GT vs DC IPL 2025: Match Preview, Head to Head stats & Playing 11

By Chirag - Apr 19, 2025 08:50 AM
Last updated on Apr 19, 2025 10:22 AM

GT vs DC IPL 2025: Match Preview, Head to Head stats & Playing 11

Match 35 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to feature a high-stakes clash between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on Saturday, April 19. With both teams riding high this season, fans can expect a thrilling battle between a dominant Delhi unit and a strong Gujarat side eager to bounce back.

Match Details

Match: Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals, Match 35, IPL 2025
Date: Saturday, April 19
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Time: 3:30 PM IST
Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: JioHotstar

Weather and Pitch Report:

Weather Report- Ahmedabad

The weather in Ahmedabad is expected to be clear, with no chance of rain. The temperature will hover around 30-32°C during the match, with moderate humidity. Dew could play a role in the second innings, influencing the toss decision.

Pitch Report- Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

The Narendra Modi Stadium traditionally have a balanced surface, assisting both batters and bowlers. The pitch tends to slow down as the game progresses, making spinners crucial in the middle overs. Teams batting first usually prefer to post a competitive total (170-190), but chasing is also viable due to the dew factor.

Key Pitch Stats (IPL 2025 at Ahmedabad):

Average 1st Innings Score: 175-185
Matches Won Batting First: 45%
Matches Won Chasing: 55%
Best Bowling Type: Spinners (Economy ~7.5)

Head-to-Head Record (DC vs GT in IPL)

Total Matches Played	DC Wins	GT Wins	No Result
5	3	2	0

Last 5 Meetings:

DC (224/4) defeated GT (220/8) by 4 runs (April 24, 2024)
DC (92/4) defeated GT (89) by 6 wickets (April 17, 2024)
DC (130/8) defeated GT (125/6) by 5 runs (May 2, 2023)
GT (163/4) defeated DC (162/8) by 6 wickets (April 4, 2023)
GT (171/6) defeated DC (157/9) by 14 runs (April 2, 2022)

Record at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad:

Matches Played: 2
DC Wins: 2
GT Wins: 0

Team Form & Key Players

Delhi Capitals (DC) - Current Form

Position: 1st (5 wins in 6 matches)
Last Match: Beat RR in Super Over
Key Players:
- Mitchell Starc (Death-over specialist)
- Jake Fraser-McGurk (Explosive opener)
- Kuldeep Yadav (Leading spinner)

Gujarat Titans (GT) - Current Form

Position: 3rd (4 wins in 6 matches)
Last Match: Lost to LSG by 6 wickets
Key Players:
- Shubman Gill (Captain & top scorer)
- Rashid Khan (Match-winning spinner)
- Mohammed Siraj (Powerplay specialist)

Predicted Playing XI

Gujarat Titans (GT) Possible XI:

1.Shubman Gill (C), 2.Sai Sudharsan, 3.Jos Buttler (WK), 4.Sherfane Rutherford, 5.Shahrukh Khan, 6.Rahul Tewatia, 7.Washington Sundar, 8.Rashid Khan, 9.Mohammed Siraj, 10.Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, 11.Arshad Khan

Impact Subs: 1.Prasidh Krishna, 2.Jayant Yadav, 3.Anuj Rawat

Delhi Capitals (DC) Possible XI:

1.Jake Fraser-McGurk, 2.Abhishek Porel (WK), 3.Karun Nair, 4.KL Rahul, 5.Tristan Stubbs, 6.Axar Patel (C), 7.Ashutosh Sharma, 8.Mitchell Starc, 9.Kuldeep Yadav, 10.Vipraj Nigam, 11.Mohit Sharma

Impact Subs: 1.Mukesh Kumar, 2.Donovan Ferreira

Match Prediction

Delhi Capitals have been in dominant form, with a strong batting lineup and a lethal bowling attack led by Starc and Kuldeep. Despite having a strong top order, the Gujarat Titans have struggled to maintain consistency in the middle order.

Considering DC’s recent record against GT (3 wins in last 3 matches) and their superior form, they are favorites to win this encounter. However, GT’s spin duo (Rashid & Sai Kishore) could pose a threat.