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Gt Vs Pbks Match 5 Statistical Preview Key Stats Records And History Ahead Of The Ipl 2025 Clash

GT Vs PBKS Match 5 Statistical Preview: Key Stats, Records And History Ahead Of The IPL 2025 Clash

Shubman Gill and Arshdeep Singh. [Source - IPL/x.com]

Gujarat Titans (GT) will host Punjab Kings (PBKS), on Tuesday, March 25 in match 5 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). The enthralling encounter will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

Gujarat Titans are one of the most balanced sides in the competition, with strategic strength and clear roles at every position. They will undoubtedly be a tough team to beat this edition if they manage to perform at full potential.

On the other hand, Punjab Kings have undergone a complete revamp, acquiring players with explosive batting firepower and balanced bowling attack. In addition, IPL 2024 winning captain, Shreyas Iyer is their new leader, who will look to turn things around for the Punjab franchise and help them lift their maiden title.

GT Vs PBKS Historical Overview in IPL

Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings have played each other a total of 5 times in IPL since 2022, where Gujarat has secured three wins, while Punjab emerged victorious twice.

Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings Probable Playing XI

Gujarat Titans

Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Sai Sudharshan, Mahipal Lomror, Shahrukh Khan, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj and Ishant Sharma.

Punjab Kings

Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yash Thakur and Yuzvendra Chahal.

Top Run-Scorers in GT Vs PBKS

We are considering only the players present in the current squad.

Shubman Gill - 296 runs

Shubman Gill is undoubtedly the top scorer in IPL fixtures involving Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings. The dynamic opening batter has amassed 296 runs at an average of 74 and a strike-rate of 154.97 which also includes 3 half-centuries.

Sai Sudharshan - 183 runs

Sai Sudharshan has been a reliable option at the top for GT in the recent past. The left-hander has done well against the Punjab franchise as well, scoring 183 runs at an average of 45.75, including one half-century.

Rahul Tewatia - 88 runs

Rahul Tewatia loves playing against Punjab Kings. The hard-hitting finisher has contributed immensely for his side in matches against the Punjab franchise. For GT, Tewatia has scored 88, at a strike-rate of 200 and got out only once.

Top Wicket-Takers In GT Vs PBKS

We are considering only the players present in the current squad.

Rashid Khan - 6 wickets

Rashid Khan has loved bowling against Punjab in his IPL career, especially since joining GT. The star leg-spinner has been GT’s best option as he has taken a total of 6 wickets at an average of 20.67 against PBKS in IPL.

Sai Kishore - 4 wickets

Sai Kishore has an impressive record against Punjab Kings. The left-arm spinner had a terrific day with the ball in the only match he has played against Punjab Kings taking 4 for 33 in his four overs spell.

Azmatullah Omarzai - 1 wicket

Azmatullah Omarzai will be playing for Punjab Kings this season. He has been part of this fixture before, while representing GT where he has taken one wicket and finds himself in the third spot in this list pf top wicket-takers amongst the present players in both squad.

GT Vs PBKS Key Stats

Gujarat Titans’ Key Records

Shubman Gill has an exceptional record in IPL matches played in Ahmedabad - 953 runs, 63.53 average and 159.36 strike-rate, 4 50s and 3 100s.
Both Gill and Jos Buttler were striking at 131.08 and 132.89, respectively inside the powerplay in last year's IPL.
Rahul Tewatia will continue to play a key role as a finisher for GT. His batting numbers in the death - 355 runs at a strike-rate of 183.94.
Tewatia’s numbers as a finisher get even better when he plays against Punjab Kings - 133 runs, 241.8 strike-rate.
Rashid Khan against Punjab Kings in his IPL career - 24 wickets, 14.9 average and 15 strike-rate.
Rashid Khan vs PBKS potential middle order (Iyer, Maxwell and Stoinis) - 211 runs, 109.9 strike-rate, 23.44 average.
Glenn Phillips has been in top form as finisher. His recent form since IPL 2024 in death overs (T20s and T20Is) - 73 runs, 202.7 strike-rate.

Punjab Kings’ Key Records

Yash Thakur can be a lethal option for Punjab in the death overs. His numbers in IPL (17-20) - 12 wickets, strike-rate of 12.3.
Arshdeep Singh’s new ball bowling in the powerplay has been in superb touch in recent times for India - 16 wickets, 15.4 average and 12.3 strike-rate since IPL 2024.
Suryansh Shedge can be a surprise package for PBKS as his recent domestic T20 batting numbers are - 131 runs, 43.66 average and 251.92 strike-rate.
Yuzvendra Chahal hasn't enjoyed much of a success bowling in Ahmedabad in IPL - 6 matches, 4 wickets, 47 average and 33 strike-rate.
Glenn Maxwell is back to Punjab Kings and has been playing well in T20s after last year's IPL - 478 runs, 47.8 average and 179 strike-rate.
Shashank Singh was best batter of PBKS last season - 354 runs, 44.25 average and 164.25 strike-rate.

Records Which Could Be Broken In GT Vs PBKS Match 5 Of IPL 2025

Rahul Tewatia is 8 runs away from completing 500 runs for GT in IPL.
Shubman Gill is 47 runs away from completing 1000 IPL runs in at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Rashid Khan is one wicket away from completing 150 IPL wickets.