The Gujarat Titans (GT) are set to face the table-topping Delhi Capitals (DC) in a crucial IPL 2025 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on Saturday. With both teams in red-hot form, this encounter could have a major impact on the playoff race.
GT’s Turnaround After a Rough 2024
After a forgettable IPL 2024, GT has bounced back strongly this season. With a solid top order of Shubman Gill, B Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler, they’ve avoided exposing their middle order too early. Each of the trio has also improved their strike rates this season, playing a big part in the team’s recent winning run. Their bowling has been even more impressive, with Mohammed Siraj dominating the powerplay and R Sai Kishore stepping up to support a relatively quiet Rashid Khan.
GT’s last five matches: L, W, W, W, W
DC’s Dominance and Perfect Record in Ahmedabad
Delhi Capitals come into the match sitting on top of the points table with five wins in six games. They’ve beaten GT twice at this venue—on both red and black-soil pitches—giving them a psychological edge. Under Axar Patel’s leadership, DC have become a balanced side with strengths in both spin and pace.
DC’s last five matches: W, L, W, W, W
Team News & Likely Playing XIs
GT are unlikely to rush Dasun Shanaka into the XI as he just replaced the injured Glenn Phillips. There’s still no word on Kagiso Rabada’s fitness. The pitch choice will determine whether Washington Sundar or Kulwant Khejroliya plays.
Gujarat Titans (Probable XI):
Shubman Gill (c), B Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, R Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Delhi Capitals (Probable XI):
Faf du Plessis/Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar
Key Player Battles
- KL Rahul vs Rashid Khan: Rahul has a low strike rate of 96.96 against Rashid and has fallen to him thrice.
- Buttler vs Starc: Buttler has an exceptional strike rate of 177.41 against Starc and has only been dismissed once in seven innings.
- Stubbs in Death Overs: With a 211.53 strike rate in the final overs, Stubbs is a game-changer for DC.
Spotlight Players
- Sherfane Rutherford (GT): With 158 runs at a strike rate of 166.31, Rutherford has stepped up in GT’s middle order and will be crucial in Glenn Phillips’ absence.
- Tristan Stubbs (DC): Stubbs’ ability to accelerate in death overs and his low dot-ball percentage (17.20%) make him a key finisher.
Pitch & Weather Report
GT have influence over pitch preparation, and the choice between red-soil (fast) and black-soil (spin-friendly) will be strategic. The match is a day game, and the temperature in Ahmedabad is expected to soar to 38°C, which could test player fitness and bowling spells.
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