GT vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today | Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report – IPL 2025, 5th Match

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Gujarat Titans won the 2022 edition of the IPL. They will be looking to win their second title with a different squad. Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan and Rahul Tewatia were all part of that 2022 title-winning side and will remain with the franchise for 2025. The team endured a disappointing 2024.

Punjab Kings have come close to tasting silverware. In 2014 the franchise ended as runners-up and in 2008 the Punjab franchise was knocked out in the semi-finals. Their squad for 2025 looks vastly different to the previous seasons. The changes could inject new energy into the team to finish higher than last year.

Both teams will be playing their first match of the tournament.

Team Stats

Gujarat Titans	Vs	Punjab Kings
10	Matches Played	10
40%	Win	30%
172	Average Score	175
231	Highest Score	262
89	Lowest Score	139

Head to Head Record

Teams	Matches Won
Gujarat Titans	3
Punjab Kings	2

Probable Playing XI

Gujarat Titans Expected Playing 11

Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Siraj

Punjab Kings Expected Playing 11

Josh Inglis (wk), Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Musheer Khan, Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Yash Thakur

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Injuries & Illnesses

There are no injuries to report for either squad. Both will be starting with fully fresh lineups.

Pitch Report & Weather Conditions

Weather conditions in Ahmedabad are set to be hot with no rain in sight. There will be 30 percent humidity too. You can expect this to be a high-scoring game with the dry and hot conditions.

GT vs PBKS Dream11 Top Picks

Wicketkeeper

We could have an Ashes clash for your wicketkeeper pick. England’s Jos Buttler is a powerhouse in all forms of white-ball cricket. He has had some stellar IPL seasons with Rajasthan Royals in the past. Josh Inglis of Australia could be an exciting choice too.

Picking both of them might be a good option considering how well they are both batting.

Batters

Sai Sudharsan could be one of the local talents to watch out for. He has already made numerous contributions of note for the Gujarat Titans in seasons past. The battle of the two captains could be interesting. Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer are both experienced internationals in all formats of the game. They are both technically gifted batters.

All Rounders

The Punjab overseas pair of Glenn Maxwell and Marco Jansen will be worth looking at. Maxwell has over 2700 IPL runs and Jansen has 20 IPL wickets. Former Gujarat Titans captain Rashid Khan won the SA20 with MI Cape Town as their skipper. Rahul Tewatia has played some handy cameos for his side in the past.

Bowlers

South African pacer Kagiso Rabada could be a hot pick in your Dream11 lineup after a glorious SA20 run with MI Cape Town. His personal performances were outstanding too. Ishant Sharma’s experience will add value to your side. Yash Thakur is an exciting newcomer to the IPL from the past few seasons.

GT vs PBKS Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

Captain

Shubman Gill would be one of the best options to captain your side. The youngster will be a leader in the Gujarat group in the field and as an opening batter. He has played over 100 IPL matches and piled up over 3000 runs in the tournament.

Vice-Captain

Rashid Khan on a home track could be worth banking on. He has substantial knowledge of the ground. The leg-spinning all-rounder can contribute to all departments. He has eight wickets in his previous ten IPL matches.

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GT vs PBKS Team Expert Advice

The ground has had some high-scoring games, including a highest total of 233 for three in 20 overs for Gujarat Titans against Mumbai Indians. Your selection of batters could be key, particularly for those batters who know the ground.

In the last ten matches, more wickets have been taken by pacers than spinners. It may be worth investing in quality pace bowlers, but don’t neglect the spinners in hot, dry conditions.

Notable Stats

Most Fantasy Points

Across the last five T20s, Glenn Maxwell has scored 479 Dream11 points. He will be a fancied selection.

Most Runs

Sai Sudharsan hit 527 runs in his 2024 IPL season. That included one century and two half-centuries

Most Wickets

Left-armer Arshdeep Singh took 19 wickets for the 2024 IPL season. He also took a four-fer in those 19 wickets

Most Sixes

Shashank Singh leads these two packs after he hit 21 sixes in last year’s IPL

Best Strike Rate

Mahipal Lomror, now of the Gujarat Titans, had a batting strike rate of almost 184. He came in down the batting order for Royal Challengers Bangalore last season

Best Economy

Spinner Harpreet Brar was the most economical bowler in 2024 across both current squads. His bowling economy was at a fraction under eight