PBKS vs GTIndian Premier League, 2025
Arjun Kumar
Pre-Match Analysis
Game Summary
PITCH REPORT
Balanced
BETTER SUITED TO
Pace
WIN PREDICTION
GT
AVG 1ST INNINGS SCORE
175 Runs
What to Expect
Gujarat Titans will face Punjab Kings in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, March 25. Historically, these teams have clashed five times in the IPL, with Gujarat Titans securing three victories and Punjab Kings winning twice. ​The Narendra Modi Stadium is renowned for its batsman-friendly pitch, featuring a fast outfield and consistent bounce that allows the ball to come onto the bat nicely. This characteristic often leads to high-scoring encounters. The average first-innings score at this venue is around 175 runs. Additionally, teams chasing have had a slight advantage, winning 20 out of 36 matches played here, suggesting that captains winning the toss might prefer to field first.
My Teams
  • Small league
    The players on the Small League team are chosen based on the pitch and conditions, the opposition, the players' form, and their overall fantasy value.
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  • Head to Head
    Gujarat Titans seem to be in better form going into this match against Punjab Kings. Consequently, more of their players are selected for this fantasy team, as they are expected to contribute strongly to the game.
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1/2 Teams
My Player Picks
Top Picks
Captain Picks
Budget Picks
Glenn Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell will be a key player with both bat and ball and is expected to perform well in Ahmedabad. He has scored 49 runs at a strike rate of 140 in four innings at this venue and has also picked up a wicket. He will look to make a strong impact in this match.
Marco Jansen
Marco Jansen will be a valuable asset with both bat and ball, with his bowling likely to be more effective in Ahmedabad. He has played only one game at this venue, where he picked up a wicket. He will aim to make a bigger impact in this match.
Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan is among the top T20 spinners globally and is crucial for fantasy teams. He's excellent at taking wickets and can also help with batting if necessary. Rashid Khan has 19 wickets at an average of 27.26 and a 19.26 strike rate in 16 innings in Ahmedabad.