IPL 2025 GT vs PBKS: Playing XI, match overview, head-to-head stats; check full details

The Gujarat Titans (GT) will begin their IPL 2025 campaign against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad today (March 25).

The match is set to start at 7:30 pm, with the toss taking place at 7:00 pm. Both teams are looking for a strong start to the season, with Gujarat aiming to bounce back from a disappointing eighth-place finish last year and Punjab hoping to finally break their 18-year title drought.

Match Overview

Punjab Kings have struggled for consistency over the years, even after their rebranding from Kings XI Punjab.

However, with Shreyas Iyer as their new captain and Ricky Ponting as head coach, the team has been revamped with major signings like Yuzvendra Chahal, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, and Glenn Maxwell.

Gujarat Titans, champions in 2022 and runners-up in 2023, faced a setback last season. Shubman Gill continues as captain, with new additions like Jos Buttler, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna strengthening their squad.

GT and PBKS won one match each in their encounters last season, making this a closely contested rivalry.

Predicted Playing XI

Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Mahipal Lomror, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna

Impact Sub: Shahrukh Khan

Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Impact Sub: Yash Thakur

Head-to-Head Record

• Total Matches Played: 5
• GT Wins: 3
• PBKS Wins: 2
• No Result: 0

Key Facts To Know

Gujarat’s challenge will be integrating their new pace attack of Rabada, Siraj, and Krishna while ensuring that Buttler delivers at the top. Punjab, on the other hand, must finalize their opening combination, with assistant coach Brad Haddin confirming the decision is still under discussion.