: 1,32,000
- Timings: 19:30 IST
Performance of Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings in IPL Campaign Openers
Interestingly, Gujarat continues its unbeaten streak in campaign openers since their debut season in 2022. In comparison, Punjab Kings holds a mix of wins and losses against different teams and started to win its campaign openers from the 2013 edition onwards:
| Team | Wins in Campaign Openers | Losses in Campaign Openers |
| Punjab Kings (Since 2008) | 9 wins (in 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 editions) | 8 losses (in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, and 2020) |
| Gujarat Titans (Since 2022) | 3 wins (in 2022, 2023, 2024 editions) | 0 |
GT vs PBKS Head-to-Head IPL Stats: Overall Records, Campaign Openers, At Narendra Modi Stadium
Gujarat Titans clashed against Punjab Kings in 5 matches since its debut in IPL 2022. Out of which, Gujarat won on 3 occasions and Punjab emerged victorious in 2 games:
Overall Head-to-Head Records in IPL:
| Total Matches Played | 5 |
| Winnings by GT | GT: 3, and PBKS: 2 |
| GT Highest Total vs PBKS | 199/4 in 20 overs (in IPL 2024) |
| GT Lowest Total vs PBKS | 143/8 in 20 overs (in IPL 2022) |
| PBKS Highest Total vs GT | 200/7 in 19.5 overs (in IPL 2024) |
| PBKS Lowest Total vs GT | 142 all-out in 20 overs (in IPL 2024) |
| Winnings Batting First | GT and PBKS: 0 |
| Winnings Batting Second | GT: 3, and PBKS: 2 |
GT vs PBKS in Campaign Openers:
This is the first time in the IPL history that both Gujarat and Punjab will face off against each other in their campaign openers.
GT vs PBKS at Narendra Modi Stadium:
Only once did the Gujarat Titans compete against the Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in the previous edition (in 2024). However, GT lost the game at their homeground by 7 runs. Here is a short recap of these two teams’ previous clash at this venue:
| Toss Winning Team | Punjab Kings (Opted to Bowl First) |
| Gujarat Titans Total | 199/4 in 20 overs |
| Punjab Kings Total | 200/7 in 19.5 overs |
| Winner | Punjab Kings |
| Winning Margin | 3 wickets (1 ball to spare) |
GT vs PBKS IPL 2025: Weather Forecast, Pitch Nature and Toss Winning Team Decision
- Weather Reports for IPL 2025 5th Match:
| Temperature during match | Wind Speed | Cloud Cover | Humidity | Rainfall Chances |
| 24 °C to 30 °C | 22 km/hr to 28 km/hr | Clear Sky (0%) | 20% | NIL |
- Recent Pitch Conditions: The hard and dry pitches at Narendra Modi Stadium have been a batting favorite, known for several high-scoring thrillers. Even though pacers get early movement, but spinners’ role gets elevated only if the pitch slows down.
Out of 35 IPL matches played, the first batting teams have won on 14 occasions, while the chasing sides gained an upper hand by winning 20 matches. - Expected Decision after winning the toss: The toss-winning captain is certain to bowl first and make use of the conditions while chasing targets as the batters are assisted to execute their shots freely.
Possible Playing XI and Impact Player Substitutes for Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings
Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings are likely to prefer the following set of players for their upcoming match:
Gujarat Titans Expected Starting XI Lineup:
| S.No | Player | Overseas / Indian | Role |
| 1. | Shubman Gill (Captain) | Indian | Batter |
| 2. | Jos Buttler | Overseas | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 3. | Sai Sudharsan | Indian | Batter |
| 4. | Glenn Phillips | Overseas | Batter |
| 5. | Rahul Tewatia | Indian | All-rounder |
| 6. | Washington Sundar | Indian | All-rounder |
| 7. | Rashid Khan | Overseas | All-rounder |
| 8. | Mohammed Siraj | Indian | Bowler |
| 9. | Sai Kishore | Indian | Bowler |
| 10. | Kagiso Rabada | Overseas | Bowler |
| 11. | Prasidh Krishna | Indian | Bowler |
Predicted 5 Impact Subs for Gujarat Titans to be named during toss:
| S.No | Player | Overseas / Indian | Role |
| 1. | Ishant Sharma | Indian | Bowler |
| 2. | Gerald Coetzee | Overseas | Bowler |
| 3. | Shah Rukh Khan (Expected Preference) | Indian | All-rounder |
| 4. | Anuj Rawat | Indian | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 5. | Manav Suthar | Indian | All-rounder |
Punjab Kings Expected Starting XI Lineup:
| S.No | Player | Overseas / Indian | Role |
| 1. | Prabhsimran Singh | Indian | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 2. | Josh Inglis | Overseas | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 3. | Shreyas Iyer (Captain) | Indian | Batter |
| 4. | Marcus Stoinis | Overseas | All-rounder |
| 5. | Glenn Maxwell | Overseas | All-rounder |
| 6. | Shashank Singh | Indian | Batter |
| 7. | Nehal Wadhera | Indian | Batter |
| 8. | Marco Jansen | Overseas | All-rounder |
| 9. | Harpreet Brar | Indian | All-rounder |
| 10. | Arshdeep Singh | Indian | Bowler |
| 11. | Yuzvendra Chahal | Indian | Bowler |
Predicted 5 Impact Subs for Punjab Kings to be named during toss:
| S.No | Player | Overseas / Indian | Role |
| 1. | Nehal Wadhera (Expected Preference) | Indian | Batter |
| 2. | Josh Inglis | Overseas | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 3. | Suryansh Shedge | Indian | All-rounder |
| 4. | Yash Thakur | Indian | Bowler |
| 5. | Vyshak Vijaykumar | Indian | Bowler |
Where to watch the GT vs PBKS IPL 2025 5th Match? Live Streaming and TV Channels
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar (App and its official Website)
- TV Channels: Star Sports Network
Winner of GT vs PBKS IPL 2025 5th Match? Overall Prediction
Gujarat Titans are the favorites to win the 5th match of IPL 2025, based on their unbeaten record in their campaign openers and head-to-head stats. At the same time, Shreyas Iyer’s impressive captaincy records in IPL and dynamic batting style in the middle order add fuel to the strong batting line-up of Punjab Kings. As a result, the Kings can prove to be one of the toughest contenders for the Titans.
Ultimately, the team following a fearless batting approach and exhibiting their intent to chase high targets is certain to triumph in the upcoming match.
