Overview
Gujarat Titans (GT) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the fifth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. This match will be played in Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Notably, Gujarat Titans finished eighth in the table last season with just five wins in 14 matches. On the other hand, Punjab Kings also failed to qualify for the playoffs, finishing ninth.
Predicted Impact Players for Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Anuj Rawat – The talented batter can be used as an impact substitute if Gujarat lose early wickets while batting first or if they are chasing a big target in the second innings;
- Ishant Sharma – The experienced pacer can be utilized as an Impact Player when bowling second, especially if the conditions favour pacers. He has picked up 93 wickets in 110 IPL matches;
- Mahipal Lomror – He provides an option as a backup top order batter. He might be used as a substitute if GT needs extra batting depth if they lose wickets early, and can also be brought in the second innings by replacing a bowler;
- R Sai Kishore – The left arm spinner from Tamil Nadu can be used as an impact substitute in the second innings if the pitch offers assistance to spinners.
Predicted Impact Players for Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Priyansh Arya – A left-handed domestic batter who can be used as an impact substitute if PBKS lose early wickets in the first innings.
- Aaron Hardie– Performed well for Perth Scorchers in the BBL and can be subbed in during the second innings if they are looking for an extra overseas batting option. He has been in great form and will be a good option as an impact sub.
- Suryansh Shedge– He is an aggressive batter and did well for Mumbai in SMAT. The ace striker can be used as a substitute in the second innings if the conditions are good for batting.
- Yash Thakur– Yash Thakur is a right arm medium pacer who picked up 87 wickets in 62 T20 matches. He can bowl in the powerplay and also at the death. The Vidarbha pacer will offer a bowling option in the second innings.
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Expert Opinion and Final Prediction
- Home Advantage: GT are playing in their home ground gives them a significant edge.
- Recent Form: The Titans has won two of the previous three matches against Punjab.
- Balanced Side: Punjab Kings looks like a more balanced side on paper.
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With these factors in their favour, Punjab Kings are likely to win the match.
