Match Overview

Gujarat Titans (GT) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the fifth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. These two sides have faced off in five matches so far, with Gujarat winning three and Punjab Kings securing two victories. GT have won two of the previous three matches against Punjab and will be looking to continue their good form against the opposition.

The Titans will be led by Shubman Gill and have retained familiar players like Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, and Sai Sudhasan from the last season. On the other hand, the Kings have opted to go fully fresh and released all except a couple of players from last season. Shreyas Iyer will lead the side, and there are five Australian players in the squad. They look balanced and are keen to start well. As a result, the upcoming clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Tuesday, March 25 becomes an extremely thrilling one.

Exciting Showdown awaits in IPL 2025, Match 5

As these two teams gear up for yet another thrilling battle, fans are eagerly anticipating a high-intensity contest filled with drama, excitement, and top-quality cricket.

Key Player Battles from GT vs PBKS, Match 5 of IPL 2025

3. Shubman Gill vs Yuzvendra Chahal

Shubman Gill is one of the top batters from this GT side and will also be opening the batting. His biggest challenge will be to counter the spin, as he has had his issues with the leg-spinners in the past as well.

Chahal, meanwhile, has an excellent record against the Gujarat Titans’ opener, picking up his wicket three times while Gill has managed just 62 runs in 51 balls at a strike rate of 121. This will be an exciting battle between these two players.

2. Glenn Maxwell vs Kagiso Rabada

Glenn Maxwell has the ability to change the game in a few overs. He was in excellent form for Melbourne Stars in the recent BBL. He will be facing Rabada who has joined Gujarat Titans for IPL 2025. This is a very crucial battle in this match.

Kagiso Rabada has dismissed Glenn Maxwell two times in 20 balls, while Maxwell has managed just 23 runs at a strike rate of 115 in T20 format. The contest between the two will make the fans stay hooked onto their screens and get to know who gets the better of whom on Tuesday.

1. Marcus Stoinis vs Rashid Khan

Marcus Stoinis is one of the top overseas played from this Punjab side. He will bat in the middle overs and be up against Rashid Khan, one of the best bowler in the world in this format, who is also the highest wicket-taker in T20 cricket.

Rashid Khan has an excellent record against the Australian cricketer, picking up his wicket four times while Stoinis has managed just 51 runs in 44 balls at a strike rate of 115. As a result, it will be interesting to see if the Afghan spinner can contain Stoinis once again in today’s clash at Motera.