PBKS vs GT: The Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Gujarat Titans (GT) are set to clash in what promises to be an exciting match in the IPL 2025 season. With Shreyas Iyer making his captaincy debut for PBKS and Shubman Gill leading GT, both teams will aim to start strong this season. The match will be held at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
🗓 Match Date: 25th March
⏰ Indian Time: 7:30 PM | Nepali Time: 7:45 PM
🏟 Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
PBKS vs GT: Team Preview
Punjab Kings’ Performance
Punjab Kings are entering the new season with a fresh approach under Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy. After struggling in recent editions, they are counting on Iyer’s leadership and the experience of Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell to deliver success.
🔹 Key Players: Shreyas Iyer, Glenn Maxwell, Arshdeep Singh
Gujarat Titans’ Performance
Gujarat Titans, IPL champions in 2022 and runners-up in 2023, are determined to bounce back after finishing eighth last season. Their strong batting lineup with Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler up front, backed by all-rounders like Rashid Khan and Rahul Tewatia, makes them a formidable opponent.
🔹 Key Players: Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan
PBKS vs GT: Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium is known for being a batter-friendly pitch with an average first innings score of around 200. High-scoring contests are expected, but pacers may find some movement early on before the pitch slows down later in the innings.
✅ Avg. First Innings Score: 200+
✅ Chasing Team Record: 60% Win Rate
Weather Update
The weather in Ahmedabad is expected to be hot, with daytime temperatures around 40°C dropping to 32-33°C by match time. There is no chance of rain.
Head-to-Head Record
🏆 Matches Played: 5
🏆 GT Wins: 3
🏆 PBKS Wins: 2
Predicted Playing XIs
Punjab Kings Possible XI:
Shreyas Iyer (c), Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera/Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh
Impact Player: Yuzvendra Chahal / Vishnu Vinod
Gujarat Titans Possible XI:
Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj
Impact Player: Ishant Sharma / Mahipal Lomror
Where to Watch from Nepal & India
📺 Fans can watch the live match on:
✅ Kantipur Max HD (Nepal)
✅ Star Sports Network (India)
✅ JioCinema (Digital Streaming)
The PBKS vs GT battle promises excitement and big moments as both teams look to kickstart their IPL 2025 campaign with a win. Which side will come out on top? Stay tuned for all the action!
