Rashid Khan and Arshdeep Singh [Source: @PunjabKingsIPL, @gujarat_titans/x.com]
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It's time for an exciting clash in IPL 2025 as Gujarat Titans (GT) take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Both teams are looking to make their mark in their opening game of the tournament.
Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer are the leaders of the two teams and both of them will be looking to take their team to the final lap in the tournament. The two units are ready to display their skills in the tournament and reach the final lap.
How Will The Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Behave In IPL 2025?
The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium has shown balanced conditions in recent matches. Teams have averaged 185 runs in the first innings and 169 runs in the second innings. Interestingly, teams batting first have won 47% of matches, suggesting a slight advantage to chasing at this venue. However, the average winning total looks to be around 200 runs, this suggest scoring high while batting first is important to win the game.
GT vs PBKS Toss Prediction
The toss winner is likely to choose to bowl first, with historical data showing that only 12% of teams elect to bat first after winning the toss at this venue. Notably, the toss doesn't significantly impact the final result, with toss winners going on to win only 35% of matches played here.
GT vs PBKS Predicted Score Today
Innings
Predicted Score
Win Probability If Achieved
1st innings
149-169
GT: 50%, PBKS: 50%
2nd innings
136-156
Dependent on match situation
GT vs PBKS Predicted Top Performers
Gujarat Titans
Player
Role
Rashid Khan
All-rounder
Shubman Gill
Batter
Kagiso Rabada
Bowler
Punjab Kings
Player
Roles
Shreyas Iyer
Batter
Marcus Stoinis
All-rounder
Arshdeep Singh
Bowler
GT vs PBKS Momentum Changers
Factor
Threshold
Impact on Win Probability
Powerplay Score
>60
+15% win probability for batting team
Early Wickets (first 6 overs)
>=3
+20% win probability for bowling team
Big Over in Death (16-20)
>=20 runs
+12% win probability for batting team
Sweet Spot Score (1st innings)
186-206
65% win probability for team batting first
GT vs PBKS Predicted Game Changers
Player
Team
Key Strength
Impact
Shahrukh Khan
GT
Finishing
⭐⭐⭐
Sai Sudharsan
GT
Top order batting
⭐⭐⭐
Glenn Maxwell
PBKS
Power hitting and bowling
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Prabhsimran Singh
PBKS
Powerplay batting
⭐⭐⭐⭐
GT vs PBKS Phase-Based Advantages
The key phase-wise battles that might be important in this game are:
Death overs show the highest run rate (9.65) with a wicket rate of 10.31
Middle overs have a run rate of 8.67 with a wicket rate of 4.81
Powerplay has the lowest run rate (7.73) with a wicket rate of 5.35
GT vs PBKS Win Probability
GT vs PBKS Win Probability [Source: OneCricket]
GT vs PBKS Predicted Winner
Punjab Kings (PBKS) are predicted to emerge victorious in what promises to be a closely contested match at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The advantage could come from their home conditions, though the match appears very evenly balanced based on all metrics analyzed.
With the toss winner likely to bowl first and a target in the range of 149-169 being competitive but below the "sweet spot" range of 186-206, this match could come down to which team better executes their skills in the crucial moments, particularly in the high-scoring death overs.